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Halloween fun at Sacred Heart Academy!

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October Newsletter

Last week our school participated in the Terry Fox Run! We are so proud to have raised $5826.85 for the Terry Fox Foundation together as a school community!! Thank you to everyone who donated❤️

✨The 2024–2025 yearbook has arrived! A limited number of extra copies are available for $25.00. To purchase, please contact Mrs. Van Bavel at pvanbavel@redeemer.ab.ca✨

We had so much fun last week with Alien In-Line Skating!! Thank you so much to School Council for sponsoring this event and providing the opportunity for students to rollerblade with Alien In-Line Skating all week!

✨One of our students’ most loved traditions is coming back this December—the Kids Only Christmas Store! 🎄 This special event gives our children the joy of shopping for gifts for their loved ones, all on their own.❤️ To make this magical experience happen, we need parent help! If you can step into one of these roles or lend a hand, please click 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqX4-QscNxvLlQHSnyCdIxG39uXlP5oxqv-AOrFNGriYLlfw/viewform?usp=sf_link This is a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer and help our students experience the joy of giving. Without a crew of volunteer parents, we won’t be able to have this favorite event! ✨

There is still time to donate to the Terry Fox Run! If you wish to donate, here is the link!➡️ https://schools.terryfox.ca/98415 Donations will be accepted until September 30th! Thank you so much!

Keep Hot Lunch Cooking at SHA!🧑‍🍳 We are so grateful to have back our wonderful efficient volunteer Hot Lunch Chair this year, Amy G! But she can’t do it alone—our hot lunch program depends on parent support. If you are interested in volunteering for this well loved lunch program, please sign up using the link below! 👉 Here is the volunteer sign-up link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqX4-QscNxvLlQHSnyCdIxG39uXlP5oxqv-AOrFNGriYLlfw/viewform?usp=sf_link Or email sha_council@redeemer.ab.ca Let’s work together to keep hot lunch on the menu for our students!❤️

School picture day is tomorrow!📸

If you are interested in placing an order for SHA School Clothing please have orders in by October 6th! Order link➡️ https://sacredheartacademystrathmore.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2muxGBXSn5PXi28vdvEPeaYBFlUf7rbHCgHpD7jIeWu6wpuKjZenVqUuQ_aem_vfCYsSonfIcWlwPM0b1lOA

We are so excited to host our Halloween Family Dance on Wednesday, October 29th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the school gym! We are extra lucky to have the amazing DJ Caper back to keep the music pumping and the energy high! 🕺💃 We are grateful to have Kristin K, Mike V, and Gen V, on the planning committee. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using the link! 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqX4-QscNxvLlQHSnyCdIxG39uXlP5oxqv-AOrFNGriYLlfw/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are excited to announce our Halloween Hot Dog Lunch on Thursday, October 31! Thanks to generous donations from the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore and our School Council, we have all the hotdogs we need for this tasty tradition.🎃🌭 Our returning Chair, Cassandra M , will be leading this yummy event, joined by our famous duo: “Ketchup Grandpa” and “Mustard Grandma”! If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using the link! ➡️https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqX4-QscNxvLlQHSnyCdIxG39uXlP5oxqv-AOrFNGriYLlfw/viewform?usp=sf_link

🎉We are working with Gateway Rasmussen to create another school cookbook that will be available to purchase in November and would make a wonderful Christmas gift!🎉 We are asking students, staff and families to submit their favorite recipes.🧑‍🍳 Any funds raised will go directly back to SHA School Council for projects and events. Thank you for your participation!❤️ 💥ONLINE RECIPE SUBMISSION💥 ➡️Go to www.cookbookprinter.com At the top of the home page, on the right-hand side under “My Account” enter the general username and password that has been provided below. The general username is SacredHeart and the general password is Str@thmore2025 Click on “login” Now you are in! You can add or modify recipes from this screen. Please note a photo is not required.🚫

If you are interested in volunteering for our annual Spellathon please sign up using the Google form link attached. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers that help make this event possible!❤️ Sign up here! ➡️ https://forms.gle/EMTBgLrvqkHyDA5r5

We are incredibly proud to be part of this annual tradition, continuing Terry Fox's dream of a world without cancer. Each year, we come together with hearts full of hope and determination, running for a cause that touches so many lives. We’re asking everyone to rally together and support our fundraising efforts. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference and brings us one step closer to a cure. Please follow our school’s link to our Terry Fox fundraising page to help us reach our goal! https://schools.terryfox.ca/98415

On Friday we celebrated our Creed Assembly! Each teacher read the Creed their class wrote for the year.❤️

💥Alien In-line skating begins next week for grades 2-6! Please send your child with a helmet and 2 pairs of socks on the days their class is scheduled to rollerblade.😊

Today our staff came together to celebrate the retirements of Mrs. Angela Reeves, Madame Christine Gagnon, and Mrs. Margaret Yungwirth, and to bid a fond farewell to Mr. Derek Donais and Mrs. Lisa Hanson. Thank you for sharing your gifts, faith, and love with our school family. May God bless each of you richly as you begin new journeys and adventures! ❤️

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Ordering deadline is extended to June 30! https://www.customschoolsupplies.ca Orders will still be accepted throughout July and August, but please note that late fees will apply after June 30.

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Please visit https://sacredhc.ca/golf for more information about our parish golf fundraiser!

We are looking for any parents, grandparents and available volunteers to help us run our book fair May 26-29. Please sign up here if you can help! Thank you 🙏 📚

Through sun or snow, they guide the way, With caring hearts each school day. They greet with smiles, they drive with care, Getting our children safely there. We thank you, drivers, for all you do— The wheels of our school turn because of you! Happy bus driver appreciation day!

May Newsletter

Join us in celebrating Support Staff Appreciation Week from April 28 to May 2! We are beyond grateful for our exceptional support staff. They are the heart and soul of our team, offering unwavering dedication and care as they serve our students and staff every single day. Let’s come together to express our deepest appreciation for their tireless efforts, their generosity in sharing their unique gifts and talents, and the positive impact they have school communities. We are truly thankful for each and every one!

🎉 Congratulations, Amanda! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate Amanda Maunsell-Wybrants for receiving the CTR St. Joseph Parent of Distinction Award! Your dedication, generosity, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you for being a shining example of faith, service, and leadership. We are truly blessed to have you as part of our school family! ♥️ 🙏

2025/2026 School Bus Renewal Annual bus renewal links have been emailed to families of all current bus riders. Thank you to those who have already completed the form. If you haven’t yet submitted your renewal, please do so by April 30. Students without a completed form will be removed from bus routes over the summer. For questions or assistance, contact: transportation@redeemer.ab.ca or 403-938-8073.

As there is no school tomorrow, today our schools will acknowledge International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. CTR Catholic stands in solidarity with those who have suffered racism or prejudice. As reflected within our Catholic Social Teachings, every person is created in the image and likeness of God, and so deserves respect, dignity, and love. As a Catholic school division, it is not enough to value our diversity and inclusivity. Solidarity requires us to see the other as another self, suffer with them, and love them as we would want to be loved. Join us in prayer today and tomorrow as we ask our God, who has created all people in His own image, to help us confront racism wherever it may be, and build a more just and peaceful world.

As we approach, March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination we want to reaffirm our commitment as a school and as a division that “You Are Loved.” This is our commitment to you, that all students, staff, friends, and families who enter our schools and our buildings that you are welcomed and supported. We promise to: - make ourselves available to listen to you when you need to talk - speak with kindness and consideration in our teaching and interactions - stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and bullied - continue to learn and promote the learning of others.

We are so grateful for the many substitute teachers who serve at SHA. Substitute teachers are essential for our schools and the work they do for CTR Catholic, our students and our schools is invaluable! Please take some time to show them appreciation during Substitute Teachers’ Appreciation Week (March 10–14, 2025) 🙏

Please click here to register for 2025-2026 Pre K: https://sacredheart.redeemer.ab.ca/little-flower Come to our Open House on March 4 anytime between 4:00-6:00PM.

Please click here for our February Newsletter!

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Fr. Cristino! 🌟 We are deeply grateful to Fr. Cristino for welcoming the Grade 3 students of Sacred Heart Academy to the church! 🙏✨ It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore and understand how the Holy Spirit is present in the sacraments of Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confirmation. Fr. Cristino’s guidance and insights made this experience truly special, allowing the students to connect with their faith in a meaningful way. Thank you, Fr. Cristino, for nurturing their spiritual growth and making this visit so memorable! 💖

Happy Family Literacy Day! Learn to be Green,Together. Make a pledge as a family to learn ways to be more green. Use less electricity, commute together, and reuse items. Learn more at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca #FamilyLiteracyDay @abclifeliteracy.ca

100% of our parents feel that students at our school respect each other, that their teachers care about their child, and that their child is treated fairly by adults at the school. We take great pride in knowing that 100% of our parents think our school is a welcoming place to be! 100% of our students feel that students respect each other and that they feel safe at school.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools. Since 1995, CTR Catholic’s story is one of growth, resilience, and the unwavering dedication of people who believed in the mission of providing authentic Catholic education. 🌟 We Want to Hear from You! 🌟 To mark this special milestone, we’re collecting stories that highlight the history of CTR Catholic and what being a part of the division and our schools has meant to YOU. 📖 Are an alumnus of CTR or are you currently a student, parent, teacher, or community member? 💬 Share your favorite memory of how CTR got started, how the division impacted your life, or what makes CTR Catholic special to you. Your story could be featured on our website and social media. 📧 Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/gaG2nVFA7s6QFVPm8 #CTR30years #Ibelieveincatholiced

THANK YOU to all the parents and guests who joined us for our Open House today! Your presence made this day so special for our students as they proudly shared their learning and accomplishments. We’re grateful for your continued support and dedication to our school community. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Ms. Chotowetz is preparing to visit with you about our school at our open house tomorrow. Come visit!

Great Learning Starts at Sacred Heart Academy! Register today for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten! Students must be five years of age for kindergarten and four years of age for pre-kindergarten by Dec. 31, 2025. Registration in our kindergarten program guarantees placement in Grade 1 and beyond. All students are welcome! Visit our Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. You do not have to be registered at our school to attend the open house. Come by and see what we have to offer at Sacred Heart Academy! Our kindergarten and pre-k programs help to build strong foundations in learning, faith, and community. 💖 🙏 Every child is unique, and we nurture their development spiritually, emotionally, and academically. Let your child’s educational journey begin with us. 🌟 Register Today! Call 403-901-1544 or visit our website at sacredheart.redeemer.ab.ca for full registration information. Click on Register or Little Flower tab at the top.

Little Flower PreK registration for fall 2025 is now open!

January Newsletter

THANK YOU to our incredible school community! With your generosity, we collected 340 boxes of cereal! Your kindness makes a real difference. Thank you for being the heart of our community! ❤️📦 Check out the domino challenge video!