Good evening, Raven families,

It has been wonderful to see both staff and students settling back into routines and learning.

A huge thank you to Dr. Gray, our Remembrance Day director, and Mr. Newman for organizing two beautiful assemblies today. We are so fortunate to have our own Mr. Bykovskikh share his experiences as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Grade 9 Band, the Grade 9 MCs, and the Grade 6 readers were outstanding, and our students were thoughtful and respectful listeners throughout both ceremonies.

Wishing everyone a happy Fall Break filled with adventure, family, friends, and plenty of rest and relaxation!

Skateboards, Scooters, Bicycles and Longboards:

• The Calgary Board of Education prohibits the use of skateboards on all CBE property for safety reasons.
• Scooters and skateboards may come into the school and should be stored in school lockers.
• Bikes, skateboards, scooters and inline skates may be used as transportation to and from school, but they cannot be used during the lunch hour, nor can they be used on the sidewalks surrounding the school during school hours.
• Students riding bikes must dismount and walk their bike to the bike lock area.

RTA Yearbook:

• Yearbooks are now available for purchase. Families can order yearbook directly through the vendor at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114767/R-T-ALDERMAN-SCHOOL/
• Yearbook Cover Art Contest - We are looking for cover art for this year's yearbook! Artwork should be 8.5 x 11 and connect to our school, such as by using our school colours or ravens in your design. Submissions can be given to Ms. Shuffler (Rm 25) or Ms. Beatty (Rm 19).

Central Memorial High School: Centre for Performing and Virtual Arts:

• The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts at Central Memorial High School is holding an open house on November 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. To be considered for the specialized PVA program, students must apply online, interview with staff, and submit a portfolio or audition. The PVA application process is open between November 1 and March 15.
• Please check their website for all it offers at www.pvacentral.ca.

Grade 9 CTF Supplies Needed:

• Our Grade 9 students in Mr. Lee’s CTF Environmental Stewardship class are currently working on a project focused on plastics in our world. As part of this learning experience, students will require A LOT plastic materials and items for their project, and we need your help! We are needing various unwanted, used (clean and rinsed) or unused plastic items from home, or around your community! 

We kindly ask for your help by collecting plastic materials such as:

• Plastic bags
• Plastic cutlery, bowls, cups, straws (clean and rinsed please!) 
• Plastic containers
• Plastic toys (large, small, broken, etc.)
• Any other plastic “junk” items that would normally be recycled, donated, or thrown away!

We will require these plastic items as soon as possible! Mr. Lee will be collecting these items over time, so please feel free to drop them off in the Art room whenever items are gathered. With Fall Break approaching, this is a great opportunity to clean up around the house while contributing to our students’ learning!

Thank you very much for supporting our learning!  With gratitude, Mr. Lee!

Monday

• Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday

• Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)

Wednesday

• Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)

Thursday

• First Day of School (after Fall Break)
• Grade 6 Vaccinations
• Whole School Healthy Hunger – Mucho Burrito
• SR Boys’ Basketball Practice at Lunch
• JR Boys’ Basketball Double-Header Exhibition Game at Lakeshore 5:30 – 7:30 PM
• Girls Varsity Basketball Game at Lakeshore 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Friday

• Rotation 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B
• Flannel Friday at RTA!

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, November 17 -  Thursday, November 20: Grade 5 & 6 PE Residency: Flag Football
• Tuesday, November 18: Photo Day at RTA (REVISED)
• Tuesday, November 18: Healthy Hunger Snack Day - Kernels
• Wednesday, November 19: Grade 5s Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra AM
• Wednesday, November 19: RTA School Council and Parent Association Meeting at 5:30 – 7:00 PM (REVISED)
• Thursday, November 20: Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Visits RTA 9:10 - 9:55 AM
• Friday, November 21: Grade 8 BAND Clinic at 1:30 – 2:30 PM
• Wednesday, November 26: Grade 5/6 Healthy Hunger – Edo Japan
• Thursday, November 27: Grade 7/8/9 Healthy Hunger – Edo Japan
• Thursday, November 27: HWW High School Open House 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis