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News Item RVS to provide school supplies for Grades K-4
Parents are to be advised that Rocky View Schools will be providing school supplies for students in Grades K – 4 for the 2012/13 school year.
News Item Airdrie Student Accommodation Public Meeting May 23, 2012
Airdrie parents and community members are encouraged to attend RVS' May 23, 2012, Student Accommodation Meeting. The meeting will run from 5:30 - 7 pm at RVS' Education Centre in Airdrie.
News Item Soundbites - May 2012
What do schools have in store for the month of May? Find out here!
Page 2012-2013 Proposed Budget
Rocky View Schools proposed 2012-2013 Proposed Budget will be tabled with the Board of Trustees, May 17, 2012. Access highlight of the budget and/or watch a 15 minute podcast for an indepth review of RVS' operating expenditures.
News Item Building Value for Rocky View Schools
As advocates of public education, Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) Board of Trustees is entrusted with the role of ensuring that appropriate supports, whether they be teaching and learning resources, staffing, or facilities, are in place to meet the individual needs of students. This role demands that Trustees identify, address, and seek resolution to educational issues, as well as work with government and their partners to continually improve Alberta’s K-12 system. Access RVS Board of Trustees' topic advocacy positions here.
News Item Moving Action on Inclusion forward - RVS as a Change Agent
In July 2011, RVS was selected along with 12 other jurisdictions to participate as a Change Agent in Alberta Education’s Action on Inclusion initiative. Six schools were chosen to participate in the jurisdiction's project, which is focused on creating Universal Learning Environments. RVS invites stakeholder to learn about this initiative and its efforts to help create knowledge around building inclusive learning environments.
News Item Alberta Ed releases new online curriculum tool for parents
Parents can now access a new, easy to use online tool that will allow them to get information about what their child is learning and how their child might be assessed for every subject and grade level at school.
News Item Sarah Thompson School
Construction of Sarah Thompson School is now underway!
News Item New school facilities to support individualized learning
Planning for Rocky View Schools' new capital projects are well underway. Look here to find out where the new schools will be located and access an artist rendering of their future appearance.
News Item 2011/12 Innovative Techology Proposals
Interested in learning about the kinds of research projects currently underway within RVS? Then check out the 2011/12 Innovative Technology Proposals!
Page New attendance areas for Langdon/Sarah Thompson Schools
Families residing in the Hamlet of Langdon will want to note that new attendance boundaries have been established for the 2012/13 school year in anticipation of the opening of the Sarah Thompson School.
Page A Symphony of Schools
A collaborative effort involving hundreds of students and a handful of music teachers, Rocky View Schools presents, "A Symphony of Schools: Rocky View Students Perform Beethoven". It's a production that is sure to bring music to your ears!
Page Education Jargon
Every sector speaks its own language. Often technical, this language or jargon, can be confusing, bare of meaning or incomprehensible to people who are not familiar with the topic under discussion. To help alleviate the confusion, the Alberta School Boards Association has created a helpful glossary of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that might be unfamiliar to parents. We have also included some terms specific to Rocky View Schools, its 2011-2014 Three Year Plan, and the education system as a whole.
Page Emerging Technologies in RVS
RVS and its schools have implemented a variety of technology-based programs and applications to enhance learning and promote collaboration. To find out which technologies are being used in your child’s classroom, simply look for the badges found below on the top lefthand corner of your school website. With a quick click of your mouse, you can gain direct access to the application, and learn more about how technology is being used as in instructional tool! A description of all available technologies is listed below.
News Item Guide to Facebook Security
For Young Adults, Parents, and Educators : This online guide explains how you can: • Protect your Facebook account • Avoid the scammers • Use advanced security settings • Recover a hacked Facebook account • Stop imposters
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