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News Item Rocky Raccoon predicts an early spring!
Breaking news - at precisely 7:14 am on February 2, 2012, Rocky Raccoon stepped outside and did not see his shadow! Other groundhogs across the country also failed to see their shadows, giving Canadians hope that we can expect an early spring.The news was less pleasant for neighbours south of the border however, as Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow.
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 Soundbites - February 2012
What do schools have in store for the month of February? Find out here!
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!
News Item RVS' Approved 2012/13 School Calendar
The Board of Trustees approved Rocky View Schools 2012/13 school calendar, January 12, 2012. Access a copy of the calendar here.
News Item Information Session on Preschool Intervention Program rescheduled
Rocky View Schools' Preschool Intervention Program (PIP) information session has been rescheduled from Jan. 18 to Feb. 1, 2012, at R.J. Hawkey School from 9 - 11 am.
News Item Advanced Registration begins Jan. 16, 2012
Register your child with Rocky View Schools! All schools will be accepting registrations beginning January 16, 2012, for the 2012/13 school year. Be sure to access RVS' Advanced Registration edition of Ontrack to find out how you can register you child, as well as learn of a complete listing of school orientation sessions, open houses, and other special events planned.
News Item NSD Hockey Program comes to W.G. Murdoch!
Beginning in the 2012/13 school year, W.G. Murdoch will be offering the NSD Hockey Program full time to students in Grades 6 – 12.
News Item 2011-2012 Expenditure of Premier Redford's New Grant Monies
On October 13, 2011 Premier Redford announced that the government would reinstore a $107 million to the Education Ministry. Rocky View School portion of the $107 million is $2,879,266. On December 1, 2011, RVS Board of Trustees approved the following new expenditures.
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.
News Item RVS' AERR released
Rocky View Schools has much to celebrate! As outlined by RVS' latest Annual Education Results Report (AERR), the jurisdiction has put in place the essential conditions to advance its pursuit of 21st C learning.
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
News Item Sarah Thompson Elementary
Construction of Sarah Thompson Elementary is now underway!
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