Happy Friday, Raven families,

It was a busy week at RTA, filled with basketball games, Halloween costumes, a practice fire drill, field trips, buddies, and science fair projects… I’m looking forward to gaining an extra hour this week!

Indigenous Veterans Day | November 8: 

• Indigenous Veterans Day is a day to recognize and acknowledge the many contributions and sacrifices of Aboriginals not only to Canada’s war efforts but to its peacekeeping reputation. In this day and age of reconciliation, acknowledging Aboriginal roles in the protection of Canada will help other citizens understand what true reconciliation means to the country as a whole. We must never forget the sacrifices and accomplishments of Aboriginal Veterans, especially as we move forward in our journey of healing, reconciliation and a renewed relationship between Canada and its First Nations peoples. Nov. 8 is about making efforts to better understand the role Indigenous Veterans have played in Canada, and expressing our heartfelt gratitude. – Government of Canada website

Métis Week | November 13 to 17:

• Métis Week is held annually in November in the week surrounding Louis Riel Day which is on November 16th. Louis Riel Day is observed to remember and honour Riel’s leadership in leading the Métis people of Western Canada during the Red River and North-West Resistance.

• The Métis are one of three constitutionally recognized groups of Indigenous people in Canada whose ancestral roots are a combination of European and Indigenous.

• The Métis have a distinct culture and language as well as a shared history and many kin relations.
• In this video Keith Diakiw and Josh Morin introduce Métis culture and history as represented by three major symbols: the sash, the Red River cart, and the Métis Nation flag. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ATDgdeK5qU

Remembrance Day at RTA:

• Our school Remembrance Day Assembly will be taking place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, during the day in the school gym. 
• Grade 9 band students will need to be in their concert dress (black or purple band shirt with black pants). 
• Cadets, scouts and guides are encouraged to wear their uniforms.
• Poppies will be handed out to students prior to the Remembrance Day Assembly. Donations can be given to the Homeroom Teacher

RT Alderman Band Winter Fundraiser:

•  The Grades 7-9 band is running a fundraiser through Growing Smiles. 

• We are selling poinsettias, wreaths and various Christmas plant decorations. 
• Orders will be delivered Dec. 7 to the school and available for pick up after school Dec. 7 and during the day Dec. 8. 
• The deadline to order is Thursday, Nov. 23.
• The funds raise will help to subsidize costs for overnight band camps  and musical experiences. 
• Please share the link below with friends and family: https://rtaldermanband.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home

Monday: 

•  Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• D & D Club in the Learning Commons at Lunch
• JR Boys’ Basketball practice PM
• Sr. Boys’ Basketball Game @ Willowpark at 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 

• Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1

• Grade 9 Off Campus Day
• Gr. 5-9 Book Club in the Learning Commons at Lunch
• SR Girls’ Basketball Game @ RTA at 4:30 – 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 

• Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day
• Indigenous Veteran’s’ Day
• Gr. 5-9 Healthy Hunger - Subway
• RTA Remembrance Day Assembly
• Gr. 5-9 GSA Club at Lunch in Room 10
• SR Boys’ Basketball practice PM
• JR Boys’ Basketball game @ Wilma Hansen at 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Thursday: 

• CBE Non-Instructional Day: CBE System Indigenous Learning Day(NO SCHOOL)    

Friday: 

• CBE Fall Break – November 10 – November 14 (NO SCHOOL)

Upcoming Events: 

• Wednesday, November 15, 2023: First day back after Fall Break
• Wednesday, November 15, 2023: HR 603 & HR 604 Calgary Police Interpretive Centre
• Thursday, November 16, 2023: HR 601 & HR 602 Calgary Police Interpretive Centre
• Friday, November 17, 2023: Conference Manager opens 9:00 AM to book Parent Teacher Conferences
• Sunday, November 19 – 25, 2023: National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
• Monday, November 20, 2023: National Child Day
• Tuesday, November 21, 2023: Gr. 5 & Gr. 9 Finger Knitting and Looming Club in the Learning Commons at Lunch (please bring your own supplies)
• Wednesday, November 22, 2023: AHS Vaccination Catch-up Day
• Thursday, November 23, 2023: Grade 9s Try-a-Trade at the CTS Centre
• Thursday, November 23, 2023: IN SCHOOL ONLY - Parent Teacher Conferences PM (Regular Day of School for students)
• Friday, November 24, 2023: VIRTUAL ONLY - Parent Teacher Conferences AM (NO SCHOOL for students)

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis