Good afternoon, RTA Ravens,
With just a couple of weeks left before winter break, our school is buzzing with energy and excitement! This time of year reminds us of the importance of community, and we are so grateful for the partnership we share with our families. Your support and encouragement help make RTA a place where our students can grow and thrive.
RTA Yearbook | Deadline is February 28, 2025:
· 2024-2025 Yearbook orders are now available!
· Please CLICK HERE to order a yearbook at a price of $40.00
· Deadline for orders FEBRUARY 28, 2025
· Yearbook orders are made through Jostens Yearbook ONLY
· If you have any questions, email Mr. Nybo at janybo@cbe.ab.ca
· Please ensure that you order before the deadline.
· There are no extra yearbooks available to purchase after the order deadline.
2025-2026 High School Open House Information:
- Lord Beaverbrook High School:
- Open House: January 23, 2025 at 6:00-8:00 PM
- Centennial High School:
- Open House: January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School:
- Open House: January 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
- Joane Cardinal Schubert:
- Open House: January 30, 2025 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM
- Central Memorial High School:
- Open House: January 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
- Crescent Heights High School:
- Open House: January 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
RTA Spirit Wear:
· The RTA store is open once again!
· This will be the last opportunity to visit the store this school year.
· The store will close on Sunday December 8th with items ordered expected to arrive in January.
· Spirit Store Link: https://rtaldermanwinterstore2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Basketball Season:
· A Big Congratulations to Coach Aaron, Mr. Lee, and our Girls’ Basketball Team for winning their Division B Championship!
· A special thanks to Mr. Bykovskikh for taking on the JR Boys’ Basketball Team, who came in second in their division!
· A huge cheer for our SR. Boys’ Basketball team for a truly amazing season.
· Yay to another basketball season in the books! – Ms. Braben
Basketball Season Wrap Up:
· Monday, December 9:
- SR Boys’ Basketball Team Photo Monday 12:15 in the Gym (Please have jersey’s washed and ready to wear for the photo and then hand in to Ms. Braben)
- SR Boys’ Basketball Wrap Up Scrimmage & Pizza Party after school on Monday 3:35 – 4:45 PM
· Wednesday, December 11:
- Girls’ Basketball Scrimmage at Lunch
- Please wash and hand in uniforms to Mr. Lee
- Girls’ Basketball Wrap up Pizza Party after school at 3:30 – 4:30 PM
· Thursday, December 12:
- JR. Boys Basketball Wrap Up Scrimmage & Pizza Party after school at 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Please wash and hand in uniforms to Mr. Bykovskikh
2025 RAVENS’ Volleyball:
Volleyball Drop-In times:
· All students who interested in trying out for RTA Volleyball teams this year are encouraged to join us in the gym next week for some extra volleyball practice.
· Gr. 6-9 Girls - Tuesday, December 10 at Lunch (11:50-12:35 PM) in the GYM
· Gr. 7-9 Boys - Wednesday December 11 after school (3:45-5:00 PM)
Volleyball Try-outs:
· Monday December 16 - SR Boys’ Volleyball 3:45-5:00 PM
· Tuesday December 17 - SR Girls’ Volleyball 3:45-5:00 PM
· Wednesday December 18 - JR Boys’ Volleyball 3:45-5:00 PM
· Thursday December 19 - JR Girls Volleyball 3:45-5:00 PM
Monday:
- Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1
- RTA SWAT Team meeting at Lunch in RM 5
- SR Boys’ Basketball Team Photo Monday 12:15 in the Gym
· Grade 6 Centennial High for a theatre performance of The Play that Goes Wrong
- Grade 7 Off Campus Day
- Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch
- SR Boys’ Basketball Wrap Up Scrimmage & Pizza Party after school on Monday 3:35 – 4:45 PM
Tuesday:
- Grade 9 Off Campus Day
- Dance Choreography Club at Lunch on the Stage
- Collage Contest in the Library at Lunch
- Wrestling Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
- Grade 8 Off Campus Day
- Girls’ Basketball game vs. Teachers at Lunch
- Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Little Caesars
- COSA (Science Fair Club) at Lunch in RM 28
- GSA Bake Sale at Lunch
- Wrestling Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
- Grade 7 Off Campus Day
- Grade 9 In-School Field Trip - Fred Curatolo
- HR 803 & HR 804 - Cardboard Boats at YMCA Remington in Quarry Park
- Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Little Caesars
- Grade 9 Leadership Club at Lunch
- Wrestling Practice at Lunch
Friday:
- Rotation: 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, December 17 – 20: Spirit Week at RTA
- Monday is TWIN Day
- Tuesday is UGLY Sweater Day
- Wednesday is Anything but a backpack Day
- Thursday is Student-Teacher Day
- Friday is PJ Day
- Tuesday, December 17 – 18: Grade 9 Leadership Holiday Market Fundraiser
- Tuesday, December 17: Healthy Hunger | School Wide COBS Bread
- Wednesday, December 18: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Edo Japan
- Thursday, December 19: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Edo Japan
- Thursday, December 19: RTA HR Door STEM Door Decorating Challenge
- Friday, December 20: RTA STEM Challenge Day
- Friday, December 20: Last day of school before Winter Break
- Monday, December 23: Friday, January 3: Winter Break
- Monday, January 6: First day of school after Winter Break
- Wednesday, January 15: RTA Virtual School Council Meeting 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, January 15: Centennial visit for grade 9 students AM
- Monday, January 27: Report Cards go live in PowerSchool
- Tuesday, January 28: First Day of Semester 2 (Gr. 7-9 CTF change)
- Wednesday, January 29: RTA Science Fair set up PM
- Thursday, January 30: RTA Science Fair
- Thursday, January 30: RTA Celebration of Learning & Open House 6:00 PM
Kind regards
Brenda Lewis