Good afternoon, Raven families, 

I hope everyone had a restful break - and by restful, I mean at least one day in pajamas, indulging in movies and treats. I cannot wait to see you all, back in school next week, ready to share holiday stories and embark on an amazing new year! 

RT Alderman Activity Spirit Wear:

• We have opened a few activity specific apparel stores that have quick turn-around times.
• All stores except the PRIDE store are expected to have items delivered 1 ½ weeks after the closing date. (The Pride store will deliver items 3 ½ weeks later).
• Please email Ms. Braben jebraben@cbe.ab.ca or Shianne shianne@bigmountain.ca with any questions.
• SCIENCE: https://rtalderman-science.itemorder.com/shop/home/ (Closing Jan.7
• VOLLEYBALL https://rtalderman-athletics.itemorder.com/shop/home/ (Closing Jan.12)
• BAND https://rtalderman-band.itemorder.com/shop/home/ (Closing Feb.2)
• PRIDE https://rtalderman-pride.itemorder.com/shop/home/ (Closing Feb.2)

RTA Survey Updates:

• The CBE Student Survey AND the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey are two mandatory surveys that will open in early 2025.   ​
• CBE Student Survey - Jan. 20 to April 11  
• This survey is administered to Grade 5, 6, 8, 9 students.
• Alberta Education Assurance Survey - Jan. 31 to March 15 (*tentative until determined by Alberta Education)  
• This survey is administered to Grade 7 students, certificated staff in all schools (K-12), and parents / legal guardians with a child in Grade 7.
• Stay tuned for more information! 

RTA Door Decorating Results:

What an incredible competition!  The hallways of RTA were transformed into a gallery of creativity and imagination during our Door Decorating Contest. The festive-science-themed designs were out of this world, and the judges had an incredibly tough time choosing the winners.

After much deliberation, we’re excited to announce the champions:

First Place in Division 2: Homeroom 501

Second Place in Division 2 and Honorable Mention: Homeroom 604 AND Homeroom 603

First Place in Division 3: Homeroom 805

A huge congratulations to our winners and a big thank-you to everyone who participated. Your hard work, creativity, and teamwork made this contest truly unforgettable. The science spirit was alive in every door, and we could not be more proud of our talented students and teachers!

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

·         If you have any questions, email Mr. Nybo at janybo@cbe.ab.ca

·         Please ensure that you order before the deadline.

 Volleyball Tryouts: 

·         Monday January 6: SR Girls at 3:45-5:00 PM

·         Tuesday January 7: JR Boys at 7:30-8:30 AM (Before School)

·         Tuesday January 7:SR Boys at 3:45-5:00 PM 

·         Wednesday January: JR Girls at 3:45-5:00 PM 

·         Thursday January 9: JR Girls at 11:55-12:30 PM (Lunch)

·         Thursday January 9^: JR Boys at 3:45-5:00 PM 

·         Monday January 13: SR Girls at 3:45-5:00 PM

·         Tuesday January 14: JR Boys at 7:30-8:30 AM (Before School)

·         Tuesday January 14^: SR Boys 3:45-5:00 PM

·         Wednesday January 15^: JR Girls at 3:45-5:00 PM  

Monday:

• Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1
• RTA SWAT Team meeting at Lunch in RM 5
• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch

Tuesday:

• Grade 9 Off Campus Day
• Dance Choreography Club at Lunch on the Stage
• Wrestling Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• Healthy Hunger: Grade 5 & 6 Chachi’s
• COSA (Science Fair Club) at Lunch in RM 28
• Wrestling Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• Healthy Hunger: Grade 7-9 Chachi’s
• Grade 9 Dr. E.P. Scarlett Presentation for Designated Students in LRC
• Wrestling Practice at Lunch

Friday:

• Rotation: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A

Upcoming Events:

·         Monday, January 13: Grade 9 Lord Beaverbrook Counsellor Visit

·         Tuesday, January 14: Healthy Hunger: Whole School Booster Juice

·         Wednesday, January 14: Healthy Hunger: Grade 5 & 6 Little Caesar’s

·         Wednesday, January 15: Grade 9  Centennial visit for designated students at 9:05 AM in the LRC

·         Wednesday, January 15: RTA Virtual School Council Meeting 6:30 PM

·         Wednesday, January 15: Centennial visit for Grade 9 AM

·         Thursday, January 16: Healthy Hunger: Grade 7-9 Little Caesar’s

·         Friday, January 17: Girls’ Wrestling Meet at Tom Bains 4:00 – 9:00 PM

·         Saturday, January 18: Boys’ Wrestling Meet at Tom Bains 9:15 – 4:00 PM

·         Wednesday, January 22: Healthy Hunger: Grade 5 & 6 Chopped Leaf

·         Thursday, January 23: Healthy Hunger: Grade 7-9 Chopped Leaf

·         Monday, January 27: Report Cards go live in PowerSchool

·         Tuesday, January 28: First Day of Semester 2 (Gr. 7-9 CTF change)

·         Tuesday, January 28: Wrestling Divisionals 9:00 – 2:30 PM

·         Wednesday, January 29: Healthy Hunger: Grade 5 & 6 Subway

·         Wednesday, January 29: RTA Science Fair set up PM

·         Thursday, January 30: Healthy Hunger: Grade 7-9 Subway

·         Thursday, January 30: RTA Science Fair

·         Thursday, January 30: RTA Celebration of Learning & Open House 6:00 PM

·         Friday, January 31: Non-Instructional Day (NO SCHOOL)

Kind regards

Brenda Lewis