Good afternoon, RTA Ravens,
As I packed my summer clothes away this week, it was hard to believe that we just finished our second full week of school. There has been so much learning and so many memories in such a short time. Have a wonderful weekend, enjoy the beautiful weather, and make sure to take a few naps, resting up for another busy next week!
Terry Fox Run:
Hello R.T. Alderman families! All students will run the Terry Fox run on Friday, October 4th. Our goal is to raise $2,500 to continue Terry's legacy and help battle cancer! We will be collecting cash donations in homeroom classes or online donations through the website: https://schools.terryfox.ca/72505
Outstanding School Fees:
· We would like to encourage our last year families to arrange payments as soon as possible regarding any outstanding school fees from last year.
· Please note that any outstanding fees for 23-24 school fees need to be paid in fill, prior to a student accessing any 24-25 school optional activities (outdoor school; band camp; athletics; Gr. 9 Heritage Park, etc.)
Grade 8-9 Tech Committee - Attention Grade 8 and 9 Students!
· Are you interested in learning and helping out with behind-the-scenes technology for school assemblies and presentations? We’re looking for students who want to assist with:
- Music and audio setup
- Microphones and speakers
- Running slideshows and presentations
- And more!
· If you are interested in supporting the technical side of events, please reach out to Mr. Brown on Monday or Tuesday next week.
RTA Yearbook:
Hello, RTA Ravens! Please consider creating and submitting a piece of artwork for this year's RTA Yearbook.
Yearbook criteria:
- The artwork needs to be on a piece of 8.5 x 11 paper
- Must include the words R.T. Alderman or the abbreviation of RTA
- The colour palette needs to include RTA colours - purple, blue, black
- Exception - Black, white, and greyscale art pieces will be accepted
- Images included should be related to a variation of ravens and/or science and discovery
- Use any art or digital medium to create the yearbook cover – try not to make it overly complicated with small details
- Your name, room number, and homeroom teacher is recorded in light pencil on the back of the artwork.
- Due date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
- Submit your artwork to your homeroom teacher, Mr. Nybo (Rm 11), or Ms. Shuffler (Rm 25).
Thanks! - Yearbook Team
Traffic Safety:
· As everyone is getting back into the groove of school, we are asking families to be extra cautious during student drop-offs and pick-ups, especially near crosswalks. Stay alert for pedestrians, including students, follow school zone speed limits, and use designated drop-off areas to ensure everyone's safety. Your attention to these safety measures helps keep our school community safe.
Monday:
- Rotation 1,2,3,4,5,6
- Grade 7 Off Campus Day
- Student-led Terry Fox Bake Sale at Lunch in the Learning Commons, Gr. 5 & 6
- Boys’ Soccer Game at Willow Park at 4:30 PM
- Girls’ Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
- Grade 9 Off Campus Day
- Healthy Hunger – ALL SCHOOL Booster Juice
- Girls Soccer Practice 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
- JR Boys’ Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM
- Cross Country Meet # 2 at North Glenmore Park 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
- Grade 8 Off Campus Day
- GSA Club in RM 10 at Lunch
- Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Subway
- SR Boys’ Basketball 3:45 – 5:00 PM
- Boys’ Soccer Game at RTA at 4:30 PM
- RTA Virtual Student Council Meeting 6:30 – 8 PM
Thursday:
- Grade 7 Off Campus Day
- Grade 9 Student Voice in the Learning Commons
- Grade 5 Special Early Lunch Rotation (due to Virtual Field Study)
- Grade 5 Virtual Field Study Inventing NASA Technology for Ocean Exploration with Ved Chirayath
- Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Subway
- Girls Soccer Practice 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
- JR Boys’ Basketball Practice 3:35 – 5:00 PM
- RTA Meet the Teacher Evening at 6:00 -7:15 PM
- OPTIONAL Gr. 9 High School Information Presentation 7:20-8:30 PM in the Gym
Friday:
- Rotation 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B
Upcoming Events:
- Sunday, September 22 – Treaty 7 Day
- Sunday, September 22 – Fall Equinox
- Monday, September 23 – Student-led Terry Fox Bake Sale at lunch in the Learning Commons, Gr. 7-9
- Monday, September 23 – Cross Country Meet # 3 at North Glenmore Park at 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 25 – Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Mucho Burrito
- Thursday, September 26 – Gr. 5s Virtual Author Visit: Christy Jordan-Fenton
- Thursday, September 26 – Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Mucho Burrito
- Thursday, September 26 – RTA Orange Shirt Day
- Thursday, September 26 – Gr. 9 Student Voice Meeting in the Learning Commons at Lunch
- Friday, September 27 – CBE Non-Instructional Day (NI)
- Monday, September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Tuesday, October 1 – Toonies for Terry
- Wednesday, October 2 – HR 504 - Full Circle Adventures Hike at Bebo Grove
- Thursday, October 3 – HR 503 - Full Circle Adventures Hike at Bebo Grove
- Friday, October 4 – Terry Fox Run
- Wednesday, October 16 – Photo Day
- Tuesday, October 29 – Grade 8 Roots to Stem
- Wednesday, October 30 – Grade 8 Roots to Stem
- Thursday, October 3 – HR 501 - Full Circle Adventures Hike at Bebo Grove
Kind regards,
Brenda Lewis