St.

Teresa of Avila School

Challenging Children to Succeed

April 2015
Principal: Mr. Rob. Maloughney
Vice Principal: Mrs. Nicole Zimmerman
Telephone: (403) 346-0505
Fax: (403) 347-0365

Office Staff: Ms. Kathy Heisler

Office Staff: Mrs. Tanya Stooshnoff
email: stt-info@rdcrs.ca
website: http://stteresaschool.ca/

Welcome to Aprilor as its known in Alberta second winter. We only have two days in April before we
break for Easter. Hopefully we will come back to some green grass and consistent warm weather.
We continue our journey through Lent with prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Our long journey culminates in
the Easter Triduum. These three days draw us into the mystery of our salvation. Each morning, we can
pause to acknowledge the meaning of the day ahead. Each night, we can give thanks. St. Teresa will have
our Holy Thursday celebration on Thursday April 2nd at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Some other important dates for the month of April:
We will be off for Easter break from Friday, April 3rd until Sunday, April 12th. Classes resume Monday
April 13th.
Our next Parent Council Meeting will be on Monday, April 20th at 6:30 pm in room 108. All parents are
welcome to join us.
No School Monday, April 27th. This is a division professional development day.
April Bucket Filler for Jesus awards will be on, April 20th. It is Super Hero Day!!!
Please check our calendar for other important dates in April.

Urgent
When we return from Easter break, we will be sending home intention forms for next year. We
would ask that you fill out the forms and return them as soon as possible indicating if your child will
be returning to St. Teresa School for the 2015 - 2016 school year. This information is very important as we make staffing decisions.
St. Teresa will be undergoing some construction as spring approaches. Prep work will begin in late April or
May for four new portable classrooms that will be added for next year. The ground needs to be excavated
and a hallway extension needs to be added. We also hope to see the start of construction on our new dropand-go area. It should be ready for the start of the 2015-2016 school year [knock on wood].
As we break for Easter, we wish all our families a safe and restful holiday. Over the Easter weekend, we
walk with Jesus to His death on the cross and celebrate the joy of His resurrection on Easter Sunday.

May God Bless You,

May God Bless You,

Rob Maloughney

Nicole Zimmerman

Principal

Vice -Principal

Congratulations to the following students

who have been recognized as
Bucket Fillers for Jesus:
KTTL - Jemma A., Kylin E.

3M - David A., Mackenzie T.

1CN - Ayden E., Justyne G.

4G - Rease S.

1CT - Kaylee B., Trey P.

4M - Will N., Megan W.

1E - Ambryn D., Nate P.

4MB - Nyah T., Rhiannon S.

1M - Jordynn J., Janelle S.

5G - Karson P., Kai W.

2BB - Hanna Rose P., Chays-Lin W.

5W - Rylee C., Parks H.

2F - Mahayla D.
2H - Nadali D., Presley Z., Reid M.
3B - Haiden H., Seth S.
3F - Josh A., Jack T.
3L - Eamon K., Brayden L.
Terrific Kids

Thoughtful
Enthusiastic
Respectful
Responsible
Inclusive
Friendly

Inquisitive
Capable

Kennedy S.

Logan N.

Emma A.

Duncan B.

Kaiden R.

Brooklyn S.

Allee K.

Lance B.

Bryan G.

Morgan M.

Hanna N.

Moises S.

Savannah M.

Krystel K.

Shaileigh H.

Presley M.

Are you interested in having your child(ren) Baptist?

Please attend this information session to find out more information.

April 137:00 p.m. St. Teresa School Gym

Baptismal Date: May 23, 11:00 a.m. Sacred Heart
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Family
Spring Dance
Friday, May 8
6:008:00 pm
You are invited to
attend.
All children must be accompanied by an
adult.

Thank you to the

Hulmes family
and Sobeys North
for the donation
of cleaning wipes
to Mrs. Langlois
class.

