Dear Families, 

We’ve had a great week at VVS as we continue to build relationships, community, and work through new expectations and procedures. Students seem to be adjusting well and are excited about the upcoming opportunities.  

On Wednesday, we had our first welcome assembly, where we introduced new staff and shared upcoming events. Events this month include: 

• Walking Club beginning September 10^th 
• Intramurals - For September and October, Mr. Todos will run flag football with some of our division 2 classes over the lunch break. This will start mid-September. 
• Terry Fox Run on September 19^th 

Reminder to Complete Important Forms by Friday September 13^th 

All families received a message from the School Improvement reminding them to complete important forms in the MyCBE portal. All of these forms must be completed by Friday September 13^th.  Please take the time this weekend to do the following: 

• Demographic Verification - 2024-25 – This form includes your child’s personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information. 
• Citizenship Information Update - 2024-25 – This form becomes available if you change your child’s citizenship information on the Demographic Verification form. 
• Annual Authorization - 2024-25 – Combines the following forms: 
• School District Use of Personal Information - explains how CBE uses personal information in providing education services. 
• Consent for CBE Use of Student Information – provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by school/district and third parties. 
• Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party) - provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by outside groups and third parties 

SchoolEngage is one of the applications found in your MyCBE account. This is the same account that you use to pay fees, view academic information, book school conferences, etc. 

If you do not have a MyCBE account, on the MyCBE page click on Create a MyCBE Account. For online help refer, to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video). 

To complete these forms: 

1 | sign in to your MyCBE account 

2 | click on the SchoolEngage icon 

3 | select the form 

4 | complete or review and update the form 

5 | click on Submit to send the form electronically to the school 

6 | repeat steps 3-5 for each form 

Please submit the Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization forms in SchoolEngage for your child by Monday, September 16.  These forms are mandatory every year for Alberta Education to confirm student funding.  Thank you for completing them. 

If you have any other students with the Calgary Board of Education, you may proceed with completing their forms too. 

Universal Screeners Grades 1-3

Throughout the school year, teachers will be administering universal screeners to assess foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. Results from these assessments help teachers with planning and assessment for each child. During September, all students in grades 1-3 will have universal screeners administered. For more information, please see the attached handout. 

Understanding Universal Screeners

Outstanding Fees to be Paid

We have a number of families who have outstanding fees that need to be paid from the previous year. Please take some time this weekend to log into your MyCBE account and pay the unpaid balances. Fee notices will be sent home in the next few weeks. We appreciate all those who have already paid their fees. Thank you.

Kindergarten Registration - Ongoing

If you have a young child who is eligible to start kindergarten, please come to the school to register them. Your child must turn 5 years old before December 31^st. If you know a friend or neighbor who has a young child ready to start, please let them know to register their child. We appreciate your support! 

El Sistema Multicultural Orchestra – 15 spots available! 

This year, El Sistema Calgary is excited to offer 15 new spots for students in grades 2 through 5 at Valley View School Community. 

El Sistema Calgary offers a transformative music education afterschool program at no cost to families. It provides four hours of music instruction per week, free use of instruments year-round, and covers all instructor costs. Funded 90% by the City of Calgary and the Calgary Foundation, the program aims to foster personal growth, enhance cognitive and social skills, and build a strong sense of community and teamwork among students. 
 
Application is first come, first served. For more information, contact José Duque at josegduque@elsistemacalgary.com 

Upcoming Dates: 

Friday September 13 - Early Dismissal at 12:15 PM (Grades 1-6 attend; Tues/Thurs Science Kindergarten attend; no school for Community Kindergarten)