Good evening, Raven families,
A huge welcome to the 2025-2026 Raven Community! It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. I hope that everyone had an amazing break. And, I cannot wait to see the students (how much they have grown and changed) and to learn about all their amazing adventures.
The RTA office re-opens on Wednesday and it is the first day back for staff and administration. We do our very best to make the most of our three planning days, ensuring that we are prepared and ready to go. :)
RTA Spirit Wear:
- We’re excited to announce that our school spirit wear store is officially open! Families can browse a variety of clothing and accessories to help students (and parents!) show their school pride.
- Orders can be placed online at https://store.vbsapparel.ca/rt_alderman_school_store/shop/home.
- The store will close on September 14th.
- Spirit wear items will be delivered in 3-4 weeks.
- There is a quick turnaround for sports teams, with items being delivered in 2 weeks.
- Please be sure to include your child’s name in your order.
- Questions can be directed to Jenna Braben at jebraben@cbe.ab.ca
Volunteer Clearance:
Please contact Ms. Moses at rtalderman@cbe.ab.ca, if you have any questions regarding Volunteer Clearance process.
School Supplies:
In Grades 5 and 6, CBE schools purchase basic school supplies, including paper, pencils, erasers, duo tangs, binders, glue etc.
In Grades 7-9, families purchase individual student school supplies. Students are encouraged to bring essential supplies (not the entire list) on the first day of school: paper, pencil crayons, pencils, and erasers. Once students have settled in the classroom, subject teachers will review specific grade requirements.
Back to School - R. T. Alderman School
Busing and Parking | Safety for Everyone:
Parking:
As the majority of RTA students are bused to school, please help us create a safe and secure school by ensuring that you are parking in a designated area: along Acadia Drive SE in the assigned parking drop off area or across the road.
Families may not park in the staff parking lot for safety reasons.
Busing Assignment:
All busing information, including the school My School Bus Monitor code, is located within your child’s Powerschool Account. Please make sure that your child knows which bus that they are assigned by Southland Transportation.
Please contact Southland Transportation if you have any questions or busing concerns.
Lunch at RTA:
Allergies: As many of our students have dangerous food allergies, we kindly ask that families pack nut-free lunches as much as possible.
Grade 5 and Grade 6 LUNCH:
First half of Lunch:
- Students play outside
Second half of Lunch:
- Students eat lunch inside their HR classrooms
- Cellphones and gaming devices are not permitted in the lunchroom
- During lunch, students may talk to each other and play board games
- Lunch Clubs will commence mid-October
Grade 7-9 LUNCH:
First half of Lunch:
- Students eat lunch inside the classroom OR students may go off campus to purchase a lunch on tjheor designated Off Campus Days, returning immediately to the front of the school. (Please note: when they are off campus, students do not have permission to hang out/loiter off the school grounds – for example, they may not access the Willowpark Community Center without a teacher supervisor).
Second half of Lunch:
- Students play outside during the second half of lunch
- Off Campus Days:
- First Day of School – SPECIAL ROTATION – Grade 9s only
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – Grade 8 & 9s
- Thursday – Grade 7s
Wednesday:
- RTA Main Office hours 9:00 – 3:30 PM
- RTA Teacher Planning Day
- NO SCHOOL for students
Thursday:
- RTA Main Office hours 9:00 – 3:30 PM
- RTA Teacher Planning Day
- NO SCHOOL for students
- Teacher Messenger: First Day of School Information: At the end of the day (4:00 PM), HR Teachers will email families regarding HR Classes. A School Messenger will be sent to Raven families providing the following information:
- Teacher name; classroom number; homeroom class and muster point on the first day of school
Please contact the office at rtalderman@cbe.ab.ca if you have not heard from a teacher by 6:00 PM on Thursday).
Please note that we cannot accommodate classroom changes this year, as classes are currently at their maximum size capacity.
Friday:
- RTA Main Office hours 9:00 - 3:30 PM
- Support Staff In
- RTA Teacher Planning Day
- NO SCHOOL for students
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, September 2: First Day of School (Special HOMEROOM ROTATION & Grade 9 Off Campus Day)
- Wednesday, September 10: RTA School Council and Parent Association Meetings 6:30 – 8:00 PM
- Friday, September 12: First Practice Fire Drill
- Sunday, September 14: RTA Spirit Wear Store closes
- Friday, September 19: Grade 7 Band Clinic 1:30 – 2:30 PM
- Thursday, September 25: Meet the Teacher Night
- Monday, September 29: Non-Instructional Day (NO SCHOOL)
- Tuesday, September 30: National Truth and Reconciliation Day (NO SCHOOL)
- Wednesday, October 8: RTA School Council and Parent Association AGM 6:30 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 15: Picture Day
Kind regards,
Brenda