Good evening, RTA Families,

Prioritizing wellness this year, I am hoping to send the RTA Week in a Glance out to families on Fridays vs. Sundays. I hope that this will not cause too much confusion! It was such an amazing first couple of days of school – filled with smiles, friendship and community building. We wish everyone a fabulous long weekend, and we cannot wait to see the students on Tuesday.

 

RTA Spirit Wear:

·       The online Spirit Wear store is up and running!

·       Please visit the following link to access the Online Spirit wear store: https://aldermanfallspiritwear23.itemorder.com/shop/sale/  

·       Be sure to check the size guides under each item before ordering.

·       The store will close on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

·       Please contact Ms. Braben at jebraben@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions or issues with the link.

 

Changes to Volunteer Clearance Process for 2023-24:

·       CPS now has a new vendor performing ePIC volunteer clearances, which has resulted in some changes to the process, and includes a fee of $21.25; clearances will remain valid for five years.

·       Please complete the Annual Volunteer Clearance Form, found on the CBE Volunteer page (see link below) and submit to the school at rtalderman@cbe.ab.ca.

·       Please ensure you also submit a piece of Government issued photo ID with your form (driver's licence, passport etc).

·       Office staff will raise a form letter and email it to you, along with instructions for submitting an application for a police clearance online.

·       Once you receive your clearance from CPS, you will need to share your clearance with the school in person or via email within 60 days; clearances not cleared at the school within 60 days of being issued will lapse and the volunteer will need to resubmit and incur an additional fee. 

·       https://www.cbe.ab.ca/get-involved/volunteer/Pages/volunteer.aspx

·       Please contact Ms. Hanley at rtalderman@cbe.ab.ca , if you have any regarding Volunteer Clearance process.

Basketball Coaches:

·       This year, the Middle School Athletics Basketball Season (grades 6-9) is September 11 – December 3, 2023.

·       With Soccer, Cross Country and Basketball all running at the same time, we are looking for interested parent volunteer who would like to coach a basketball team (alongside a supervising teacher)– Jr. Boys/Girls and Sr. Boys/Girls.

RTA Athletics:

• ANNUAL ATHLETIC FORM: Any student who is interested in trying out for a Middle School Athletic Team needs to sign an Annual Athletic Form (which can be printed off the RTA website.) All forms must be handed in to Ms. Braben prior to tryouts.
• SOCCER: Soccer referees needed – please email Ms. Braben if you or your older children are certified soccer referees and are interested in refereeing
• CROSS COUNTRY: Cross country forms will be available for interested athletes on Sept 7 from Mr. McGhan
• Cross Country Meet dates are:
  • Sept. 13 – Stanley Park
  • Sept. 19 – North Glenmore
  • Sept. 25 – North Glenmore
  • Oct. 3 – North Glenmore

 

Monday: 

• Labour Day (NO SCHOOL)

 

Tuesday: 

·       Rotation 1,2,3,4,5,6

·       Grade 9 Off Campus Day

 

Wednesday: 

• Grade 8 Off Campus Day

·       Boys (Gr 6–9) Soccer Team Tryouts Sept 6 @ 3:45 – 4:45 PM (Boys soccer commitments will be Monday & Wednesdays)

• RTA Virtual School Council and Parent Association Meeting via TEAMS

Thursday: 

• Grade 7 Off Campus Day
• Girls (Gr 6–9) Soccer Team Tryouts @ 3:45 – 4:45 PM (Girls soccer commitments will be Tuesday, Thursdays and some Friday mornings)

Friday: 

• Rotation: 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B
• Raven Spirt Day (wear your RTA spirit wear or RTA colours: purple, blue and black)

Upcoming Events: 

• Thursday, September 14, 2023: First Practice Fire Drill
• Saturday, September 16, 2023: Online Spirit Wear Store closes
• Thursday, September 21, 2023: RTA Terry Fox Run
• Thursday, September 21, 2023: Meet the Teacher Night at RTA 6:00-8:00 PM
• REVISED: Thursday, September 28, 2023: RTA Orange Shirt Day
• REVISED: Friday, September 29, 2023: Truth and Reconciliation Day (NO SCHOOL)
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023: Picture Day

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis