Happy Friday, Raven families,

It is definitely a perfect weekend for flying kites! RTA grade 6 students will have an opportunity to show off some of their air and aerodynamics’ learning.

Congratulations to the RTA CYSF Students:

• Huge congratulations to our amazing students and amazing Ms. Burkell who gracefully represented RTA last week at the Calgary Youth Science Fair!
• Award and Medal Results: Haley -  Silver; Rebekah -  Gold and The Grant MacEwan Nature Protection Award Secondary; Aydin and Strahinja – Bronze; Avery – Bronze; Wyatt – Bronze; Malak - Honourable mention; Christina – Bronze; Kaveesh and Sofija – Silver; Daniel – Silver; Anirudh – Silver; Lily - Honourable Mention; Santosh – Gold City of Calgary Water Services Award Secondary (FYI we've won this award the last 4 years); Chase - Honourable Mention; Gayatri – Bronze; Skylar – Gold and  The Pathways Alliance Award for Innovation and Sustainability Runner Up; Malin – Silver; Eli - Honourable Mention; Lilian – Silver; Reyansh – Gold and The City of Calgary Biodiversity Award Elementary; Vivienne – Gold; Kosta - Honourable Mention; Luka – Gold; Stephanie - Silver
• RTA Alumni: Daniil a prior RTA student won top project at CYSF this year.
• Thank you everyone for your support over the last few months getting these kids ready. Please congratulate them on all their accomplishments. – Ms. Burkell

RTA 2024 School Planning Survey Report:

• Please click on the link to review the results of the School Planning Survey 2024 – RT Alderman School Report.
• A huge thank you to all of the families that participated. Your feedback and voice are appreciated!

Next Year Classroom Placements:   

• As we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to share important information regarding your child’s learning - strengths, areas of growth, accommodations, etc. by Friday, May 3, 2024. 
• Please email Brenda Lewis at bclewis@cbe.ab.ca using the subject title: 2024-2025 CLASSROOM PLACEMENTS by Friday, May 3, 2024. 
• We create classrooms based on a multiplicity of variables that contribute to a balanced and optimum learning environment for every child.   
• Teacher grade assignments and class lists will be shared in August, before the first day of school. 
• Please make sure to include the student’s first and last name, as well as the grade that they will be entering.

Monday:

• Rotation: 1,2,3,4,5,6
• Grade 8s to National Geographic Live – Secret of the Whales
• Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch
• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• JR Badminton Practice 3:35 – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

• Grade 9 Off Campus Day
• HR 901 & HR 902 Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
• SR Badminton Practice 3:35 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

• HR 903 & HR 904 Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
• HR 901, HR 902, HR 905 River Watch
• Grades 5 & 6 Healthy Hunger - Subway 
• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• Gr. 5-9 GSA Club at Lunch in Room 10
• JR Badminton Practice 3:35 – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

• HR 905 Rothney Astrophysical Observatory 
• HR 903 & HR 904 River Watch 
• HR 501 Pond Dipping – Weaselhead
• Grades 7-9 Healthy Hunger - Subway 
• Grade 5-7 Drama Club at Lunch
• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• 2024 Volleyball Wrap up Party 3:35 – 4:45 PM 

Friday:

• Rotation: 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, April 29, 2024 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Grade 8 & 9 Band Camp at Banff
• Wednesday, May 1, 2024: HR 503 & HR 502 Pond Dipping – Weaselhead
• Thursday, May 2, 2024: Grade 8 Band: Dr. Matthew Arau
• Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Hats on for Mental Health Day
• Monday, May 13, 2024: Grade 9 English Language Arts Provincial Achievement Test: Part A: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
• Tuesday, May 14, 2024: JR Badminton Tournament at HWW 4:00 – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 15, 2024: RTA Virtual School Council Meeting at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, May 16, 2024: SR Badminton Tournament at HWW 4:00 – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Vaccinations Catch-Up

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis