Good afternoon, RTA Ravens,
Today, our students participated in RTA’s second school-wide STEM challenge of the year, where they worked collaboratively in mixed-grade teams to design and build a robotic hand capable of curling its fingers and picking up and moving an object. The level of scientific thinking, creativity, and problem-solving on display was truly impressive. Students explored concepts related to force, movement, structure, and simple machines while refining their designs through testing and revision. Many were eager to share their inventions and explain their learning to Mr. Newman — the excitement and pride in their work were wonderful to see.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, perhaps enjoying time cheering on our Canadian athletes as they compete. It’s always inspiring to witness their dedication, perseverance, and team spirit!
Pink Shirt Day:
- Pink Shirt Day originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia back in 2008 with two high school aged students that saw a need to be kind while another student was not being treated with kindness and respect. That one act of compassion quickly spread beyond the school.
- In 2008, British Columbia’s provincial government proclaimed a provincial Anti-Bullying Day in February, and over time the idea of wearing pink to stand against bullying spread throughout Canada and then internationally. Today, Pink Shirt Day is observed annually in Canada on the last Wednesday of February.
- Pink Shirt Day is now a national and global movement that encourages people of all ages to:
- Wear pink as a visible symbol of support for kindness, inclusion, and respect for others.
- Raise awareness and start conversations about why bullying is harmful and what we can do to prevent it.
- Raise funds for programs that help children and youth build healthy self-esteem, resilience, and safe environments.
- We recognize Pink Shirt Day every year to honour a grassroots act of kindness and to reaffirm our shared commitment to reducing bullying and creating welcoming, caring safe and respectful spaces for everyone. – Calgary Board of Education
Monday
- Rotation 1,2,3,4,5,6
- JR Boys’ Volleyball Practice 7:30 – 8:45 AM
- IPPs go home
- EP Scarlett High School Registration CLOSES
- Grade 8 & 9 Off Campus Day
- Yearbook Club at Lunch
- SWAT Team Club at Lunch
- JR Girls’ Volleyball Game at Sherwood School PM
Tuesday
- Report Cards go LIVE via PowerSchool
- Krispy Kreme fundraiser delivery
- Grade 9 Pascal Math Contest
- Grade 8 & 9 Off Campus Day
- Girls’ Volleyball Practice at Lunch
- Yarn Works Club at Lunch in the Library
- SR Boys’ Volleyball Practice 3:40 – 5:15 PM
- JR Boys’ Volleyball Game at Robert Warren School PM
Wednesday
- SR Boys’ Volleyball Practice 7:30 – 8:45 AM
- Pink Shirt Day
- Grade 9 Band Camp - Banff
- Grade 8 & 9 Off Campus Day
- CYSF Club at Lunch
- GSA Club at Lunch
- Chess Club at Lunch
- JR Girls’ Volleyball Game at RTA PM
Thursday
- JR Boys’ Volleyball Practice 7:30 – 8:45 AM
- Grade 9 Band Camp - Banff
- Grade 7 Off Campus Day
- Grade 9 Leadership Club
- SR Girls’ Volleyball Practice 3:40 – 5:00 PM
- JR Boys’ Volleyball Game at Nickel School PM
Friday
- System Non-Instructional Day (NO SCHOOL)
- Grade 9 Band Camp - Banff
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, March 9: Grade 8 Nat Geo LIVE – Jess Camp Sharks
- Tuesday, March 10: Grade 9 Immunizations
- Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6: HR 901 & 902 BGI Kananaskis
- Wednesday, March 11 – Friday, March 13: HR 903 & 904 BGI Kananaskis
- Wednesday, March 11: RTA School Council and Parent Association Meeting
- Tuesday, March 17: HR 501 & 502 Hanger Flight Museum
- Wednesday, March 18: HR 503 & 504 Hanger Flight Museum
- Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
- Wednesday, March 31 – April 2: HR 905 BGI Kananaskis
- Wednesday, March 31: Grade 5 Ozobots
March Parent Teacher Conference - SAVE THE DATE!
More information to come regarding conferences, but here are some dates so that you can mark your calendars!
- Friday, March 13 (VIRTUAL): 1:30 – 3:00 PM
- Thursday, March 18 (IN SCHOOL): 4:30 – 8:00 PM
- Friday, March 19 (VIRTUAL): 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Kind regards,
Brenda Lewis