Week at a Glance
February 12-16, 2024
Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of parent volunteers to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday (February 13th) from 7:30am until approximately 12:00pm. If you are able to volunteer please complete the form below. Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17NtAXzZZL7risHEAXSZ7WH1VPbJovZSVNAd_gpFUZdc/prefill
Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
Literacy Engagement Night
Are you interested in learning more about the new English Language Arts curriculum and how best to support your child at home with reading? All parents are invited to a Literacy Engagement Night on February 13 from 5:00-6:00 pm at our school.
Our teachers are very excited to explain the changes to the curriculum and to lead you through the new approaches to teaching reading empowering you to support your child at home. It will be a fun and engaging night for parents to learn first hand more about literacy! Please join us!
Valentine's Day/Ash Wednesday
You may have noticed that this year, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day. Given the significance of Ash Wednesday for our Catholic Faith, and under the guidance of the Archbishop, we want to ensure that we maintain the sanctity of Ash Wednesday. As a result, Valentine’s Day activities will take place on February 13th, and February 14th will be reserved for Ash Wednesday liturgical celebrations and reflections. More information will be shared as we move into the month of February.
RDCRS Division Theme Art Contest
Calling all Artists!
The contest for next year's Division Theme Poster is now open. Deadline for submissions is March 8, 2024.
This year's winning poster will be included in an art exhibition in the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Assembly Hall, so we are calling for submissions earlier than usual.
Entries should highlight the third focus of our three-year division theme: being inspired by Christ to serve others. Please see the attached document for full contest details.
All age levels are encouraged to participate. Please send submissions to Jo-Ann Kelly at Montfort Centre by March 8th, 2024.
If you have any questions, please email Jo-Ann at joann.kelly@rdcrs.ca.
Click here to download a copy of the contest details.
Do you have a passion for fundraising, interested in volunteering and supporting your school community? We would love it if you would consider serving as the Fundraising Lead on the School Council. A large portion of this position can be done remotely while staying in close contact with and receiving support from the Council Chair (and other members). It involves organizing the upcoming fundraisers (already chosen) and coordinating sub-committees to help plan school events for the kiddos. Please let Stephanie (eolrschoolcouncilchair@gmail.com) know if you are interested in helping in this capacity. We would love to have you!
HOT LUNCH:
February
GRADE 4 parents are being asked to help with February hot lunches. If you are able to help drive, deliver, and/or hand out lunches please contact Priscilla at eolrshotlunches@gmail.com.
Feb 16, Mr. Mike's - Cheese burger, chicken quesadilla, or tomato pasta with a side of raw veggies. Dairy free option is available for this lunch.
FUNDRAISING:
Planning for additional fundraisers and events is underway. If you would like to help in any capacity or are curious as to what's being planned, please reach out to eolrschoolcouncilfundraising@gmail.com. We will continue to post volunteer opportunities for the upcoming events here!
GRADE 4 HOODIES!! Please watch for updates regarding the Grade 4's much anticipated design competition for their commemorative EOLRS hoodies. Our G4's will be designing and voting on their favourite design and every Grade 4 student will be gifted with a special hoodie to celebrate their achievements, hard work and joy they have brought to the school. Sponsorship letters will also be going out to the community shortly to ask for their support in the purchase of these hoodies.
Feel free to reach out to our Executive Council members with any questions, concerns, suggestions, or interests! Every parent/guardian of a child at EOLRS is eligible to vote and participate on Council. Please consider joining us!
NEXT MEETING:
Our next School Council meeting is Monday, February 12th at 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome!
YOUR EXECUTIVE:
Chair, Stephanie Bugbee (eolrschoolcouncilchair@gmail.com)
Vice Chair, Nancy Vallee-Moore (eolrschoolcouncilchair@gmail.com)
Secretary, Marie Legare (eolrschoolcouncilsecretary@gmail.com)
Treasurer, Emilie Fleck (eolrschoolcounciltreasurer1@gmail.com)
Fundraising Lead, VACANT (eolrschoolcouncilfundraising@gmail.com)
Hotlunch Lead, Priscilla D'Mello (eolrshotlunches@gmail.com)
Faith Representative, Leatta Jungwirth (eolrschoolcouncilfaith1@gmail.com)
