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A message from the Counselling Team
A message from the Counselling Team
St. Teresa of Avila is proud to be “The Mindful School”. The benefits of mindfulness include improved self-regulation and overall well being.
Staff will continue to teach and promote mindfulness skills in a variety of settings; the classroom, in the gym, and during weekly Tiger Time sessions.
Classroom lessons have begun on a variety of topics such as negative vs positive self-talk, considering others perspectives, growth mindset, social filters and taking part in mindful activities in the Mindful Nest.
Tiger Time (Universal Lessons & Strategies)
Tiger Time (Universal Lessons & Strategies)
February Tiger Time
During the month of February, all classes had the opportunity to attend Tiger Time to talk about Love & Kindness which tied into Pink Shirt Day & Valentines Day!
We encourage all families to 'Spread Kindness' and to see where they can spot kind actions & words in our community.
A fun activity that helps children learn more about kindness is to complete random challenges anonymously. Then as a family talk about how each person felt doing something for someone without them knowing.
Ideas: Shovel a driveway or walkway, leave a baked treat on a friends doorstep and post positive messages on post it notes on mailboxes. You could also have everyone in your family write ideas and draw one from a jar each month.
Random Acts of Kindness Calendar- for every day of the school year! 🠗
Check out the parent and family programming coming up in our community this winter!
Check out the parent and family programming coming up in our community this winter!
St. Teresa's Family ALL Access Recreation Pass
St. Teresa's Family ALL Access Recreation Pass
At St. Teresa, we are so excited for the opportunity to provide our students and their families with free access to the recreation centres in partnership with the City of Red Deer! Sign out our *Family ALL Access Recreation Pass, available for all families to borrow and valid for all drop-in activities, at all of the city’s recreation centres. To borrow the Family Recreation Pass and to check availability, fill out an appointment slot on the Booking Calendar. In the notes section, you must indicate the full name of your child who will be picking it up at the Learning Commons. Booking Calendar link shorturl.at/vEN39 .
The pass will be signed out on a first come first served basis, and must be returned within 24 hours for the next booking (ex. Signed out Monday and returned the next day, Tuesday morning). If the pass is signed out on a Friday it can be used for the weekend and returned Monday. If you would like to sign it out for two consecutive weekdays, you will need to make two consecutive bookings. Read the full details here shorturl.at/kmyX2
Please familiarize yourself with the City of Red Deer’s Restriction Exemption Program before booking.
Community Recreation and Resources
Community Recreation and 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.
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
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.
Click the image above for a collection of community resources.
Red Deer Events https://www.reddeerevents.ca/Events
Visit your internet provider's website or download their app for more information on parental controls and limiting internet access.
Visit your internet provider's website or download their app for more information on parental controls and limiting internet access.
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.
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 Boulevard Red Deer, Alberta T4P 2P7 Phone: 403-346-0505 Fax: 403-347-0365 www.stteresaschool.ca
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