Thank you to
all the parents,
staff, students
and Sacred Heart
Church for their involvement in making our Friendship
Meal a success.
We were able to
give over 150 plates
of food to those in
need in Red Deer
this year.
Thank you to Shannon Berkech for organizing
this event.
Lifetouch will be at our school on

Tuesday, April 28
Only students who return forms will have photos
done. There will be no class pictures taken at this
time. Parents of Pre-K and W/F Kindergarten students wishing to

have their childs photos taken will need to bring their child to the
gym in the morning. You are under no obligation to purchase any
photos. If you choose not to purchase any of the photos, simply return
the complete package to the school office. However, if you decide to
purchase some, or all, of the pictures, please
fill out the order form you will be provided
and return payment only for the pictures
youve chosen, along with any non-purchased
photos, to the school office. (Photos are
NOT AVAILABLE for purchase at the school office)

Photos

Ride to Conquer Cancer Fundraising Head Shave

Mrs. Spencer has participated in the Alberta Ride To Conquer Cancer for the
past four years and has started training for her fifth year.
The Ride is a 230+ km cycling event through the foothills of Alberta. This year
it will take place on August 9 & 10. This event raises funds for the cancer clinics throughout Alberta for research, treatment and patient care.
Six staff members from St. Teresa of Avila will be shaving their heads to
raise money for this event. They have named themselves Team Awesome
Mopley Crew. Leading the charge is Mr. Maloughney (aka Captain Awesome), office ladies; Ms. Heisler and Mrs.
Stooshnoff, Mrs. Hamel (Foundations) Mrs. Spencer (2H) and Mrs. Sirois (Pre-K).
Thanks to a generous donation from Red Deer and Sylvan Lake Dairy Queens, we will be hosting a
fundraising Ice Cream and PJ Day at St. Teresa on Friday, April 24.
students will be able to enjoy a Dairy Queen treat!

For a minimal donations,

Watch for more information coming home

soon!

3B, 3F, 3L, and the 3M classes are leading our school in a Bucket

Filling Social Justice Project. We will be accepting donations of the

following new, unused items:
*Socks*
*Travel Size Shampoo/Conditioner/Lotion Bottles*
*Rolls of Toilet Paper*
*Toothbrushes/Toothpaste*
Our goal is to fill the buckets of the Safe Harbor Society of Red Deer after the Lenten season. We will begin collecting these items from Monday, April 13 until Monday, May 11. Students will be chosen to help in the packaging and delivering of these items. In keeping
with our Catholic School Division Theme, Find God in All Things, thank-you for your support
in our Lenten Social Justice Project!

RATS!

The town of

Hamelin is overrun with

them and the citizens are in
a tizzyuntil the mysterious
Pied Piper appears, offering
to solve their dilemma for a
small fee.

Thursday, May 28
6:30 p.m.
St. Teresa School
Admission:

$2.00/person
$5.00/family
*Admission helps cover the costs
of our Annual Spring Concert
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St. Teresa School Advisory Council

What We Do:
How would you like the
opportunity to be a part of an
incredible, dedicated, highly
motivated team? Make a difference, and have direct input into your childs elementary experience? A position
on St. Teresas School Advisory Council may be
just what you are looking for! The council
meets around 8 times a year on Monday evenings, and shares ideas, works with Mr.
Maloughney, and makes decisions which positively impact the entire St. Teresa school community. Our next meeting is April 20 at 6:30 pm
and everyone is welcome to attend. Any parent
of a child attending St. Teresa (thats all of you)
is welcome to attend, and have an active vote.
There may even be a tasty snack there for all to
share!

We need you to sign up for the following positions:

Friendship Meal Coordinator

PAM/PPM Class Rep Team -

Kindergarten Class Rep Team -

Kindergarten Class Rep Team -

Kindergarten Class Rep Team -

Kindergarten Class Rep Team -

1 Class Rep Team -

1 Class Rep Team -

1 Class Rep Team -

2 Class Rep Team -

2 Class Rep Team -

2 Class Rep Team -

2 Class Rep Team -

3 Class Rep Team -

3 Class Rep Team -

3 Class Rep Team -

3 Class Rep Team-

4 Class Rep Team -

4 Class Rep Team -

5 Class Rep Team -

5 Class Rep Team -

Reading Volunteers -

Special Events Coordinator -

Special Events Volunteers (6) -

Fundraising Coordinator -

Swim Pass -

Fundraising Volunteers (6)-

Chairperson -

Vice-Chair -

Secretary -

Treasurer -

How to Sign Up:

If you are interested in serving in one of
the schools executive positions (chair, vicechair, secretary, treasurer), or other valuable
positions on the council, including special representative positions on the council:

* Classroom Rep Teams - Please sign up as a member of

your childs Classroom Rep Team. Team members will
take turns attending SAC meetings.

