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Did You Know? ... Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools offers publicly-funded Catholic education. There is no cost to attend our schools! Register today! https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/register

Did You Know? ... CTR has over 540 teachers and 300 support staff across 7 communities! CTR provides education to more than 10,000 students.

Check out CTR's own Centre for Learning at Home, the province's top online school. Information sessions coming up!

Did You Know? CTR, formed in 1995, has 15 traditional schools in 7 communities, and an additional three outreach schools and one online and home education school, The Centre for Learning@HOME, which has close to 3,000 students. CTR educates over 10,000 students. Visit our website for more: www.redeemer.ab.ca

Did You Know? ... CTR Offers Full Day Kindergarten. Early Start: CTR’s kindergarten programs are open to all and focus on active learning, skill development, and relationships. CTR offers full day, full time kindergarten in many schools. Visit our website for more detailed information and to register today: www.redeemer.ab.ca/kindergarten

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Did You Know? ... CTR Supports Inclusion and Continues the Work to Combat Racism. CTR Catholic is committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for all. Through the Many And One initiative, we will work to understand, address, and dismantle racism, discrimination, and bias through listening, sharing and action. All students, staff and parents encourage, value and support one another to create a safe and caring school community where no one is excluded for any reason. #ctrhealthyschools #ctrmanyandone

CTR is excited to announce submissions are now being accepted to the third annual Curated. Art Collective. Curated. CTR Art Collective highlights the talent, skill and creativity of our CTR students and teachers across all of our communities from kindergarten to Grade 12. Students are asked to speak to their teacher to submit their artwork. Submissions will also be accepted online and can also be uploaded here: https://ctr.formstack.com/forms/curated_artcollective_submission_2022 The deadline to submit artwork is June 3, 2022. Original pieces must be delivered to the Catholic Education Centre in Okotoks by June 8, 2022. A selection committee will judge the pieces in each grade division for the Golden Brush Award and the honor of being on display at the Catholic Education Centre in Okotoks for one year! Questions? Contact communications@redeemer.ab.ca #curatedartcollective

Did You Know? ... CTR Has A Comprehensive Staff Wellness Initiative. CTR is committed to staff wellness through supports, benefits, and regular check-ins with all staff. We know that healthy teachers support the development of healthy students. Our commitment to our staff is also a commitment to our students. #ctrhealthyschools

Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Lindsay Avramovic as Vice Principal of St. Francis of Assisi Academy. After graduating from the University of Ottawa in 2011 with a Bachelor of Education, Mrs. Lindsay Avramovic began her teaching career with Christ The Redeemer at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in Canmore. During that time, she served as an elementary teacher before being appointed to Vice Principal in 2017. In addition to her role as Vice Principal, she also served in the areas of Learning Support and English Language Learning. In 2019, she was appointed as the Director of Catholic Education where she has served the district in providing faith formation opportunities for students and staff, overseeing curriculum, and advocating for Catholic education. Inspired by leaders and mentors within CTR, Mrs. Avramovic pursued her Masters in Administration and Educational Leadership at the University of New Brunswick, graduating in the spring of 2021. Eager to continue her pursuit of lifelong learning, Mrs. Avramovic recently began her Doctorate in Education at Western University with a critical focus on theories of educational leadership and K-12 organizations. Mrs. Avramovic shares, “I am overjoyed for the opportunity to join the administrative team and the beautiful community of staff, students and parents at St. Francis of Assisi. I look forward to joining in their mission of fostering a community of lifelong learners, where challenges are opportunities for growth, and individual gifts and talents are valued. Most importantly, living our Catholic faith with great love –reflecting the peace and goodness of Christ to all.” Principal Mr. James Leidl shares, “Mrs. Avramovic is a passionate and devoted advocate of Catholic education. She is a servant leader with diverse experiences that will be of tremendous value to our school community. Her energy and positivity make her a perfect fit for the role of Vice Principal at St. Francis of Assisi Academy." Mrs. Avramovic will begin her transition in the spring.

Did You Know? CTR Has Dynamic Athletics Programs! CTR Catholic offers dynamic sports opportunities for all students and skill levels.

Did You Know? ... CTR Students Are Committed to Community Service. All CTR students complete 30 hours of community service hours as a part of their graduation requirements. CTR guides all students to appreciate the goodness of all creation and to meet the challenges of life with hope and confidence. Parents of students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 are encouraged to fill out the Alberta Education Assurance Survey online. Parents will have received a letter in the mail with a unique online code to complete the survey. Deadline is March 25, 2022.

Did You Know? ... CTR Addresses Concerns with Students’ Online Lives. CTR delivers lessons in Grades 4 to 11 that teach students responsible use of technology and address the impacts of screen time and smartphone use on their wellbeing. The initiative # Relationships In a Digital Age, is infused across all schools. #ctrhealthyschools #relationshipsctr

Did You Know? ... CTR Offers Advanced Literacy Programs Combined with Literacy and Numeracy Intervention. CTR has a robust plan to promote student recovery in the areas of literacy and numeracy. CTR has numerous programs to support literacy such as Enhanced Reading, Early Reading Intervention, and Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop.

Did You Know? ... CTR Has Superb Social/Emotional and Learning Supports. Every school has a dedicated social worker and targeted learning support programs for students with special needs. #ctrhealthyschools