Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day - a time to recognize the heritage, diverse cultures & outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit & Métis! Stay safe as you learn more & celebrate at home with this Activity guide
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Thank you to our amazing principals & assistant principals for the leadership, guidance, coaching & fun you bring to each of our schools. We couldn’t do it without you.
#PrincipalsDay
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Very cold weather conditions are expected for the upcoming school week. RVS is planning for all schools to be open during this cold snap. If this changes, RVS will inform families by 6:30 am via its public website, twitter, facebook and parent email accounts.
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Due to severe weather, RVS announces closures for the following areas: Airdrie, Beiseker/Kathyrn, Crossfield, Cochrane/Bearspaw/Westbrook, Langdon/Indus, and Springbank/Bragg Creek. Schools open in the City of Chestermere, including Prince of Peace.
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Members of the Manachaban Middle School GSA presented to the RVS Board of Trustees about the group's origin, evolution and future
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Trustees thanked Cst. Morley Statchuk for his years of service to the jurisdiction. Over the last 4 years, Cst. Statchuk contributed positively to RVS classrooms on a daily basis, helping keep our schools and community safe. Thanks and good luck with your next assignment!
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Today we celebrate people who are Transgender and raise awareness of the discrimination they continue to face. We will also continue to create a world where everyone is treated with respect, kindness and compassion.
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Bullying Stops Here!!
Today we wear pink to symbolize that as a society we will not tolerate bullying & to show victims of bullying they are not alone, there is help & that we care.
#PinkShirtDay
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#IWD2020
reminds us that an equal world is an enabled world. Continue to enable women/girls by:
- calling it out when you notice gender stereotypes
- taking children/friends to women's sporting matches
- mentoring a woman/girl to help her build her networks
#EachforEqual
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Thank you Nurses for working tirelessly to ensure our safety & well-being. This year has asked even more of you and we are so grateful for everything you do.
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Thank you to all the custodial staff who keep our schools & facilities clean & tidy every day! You make each day start with an extra sparkle.
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Gr. 4
@heronscrossing
teacher Kim Lee and her students were recognized by the board for their project, Singing for Seniors. The students raised enough money to put on a Christmas concert at Bethany Airdrie and create handcrafted candy jars for every senior.
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#InnovatorsCAN
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@RvsThefarm
came to visit the Education Centre today to showcase The Farm program to Trustees. In its inaugural year, the program has provided 33 Gr. 9/10 students with a unique opportunity to learn about agricultural practices, as well as large scale farming operations.
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Staff from
@bandedpeakrvs
was recognized by Trustees for developing CONNEX (Community, Nature, Nurture and Exchange), which aims to make meaningful connections in school and the community. The initiative was inspired by an exchange trip to Iceland last year.
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Congratulations to
@RancheView
School Teacher, Maureen McCann
@Ms_McCann
, who is RVS' nominee for this year's Edwin Parr Teacher Award. As a first-year teacher, Maureen goes above and beyond to connect with her students.
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Think Parks, Not Playgrounds
Effective immediately, RVS’ playgrounds are closed. Families wanting to be outside are encouraged to play in parks, not playgrounds. Let’s work together as a community to protect the public’s health. For more info
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This morning, four students from
@ChestermereHigh
, Cochrane High School and
@GMHSMustangs
who achieved 100% on their diploma exams in June were recognized by the Board of Trustees. Congratulations to these students on your remarkable achievement!
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Thank you to our dedicated staff who show up every day for our students & each other. Each of you, from teachers to support staff to learning supports to building operators to custodians & everyone in between, are the difference we want to see in the world.
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To commemorate the tragedies and ongoing impacts of residential schools all RVS schools and facilities will be closed Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Classes will resume Oct. 3.
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Today we’re excited to welcome back +23,000 students to our schools and meet the 2,000 new Kindergarteners who will become a part of the RVS family. Join us in wishing students and staff a safe and successful 2019/20 school year!
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Happy
#WorldTeachersDay
to the amazing educators who light up our classrooms with knowledge and inspiration! Your dedication and passion make learning an incredible journey. We appreciate you today and every day!
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