There will be a sign-up poster on

display in the school.

Send an e-mail to Mr. Maloughney robert.maloughney@rdcrs.ca

Write a note in your childs agenda

May 11 at 6:30 pm is our Annual General Meeting, and at that time each position will be voted
upon. If you feel the call to serve as an active
part of the council, we would love to see you!

Thank you to Mr. Anthony Kearney and

Eastview IGA
For the generous donation of apples, celery and
carrots for The Big Crunch challenge.

Sacred Heart Parish

5508 48A Ave
403-346-2618
April 2015 Newsletter

The Lord is Risen!

First Eucharist
Parents & Children Retreat on Saturday May 9, 2015
from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m.

Confirmation
EVENT
Confirmation Retreat
*
(Candidates, parents and sponsors)
Rehearsal

Confirmation Celebration

DATE
Saturday April 18

TIME
8:30 a.m. 12: p.m.

Friday May 1
Saturday May 2

7:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.

Baptism
Among the requirements to get your child baptized is to attend a retreat.
The dates are as follows:
Tuesday, April 7
Tuesday, June 9

Parish Happenings
EASTER TRIDUUM CELEBRATIONS
Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lords Supper)
7:00 pm
Adoration until Midnight
Good Friday of the Lords Passion
10:30 am & 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
8:30 pm
Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord
9:00 a.m. 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

MIDDLE SCHOOL
http://stfrancisschool.ca

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade Five Parent Information Night
Welcome to St. Francis!

In order to help make your childs transition

from Elementary School to Middle School a success, St. Francis of Assisi Middle School is hosting a Parent Information Night.
On Tuesday, May 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.,
there will be a Parent Information Night at
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School. All incoming grade five students, parents, and any potential new families who live in the designated
areas including Deer Park South of 39th Street,
Lancaster, Anders Park, Victoria Park, Anders on
the Lake, Aspen Ridge, Sunnybrook, Sunnybrook South, Inglewood and Vanier Woods are
invited to attend the Parent Information Night.
The evening will include a general overview of
the middle school concept, a chance to visit
classrooms, and meet teaching staff. At this
time, other activities that St. Francis will be doing
to help your child with the transition process will
be outlined.

If you have any further questions about the transition of your grade 5
student to St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, please feel free to contact the guidance counselors, Todd Jansen and Twila Moline, or administrators, Graeme Daniel and Chris Andrew, at St. Francis @ 403-3141449

Grade Five Parent Information Night 2015

In order to help make your childs transition from Elementary School to Middle School a
success, St. Thomas of Aquinas Middle School is hosting a Parent Information Night.
On Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 there will be a Parent Information Night at St. Thomas
of Aquinas Middle School. All incoming grade five students, parents, and any potential new families who live in the designated areas including Deer Park North of 39th
Street, Clearview, Morrisroe, Rosedale, Michener Hill, Grandview, Mountview, Eastview,
Eastview Estates, Clearview Ridge, Timberlands, Garden Heights and those designated
for St. Patricks School but wishing not to attend year around school are invited to attend
the Parent Information Night. The evening
will include a general overview of the middle
school philosophy, a chance to visit classrooms, and meet teaching staff. At this time,
other activities that St. Thomas will be doing
to help your child with the transition process
will be outlined.
If you have any further questions about the
transition of your grade 5 student to St.
Thomas Aquinas Middle School, please feel
free to contact the guidance counselors,
Melanie Roth, Miguel Deschenes or administrators, Michelle Wright and
Ike Hanna at 403-346-8951.

http://stthomas.rdcrd.ab.ca

http://stpatsschool.ca/

ST. PATRICKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

ST. PATRICKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade Five Parent Information Night

Welcome to St. Patricks!

