RAIDERS UPDATE

Order June Hot Lunch!

Code: RMSHL

Please be advised that if your student wants lunch from the Track Meet concession on June 6 it must be pre-ordered on your Hot Lunch order form for June.

Gr 6 & 9 PAT/Field Test Dates

On Wednesday, May 28, our Grade 6 students will be writing their LA Part A Field Test. 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 will become available in the coming weeks). 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.

Congratulations to all our NAX hockey academy students this week on the WHL 2025 Draft. Well done everyone!

May 1 - 15 - Hot Lunch ordering for June is open - Track Meet June 6 concession order available on this form

May 12 - Deadline to purchase Yearbooks ($20 each; purchase on PowerSchool or send cash)

May 11 - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all our wonderful Mom's, Aunts, Grandmas, and other amazing ladies out there !

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 (Red Deer) & LDAA Track Meet (Leduc)

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

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

I want to give a huge shout out with gratitude to our fabulous community partners who joined us at Riverview's Open House on Wednesday evening. Loretta with The Family Resource Network, Val and Ayla with the Devon Public Library, Michelle with NAX, Alex with Devon Local Youth Experience, our very own Becky and Heather from the Riverview Fundraising Council, and Katelynn, our BGSD Family School Liaison. They all showed up with swag and some great information to share with our families. Thank you for joining us, and sharing all you have to offer.

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

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!