Good afternoon, Raven Families,

It was a very busy and exciting week, filled with many wonderful field experiences. Our Grade 8 students headed to Riverwatch, while our Grade 7 band students had the opportunity to learn and grow at Mount Royal University.

It was also an action-packed week for our athletics, and we are incredibly proud of how well our students represented our school through their effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

After such a full week, I wish all of our students and families a wonderful and restful fall weekend!

RTA Terry Fox Run: 

“I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.” – Terry Fox 

  • Terry Fox has inspired Canadians for more than 40 years through his courage, determination, perseverance, and leadership. His Marathon of Hope showed us that one person, with a big enough goal and the determination to keep going, can inspire an entire nation. 
  • This year, RTA Ravens are challenged again to reflect on Terry’s example and think about how we can show these same qualities in our own lives. Through our Terry Fox challenge, we will focus on perseverance, resilience, courage, and leadership—and how small actions can make a big difference. 
  • On Monday, October 5, 2026, we will begin our challenge to collectively run 5 373 km, the distance Terry covered during his Marathon of Hope. Students and staff are encouraged to run during their PE period and see how far we can go together. Our ultimate goal is to reach 7 821 km—the entire length of the Trans-Canada Highway! 
  • Last year, the RTA Ravens ran an incredible 2 667.6 km. Can we beat last year’s distance, reach Terry’s 5 373 km, and keep going even further? 
  • Let’s rise to the challenge, RTA Ravens, and keep Terry’s legacy moving forward! 
  • This year, we are only collecting online donations.  Please do not send cash to the school. Please click the link  to find our school’s Terry Fox Donation Page. – Ms. Leung

Resource Supports

  • Students have been back at school for about a month. Middle school can bring both excitement and challenges, so we encourage families to check in regularly, celebrate successes, and stay connected with teachers. Teachers continue to support important executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, time management, and independence. IPPs will be coming home soon, and we have attached some helpful resources for parents to support students in working toward their goals throughout the year.
  • Executive functioning (EF) skills help us stay organized, manage our time, plan ahead, and follow through on tasks. It is important to note that these skills don’t fully develop until age 25 and over and are often delayed in neurodivergent populations (ADHD, ASD, etc.) by 3-5 years. These skills continue to develop into early adulthood and may develop more slowly for some students. Students benefit from support and structure at home as they build these important skills.
  • Ways to Support Executive Functioning at Home:
    • Make sleep a priority to help with focus, learning, and emotional regulation.
    • Encourage independence by students completing age-appropriate tasks on their own.
    • Create routines with clear expectations for mornings, evenings, and homework time.
    • Support problem-solving and emotional regulation by listening, validating feelings, and encouraging your child to think of solutions.
    • Additional Resource: https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/executive-function-disorder/  - Ms. George

Parent Association Fundraiser- Volunteers Needed - ACE Airport Casino on Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18, 2026:

  • Thank you to our volunteers who have already signed up! The gift of your time to help raise over $80,00 for our children is greatly appreciated.
  • To view available shifts, see role descriptions and to sign up, please click on the link below: 
  • CASINO FUNDRAISER DEC 17-18 at ACE AIRPORT CASINO

Monday

  • RTA Terry Fox Day
  • SR Boys Basketball Practice 7:30 – 8:45 AM
  • Rotation: 6,5,4,3,2,1
  • Gr 5-9 Book Club in RM 12 at Lunch
  • JR Girls’ Basketball game at Samuel Shaw 7-8 PM
  • SR Girls’ Basketball game at Harold Panabaker 5-6 PM
  • Boys’ Soccer Practice 4-5 PM
  • JR. Boys’ Basketball practice 3:45 - 5:15 PM

Tuesday

  • SR Girls’ Basketball at Lunch
  • Grade 8 & 9 Off Campus
  • JR & SR Boys’ Basketball game at RTA 4:30 – 5:30 & 7:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Girls’ Soccer game vs DT at RTA 4:30 – 5:45 PM

 Wednesday 

  • School Photo Day
  • Grade 5 Handball Intramurals at Lunch
  • GSA Club at Lunch in RM 21
  • Grade 9 Jazz Club at Lunch
  • Grade 9 Leadership in RM 14 at Lunch
  • JR Boys’ Basketball practice 3:45 – 5PM
  • JR Girls’ Basketball game at Fairview 7-8 PM
  • SR Girls’ Basketball game at Nickle 5-6 PM
  • Boys’ Soccer Game vs DT at RTA 4:30 – 5:45 PM

Thursday

  • Grade 5 Handball Intramurals at Lunch
  • Grade 8 & 9 SWAT Team meeting in the Arts’ RM at Lunch
  • Grade 7 Off Campus Day
  • SR Girls’ Basketball practice 3:45 – 5 PM
  • JR & SR Boys’ Basketball game at David Thompson 6-7 & 7-8 PM
  • Girls’ Soccer practice 4-5 PM

Friday

  • JR Girls’ Basketball Practice 7:30 – 8:45 AM
  • Rotation 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B
  • Flannel Friday!

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday, October 14th - JR. Boys’ Basketball practice 3:45 - 5:15 PM
  • Wednesday, October 14: Boys’ Soccer Game vs Fairview at RTA 4:30 – 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 15: Grade 6 Handball Intramurals
  • Wednesday, October 14 – RTA School Council and Parent Association AGM 6-7:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 15th - JR & SR Boys’ Basketball game at Harold Panabaker 5-6 & 7-8 PM
  • Thursday, October 15: Girls’ Soccer Game at RTA 4:30 – 5:45 PM
  • Friday, October 16: SR Girls’ Basketball game at Lakeshore 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday, October 20 – October 22: Gr. 5 Glenbow Ranch Field Trip
  • Tuesday, October 20 – HR 901 & 902 Bioblitz Field Experience
  • Wednesday, October 21 - WILDCAT CLASSIC: JR Boys' Basketball game 1 at Nickle School 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 22 - JR Boys’ Basketball game at Nickle School 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 22 – HR 903 & 904 Bioblitz Field Experience
  • Friday, October 23 –Nurse visits Grade 6 Classrooms to talk about upcoming immunizations
  • Friday, October 23 - WILDCAT CLASSIC: JR Boys' Basketball game 2 at Nickle School - WILDCAT CLASSIC - 3:00pm - 6:00 PM
  • Monday, October 26 – HR 905 Bioblitz Field Experience
  • Monday, October 26 - JR. Boys’ Basketball practice 3:45 - 5:15 PM
  • Tuesday, October 27 - JR Boys’ Basketball game at Wilma Hansen 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 29 - JR & SR Boys’ Basketball game at David Thompson 5:30-6:30 & 7:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Friday, October 30 – RTA STEM Challenge # 1
  • Thursday, November 5 – Photo Retake Day

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis