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October Newsletter
October Newsletter
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Coats 4 Kids Drop off Locations, October 3-24, 2020:
Coats 4 Kids Drop off Locations, October 3-24, 2020:
CACPS Charity CheckStop Oct 3, 9:30-4:30pm @ Taylor Drive
Classic Cleaners : 4912 - 35 St.
The Coverall Shop : 7610 Edgar Industrial Dr
Mustang Laundry : 6830 - 59 Ave
Sterling Cleaners : 4810 - 53 St.
Ultra Cleaners : 4855 - 46 St.
Village Dry Cleaners : 8-5101 - 76 St.
Coats 4 Kids Pick up Location:
Coats 4 Kids Pick up Location:
The coats will be cleaned by sponsoring drycleaners and distributed to families in need through the Victory Church Clothing Zone from October 3 – 24 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 4 p.m.
For more info contact Victory Church Clothing Zone- 98 Oberlin Ave. vcrd.ca or call 403-345-2484
SPARC Red Deer
SPARC Red Deer
For more information, visit their website https://sparcreddeer.ca/.
To register visit the link here.
NEW virtual Move Your Mood program.
NEW virtual Move Your Mood program.
During the 4 week program, you will find fun ways to practice mindfulness, move your body, fuel your body & build healthy relationships.
Open to all youth (age 9 and up).
Program runs: November 1-30, 2020
Deadline to register is October 28th, 2020
Participation in the program enters youth in a draw for
(3) $50 Sport chek gift cards and Move Your Mood prizes.
Click here to register in the Virtual Program.
8 Week Parenting Program
8 Week Parenting Program
This is a relationship based parenting program for parents/caregivers, it will help you:
Learn to better read your child’s emotional needs and better understand their behaviour
Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
Begin to understand your own reactions to your child
Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
To register call Katherine at 403-396-6265 or email katherine.seymour@rdcrs.ca
ONLINE: virtual group via Zoom Cloud Meetings
Dates: Thursdays Oct. 8 - Dec. 3, 2020 (no class Nov. 12)
Times: 9:00-10:30 am
Cost: FREE!
Presented by RDCRS’ Family School Enhancement Program, all parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Tips for Strengthening Relationships
Tips for Strengthening Relationships
Children spend their days "coming" and "going" from caregivers. When it's a "I need a cuddle," or "I can do it myself" moment, we can often recognize their cues and are able to support their needs for independence or closeness.
Transitions are different. They're a take-charge moment for caregivers as we provide direction. What can we do to help this go smoothly? Here are some questions to consider:
Does my child know the transition is coming?
Is my child's emotional cup filled?
Am I committing to leading this moment with firmness and kindness?
For more information, read the full blog post here.
For strategies and support with transitions and other parenting topics contact our Family School Enhancement Counsellors. For information on upcoming Circle of Security Parenting Groups (online) contact Ms. Masson
Mindfulness Focus: Gratitude
Mindfulness Focus: Gratitude
Practicing gratitude means being mindful of the things that make you happy and expressing that appreciation.
Practicing gratitude means being mindful of the things that make you happy and expressing that appreciation.
Noticing the world around and within us is a great place to start when it comes to creating a gratitude practice. Make it an "eye spy" game, wherever you are, look around with your child and try to name one thing for which you are thankful .
Gratitude is about recognizing both the everyday and special occasion "good" in our lives. At mealtime, pick up, drop off or bedtime, provide some of your own examples and ask your kids for some of their own too.
Looking to add more gratitude to your day? Gratitude rituals are a great place to start:
Looking to add more gratitude to your day? Gratitude rituals are a great place to start:
- Comment on the things you appreciate, "I love a sunny day." "I like it when my socks are warm out of the dryer."
- Say, "Thank you" and write thank you notes, texts, emails and social media posts
- Say grace and/or count your blessings, "I'm thankful for...," at the dinner table.
- Keep a gratitude journal
What are your evening gratitude practices? Some practices you might already be doing include: talking about your day, prayer, meditation, devotionals, gratitude journaling or talking about what you are looking forward to for the next day.
Does your family have a favourite mealtime prayer or grace? If you're looking for ideas, check out this slide deck for lots of easy rhyming prayers. Rehearsing the good things already present in our lives helps us to anticipate good things in our future too.
For mindfulness activities check out these Lions Quest Canada handouts for parents and caregivers!
For mindfulness activities check out these Lions Quest Canada handouts for parents and caregivers!
School Nutrition Programs
School Nutrition Programs
Breakfast Program
Breakfast Program
Our Breakfast Program is funded by the Government of Alberta School Nutrition Program and community parish members to provide a hot breakfast every morning to hungry students who haven't had breakfast. Breakfast programs ensure that all students have reliable access to nutritious food in a safe and supportive environment, in order to positively impact health and learning.
Our Breakfast Program is funded by the Government of Alberta School Nutrition Program and community parish members to provide a hot breakfast every morning to hungry students who haven't had breakfast. Breakfast programs ensure that all students have reliable access to nutritious food in a safe and supportive environment, in order to positively impact health and learning.
School lunches are available through the Mustard Seed
School lunches are available through the Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed School Lunch Program ensures youth experiencing poverty receive a healthy and nutritious lunch throughout the school year. To register your child for this program, contact Mrs. Swinston at cathy.swinston@rdcrs.ca or call the school at 403-346-0505 and leave at message at extension 290154.
The Mustard Seed School Lunch Program ensures youth experiencing poverty receive a healthy and nutritious lunch throughout the school year. To register your child for this program, contact Mrs. Swinston at cathy.swinston@rdcrs.ca or call the school at 403-346-0505 and leave at message at extension 290154.
President Choice Children's Charity Snack Program
President Choice Children's Charity Snack Program
Our PC School Nutrition Grant allows us to provide each classroom with a bin of shelf-stable snacks to ensure students experiencing poverty have access to a mid-morning snack. President Choices believe access to good food and food education provides the foundation, so children can learn and grow, improving their well-being, making a positive contribution to the world around them – now, and in the future.
Our PC School Nutrition Grant allows us to provide each classroom with a bin of shelf-stable snacks to ensure students experiencing poverty have access to a mid-morning snack. President Choices believe access to good food and food education provides the foundation, so children can learn and grow, improving their well-being, making a positive contribution to the world around them – now, and in the future.
Salvation Army Weekend Student Backpack Meal Program
Salvation Army Weekend Student Backpack Meal Program
The Weekend Feeding program has been developed for children who are experiencing severe food insecurity. For more information contact Ms. Masson at julie.masson@rdcrs.ca or call the school at 403-346-0505 and leave at message at extension 290154.
The Weekend Feeding program has been developed for children who are experiencing severe food insecurity. For more information contact Ms. Masson at julie.masson@rdcrs.ca or call the school at 403-346-0505 and leave at message at extension 290154.
Community Resources
Community Resources
Sports and outdoor recreation are important for our physical and mental well-being and often lead to friendships and connections to community that last a lifetime. The following groups assist eligible families to access recreation throughout the year:
Canadian Tire Jump Start : http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca
Kid Sport: http://www.kidsportcanada.ca
City of Red Deer Fee Assistance Program: Contact any City of Red Deer Recreation Facility
The YMCA will also offer a discount or sponsor a student for families who qualify.
If you would like a list of these groups or require support applying for these programs please contact Ms. Masson or Mrs. Swinston.
211 Alberta phone service is now available province-wide! You can dial 2-1-1 from anywhere, anytime in Alberta to access the free, confidential service connecting you to community, government, social and health resources.
211 Alberta phone service is now available province-wide! You can dial 2-1-1 from anywhere, anytime in Alberta to access the free, confidential service connecting you to community, government, social and health resources.
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#JustContact211 #alberta #HelpStartsHere #MaketheRightCall @211Alberta
School Counsellors: Mrs. Lynch & Mrs. Fleming
School Counsellors: Mrs. Lynch & Mrs. Fleming
Contact: wendy.lynch@rdcrs.ca & cari.fleming@rdcrs.ca, extension 290156
Contact: cathy.swinston@rdcrs.ca & julie.masson@rdcrs.ca, extension 290154
190 Glendale BoulevardRed Deer, Alberta T4P 2P7Phone: 403-346-0505Fax: 403-347-0365www.stteresaschool.ca
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