Happy Friday, Raven families,

I hope that everyone is enjoying this oh-so-beautiful day in March! With the warm weather signaling spring, do not forget to move your clock’s ahead one hour this Sunday!

Adolescent Mental Health and Anxiety | Family & Caregiver Well-Being Session:

• As part of a continued effort to support the well-being of students, CBE is committed to sharing valuable information about child and youth well-being with families and caregivers. This is the fourth (of five) sessions available for families and caregivers, this time focusing on 'adolescent mental health and anxiety'. 
• Thursday, March 14, 6:30 – 8:00 PM: Health & Wellness in School Insite page

 School Planning: Short Survey to Share Your Voice!

• We know that we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That is why we are asking you to share your perspectives about our School Development Plan, school budget and school fees.
• The survey is now open and will close on March 18, 2024.
• Please click here to complete the survey: RTA 2024 School Planning Survey
• Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives.

Snack Stand | Grade 9 Leadership:

• The Grade 9 Leadership team will be setting up a snack stand in the foyer of RTA at the Jr Girls Volleyball Finals on Thursday, March 14th from 4 PM to 8 PM. 
• Profits will help support our Grade 9 Farewell!
• We will be selling drinks and snacks to help nourish the hungry athletes, their families, and their friends. 
• If you are a student and would like to volunteer, please let Mr. Bykovskikh know by the end of next Wednesday, March 13th. 

Grade 9 Reuse Clothing Fundraiser Sale:

• The grade 9 leadership wants you to know that on March 18 – March 21st, we will be having a used clothing sale.
• We ask that if you have any old or too small clothes that you send them to school with your child. Your child will then give the clothes to their homeroom teacher, which will then give us the clothes.
• Please send in the clothes before March 13, 2024.
• The funds raised will go towards our Grade 9 Farewell and a portion will go to a Calgary charity. – Ethan Y, Mason C, and Jordan W.

RTA Band Fundraiser:

• The RTA band is doing a Coco Brooks Fundraiser! 
• Funds raised will go towards supplementing student enrichment and experiences in band. 
• The campaign is active and will be open until March 22 at 11:59pm. 
• Please use the following link to order online: https://fundraising.cocobrooks.com/invite/verify?code=drek-dare
• Orders will be ready for pick up at RT Alderman School on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
• The time of pick up will be announced closer to the April 11, 2024.
• Please contact Ms. Gray at kegray@cbe.ab.ca if you have questions.  The band thanks you for your support!

RTA Spirit Wear Store has re-opened for spring orders:

• The RTA SWAG Store has re-opened for spring orders; families are able to make online purchases until Monday, March 11 2024:
• https://rtaspring2024.itemorder.com/shop/category/213794/ 

RTA March Madness with Ms. Lalonde:

• This March RT Alderman will be participating in our 4th Annual March Madness Book Tournament where the schools top reads of the past year will battle head to head to crown our 2024 Book (or Series) of the Year.
• Previous Winners were The Hunger Games in 2021, Harry Potter in 2022 and Lord of the Rings in 2023.

Monday:

• Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1
• HR 805 Calgary Zoo
• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch
• SR Girls’ Volleyball Practice at Lunch
• RTA Online Spirit Wear Store closes at the end of the day

Tuesday:

• JR Boys’ Volleyball Practice @ 7:50 AM
• Grade 9 Off Campus Day
• JR Girls’ Volleyball Practice @ Lunch
• SR Boys’ Volleyball Practice @ 3:40 – 5:00 PM
• SR Girls’ Volleyball Game at Lakeshore PM

Wednesday:

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• Gr. 5-9 GSA Club at Lunch in Room 10
• JR & SR Girls’ Volleyball Practice @ 3:40 – 4:45 PM
• JR Boys’ Volleyball Game at Samuel W Shaw PM
• SR Boys’ Volleyball Game at Marshal Springs PM

Thursday:

• JR Boys’ Volleyball Practice @ 7:50 AM
• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• PI Day at RTA
• SR Boys’ Volleyball Practice at Lunch
• Gr. 7-9 Homework Club at Lunch
• JR Girls’ Volleyball Game at RTA PM

Friday:

• Rotation 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B
• Early-St. Patrick’s-Wear-Green Day
• REVISED: Conference Manager OPENS in PowerSchool at 9:00 AM

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, March 18, 2024:Telus Spark – Da Vinci Exhibition
• Tuesday, March 19, 2024: Spring Equinox
• Thursday, March 21, 2024: IN SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15 – 8:00 PM
• Friday, March 22, 2024: NO SCHOOL
• Friday, March 22, 2024: VIRTUAL Parent Teacher Conferences 9:00 – 3:00 PM
• Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29, 2024: Spring Break

Kind regards,
Brenda Lewis