Nov. 18, 2021
Dear CtRCS Families,
Wow! Another Chili Cook-off filled with fun, fellowship, and fundraising for our beloved Christ the Redeemer Catholic School. We thank our donors and sponsors, our volunteers - specifically, our Chili Cook-Off Parent Committee, and our school faculty/staff, parents, parishioners and friends who made this event possible. A special thanks to our Director of Advancement, Katie Griep, for her tireless efforts to ensure a successful, engaging event. The Cook-off supports our mission and makes a remarkable difference in providing a Catholic education, which is second to none.
We look forward to our Grandparent Day tomorrow. Please see important information below. Remember that students should be in their full dress uniform and must wear masks (grades K-8). Grandparents and special guests are also highly encouraged to wear masks.
When we return from the Thanksgiving break on Monday, Nov. 29, we highly encourage all students (K-8) to wear their masks. We know from first-hand experience that the best way to limit cases and avoid quarantine is by masking while indoors. We will have three weeks of school before we break again for Christmas and by working together and wearing our masks in class, we give our kids the best opportunity to stay in class and on task with their peers.
Thank you again for partnering with us as we seek to do our part to keep any spread at school in check. May we all have a restful break – we’ve earned it! – and may we enjoy the holiday as we give thanks to God for the many blessings in our lives. May God bless you and your families.
Together in Christ,
Dan Courtney
Principal
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Please note dates and times are subject to change.
Nov. 19: Grandparents' Day (half day - no after care)
Grandparents are invited to join us for 9 a.m. Mass and a reception following. Please click here to RSVP. MASKS MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS K-8.
Nov. 22-26: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 1: 3rd-5th grade Spelling Bee
Dec. 2: 6th-8th grade Spelling Bee
Dec. 2: 6th-8th grade Spelling Bee
Dec. 9: Christmas Program
Since last week (from 11/11-11/18) we have had five (5) additional positive individuals and twenty (20) students who are/were out for quarantine, testing, and/or illness.
Library Books Overdue
This is a reminder that library books need to be returned each week. If your child has an overdue book, they cannot check out another book until it has been returned, If a student is absent, they should return their books via the book drop as soon as possible after returning to campus or ask their homeroom teacher to bring them to the library.
It is the end of the first quarter, and there are many books that are currently overdue and need to be returned to the library. Please look for these books in cars, bedrooms, backpacks or bookshelves at home. Books like to blend and hide. If you feel as though a book is truly lost, please contact me, and I will walk you through the steps of the lost book process. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. - Mrs. Magill
School Photos Make-Up Day: Dec. 1
Students can take make-up photos on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Make-ups are for students and faculty who missed the original photo day.
Grandparents Day - IMPORTANT Information
Our Grandparents Day is back in person this year for tomorrow, Nov. 19!
- We are going to ask that classes start heading over around 8:40 a.m. and this will be a NO BACKPACK day. There is no lunch or aftercare.
- Mass will begin at 9 a.m.
For the safety of all students and in an effort to protect the vulnerable in the community, CtRCS will require all students to wear a mask during Mass. We highly encourage all grandparents to wear a mask as well.
Where will I sit?
Grandparents will sit with their grandchildren. Grandparents are to sit with their youngest grandchild and will be joined by their older grandchildren. There will be staff members and volunteers to help grandparents find their seats and their grandchildren. Choir grandparents without younger siblings will sit in section 5 in front of 4th grade in 1-2 pews. SEE THE SEATING CHART AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS SECTION.
Can I sign my grandchild out?
At the end of Mass, grandparents will be required to sign their grandchildren out. After students have been signed out by school staff, students and grandparents are invited to join us outside for a small reception of coffee and cookies.
What if I am NOT signing my grandchild out?
Please sign the child back in at the main office so they can return to class. There is noon dismissal with carline and walker door.
What if a grandparent is unable to join?
You may have a special guest join in their place, such as an aunt, uncle, an adult friend of the family, etc. Any students that don't have a grandparent or special guest will sit with their teacher. After mass these students will go back to class with their teacher and enjoy cookies and fun in the classroom.
You may have a special guest join in their place, such as an aunt, uncle, an adult friend of the family, etc. Any students that don't have a grandparent or special guest will sit with their teacher. After mass these students will go back to class with their teacher and enjoy cookies and fun in the classroom.
If you haven't done so already, please RSVP HERE for your child's Grandparent(s) or special friend!
Fall Sports Schedules
Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Our Middle School Crusader Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are off to a great start!
Please check the website for upcoming games in the Redeemer Activity Center Gym. Doors open at 4 p.m.
We welcome all Crusader fans to attend HOME games.
Please make note of a few rules to remember:
- All children must remain in the gym with their parent, family and/or chaperone. Children should be supervised in the lobby restrooms as well.
- The lobby space is a welcoming space for many ministries even on game nights. Students, siblings and guests are not allowed to play in the lobby space. No equipment of any kind is allowed. The decorative stone bases are also not a play space. Do not allow children to climb on top.
- Students of any age attending as spectators are not allowed in the gym without adult supervision. If your middle schooler wants to see their friends play, a parent or designated chaperone is required to be in the gym with them.
- The bleachers are available for seated spectators. Please do not allow children to run up and down the bleachers.
- Concessions during the games will not be available for the near term.
Please help us ensure that we are providing a safe space for our home team, the visiting teams, and all fans. Thank you for your continued support.
Go Crusaders!
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