Good evening, Raven Families:
Today’s rain triggered some excitement and energy, with students running in puddles and twirling their umbrellas, enjoying the change in the weather. As always, please remind your students to dress for Calgary weather – which translates to every possible weather imaginable on any given day!
A huge thank you to all of the families who were able to attend this week’s Parent Council meeting, Meet the Teacher, and the optional Grade 9 High School Presentation. If you were not able to attend, all presentations have been posted on the RTA website.
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
School Based Fees:
School based fees, including field experience fees, will be added to MyCBE accounts throughout the school year; please log in to pay these fees regularly to ensure payment is made before the date of your child's trip. If payment is not received before the date of the trip, your child may not be able to attend.
Field Experience/In-School Workshop Fees:
Each grade level will participate in a variety of field experiences and in-school workshops throughout the school year. Associated costs for these experiences will be added individually to student accounts as quickly as possible, prior to the event. Field Experience fees will not be reimbursed due to a student being absent on the day.
Athletics Fees:
If your child has participated in an athletics team this year, there may be associated fees. These fees cover the cost of equipment and apparel, referee fees, tournament fees, team celebration etc. The continuation of the athletics teams at RTA depends on the prompt payment of these fees to cover related costs. Please check your child's fee page to view any outstanding fees.
Optional Field Trip Fees:
Some grade levels have the opportunity to attend an optional overnight field trip during the school year (ie Gr 9 BGI Kananaskis). These fees are usually applied to student fee accounts in advance of the field trip, and need to be paid in full prior to the event, unless you are negotiating a waiver with the third-party vendor (ie ECO School, Outdoor School). Where the fee cannot be uploaded before a field experience occurs, we ask that families check their MyCBE account regularly to ensure prompt payment of these fees after the event.
Noon Hour Activity Fee:
This fee covers the cost of emergency lunches, cutlery for student lunches, first aid supplies, items for Noon Hour Clubs, books and games for Blue Days etc. This fee is mandatory for all students; for grade 5/6 students the fee is paid as part of the Lunch Supervision Fee, for grade 7-9 students, the fee is applied to the child's fee account directly.
Foods’ Room Donation:
We are reaching out to our amazing community for support. To ensure that our students have the best hands-on learning experiences, we are in need of some specific kitchen equipment donations.
If you are able to contribute, we are currently seeking donations of the following items:
- 8x8 baking pans
- 9x3 baking pans
- Hand mixers
- Meat thermometers
Donations may be dropped off at the main office. Your generosity will go a long way in helping us continue to provide valuable cooking and baking experiences for our students.
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
Volunteer Clearance Process:
Step 1: Prospective volunteers must first register as a volunteer at with school where you plan on volunteering. This should be done through MyCBE by clicking on the Online Forms and School Registration tab and completing the Volunteer Registration 2024-25 form. You can also submit an application through the school office. (See CBE website for more information).
School administrators will verify your identity and register you in the CBE volunteer database.
Step 2: Visit the CPS online system, electronic Police Information Check (ePIC), to obtain your police check using your CBE volunteer letter.
Volunteers should wait to submit their request until they receive an email from Calgary Police Service – Record Check inviting them to apply for their Police Information Check with VS for Volunteer. This will ensure the voucher is ready to be redeemed by the volunteer.
Step 3: Once you receive your clearance document from CPS you will need to share it with the school. This can be done through School Engage, in-person or by email.
Sunday:
· Fall Equinox
Monday:
- Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1
- Treaty 7 Week | Commemorating Treaty 7
- HR 602, 603, 604 Carburn Park AM
- HR 601 & 605 Carburn Park PM
- Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lunch in the Learning Commons
- Grade 9 Off Campus Day
- Student-led Terry Fox Bake Sale at Lunch in the foyer
- Cross Country Meet # 3 at North Glenmore Park at 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Girls’ Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
- Grade 9 Off Campus Day
- Girls Soccer Game at RTA 4:30 PM
- JR Boys’ Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:00 PM
- Optional SR Boys’ Basketball Practice 5:00 – 6:15 PM
Wednesday:
- Grade 8 Off Campus Day
- GSA Club in RM 10 at Lunch
- Healthy Hunger | Gr. 5 & 6 Mucho Burrito
- Boys’ Soccer Game at RTA at 4:30 PM
- Girls’ Basketball Game at RTA 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
- Grade 7 Off Campus Day
- RTA Orange Shirt Day
- Gr. 5s Virtual Author Visit: Christy Jordan-Fenton
- Healthy Hunger | Gr. 7-9 Mucho Burrito
- Grade 9 Student Voice in the Learning Commons
- SR Boys’ Basketball Practice 3:35 – 5:00 PM
- Girls Soccer Game at RTA at 4:30 PM
- JR Boys’ Basketball Game at David Thompson at 6:00 PM
Friday:
- CBE Non-Instructional (NO SCHOOL)
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Tuesday, October 1 – Toonies for Terry
- Tuesday, October 1 – World Teacher Day
- Wednesday, October 2 – HR 504 - Full Circle Adventures Hike at Bebo Grove
- Thursday, October 3 – HR 503 - Full Circle Adventures Hike at Bebo Grove
- Thursday, October 3 – SR Boys’ Basketball Game at Rideau Park 5:30-7:30 PM
- 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