Good afternoon, Raven families,

Wishing all of our families a wonderful Father’s Day week! After an amazing three days at Camp Chief Hector Outdoor School with our Grade 5s—filled with shelter building, eco games, outdoor and indoor adventures, campfire songs, a toad discovery, and countless stories – I am looking forward to catching up on some much-needed sleep! Thank you to both the teachers and students who helped make it such a memorable experience.

Provincial Achievement Tests and Final Exams:

·         As we head into PATs and final exams, your support at home can make a big difference. Encouraging consistent study habits, creating a quiet space for review, and helping your child manage time and stress all contribute to a more confident and prepared learner. A good night’s sleep, healthy meals, and positive encouragement go a long way too. While these assessments provide valuable information about student learning, they represent only one aspect of a student’s overall development, which also includes critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. Thank you for working together with us to help students finish the year strong!

Celebrating the RTA Spring Band Concert:

·         What a fantastic evening of music and community! Our Second Annual RTA Spring Band Concert was a great success, with a strong turnout of supportive families filling the gym with enthusiasm and pride.

·         Each grade level performed two pieces, show-casing their growth, dedication, and teamwork throughout the year.

·         The evening was thoughtfully organized, with a smooth rotation of parents between each grade performance—allowing every student to shine with their audience present.

·          A special shout out goes to our two Grade 9 MCs, who brought energy, confidence, and a touch of fun to the evening.

·         Thank you to our incredible band teacher, Ms. Gray for her leadership, and to all of our students for the heart and hard work they put into their music. It was truly a night to remember!

Ravens Track and Field:

·         We’re proud to share that RTA placed 3^rd overall on track and field day among all the schools that participated. Many of the athletes also demonstrated exceptional results within their event with 14 total 1^st places, 9 total 2^nd places, and 13 total 3^rd places. 

·         We’d also like to invite all Track and Field athletes to our season wrap-up party on Tuesday, June 17th. To celebrate the athletes, the coaches will be hosting a lunch inside the health room, where Pizza and Drinks will be provided. Students are welcome to come pick up a slice and return to their regular classrooms during lunchtime.

·         Please remember to wash and return your athlete's track and field jersey by the celebration day! Missing or unreturned jerseys can incur a $50 fee.

·         Finally, please ensure that all fees have been paid on MyCBE relating to any outstanding payments.

·         Thank you for your support. We look forward to celebrating together! – Mr. Tschritter

·         Top 10 Winners, continued from last week:

o   Grade 7 Boys:

§  Discus:

·         2^nd Nick A

·         4^th Everett F

·         5^th Macade K

§  Shot Put:

·         7^th Kaelum O

§  High Jump:

·         4^th Lennox M

§  1200 m:

·         9^th Eli G

§  Hurdles:

·         7^th Kaelum O

o   Grade 7 Girls:

§  Discus:

·         7^th Olivia S

·         8^th Lillian B

§  Shot Put:

·         8^th Olivia S

§  Long Jump:

·         9^th Olivia S

§  1200 m:

·         6^th Mackenzie S

·         9^th Olivia L

§  600 m:

·         6^th Mackenzie S

·         10^th Olivia L

§  300 m:

·         2^nd Olivia L

o   Grade 6 Boys:

§  Sprints:

·         2^nd Ben T

·         3^rd Nolan M

§  600 m:

·         7^th Luka D

·         9^th Alex M

§  1200 m:

·         5^th Luka D

·         8^th Connor M

§  Shot Put:

·         5^th Hank S

·         6^th Lukas M

§  High Jump:

·         3^rd Nolan M

§  Long Jump:

·         1^st Nolan M

·         5^th Luka D

o   Grade 6 Girls:

§  Sprints:

·         2^nd Myla K

§  300 m:

·         3^rd Aria W

·         7^th Claire W

§  600 m:

·         1^st Aria W

·         3^rd Myla K

·         4^th Elianna H

§  1200 m:

·         4^th Claire W

·         10^th Avery N

§  Shot Put:

·         2^nd Imogen C

·         9^th Tessa R

§  High Jump:

·         10^th Caliah R

§  Long Jump:

·         9^th Brooklyn H

Stay tuned for Relay Results in next week’s WAG!

RTA Touch Football:

·         Our RTA Touch Football teams represented RTA with dignity, class and respect.

·         Our Junior Team, composed of all grade 6 and 7 players, fought valiantly in the quarterfinals, but lost to a much bigger team of Grade 8s.

·         Our Senior Team went against all odds as the 6th seed in the playoffs, and in exciting fashion, won in overtime to take the Championship!

·         Thank you to all the parents, family and friends who came out to cheer on our Ravens. – Mr. Wong and Mr. Sherin

Band Instruments:

·         Summer Instrument Rental Requests - all summer instrument rental requests need to be emailed to Ms. Gray (kegay@cbe.ab.ca) by Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

·         Instrument Returns - 2024-25 instrument rentals, instrument lockers and grade 8 and 9 method books will be returned during band class on Monday, June 23 or Tuesday, June 24.

·         Please make sure to return these items to Ms. Gray if you will not be at school the week of June 23.  

Yellow School Bus Registration Deadline: June 22, 2025: 

·         Families have until June 22 to register for yellow bus transportation for the 2025-26 school year.

·         Transportation will continue to accept registrations after the deadline

·         Families are encouraged to register before the deadline to ensure that students are added to routes for the start of the school year. 

Talent Show Practice Schedule: 

·         Monday, June 16 - Grades 5, 6 and 7 students to the band room for a dress rehearsal (they will need all their items)

·         Tuesday, June 17 - Grades 8 and 9 students to the band room for a dress rehearsal (they will need all their items)

·         Wednesday, June 18 - All performers and stage crew to the gym last period for a dress rehearsal with lights and microphones. Please have all items and clothing students will wear for their performance. 

Monday:

Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1

Grade 7 Off Campus Day

Grade 9 ELA: Part B PAT AM

Grade 6 ELA: Part B PAT PM

Grade 8 Math Final Exam

Tuesday:

Track and Field Celebration at Lunch in the Health RM – pizza and drinks!

Grade 9-Off Campus Day

Grade 9 Math Part B PAT AM

Grade 6 Math: Part B PAT PM

Grade 8 ELA Final Exam

Wednesday:

Grade 9 Social PAT AM

Grade 6 Social PAT PM

Grade 8 Science Final Exam

5 & 6 Healthy Hunger at Lunch

Thursday:

Grade 5s AND Grade 8s Carburn Park Field Experience

Grade 9 Science PAT AM

Grade 8 Social Studies Final Exam

Grade 7- 9 Healthy Hunger

Grade 7 Off-Campus Day

REVISED: RTA School Council Meeting 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Friday:

Rotation 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B

Summer Solstice

Talent Show

Upcoming Events 

Friday, June 20 – Summer Solstice

Friday, June 20 – Talent Show

Saturday, June 21 – National Indigenous Day

Monday, June 23 – Grade 9s VR Experience

Monday, June 23 – HR 601 Locked Room AM; HR 602 Locked Room PM

Tuesday, June 24 – HR 603 Locked Room AM; HR 604 Locked Room PM

Tuesday, June 24 – Grade 9s Carburn Park

Wednesday, June 25 – HR 605 Locked Room AM

Wednesday, June 25 – RTA Final STEM Challenge

Wednesday, June 25 – Report Cards go live via PowerSchool

Thursday, June 26 – Last Day of School (early dismissal at 12:35 PM)

Kind regards

Brenda Lewis