Weekly Update #25
Good morning,
Please see below for information and events taking place at RTHS next week.
Enjoy the beautiful weather and have a wonderful weekend!
Shelley
Cafeteria Menu
Monday, February 24
Soup: Vegetable Soup $3.00
Entrée: Scoobi-Doo Mac and Cheese with Garlic Toast $7.00
Sandwich: Pepperoni Pita Pizza $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Yogurt Cup $3.00
Dessert: Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies $3.00
Tuesday, February 25
Soup: Vegetable Beef $3.00
Entrée: BBQ Pork with Stir Fry Vege and Chow Mein Noodles $7.00
Sandwich: Marinara Meatball Sub $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Mini Pizza Bites $3.00
Dessert: Churros with Chocolate Sauce $3.00
Wednesday, February 26
Soup: Wonton $3.00
Entrée: Canadian Burger (cheddar and maple bacon) or Quinoa Burger with Fries $7.00
Sandwich: Spicy Chicken Panini $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Flowering Green Onion Cake $3.00
Dessert: Black Forest Parfait Cup $3.00
Thursday, February 27
Soup: Tomato Basil $3.00
Entrée: Quesadilla (Chicken or Vege) with Garden Salad $7.00
Sandwich: Denver Wrap $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Pasta Salad $3.00
Dessert: Sticky Cinnamon Bun $3.00
Grad Information
Please see the attached 2025 Graduation Newsletter.
Attendance Line
Thank you for calling into the Attendance Line when your student is going to be absent or late. As it takes time to process all of these messages, we kindly ask that you only call at the end of the day if your student’s attendance hasn’t been updated in PowerSchool.
Textbook Reminders
Please remind your student that all Semester 1 textbooks, English Language Arts novels, and library books are now overdue and must be returned immediately! We need to have resources back as soon as possible in order to sign out textbooks to students in Semester 2.
Please note: As of today, Monday, February 3rd unreturned items are marked as ‘lost’ and the fee will appear in your PowerSchool account. The fee will automatically come off of the account once the item is returned, or payment has been made.
Thank you so much for your help! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Diana Larrivee, Library Assistant: 403-817-3400.
Success Center
Upcoming Post Secondary Visits
o Tuesday, March 4th U of C will be doing a presentation at lunch for grade 10s & 11s interested in university programming
o Any grade 12 students interested in upgrading with Chinook Learning next year are invited to a lunch presentation on Thursday, March 6th in room 212.
U of A Opportunity
U of A is offering a day trip for Advanced Placement high school students to visit the North campus for a day of jam-packed events. Transportation from Calgary (leaving Hotel Blackfoot hotel at 7am and returning at 7pm) is provided. Please REGISTER to secure your spot as space is limited. Questions can be directed to recruitmentevents@ualberta.ca.
REGISTRATION – Current Grade 10 and 11’s
The Success Centre will be presenting registration information for the 2025-2026 school year to all grade 10 and 11 students on Wednesday, February 26th during Connect. Students will bring home their registration sheets to share with parents/guardians and will enter courses into PowerSchool. PowerSchool will close on March 7th. Signed registration forms need to be returned to Connect teachers by March 7th.
Calgary Career Fair
o The Calgary Career Fair scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at Central Memorial High School and CT Centre has been cancelled. All students/families who registered for this event through the host, CAREERS: the Next Generation, have been notified by email. However, given that registration was not mandatory, we hope that you can also get the word out in your buildings.
o The next Calgary Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Notre Dame High School.
Education Matters – Scholarships & Awards
o EducationMatters has several virtual information sessions for students scheduled à March 4th is the the first being March 4. These sessions will give students general information about EducationMatters awards and will walk them through the application process.
o To register, students can visit https://www.educationmatters.ca/student-award-info-sessions/ and select the time that works best for them. If you could please share this link with students, that would be wonderful.
· Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
· Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
· Monday, March 10, 2025 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
· Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – 4:00 – 5;00 pm
· Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
· Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
HYRS Program U of C
· The Research Services Office from the University of Calgary is now accepting applications from Grade 11 high school students for the 2025 Alberta Innovates High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program.
