Dear Families,
Thanks for joining us this past week, whether it was for the School Trustee visit at the School Council meeting, the Indigenous Feast on Thursday evening, or the Kindergarten Orientation for next year students! It was a full week and we’re happy to be supporting many initiatives here at Valley View School.
Outdoor Learning Space Construction has Begun!
If you’ve come by the school recently, you will have noticed that construction on our outdoor learning space is well underway. The transformation is exciting for us to observe, and we’re looking forward to when the space is ready for us to use.
Celebration of Learning May 28th
We are thrilled to invite you to the Celebration of Learning next Thursday, May 28th! Our students have worked hard to showcase their learning, and this event will provide you with an opportunity to see their growth and achievements. The Celebration of Learning will highlight their progress in literacy, numeracy, well-being, and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. The Celebration of Learning will take place at various locations throughout the school from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Celebration of Learning will also include a volunteer appreciation station. Please see below for more details.
Provincial Achievement Tests
Grade 6 students will be participating in the upcoming Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting on Monday, May 25th. These assessments support curriculum reflection and help monitor student learning across the province. The schedule is as follows:
- Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part A: Monday, May 25
- Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part B: Thursday June 4
- Grade 6 Science: Friday, June 12
- Grade 6 Mathematics Part(ie) A: Monday, June 15
- Grade 6 Mathematics Part(ie) B: Thursday, June 18
CMSA Soccer in Schools residency at Valley View School from May 25-29
The Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA) will be working with all classes at Valley View School next week. The CMSA represents 31 Member Clubs and is the largest sport organization in Calgary providing year-round activity for youth ages, 6-19. Each year, over 2,000 youth teams and approximately 30,000 players participate in CMSA programs supported by over 3,000 community volunteers.
Popcorn Fundraiser Update from VVS Super Kids Society + Wheels for Kids
Due to technical difficulties, if you have emailed the fundraising account regarding popcorn orders, please forward your message to the VVS School Council president's account at president@valleyviewsuperkids.com.
Due to Kernels Popcorn having a lot of back orders, popcorn orders will go out next week.
School Council is also supporting the Wheels for Kids initiative organized by the Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Seniors Centre. If your child has outgrown their bike and needs a bigger one, please fill out this request form:
WHEELS FOR KIDS – Fill out form
Upcoming Dates:
Monday May 25 – Grade 6 ELAL Part A PAT (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Thursday May 28 – Celebration of Learning at 5:30 p.m.
Friday May 29 - Early Dismissal at 12:10 PM (Grades K - 6 attend; Mon/Wed Science Kindergarten attend)