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Staff News
- 2013 Opening Day Edition of Ontrack is Here!
- Rocky View Schools’ 2013 Opening Day edition of Ontrack is now available online!
- Learning Forward - Professional Learning NEWS
- Learning Forward's vision is to ensure that every educator engages in effective professional learning every day so every student achieves.
- ASCD SmartBrief - News for the Education Profession - June Edition
- This publication brings you the daily news of what really matters and identifies all the top stories of the day and delivers a brief synopsis of each.
- Inspired Collaboration: Designing Inquiry with the CCS
- RVS Guest Author: Josh Hill, Learning Specialist – It is really exciting to be an Albertan right now, as we collaboratively embark on a transformational vision outlined in Inspiring Education. In many ways in Rocky View Schools, we are on the leading edge of this wave, and it is gratifying to know that other teachers, schools, and school authorities are learning from our experience.
- Education Week - PD Webinars
- Advanced On-Line Learning for Educators.
- Get to Know Contest
- Open to all students! The Contest invites you to get outside and create original works of art, writing, photography, videography and music inspired by nature. Get Outdoors and “Get to Know Your Wild Neighbours”. The goal is to be as creative as possible. For inspiration, check out some of the amazing programs offered by our partners. Then, get outdoors and get to know! Submit your work for a chance to win cool prizes. The contest is now open and runs until August 1. Get started today!
- A Salute to Teaching Excellence!
- Rocky View Schools’ Board of Trustees recognized 16 staff for teaching excellence, June 7, 2013, as part of an Exemplary Practice presentation.
- Sign up for RVS' Action Cohort on Environmental Stewardship
- Looking to create a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainability in your school? If so, submit an application to participate in RVS’ Action Cohort on Environmental Stewardship and Living Sustainably!
- New Guide to Education Available Online
- The 2013-14 edition of the Guide to Education: ECS to Grade 12 is now available on the Alberta Education website.
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Using Technologies to Support Literacy for All Students
- Aug. 20 & 21, 2013: This summer institute is an opportunity for educators to network, challenge their thinking and develop new understanding of how educational technologies can enhance literacy learning.
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Greg Bass Farewell
- RVS invites you to a farewell event for Superintendent Greg Bass, June 13, 2013, at The Links of GlenEagles. RSVP by May 30 as seating is limited.
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connect2learning: Transforming Assessment workshop
- Aug. 19-21 & Aug. 21-23, 2013: Teachers and leaders can begin to transform their school communities in positive ways, and help students learn better and achieve more.
- RVS TEDx Event: Call for Presenters
- The deadline is approaching for presenters at the TEDx event being held this fall. Potential presenters/performers must submit an online application before Friday, June 21, 2013. If you are a Rocky View student, teacher and/or leader who has "ideas worth spreading", we want to hear from you! Click on the link below for the application form and more information.
- Rocky Talks and Celebration of Learning
- Want to find out about the research that is happening in RVS? Then make sure not to miss the Learning Department’s two Innovative Technology Research Tech Talks and the Action Research Celebration of Learning.
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Communications Now - June 2013 Edition
- Communication tips for school boards and schools.
- June Soundbites
- Schools are busier than ever this month, as they prepare to wrap up the 2012/13 year. Graduation and farewell ceremonies, year-end concerts and performances, and "Fun Days" are just a few of the things on the agenda!
- ASCD Conference on Teaching Excellence 2013
- June 28-30, 2013: This workshop will bring you up-to-date on recent revelations about best practices in the classroom, how to make them routine in every grade and subject, and how to scale them system wide.
- Fish Creek Provincial Park School Bookings
- The 2013-2014 Education Program Brochure for Fish Creek Provincial Park is now available. Program bookings will begin on a first come, first serve basis starting August 28, 2013. There is an early bird registration available for year round/modified calendar schools.
- The Ability Hub - Awakening the Potential
- June 6-7, 2013: The 2nd Annual Canadian Vocational Conference: "What Will It Take? Advancing Vocational Opportunities for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders" will be held at the Canada Olympic Park Conference Centre.
- Calgary Regional Summer Band Programs
- Chinook Learning Services is offering summer band programs for grades 5 to adult. In a fun and inspiring learning environment, students can grow your musical talents and make new friends. Try a half-day beginning band program, a full-day band program, or a one-day only drumline workshop.