The HYRS Program seeks students who are well-rounded, curious about health research, and are looking for a summer research experience to help launch their career and academic goals. This opportunity allows students to work alongside UCalgary faculty members, make invaluable connections, and contribute to innovative biomedical and health research at one of the world's top research Universities over six weeks, from July 2 to August 13, 2025.
To be eligible, students must
- Be registered as a grade 11 student at a central Alberta high school. This includes all high schools south of Red Deer, to north of, but not including, Claresholm.
- Have a clear interest in pursuing a health research career.
- Have a minimum of 85% standing in Math 20-1 or 20-2, Biology 20, and one other 20 level science course, such as Chemistry 20 or Physics 20. Transcripts or interim reports are required.
· We encourage all interested students to apply however, up to two students per high school may be selected for the HYRS program. The online application deadline for students is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM (MT) The deadline for references is Friday, March 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM (MT).
Applications can be accessed by visiting on our webpage
Diploma Results
o Diploma results are now available for students to view on their Detailed Academic Report. If you are hoping to register to re-write your diploma, the June sitting is still available. Please register through MyPass and speak to Ms Adams in the office asap
U of C Future Student Events
o U of C Future Students are hosting a number of exciting events! Check out U of C Future Events for key dates and times coming up in January for newly accepted students!
Mark your calendar for this featured event:
February On-Campus Advising Day
Feb 21, 2025 11:00 AM
University of Calgary
Investing in the Future Award
o This year, the incredibly generous donor is once again offering 10 awards of $100,000 each ($25,000 per year over 4 years)!!!
o This award is available to Grade 12 students in CBE high schools who will be pursuing a 4-year University Degree at a Canadian University (any field of study). Additional details on the award are attached and can be found at https://www.educationmatters.ca/systemwide_awards/investing-in-the-future-award/
o Applications are now open and are due March 31, 2025. Students can apply through EducationMatters’ application portal https://applications.educationmatters.ca/.
o Here, they will register an account they will get an email asking them to “confirm” their account and, from there, they will be able to access the application. Students who already have an account do NOT need to register again. They can simply login to their existing account.
GRADitude Project
o Trellis and Youth Central have partnered to offer The GRADitutde Project which provides free graduation dresses, suits and personal care items to Grade 12 students, ensuring they can enjoy their big day with confidence, no matter their financial situation.
o Have a dress to donate? Drop off at the Stephen Cleaners locations in Crowfoot, Hamptons, Varsity Acres or West Springs
o Volunteer opportunities are available to those wanting to support
o Registration is currently open for Calgary-based Grade 12 grads of all genders. To access registration, please visit: https://youthcentral.com/graditude/
BURNS MEMORIAL FUND - HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS
o This program is for Calgary high school students who are within two semesters of graduating from grade 12 and who have demonstrated financial need. A basic living allowance is provided to assist students in covering expenses such as rent, food and transportation. Attendance and marks are monitored monthly. For more information or to apply, students should connect with their colour community Guidance Counsellor.
Scholarships
o Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for February 2025 and scholarship information presentation on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well. Students can also access scholarship information through Success Centre D2L shell.
Community Resources
o Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Can We Talk: Healthy Relationships; Building Resiliency in Today's Youth; and ADHD and Executive Functioning. Click here for more information and to register
Unique Pathways Information Night
o You are invited to attend the bi-annual UP Information Night which will launch the beginning of the next application season for Summer and Fall 2025 programs. Details are as follows:
When: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Where: Career and Technology Center at Lord Shaughnessy High School
2336- 53rd Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Calaway Park Employment
o Applications are open for summer employment at Calaway Park. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Click Calaway Park Employment for more information.
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Upcoming Dates:
Feb 28 Non-Instructional Day – no classes for all students
Mar 20/21 Conferences
Mar 24-28 Spring Break
April 10 Term 4 Begins
May 28 RTHS 2025