RAIDERS UPDATE

Raiders News

Spring break brought a wave of excitement back to the halls, with students and staff eagerly sharing stories of their time spent with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, or simply catching up on some well-deserved rest.

This week, our Beginner and Intermediate Band students took the stage at the Leduc Music Festival, receiving both praise and valuable feedback from the adjudicators—a fantastic experience as they prepare for Band Camp next week. Term 3 CTF options have wrapped up, and students will begin their new classes on Monday. With the start of new options, updated fees will appear on PowerSchool; we kindly ask families to ensure all fees are paid by April 24. These fees allow us to purchase necessary equipment and materials for the classes to run properly.

As the temperatures rise, we’re thrilled to see signs of spring all around—scooters and bikes arriving at school, birds singing, and everyone heading outside for recess once again. As you do a little spring cleaning, consider setting aside any unwanted electronics—even broken ones—for our upcoming collection bin, which will be at the school on April 23.

Best of luck to our Grade 5/6 boys floor hockey team as they compete in the BGSD tournament in Leduc this weekend!
~Mr Pedersen & Ms Kruse

Important Dates & Reminders:

Please be sure to report absences here and all other communication can be sent to rms@blackgold.ca

Raider Recognition: EMPATHY - understanding and sharing someone else's feelings, like putting yourself in their shoes to see how they're feeling

April 11-12 - Gr 5/6 Boys Floor Hockey tournament at Corinthia Park School

April 14 - Term 4 begins - new CTF courses

April 15 - Jr High Badminton Tournament in Beaumont (various locations)

April 16-17 - RMS Band Camp at Camp Nakamun

April 17 - Raiders Red Eye (7pm - 7am)

April 18 - 21 - Easter Weekend - No School

April 22 - PD Day - No School

April 23 - School Council Meeting at 4:45pm

April 23-May 16 - Electronics Recycling Roundup

April 24 - Pancake Breakfast

April 24-25 - Gr 5/6 Badminton Tournament at Dansereau

April 26 - RMS/JMHS Band Bottle Drive

IMPORTANT! School Fees!

BG Technology fees, CTF fees and field trip fees if applicable are on your parent portal. It is impossible to run our CTF/Field Trips without the fees. We appreciate your attention to this!

Quarter 3 fees are due now!

Please reach out to our office staff if you would like to set up a payment plan for your fees. Breaking the payments up over the school year can allow you to pay your fees without the stress of paying everything all at once.

Counsellor's Corner

Sure is wonderful to see spring has SPRUNG! Not that I have a McDonald's side recruiting job, but it was passed along to me that April 29th is STUDENT HIRING Day at McDonald's. It specifically mentions Jr. High kids. If you're interested or know a teen who is, pass it along. I hear there is a note posted at McDonald's for more information.

The following resources and connections posted below are offered to support our Alberta families. They are brought to us by Community Education Services and are put together by AHS. Webinars where pre-registration is required, but they are FREE. For more information, email ces@recoveryalberta.ca

Understanding Social Media Use in Teens, April 15th 6 pm -8 pm Click HERE to register

Building Resiliency in Today's Youth, April 17th 11:30am -1 pm Click HERE to register.

Digital Dilemma: The Impact of Screens, Social Media, and Gaming on Youth, May 22nd 11:30am -1 pm Click HERE to register.

Building Resiliency in Today's Youth April 17th, 11:30 am-1pm Click HERE to register.

A Key to Preparing for the Move from Pediatric to Adult Services: Start Early April 30th 12:30-1:30 pm Click HERE to register

Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) May 1st 6:30-8:30 pm Click HERE to register.

Chatting With Parents About Youth (Ages 10-18) & Healthy Relationships April 30th 6:30 pm Click HERE to register

How Does Puberty Affect the Brain? May 5th 6-7:30 pm Click HERE to register

Navigating Technology with our Youth May 6th 6-7:30 pm Click HERE to register

Building Knowledge and Community for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research May 8th Noon-1pm Click HERE to register

40+ previously recorded presentations can be viewed, anytime, on the CES YouTube playlist.

In case you are interested: a comprehensive list of contact numbers and links for local support: AHS Contacts for Mental Health. In addition, CLICK HERE to access a list of Community Clinics and Crisis Information.

My name is Ronda Kehoe, and I am the Learning Support Teacher as well as our school counsellor. I am not a therapist, but can support students as things come up. Life happens! My role supports students' individual learning and wellness needs as well as acting as a liaison to community and AHS resources. I can be reached through our main office phone at 780-987-2204 or by email at ronda.kehoe@blackgold.ca. Don't hesitate to reach out!