RAIDERS UPDATE

Raiders Update

It was a week filled with excitement and activities!

Grades 7-9 Skating
Students in Grades 7-9 had a fantastic time skating earlier this week. Each grade got the chance to hit the ice, enjoying fun-filled sessions of gliding and laughter. Thank you to all the staff who helped make this annual event a success and to the students who embraced the winter chill with such enthusiasm!

Grade 5/6 Winter Concert
Our Grade 5/6 Winter Concert on Wednesday was a huge success, drawing a wonderful crowd of supportive families and friends. The students’ performances were full of energy, creativity, and holiday cheer! Thank you to everyone who attended and cheered on our talented performers. Your support made the afternoon truly special. Huge shoutout to Ms Steenwinkel for all her work with the students and putting the concert together, as well as Raylee and Erica for emceeing the concert!

Grades 7-9 Band & Drama Winter Concert
Our Grade 7-9 Band and Drama students also put on a stellar winter concert this week. From inspiring musical pieces to captivating drama performances, the students showcased their hard work and talent. Kudos to our young performers, Ms Steenwinkel, and Mrs Gajdostik for an unforgettable evening of arts and entertainment!

Sr. Girls Volleyball vs. Staff Game
To close out the week, our Senior Girls Volleyball team faced off against the staff in a thrilling lunchtime showdown on Friday. The gym was alive with cheers and excitement as students and teachers battled it out on the court. It was a fun, spirited game that highlighted the camaraderie and sportsmanship of our school community.

Thank you to everyone who participated, attended, and supported these events. It was a week to remember!

~Mr Pedersen & Ms Kruse

Grade 7-9 CTF - Term 3 & 4

Want to know what CTF options are available for Grade 7-9 students starting in Term 3?

Check out this document for the options, description, and course fee. Students will be completing the selection form next week!

Office and Important dates:

Determined: Our Raider disposition for the month of December - having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

*** If you haven't yet done your Student Enrollment Verification on your portal please do so asap. This document is required by Alberta Ed. *** We are so close - please make sure yours is done! Thank you!

December 1-15 - January Hot Lunch order form open
December 16 - 20 - It's Spirit Week at RMS! Please see the list below for the fun days coming up!

GRADE 9 Immunization forms - went home on Thursday December 12 (except for our NAX students who will receive theirs on Monday). Please sign and return asap so we can get them all in before the break! THANK YOU!

Winter Break - December 23 to January 6 - We are so looking forward to this break for all to refresh and rejuveniate.

IMPORTANT! School Fees!

BG Technology fees, CTF fees and field trip fees if applicable are on your parent portal. We appreciate your attention to this! We cannot run our CTF courses without the fees! Thank you!

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.

Hot Lunch Ordering for January

Hot lunch ordering for January is open : December 1 - 15

riverview.hotunches.net

CODE: RMSHL

Counsellor's Corner

In true Albertan fashion, the weather went from Freeeeezing to why am I wearing this coat? That being said, it's officially December, so let the decorating begin!

Speaking of holiday fun, the Devon Public Library is hosting a Holiday Party on December 14th. Some great holiday family fun! Click HERE for more details and the complete calendar. You don't want to miss out - there's even a movie afternoon on the 23rd!

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.

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!