In order to help make your childs transition from Elementary School to Middle School a success, St. Patricks Community School is hosting a Parent Information Night.
On Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a Parent Information Night at
St. Patricks Community School. All incoming grade six students, parents, and any potential
new families who live in the designated areas including Riverside Meadows, Johnstone Park,
Kentwood, Glendale, Oriole Park, Fairview, Pines, Normandeau, and Highland Green are invited to attend the Parent Information Night. Families interested in year-round schooling and our
Hockey and Dance Academies are also welcome to attend this event. The evening will include a
general overview of the middle school concept, and a chance to visit classrooms. At this time,
other activities that St. Patricks will be doing to help your child with the transition process will
be outlined.
If you have any further questions about the
transition of your grade 5 student to grade 6
at St. Patricks Community School, please feel
free to contact the guidance counsellor, Dayna
Bussiere, or administrators, Margaretrose
Willms, Corey Borys or Jeff Tuchscherer, at
St. Patricks @ 403-343-3238.

April 2015
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wrapper Jacks

Thursday

KTT - Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday

3
1CN

KWF - Kindergarten Wednesday/Friday

Saturday

Holy
Thursday

Friday

1:00 p.m.

Good
Friday

No School

10

11

NO SCHOOL - Easter/Spring Break

12

KWF

13

Baptismal Info

Session 7 p.m.
St. Teresa

14

Welcome to
Kindergarten

OPA

15

16

17

18

23

24

25

6:30 p.m.

1:50 Dismissal

19

Bucket Fillers
For Jesus
Super Hero
Day
Monday,
March 20
1:00 p.m.

26

KTT

20

SAC 6:30 p.m.

St. Teresa Gym

21

22

Boston Pizza

Childcare Available

Easter

New Life
KL & 5W
9:15 a.m.

27

Kindgarten

Here I Come
Drop-In Event
1:00-7:00 p.m.
Parkland Mall

28

P.D. DAY
NO
SCHOOL

Ice Cream & PJ

Day

Quiznos Soup

29

Photos
10

30

May 2015
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

KTT - Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday

KWF - Kindergarten Wednesday/Friday

KWF

Quiznos

Gr. 5
Go Girls
Grow Boys

Gr. 1

1
8 Grade
9
Baptism
Retreat
9:00 a.m.
Dance
6:008:00 p.m.

1:50 Dismissal

10

KTT

11

SAC 6:30 p.m.

Childcare
Available

12

Gr. 5 Parent
Orientation
7:00 p.m.
@ Middle
Schools

1:50 Dismissal

17

18

19

Pita Pit

13

14

15

16

21

22

23

Grade 5
Rosary
Celebration
10:30 a.m.
St. Marys

20

Boston Pizza

Gr. 5 Visit
Middle
Schools
a.m.

Celebration

11:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart

Bike
Roadeo

24

25

KWF

Bucket Fillers
For Jesus
Pirate
Day

26

27

Burger Boy

Living
Rosary
5G
9:00 a.m.

1:50 Dismissal

28

11

RATS!

29

30

June 2015
Sunday

NO HOT
LUNCH

Monday
KTT

Tuesday

Wednesday

2015/2016
The first day of school is
Tuesday , September 1/15

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

11

12

13

1:50 Dismissal

KWF

Parent

10

BBQ
5:306:30

Track &
Fun
Day

1:50 Dismissal

14

15

KTT

16

17

Year End
Mass

18

19

20

25

26

27

Grade 5
Farewell
9:30 a.m.
Sacred
1:50 Dismissal

21

22

KWF

Heart

23

24

Bucket Fillers
For Jesus
Canada Day

KTT
KTT

1:50 Dismissal

28

29

30
Last
Day

Teacher
Organizational

Of
School

12

KWFKWF
& Pre-K

LAST

LAST

DAY

DAY