Good evening, Ravens,

Wishing everyone a well-deserved, restful weekend after a whirlwind of learning, athletics, and Halloween excitement! Hats off to our Grade 9 students for their spook-tacular bake sale success, and a big shout-out to the dance committee for setting the stage (and the dance floor) for not one, but two dances. A huge thanks as well for all those food donations—your kindness makes a real impact! Friendly nudge from the Eco Club: remember, Monday is litter-less lunch day, so let’s keep it green!

Lockdown:

• This morning, we conducted our first lockdown drill of the school year. 
• Students and staff conducted themselves with exceptional poise and showed that they recognize the gravity of this type of situation. 
• We take the safety of all students and staff with utmost seriousness. 
• During lockdown drills at RT Alderman, one police officer and one member of school administration enters each space in the school, with police providing feedback to students and staff regarding how to be as safe as possible during a lockdown event. 
• As we do after all lockdown drills, we will share observations and best practices with Raven staff, to ensure we are prepared to protect our students and one another in the event of unforeseen emergencies

RTA Wall of Fame:

Dear RTA Families: we are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your child's achievements on our new “RTA Wall of Fame”! Our goal is to foster community, belonging, and pride by recognizing (“R”) their talents (“T”) and achievements (“A”) outside of school.

We invite your child to bring in items that highlight their achievements from 2023 – current date. Suggested items include:

1. Medals, ribbons, or small trophies (from music, sports, etc.)
2. Photos of your child in action or celebrating an accomplishment
3. Artwork created at home
4. Creative literature (poems, songs, etc.)
5. Any other items that showcase your child’s efforts!

Each grade will have a designated time to showcase their items, which will be displayed in an enclosed case in our hallway. Items will be returned to your child after their month of display.

Schedule for each grade group:

• Grade 5: November – December 2024
• Grade 6: January - mid-February 2025
• Grade 7: Mid-February – March 2025
• Grade 8: April 2025
• Grade 9: May 2025

Please ensure all items are labeled with your child’s name and homeroom number.

We look forward to celebrating your child’s achievements at RTA School!

GO RAVENS!  - Mr. Lee

RTA Eco Club | Litter-less Lunch Challenge:

• The Eco Club would like to challenge ALL grades to a Litter-less Lunch Challenge beginning next Monday, November 4^th!
• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B9iKFAsFFoOR0R-TagF_kYBEqoIW4bZz5_Pz99BdbzY/edit#slide=id.p

RTA Athletics Apparel: 

• There is an awesome (and completely optional) opportunity for your child to order RTA athletic/team specific apparel, with a quick turn-around time of about 1.5 weeks from the stores closing date.
• Athletics and Wrestling items are currently available on the store with Athletics closing on Nov. 3^rd and Wrestling closing Nov. 17th.
• Volleyball, Badminton, and Track and Field items will be added to the store as that specific sport’s start day approaches.
• These items require a minimum purchase of 12 units per sport; Ms. Braben will reach out to families if their ordered item is low in demand.
• Please email Ms. Braben with any questions: jebraben@cbe.ab.ca  
• https://rtalderman-athletics.itemorder.com/shop/category/559650/

Remembrance Day | November 7, 2024:

• We will be holding two separate Remembrance Day assemblies as a school community, coming together to honor the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and peacekeepers who served in conflicts around the world.
• Assembly Schedule:
• • 9:45 AM– Grades 5-6; and HR 701, HR 702 & HR 705
  • 10:45 AM– Grades 8-9; and HR 703 & HR 704
• HR teachers will hand out poppies to students prior to the assembly.
• Students are encourage to wear their Girl Guide or Scout uniforms.
• Poppy donations may be handed in to either the office or the HR teacher.

​​​​​​​ Monday:

• Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1
• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• Litter-less Lunch Challenge
• SR Boys’ Basketball Practice at Lunch
• Dungeons and Dragons’ Club at Lunch
• JR Boys’ Basketball Practice at RTA 3:35 – 4:45 PM
• SR Girls’ Basketball Game at Harold Panabaker

Tuesday:

• Grade 9 Off Campus Day
• Dance Choreography Club on the stage at Lunch
• HR 803 Roots to Stem
• SR Boys’ Basketball game at RTA PM

Wednesday:

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• HR 804 Roots to Stem
• Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Subway
• SR Boys’ Basketball Practice at Lunch
• GSA Club in RM 10 at Lunch
• COSA (Science Fair Club) in RM 28 at Lunch
• JR Boys’ Basketball Practice 3:35 – 5:15 PM
• RTA Virtual Parent Council Meeting 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Thursday:

• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Subway
• Remembrance Day Assemblies
• ECO Club in the Library at Lunch
• Grade 9 Leadership Club at Lunch
• JR Boys’ Basketball Game at RTA PM

Friday:

• Non-Instruction Day – System Indigenous Education Professional Learning (NO SCHOOL)
  

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
• Monday, November 11: Remembrance Day
• Monday, November 11 – 13: Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
• Thursday, November 14: SPECIAL ROTATION 6,5,4,3,2,1
• Thursday, November 14: Grade 5 & 6 Art/Music Switch
• Thursday, November 14: Basketball Tournament against EDGE at RTA
• • JR Boys at 4:30 PM
  • Girls at 5:30 PM
  • SR Boys at 6:30 PM
• Friday, November 15: Grade 7 Band Clinic 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Saturday, November 16 – November 22 – Metis Week
• Monday, November 18: Grade 7s National Geographic Live AM
• Tuesday, November 19: Photo Retake Day
• Tuesday, November 19: EP Scarlett Councillors visit RTA AM
• Tuesday, November 29: Healthy Hunger | Entire School Kernels
• Wednesday, November 20: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Little Caesars
• Wednesday, November 20: Henry Wisewood High School IB Open House at 7:00 PM
• Thursday, November 21: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Little Caesars
• Thursday, November 21: Grade 9 Try-a-Trade Field Experience AM
• Friday, November 22: Grade 9 Band Clinic 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, November 27: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Chopped Leaf
• Thursday, November 29: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Chopped Leaf
• Thursday, November 29: Henry Wisewood High School Open House at 7:00 PM
• Thursday, November 28: HR 805 - Cardboard Boats at YMCA Remington in Quarry Park
• Thursday, November 28 (PM): Parent Teacher Conferences (more information to come)
• Thursday, November 28: Band Fundraiser Christmas Plant Delivery
• Friday, November 29 : Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
• Monday, December 2: Grade 6 Vaccinations
• Wednesday, December 4: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Mucho Burrito
• Thursday, December 5: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Mucho Burrito
• Thursday, December 5: HR 803 & HR 804 - Cardboard Boats at YMCA Remington in Quarry Park
• Friday, December 6: Band Fundraiser: Purdy's Chocolate Parent Pick Up
• Wednesday, December 11: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Little Caesars
• Thursday, December 12: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Little Caesars
• Thursday, December 12: Grade 9 In-School Field Trip - Fred Curatolo
• Thursday, December 12: HR 801 & HR 802 - Cardboard Boats at YMCA Remington in Quarry Park
• Monday, December 17 – 20: Spirit Days at RTA
• Tuesday, December 17: Healthy Hunger | School Wide Cobbs
• Wednesday, December 18: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Edo Japan
• Thursday, December 19: Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Edo Japan

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis