RVS Bingo NightThis week RVS is hosting a bingo night! Come and hangout at RVS with a chance to win some amazing prizes! Hope to see you there! Having trouble accessing report cards?If families are having trouble accessing report cards, we kindly ask that you call the school so we can support you with this. All report cards are loaded to the Powerschool Parent Portal. If you are needing more information on how to get set up with the Parent Portal, Mrs.French or Mrs.Collette can help set this up! We were happy to see many families this past week for student-led conferences! Call for contributions for valley voices!Ms.Silva is gearing up for the second edition of our school newspaper and on the lookout for some fantastic content straight from our amazing students. If any of your students have produced remarkable work in the form of poetry, paintings, photographs, opinion pieces, or anything else that you find intriguing, I'd love to feature it in our upcoming issue. Please send over any materials you'd like us to consider for publication to me at [email protected] by April 24th. When sending materials, include the following details for each piece: Student's Name Grade/Class Title of the Work A brief description (optional) Thanks for all your support!
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K-12 Student-led conferences this weekJust a reminder that report cards are now available online on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you are having a difficult time navigating logging in or knowing where the report cards are located within the portal, please call us at the school and we will be happy to assist you with that. Parents are able to book their Student-Led Conference times as well. Conferences will take place on: Thursday, April 19th from 5-8pm Friday, April 19th from 9-2pm. If you have any questions, please contact us at the school at 204-427-2143 or email [email protected] Subway lunch a big successApril 10th was an exciting day at RVS as we hosted our FREE Subway lunch for all students from K-12. Students were able to pick toppings from a list and create their own sub. Special thanks to everyone for getting their forms in. Do you have a school-wide lunch idea? We would love to hear it! Please email your ideas to [email protected]. Re-connecting nature and neighbors southern-health sante sud grantDid you know that Roseau Valley School applied for a grant that focused on mental well-being and reconnecting community with nature? The grant will allow us to build an Eco-Trail that starts at Roseau Valley School and loops behind the Dominion City Golf Course. We would like to thank Southern Health -Santé Sud and Municipality of Emerson Franklin for their partnership. Mrs.Felsch's K-2 class and Mr.Cote's woodworking class will be creating the Eco-Trail. We are excited for this community project that promotes health and well-being. Pictured Below: Leigh Finney from Southern Health-Santé Sud presenting Mrs.Collette with the grant funds for the approved project. looking for contributors for the culture showcaseOur Grade 7/8 students are wanting to participate in the Southern Health-Sante Sud “Love My Community” campaign that runs until May 10th. An idea that we are exploring is helping create a culture showcase similar to Folklorama. Students have indicated a variety of different cultures that could be showcased at this event. We are contacting community members and organizations to see if they would be willing to showcase their culture. Our Grade 7/8 students are wondering if families would be willing to participate in showcasing any element of their culture to our community at large? The date of the event would be the morning of May 1st, 2024 and run from 9:15am to 11:15am. Students and community members would travel to different pavilions to learn about specific cultures. The students indicated that some ways culture could be showcased is through teachings, food, artifacts, storytelling, and traditions (dancing, clothing,etc). If you would be willing to help the facilitation of this pavilion, we ask that you contact Mrs.Collette at [email protected] or at the school at 204-427-2143. K-4 artHere are a few samples of some of the beautiful art work from our K-2s and Grade 3/4s. The K-2s read a story called "Giraffes Can't Dance" and the Grade 3/4s created this art that was inspired by: "The Raven Steals the Light." Solar eclipse information and plan (see Apr. 3rd, 2024 TO: The RVS Community RE: Solar Eclipse – Monday, April 8, 2024 A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, between approximately noon and 3 p.m. Central Standard Time, spanning from Southern Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, with the rest of Canada experiencing a partial eclipse. Manitoba will experience an approximate 50 percent occlusion eclipse. This is an awe-inspiring event that will draw the gaze of people; however, there is a risk of permanent vision damage if proper precautions are not taken. Even a brief look at the partially eclipsed sun can result in permanent damage. RVS will be taking the following measures to address the risk for students that day:
There are several online resources to support this event. They include: Eclipse Map of North America (choose your location) Live Stream of the Eclipse from NASA Live Stream of the Eclipse from Space.com If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Collette or I at RVS. Mr. Mateychuk interested in RVS cooknight?This is a free program! If you are interested in learning a new recipe, come and join us at Ginew School this week! Participants need to pre-register with Mrs.Fisher. Please email [email protected] upcoming rvs events this weekDid you know we have a chess club?Did you know that RVS has a Chess Club? We have invited three other schools to participate in our chess tournament that we are hosting on May 17th! BIG thanks to Mr.Rempel and Mr.Liu for organizing this event. Subway lunch is this wednesday!Just a gentle reminder that our first Subway lunch is this Wednesday, April 10th. We ask that families send extra snacks their child may require in addition to the free lunch. Thanks for everyone who got their forms in! Didn't get your form in? Please see Mrs.Collette. co-operative youth leadership seminarRVS school has been chosen as a host site for the Co-operative Youth Leadership Seminar on May 16. It is a full day of leadership programming put on by the Manitoba Co-operative Association. Mr.Felsch is looking for any students from grades 10-12 that are interested in the seminar. It is a lot of games, discussions and meeting other students from around the division. Please see Mr.Felsch if you are interested. classes resume tomorrowWe hope that everyone had a restful and relaxing break! We are ready to welcome students back tomorrow. We can't wait to see you! Upcoming solar eclipseWe received the following information from the Province just before Spring Break. Our school will be creating an appropriate and safe plan for our students and staff on April 8th. The plan and additional information will follow in next weeks blog. The information from the Province to the school reads: A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, between approximately noon and 3 p.m. Central Standard Time, spanning from Southern Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, with the rest of Canada experiencing a partial eclipse. Manitoba will experience an approximate 50 percent occlusion eclipse. This is an awe-inspiring event that will draw the gaze of people; however, there is a risk of permanent vision damage if proper precautions are not taken. Even a brief look at the partially eclipsed sun can result in permanent damage. Children and students may need extra supervision during the eclipse, as they may not fully comprehend the risks involved. Early learning and child care facilities and schools are encouraged to have plans in place to keep children indoors during the afternoon to ensure they don’t view the eclipse unless appropriate eye protection is available and worn. Note that anyone who may not understand the risk or have difficulty following safety instructions are at greater risk. Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning has consulted and collaborated with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, to develop the attached guidance on solar eclipses. This resource includes a general overview, risks, and information on how to view eclipses safely. No classes on friday, April 5thPlease note that there will be no classes for students on Friday, April 5th as it is a BLSD Admin Day. student-led conferences around the cornerTerm 2 report cards for K-8 students and Semester 2 mid term reports for Grades 9-12 will be coming out in the coming weeks. This brings us to student-led conferences that are scheduled for Thursday, April 18th from 5:00-8:00pm and Friday, April 19th from 9:00am-3:30pm. Please watch for communication from Mrs.French and Mrs.Jablonski in the coming weeks about scheduling appointments with your child's teachers. If you have not signed into the Powerschool Parent Portal, we ask that you contact RVS to get set up. This will be the only way to access report cards for your children. SUBWAY LUNCH FORMS ARE DUE THIS WEEKWe will be providing free Subway lunch for all students on Wednesday, April 10th. The orders are due on Wednesday, April 3rd. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs.Collette or your child's homeroom teacher. April canteen calendarRVS Career fair highlightsRVS students had the opportunity to explore local businesses, organizations, and post secondary options through a self-guided tour on Thursday, March 14th. This was a fabulous day of learning for all students and feedback from students was very positive. We had Emerson School join us for the afternoon as well. A BIG THANK YOU to all volunteers who took time out of their day to make this day possible. love my community day takes over the southern health regionSouthern Health-Santé Sud has taken the Love My Community Day idea and is promoting this through the entire southern health region. They are challenging classes to do a random act of kindness, community event, or anything that promotes connection until May 10th. This community event was created by our current Grade 8 class when they were in grade 3. Hoping that many classrooms will come on board to spread cheer in our area. families in the kitchen this weekAre you interested in cooking and learning a new recipe? Please email Mrs.Fisher at [email protected] for more information. There are some spots available. spirit week this week!Upcoming paint night in aprillast smart start tomorrow at rvsTomorrow will be the final day of Smart Start for Kindergarten students! Kindergarten students joined on their non kindergarten day in the afternoons to boost literacy, numeracy, and play based learning opportunities. The kindergarten students joined for 20 half days from January to March. Some of the themes they focused on were daily routines, food, and emotions. Southern health-sante sud promotes love my community day campaignThe Healthy Living Team through Southern Health-Santé Sud is inviting all schools in the southern health region to participate in the Love My Community challenge and enter to WIN! Love My Community Day was created by a group of students at Roseau Valley School to spread kindness, create joy, and build relationships with community of all ages. The current Grade 8 students at RVS started this initiative when they were in Grade 3. They have been critical in the planning of this day every year. The goal is to think of small things that we can do that help ourselves and others take care of our mental well-being! Southern Health-Sante Sud wants to spread the movement throughout the region and encourage all schools/classrooms to complete a project and enter to WIN $200 for their classroom/group! See details of the initiative, how to enter and examples in the attached poster and entry form. Projects can take place between March 11th and May 10th, 2024. All schools in Southern Health - Santé Sud are eligible to enter. Because we all have MENTAL HEALTH! We are so proud of our students who started this project. A small group of people can indeed change the world! no school on March 13th--Divisional PD DAYBorder Land School Division, which includes Roseau Valley School, will be closed on Wednesday, March 13th for a divisional professional development day. Teachers are given the opportunity to choose between a variety of sessions to improve their skill set. Professional staff are excited for their day of learning. Classes will resume on Thursday, March 14th. RVS Career fair is this week!Grade 7-12 students at RVS will have the opportunity to participate in the RVS Career Fair on Thursday, March 14th. Students will go on a self-guided tour and visit booths that interest them. We have a variety of options for students to explore that day. Here is the schedule and line up: March 14th Schedule: 1:00-1:15pm: Welcome/Housekeeping (RVS Gym) 1:15-3:15: Student Self-Guided Tours (Students will circulate to stations of their interest throughout this time) 3:15-3:30: Closing Remarks/Group Photo (RVS Gym) Room Designations: Room 4: Counselling (Lil Steps Wellness, Lucy Sloan) Library: RCMP (El Este Fahd) MPR: University of Winnipeg (Daniel Shayan) University of Manitoba (Jessie McGregor) Academy of Learning (Lewis) Canadian Mennonite University (Michelle Nyugen) Providence College (Waedon Dueck) Music Room: Nelson River Construction (Morgan Garand) Room 7: X-Ray Technologist (Travis Fisher) Room 9: Early Childhood Education (TBA) Room 10: First Responder and Firefighter (Barry Gushliak) Room 11: Careers in Healthcare/Southern Health-Sante Sud (Leigh Finney and Leona Palmer) Room 12: Youth Worker (Carly Becker) Student Services: Esthetician (NPC Esthetics-in Winkler/Brenda Richer) 5B: RRTVA and High School Apprenticeship (Lane Curry and Andrew Reimer) Room 13: Canada Border Services Agency (Leanne Dubois) Room 14: Nursing (Nic Solnes/Ginew Wellness Centre) Room 15: Manitoba First Nations Police Service (Jo-Ann and Aldyne Stevenson) Room 16: Access Credit Union (Keri Dyck and Keesy Rodewald) Room 17: Culinary (Uptown Café and Bakery)/ Owning Your Own Business Room 18: Jablonski Carpentry (Tim Jablonski) Automotive Technology Shop: Darrel Maynard and Noah Letkeman (Station starts at 2:30pm) We can't wait for students to experience this fabulous afternoon of learning about opportunities for their future. If students have any questions, please reach out to Mrs.Collette. RVS students represent at the generating momentum conference in altonaStudents from Grades 7-10 attended a conference in Altona that focused on how they can make the world a better place. The theme was sustainability and had students thinking critically around the topic of "fast fashion." "A number of the students said they were surprised to hear that only 1 per cent of the world's clothing is recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills." The goal of the conference was for students to come back to RVS and bring some new ideas for the school to move forward with sustainability. We are looking forward to what these young leaders will bring forward. Check out the article in the local newspaper: www.pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/students-examine-sustainability-in-fashion Live different visit to rvsLive Different offered an engaging experience that featured several storytellers who talked about struggles they have encountered in their life and how they overcame obstacles along the way. Some powerful messages were shared with students. The presentation got students out of their seats and engaged in conversations through a digital platform called Menti. weekly salad bar continues to brings smiles to facesDid you know that every Wednesday our school offers a free salad? Did you know that our Grade 7-12 students involved in Home Ec classes help prep food for this day? Did you know it takes about 6 staff members to help serve the salad? Having a free lunch takes alot of helpers and we would like to thank all of the students that help make this day possible, Mrs.Lamont and Mrs.Mateychuk, EAs who help deliver to the K-6, and all staff who help serve. This week was Chicken Caesar salad! Teens in the kitchen this week!The last session of Teens in the Kitchen is this week on March 5th! Please see Mrs.Fisher for details.
I love to read bingo nightThank you to everyone who came out to the I Love to Read Bingo Night! There were many prizes to be won! We had many student volunteers to help run the evening. Special thanks to Naomi Egachie, Kennard Egachie, and Fabianna Nelson. February 28th: Pink shirt day, live different and generating momentum conferenceLive different on February 28thLive Different will be coming to Roseau Valley School on Wednesday, February 28th to speak to students about the Power of Possibility. This is an interactive presentation that gets kids learning about resiliency, goal setting, and following their dreams. 10:30am- Grade 5-8 1:15pm- Grade 9-12 The generating momentum conference in altonaWe are sending 15 students from Roseau Valley School from Grades 5-10 to the Generating Momentum Conference that is being hosted in Altona this year. The conference focuses on education for sustainability. Students will learn about tangible actions that they can do to make the world a better place. We are excited to see what our students bring back to RVS. One action we do as a school that supports sustainability is using actual dishware to serve our weekly salad bar. The plates are returned and washed each salad bar day. This is one way that RVS is trying to reduce their environmental footprint. March 1st School PD in the afternoonJust reminder that school will be dismissed at 11:35am on Friday, March 1st due to staff professional development in the afternoon. RVS career fair line up so far!We've got a great line up for the RVS Career Fair for RVS students on Thursday, March 14th. The Career Fair will highlight local job options and post-secondary institutions. Students will do a self-guided tour and visit careers that interest them. Check out some of the options below: Post-secondary tours start on WednesdayStudents from Roseau Valley School will be travelling to Winnipeg on Wednesday and Thursday this week to explore post-secondary options. If you haven't signed up to go and are interested, please talk to Ms.Miller. Book Swap this friday!Our annual book swap is finally here! Throughout the week, students can bring books in to trade! We've got LOTS of great stuff this year. The swap will take place on Friday. Questions? email [email protected] I Love to Read month family bingo nightCome one, come all. Bring your family down to RVS for the much awaited and anticipated BINGO night. Prizes will be literacy themed! Mrs.Lil and Mrs.Collette can't wait to see you there. Start time is 6:30pm in the MPR. BLSd Budget Feedback formIf you have a moment, BLSD Board of Trustees would like to hear from you regarding their public budget survey: Public Budget Survey: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=L1c4FCps6EKGv2igZP2g1LDU1cinDetMo3ErLpZVRldUOU1CTkhFN1JRMzJDWjRZQVZJMU9XQkdZOC4u&origin=QRCode grade 9 information night highlightsOn Thursday, February 8th, we hosted a Grade 9 Information Night! Grade 8 students from Roseau Valley School, Ginew School, and Emerson school were in attendance. The evening started with a delicious dinner catered by Uptown Bakery and Cafe. Students and their families learned about the transition to Grade 9 and some of the choices available at RVS. We ended the evening with some Minute to Win It games and course registration. THANK YOU to everyone who made this evening possible. Bill the dog visits rvsMrs.Felsch organized a furry, lovable visitor to our library for K-6 students....BILL the dog! Students and staff loved seeing Bill and listening to a story. Big thank you to Access Credit Union for bringing in Bill. We were impressed by his tricks! For Grade 10-12 StudentsPlease get your permission slips in to Mrs.French at the office! Kindergarten RegistrationI LOVE TO READ ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEKFebruary 12th: Drop Everything and Read February 13th: Drop Everything and Read February 14th: Valentine's Day/Drop Everything and Read February 15th: Drop Everything and Read/ Families in the Kitchen February 16th: Drop Everything and Read/ Read to Your Stuffie/ Trivia Question |
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