Happy Friday, Raven Families,

What an amazing first week of school! Seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and getting back into the rhythm with a 5-day week, made for a great start to the year!

There has been lots of learning, laughter, excitement, and energy filling our halls, and now, I think it is safe to say that students and staff alike are ready for a well-earned long weekend!

Wishing all our families a wonderful, restful, and fun-filled long weekend.

2026-2027 RTA Yearbook:

Please note that yearbook orders are NOT purchased through PowerSchool - MyFees, but rather, via the Jostens link provided below.

Families are encouraged to take advantage of a special RTA Yearbook EARLY BIRD OFFER, allowing students to purchase a yearbook at the reduced cost of $40.00.        

 Grade 9 Sport and Recreation Leadership Club:

·       Ms. Leung and Mr. Tschritter are excited to offer a Grade 9 Sport and Recreation Leadership Club at RTA this year! This opportunity is for students who are passionate about physical activity, sport, and giving back to the school community. 

·       We are looking for Sport and Recreation Leaders who are willing to volunteer some lunch-hour time throughout the year to help plan, organize, and support activities. Students will work collaboratively with teachers to lead intramurals, support younger students, assist with school sport teams and events, and take on a variety of leadership responsibilities. 

o   Leadership opportunities may include:

• • Planning and leading intramurals for Grades 5–9
  • Coaching and supporting younger students with skills and sportsmanship
  • Supporting school sport teams during games and events, including scorekeeping, officiating, and equipment setup
  • Helping organize and run larger school-wide events and activities 

·       This is a great opportunity to develop leadership, communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while making a positive impact on the RTA community! 

·       Interested? Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Commons on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at lunch to learn more!

Grade 9 CTF Supplies Needed:

·       Grade 9 students in Mr. Lee’s CTF Environmental Stewardship class will be working on a project focused on plastics in our world. As part of this learning experience, students will require A LOT plastic materials and items for their project, and we need your help!

·       Please bring in any unwanted, used (clean and rinsed) or unused plastic items from home or around your community, to the office.

·       Thank you in advance for your ongoing support in our learning at RTA! – Mr. Lee

Athletics – Basketball Schedule:

JR Boys - Mr. Lee 

·       Thursday, Sept 10, 3:45-5 PM (Last names A-M)

SR Boys - Mr. Dalayoan

·       Tuesday, Sept 8 SIGN-UP at Lunch in L.C. 

JR Girls - Ms. Braben 

·       Tuesday, Sept 8, 3:45-5 PM

·       Friday, Sept 11, 7:30 - 8:45 AM

SR. Girls - Ms. Shuffler

·       Wednesday, Sept 9, 3:45-5 PM

Basketball - Upcoming:

JR. Boys 

·       Tuesday, Sept 15, 3:45-5 PM (Last names N-Z)

·       Monday, Sept 21, 3:45-5 PM (Call backs)

SR Boys 

·       Monday, Sept 14, 3:45-4:50 PM

·       Tuesday, Sept 15 at Lunch

·       Tuesday, Sept 22, 3:45-5 PM

JR Girls

·       Thursday, Sept 17, 3:45-5 PM

·       Friday, Sept 18, 7:30 - 8:45 AM

·       Wednesday, Sept 23,7:30-8:45 AM

Sr. Girls

·       Wednesday, Sept 16, 3:45-5 PM

·       Wednesday, Sept 23, 3:45-5 PM

Girls Soccer Tryouts Continue!

If you want to play soccer this year and haven't been able to make it to a tryout, please feel free to come this coming Tuesday, September 8th, from 4-5pm on the lower field. This is open to all grade 6 -9 female students! Come and have some fun with an amazing group of your fellow Ravens! - Coach Schroder and Coach Wall

Cross Country Meet # 1 Thursday Sept. 10 4:30 - 6:30 at North Glenmore Park (Parking Lots D & E) 

·       Mrs. George, Ms. Doyle, and Mr. Haffey will be on-site

·       4:30-4:45 PM: Students arrive at the meet location, find their coach, check in for attendance and receive their running label, and walk the course to become familiar with the route

·       5:00 PM: Students begin races with each age/gender running every ten minutes (order: Youth Girls,  Youth Boys,  Jr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Int. Girls, Int. Boys, Sr. Girls, & Sr. Boys)

·       6:30 PM: Students sign-out with teachers and leave after their race with their parents/guardians.  

Monday

·       Labour Day – NO SCHOOL  

Tuesday

·       Rotation 6,5,4,3,2,1

·       Grade 8 & 9 Off Campus

·       Girls’ Soccer Tryouts 4-5PM

·       Gr. 7-9 Boys’ Soccer Tryouts 4-5PM

Wednesday

·       Grade 8 & 9 Off Campus

·       Grade 5 & 6 Healthy Hunger: Papa Johns

·       GSA Club at Lunch in RM 21

Thursday

·       Grade 7 Off Campus

·       Grade 7-9 Healthy Hunger: Papa Johns

·       Boys’ Soccer Call-backs 4-5 PM

·       Girls’ Soccer 4-5 PM

·       Cross Country Meet # 1, North Glenmore Park 4:30-6:30 PM

Friday

·       Rotation 5A, 6A, 1B, 2B

Upcoming Events

·       Tuesday, September 15: Whole School Healthy Hunger: Jelly Modern Doughnuts

·       Tuesday, September 15: Cross Country Meet #2, North Glenmore Park 4:30-6:30 PM

·       Wednesday, September 16: HR 801, 803, & 804 Riverwatch

·       Monday, September 21: Cross Country Meet #3, North Glenmore Park 4:30-6:30 PM

·       Tuesday, September 22: Autumn Equinox

·       Wednesday, September 23: Grade 5 & 6 Healthy Hunger: Spolumbo’s

·       Thursday, September 24: Grade 7-9 Healthy Hunger: Spolumbo’s

·       Thursday, September 24: Meet the Teacher, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

·       Thursday, September 24: Introduction to High School (for parents), 7:00 – 8:00 PM

·       Friday, September 25: System Non-Instructional Day – NO SCHOOL

·       Monday, September 28: HR 802, 805 & 806 Riverwatch

·       Tuesday, September 29: RTA Orange Shirt Day

·       Wednesday, September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL

·       Thursday, October 20 - 22: Gr. 5 Glenbow Ranch Field Trip

·       Monday, October 5: RTA Terry Fox

·       Tuesday, October 6: Grade 6 In-School SAIT (technology) Field Experience

·       Wednesday, October 7: School Photo Day

Kind regards,

Brenda Lewis