Happy Friday, Raven families,

A huge thank you to all of the families who were able to attend the amazing Band Concert on Thursday at Lord Beaverbrook High School.  We are so fortunate to be able to show case Ms. Gray and the students’ amazing talents. Further to that, we look forward to seeing many more Ravens next week during our RTA Celebration of Learning on Thursday. Stay well and enjoy the beautiful forecast!

Outstanding Fees:

• As we navigate through the school year, we would like to draw attention to the outstanding fees related to the agreed-upon field experience costs of up to $200 per student. We ask that families log into their MyCBE account to view and pay outstanding fees.
• Your commitment to these fees is crucial in ensuring the success of our upcoming field trips. Unfortunately, we many need to cancel future field trips due to a lack of funds to cover essential costs.
• As previously communicated, there is an extra cost for field experiences directly connected to the Science Alternative Program.
• We understand that unexpected challenges may arise, and we are open to discussing a payment plan if needed. Your prompt attention to this matter will help us maintain the integrity of our program and provide enriching experiences for all students.
  • School Based Fees: School based fees, including field trip fees, have been added to MyCBE accounts; please log in to pay these fees. As field trip and in-school workshops are now listed separately in your child's MyCBE account, please remember to check back throughout the year to pay fees as they are added. 
  • Field Trip/In-School Workshop Fees: Each grade level will participate in a variety of field experiences and in-school workshops throughout the school year. Associated costs for these experiences will be added individually to student accounts as quickly as possible, usually prior to the event. 
  • Athletics Fees: If your child has participated in an athletics team this year, there may be associated fees. These fees cover the cost of equipment and apparel, referee fees, tournament fees etc. The continuation of the athletics teams at RTA depends on the prompt payment of these fees to cover related costs. Please check your child's fee page to view any outstanding fees.
  • Optional Field Trip Fees: Some grade levels have the opportunity to attend an optional overnight field trip during the school year (ie Gr 9 BGI Kananaskis). These fees are usually applied to student fee accounts in advance of the field trip, and need to be paid in full prior to the event, unless you are negotiating a waiver with the third-party vendor (ie ECO School, Outdoor School). Where the fee cannot be uploaded before a field experience occurs, we ask that families check their MyCBE account regularly to ensure prompt payment of these fees after the event.
  • Noon Hour Activity Fee: This fee covers the cost of emergency lunches, cutlery for student lunches, first aid supplies, items for Noon Hour Clubs, books and games for Blue Days etc. This fee is mandatory for all students; for grade 5/6 students the fee is paid as part of the Lunch Supervision Fee, for grade 7-9 students, the fee is applied to the child's fee account. 

RTA Science Fair:

• We are currently looking for community volunteers to help judge science fair projects on Friday, January 26, 2024.
• If you are able to help out, please contact Ms. Burkell at kjburkell@cbe.ab.ca. 

Volleyball Games Days and Locations:

• SR. Girls: Tuesday @ Lakeshore
• JR Boys: Wednesday @ Samuel W. Shaw
• SR Boys: Wednesday @ Marshall Springs
• JR Girls: Thursday @ Willow, David Thompson and RTA 

Monday:

• Rotation 1,2,3,4,5,6
• Grade 7 Off Campus Day

• Family Literacy Week
• Grade 9 Seventh Step Society
• Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch in the Library 

Tuesday:

• JR Boys’ Volleyball Practice @ 7:50 AM
• Grade 9 Off Campus Day
• Grade 6 & 7 Ryan Straschnitzki Presentation
• JR & SR Girls’ Volleyball Practice @ Lunch
• Wrestling Practice on the Stage @ 3:35 – 4:45 PM
• SR Boys’ Volleyball Practice @ 3:40 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• JR Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts at Lunch
• Gr. 5-9 GSA Club at Lunch in Room 10
• HR 801 Locked Room @ 12:10 – 1:30 PM
• HR 804 Locked Room @ 1:40 – 3:00 PM
• Wrestling Practice on the Stage @ 3:35 – 4:45 PM
• JR & SR Girls’ Volleyball Practice @ 3:40 – 4:45 PM
• JR Boys’ Volleyball Game at Samuel W Shaw PM
• SR Boys’ Volleyball Game at Marshall Springs PM

Thursday:

• JR Boys Volleyball Practice @ 7:50 AM
• RTA Science Fair Set UP
• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• Healthy Hunger | Little Caesars
• Gr. 7-9 Homework & Board Games Club at Lunch
• SR Boys’ Volleyball Practice @ 3:40 – 5:00 PM
• HR 803 Locked Room @ 12:10 – 1:30 PM
• Wrestling Practice on the Stage @ 3:35 – 4:45 PM
• JR Girls’ Volleyball Game PM
• RTA Open House (for new families):
  • 6:00 – 6:45 PM Presentation in the Gym
  • 6:45 – 7:45 PM Self Guided Tour
  • RTA Celebration of learning (for existing families) 
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Self Guided Tour of the learning in the building

• Centennial Regular Program Open House @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Friday:

• Rotation: 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B
• RTA Science Fair
• Science Shirt Day at RTA 

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, January 29, 2024: Henry Wise Wood Regular Program Open House @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM

• Monday, January 29, 2024: EP Scarlett Designated Grade 9 Students Field Experience @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Monday, January 29, 2024: Lord Beaverbrook Regular Program Open House
• Monday, January 29, 2024: Gr. 6 Astrodome Experience
• Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Gr. 6 Astrodome Experience
• Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Lord Beaverbrook High School Experience (all RTA Grade 9 students) @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Joane Cardinal Schubert Regular Program Open House @ 6:15 - 8:30 PM
• Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Report Cards go LIVE via PowerSchool
• Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Wrestling Divisionals

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis