RAIDERS UPDATE

Raiders News

It may have been a short week, but it was filled with sunshine and smiles! It's been wonderful to see students enjoying their time outside for PE and recess under clear, blue skies.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Thursday’s Pancake Breakfast a success! We served nearly 500 hungry students and volunteers. Special thanks to our amazing community partners—Mayor Craddock, the Devon RCMP, Devon Dispatch, Black Gold Associate Superintendents and Division Principal, and other BGSD staff—for joining us. We were also thrilled to welcome Robina Baker's Grade 4 students for breakfast and a school tour.

In athletics, congratulations to our junior high badminton teams! Three teams advanced to finals in Beaumont, bringing home two silver medals and one bronze. Our Grade 5/6 athletes are competing in Beaumont tonight—best of luck to them as they represent Riverview with pride!

We’re also cheering on over 20 of our students who are skating into action this weekend at the Alberta Cup hockey tournament in Red Deer. Go Riverview!

Looking ahead to next week, our Grade 9 students will be hosting the Riverview Market! This exciting event showcases their entrepreneurial skills as they sell everything from snacks and treats to other items like slime. The market runs during the lunch hour—everyone is welcome to shop, and remember: it's cash only.

Wishing everyone a warm, relaxing weekend—perfect weather to get outside and enjoy!

~Mr Pedersen & Ms Kruse

Join us for Paint Night!

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 23-May 16 - Electronics Recycling Roundup - collecting in the front office

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

April 26 - RMS/JMHS Band Bottle Drive

April 29-May 1 - Riverview Market from 11:45-12:20pm. Cash only!!!

May 5 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May 6 - Grade 6 & 9 Immunizations

May 7 - Open House - 4-6pm

May 8 - Gr 8 field trip to Skills Alberta

May 12 - School Council & Fundraising Council Meeting at 4:45pm

May 16 & 19 - PD/Victoria Day - No School

May 21 - RMS Bands at ABA Festival in Red Deer

May 27 - Spring Concert at 6pm

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 4 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

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, please 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

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

Cherishing Parenthood: Understanding and Coping with Postpartum Emotions May 12th 10:30 am Click HERE to register.

Stress, Stigma, and Safety: Building Supportive Communities for Youth May 13th 11 am-12:30 pm Click HERE to register.

The Science of Newborn Sleep: Unlocking Gentle Sleep Foundations (0-4 Months) May 16th 6:30-7:30 pm Click HERE to register.

Stress Management for Children and Youth May 14 2-3:30 pm Click HERE to register.

Helping Youth With their Future May 15th 2-3:30 pm Click HERE to register.

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

Dyslexia Essentials May 28th 1-3 pm 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!