A Week in a Glance | December 11 - December 15

Happy snowy Friday, RTA Ravens,

From the snow outside, it is apparent that winter is coming! Looks like a great weekend to remain tucked inside, sitting beside a fire (wood or electric), drinking hot chocolate and playing boardgames. 

A huge thanks to all of our students for a great first practice Lockdown this Thursday. Our SRO’s were especially impressed with our amazing grade 8 and 9 students.  

Winter Solstice is on December 21, 2023:

  • Winter Solstice December 21 marks the Winter Solstice.
  • According to Elder Saa'kokoto this is a significant day in Blackfoot tradition as it represents the start of a new year.
  • Winter Solstice is a time for reflection and to appreciate what has transpired during the past year, the lessons that have been learned, and to set new intentions for the time to come. 

Preparing for High School | RTA Website:

  • RTA Designated High School Key Contact:
    • Centennial High School: Ms Burkell
    • Henry Wise Wood High School: Mr. Gosling
    • Joane Cardinal Schubert High School: Ms. Burkell
    • Lord Beaverbrook High School: Ms. Quinn
    • E.P. Scarlett High School: Ms. Armitage
  • 2024-2025 High School Open House Information:
  • Henry Wise Wood:
    • Parent Evening- Monday, January 29, 2024 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM


  • Lord Beaverbrook High School:
    • Parent Evening - Monday, January 29, 2024
    • High School Feeder Tour - Tuesday, January 30, 2024
  • Centennial High School:
    • Grade 9 Tour - Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 1:00 - 3:00 PM
    • Parent Evening - Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
    • Course Selection forms due on March 1, 2024
  • Joane Cardinal Schubert:
    • Grade 9 Tour - Tuesday, January 30, 2024
    • Parent Evening - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 6:15 - 8:30 PM

RTA Winter Calgary Food Bank Drive:

  • The RTA Grade 9 Leadership students would like to announce a Food Drive, starting December 4 – December 15, 2023.
  • The Homeroom Class that brings in the most non-perishable food items will win an awesome prize: a walk-in-movie in the Learning Commons.
  • The Calgary Food Bank is an importance resource for Calgary families needing emergency food.
  • Thank you from the Leadership Team! 

Monday:

  • Rotation 1,2,3,4,5,6
  • Gr. 9 Political Cartooning with Fred Curoloto
  • Grade 9 Off Campus Day
  • Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch in the Learning Commons
  • Boys’ Soccer potluck WIND UP Party @ 3:40 – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

  • Grade 9 Off Campus Day
  • Knitting and Looming Club (open to all grades) at Lunch in the Library (please bring your own supplies)
  • Wrestling Practice on the Stage @ 3:35 – 4:45 PM

Wednesday:

  • Grade 8 Off Campus Day
  • Gr. 5-9 GSA Club at Lunch in Room 10
  • Wrestling Practice on the Stage @ 3:35 – 4:45 PM
  • SR Girls’ Basketball & Girls’ Soccer potluck WIND UP Party @ 3:40 – 4:30 PM (Basketball players need to bring their jerseys for Team Photo)

Thursday:

  • Gr. 5-9 Healthy Hunger | Kernals Popcorn
  • Gr. 7-9 Homework & Board Games Club at Lunch
  • Wrestling Practice on the Stage @ 3:35 – 4:45 PM

Friday:

  • 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A
  • Girls’ Wrestling Tournament at Peter Lougheed @ 3:30 – 8:00 PM 

Saturday:

  • Boys’ Wrestling Tournament at Peter Lougheed @ 10:00 – 5:00 PM 

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22, 2023: Gr. 5-9 Dance Residency at RTA
  • Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22, 2023: Spirit Days at RTA:
    • Monday is Brighten up the Winter Day
    • Tuesday is Festive or Crazy Hat Day
    • Wednesday is Ugly, Cozy or Festive Sweater Day
    • Thursday is Jersey or School Colours Day
    • Friday is Pajama Day
  • Wednesday, December 20, 2023: Gr. 5-6 Healthy Hunger | Little Caesars
  • Thursday, December 21, 2023: Gr. 7-9 Healthy Hunger | Little Caesars
  • Thursday, December 21, 2023: Winter Solstice
  • Winter Break (NO SCHOOL): Monday, December 25, 2023 – Friday, January 5, 2024
  • Monday, January 8, 2024: First day of school after the Winter Break
  • Tuesday, January 9, 2024: Grade 9 Vaccination Day at RTA
  • Wednesday, January 10, 2024: RTA Virtual Parent Council Meeting via Teams @ 6:30 PM
  • REVISED: Thursday, January 18, 2024: Gr. 7-9 Band Performance at LBHS @ 6:30  PM
  • Friday, January 19, 2024: Girls’ Wrestling Tournament at Tom Baines School @ 4:30 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024: Boys’ Wrestling Tournament at Tom Baines School @ 9:00 – 3:00 PM