RAIDERS UPDATE

Raiders News

It’s been an exciting and eventful week for our students!

Track & Field Triumphs
On a rainy day in Leduc, 45 of our junior high students showcased their talent and determination at the LDAA Track and Field meet. Despite the weather, our athletes excelled in their events. Congratulations to all participants and a special shoutout to our finalists who will advance to the next competition on June 3 in Sherwood Park!

High Flyers in Beaumont
This week, eight of our Grade 5/6 students traveled to Beaumont to compete in a high jump event. They showed great spirit and sportsmanship as they took on the challenge—well done to all our participants!

Silver Sounds in Red Deer
Our Junior High band traveled to Red Deer to take part in the Alberta Band Association festival. Representing Riverview with pride, both bands earned silver medals for their outstanding performances. What an amazing opportunity and accomplishment—well done, musicians!

Raiders Cup Showdown
The Raiders Cup floor hockey tournament is nearing its end, with the final game taking place on Tuesday. Good luck to all the players in this exciting conclusion!

We have a few important events coming up next week:

🎶 Band Performance – Join us Tuesday at 1:45 PM for a wonderful showcase of our band students’ hard work and talent.
✍️ Grade 6 ELAL PAT Part A – A reminder to Grade 6 families: the writing portion of the Provincial Achievement Test takes place Wednesday at 9:00 AM.
📝 Grades 7–9 ELA Final/PAT Part A – Students in Grades 7 to 9 will write their English Language Arts Part A Final or Gr 9 PAT on Thursday at 9:00 AM.

Thank you for your continued support in celebrating and encouraging our students!

~Mr Pedersen & Ms Kruse

Order June 6 Hot Lunch!

Link: riverview.hotlunches.net

Code: RMSHL

Ordering Hot Lunch for June is now closed, however you can still order lunch for June 6 (the day we host the track meet). There is still time to purchase a Raiders water bottle too!

Gr 6 & 9 PAT/Field Test Dates

On Wednesday, May 28, our Grade 6 students will be writing their LA Part A Provincial Achievement Test (PAT). Students begin the PAT at 9:00 am. Please ensure your Grade 6 child is at school for first block to get everything prepared. After the exam, we will continue with our regular schedule for the day.

Our Grade 9 students will be writing their LA Part A PAT on Thursday, May 29. Students begin the PAT at 9:00 am. Please ensure your Grade 9 student is at school for first block to get everything prepared. After the exam, we will continue with our regular schedule for the day.

Other Grade 6 - 9 exam dates to keep in mind:

Tuesday, June 17 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 6 ELAL Pt B

Wednesday, June 18 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 6 Math Pt A

Thursday, June 19 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 6 Math Pt B and Gr 9 Math Pt A

Friday, June 20 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 6 Social and Gr 9 LA Pt B

Monday, June 23 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 6 Science and Gr 9 Math Pt B

Tuesday, June 24 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 9 Social

Wednesday, June 25 @ 9:00 AM - Gr 9 Science (final day of school)

All exams will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Students must stay in the examination room until 10:00 AM. For the Grade 7-9 exams starting Friday, June 20, if Jr High students wish to leave after their exam, a permission form needs to be signed on Power School (this is now available). If students wish to stay in the afternoon, a Study Hall space will be provided for students.

Note: Grade 7 and Grade 8 students will be writing their final exams on the same dates as the Grade 9 PATs.

Important Dates & Reminders:

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

Raider Recognition: RESPONSIBILITY - being accountable for your actions, following through on commitments, and recognizing the impact of your choices on yourselves and others.

Permission forms up for Leaving after exams JH, Elementary Track, Grade 9 Farewell - Please take a moment to get these signed.

May 12 - 28 - JMHS Hygiene for Hope Campaign - Donations of hygiene products can be dropped off in the office - the deadline is May 28 and we appreciate any support

May 25 - Tom's Walk in Devon

May 27 - Spring Band Concert at 1:50pm - everyone welcome

May 28 - (9:00am) Gr 6 ELAL Pt A PAT

May 29 - (9:00 am) Gr 9 ELA Pt A PAT; Gr 7&8 ELA Pt A Final Exam

June 3 - All teams and Grade 9 group pictures - in the am

June 3 - Jr High Track Meet Zones in Sherwood Park; Gr 9 group and team pictures in the am

June 6 - BGSD Elementary Track Meet @ RMS

June 12 - Grade 9 Farewell & Field Trip

June 13 - Last day of Library Classes

IMPORTANT! School Fees!

BG Technology fees, CTF fees and field trip fees if applicable are on your parent PowerSchool 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

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

Dyslexia Essentials May 28th 1-3 pm Click HERE to register.

Empower Kids To Stay Safe And Feel Secure Keeping Kids Safe Without Scaring Them June 2nd, 6:30-8:30 pm Click HERE to register

Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens; Unique Struggles for these Emotional Feelers June 4th 11-12:30 pm Click HERE to register

Substance Use Treatment Considerations for Youth with FASD June 4th 6:30-8:30 pm Click HERE to register

Building Resiliency in Today's Youth June 5th 12-1:30 pm Click HERE to register

Buried In Treasures: helping kids manage when their stuff becomes too much June 25th 6:30-8:30 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!