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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Semester 2 begins tomorrow!Just a reminder to students that 2nd semester starts tomorrow and RRTVA programs start on Tuesday, February 6th. If you are unsure about your schedule you can find it in the Powerschool app or come talk to Mrs.Collette and Ms.Miller who will be in the hallway tomorrow morning handing out schedules! RVS February Canteen menu is here! Take a peek!Thanks for the smoothies!A big thank you to all the staff involved in making smoothies this week for students. Feedback was positive, especially for students who were writing exams. We thought it was a great idea when a few students brought their own cups from home! Grade 9 information nightCalling ALL incoming Grade 9 students. We will be hosting an information night and dinner on Thursday, February 8th. The information session will focus on the credit system, transitioning to Grade 9, extra-curriculars, and school offerings to students. Please RSVP for our planning purposes by Wednesday, February 7th to [email protected]. Hope to see you! This week for I love to read monthHere are some of the exciting activities that are planned for you this week: Wednesday, February 7th: GUEST READER, Bill the DOG for K-6 students Friday, February 10th: Country Dress Up Day Generating momentum conference for Grades 7-12 studentsBorder Land School Division's Education for Sustainable Development Committee has been chosen to host the upcoming Fast Fashion Learning Day supported by the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation. 100 students have been invited to attend with 15 of the students to be selected from Roseau Valley School. There is an expectation that the students who attend will take their learning back to their home community and take on a local initiative because of their learning. The conference will take place at the MEC in Altona on February 28th, 2024 from 8:45am-3:30pm and will going by BLSD Transportation. The Schedule for the Day will be as follows: 1.Registration 2. 9:00-10:35 Opening Plenary Session – This will introduce the conference’s main theme and topic and provide students with some educational context to begin the process of planning related actions and educating others in their schools and communities on this topic. 3. 10:45-12:10 (lunch) & 12:45-1:25 Circuit Sessions – Students will rotate through three different sessions before and after lunch, that provide practical skills that they can use to implement a project of their own when they return to school. These may include public speaking, leadership skills, planning & promoting, among others depending on facilitator availability. 4. 1:35-2:50 Creative Workshops – Students choose a creative workshop based on their interests (preference would be indicated ahead of time). These workshops could include drama/theatre, photography/videography, and art such as clothing mending or silk screening. These themes will be determined by facilitator availability during the selected conference time. While the students are at their creative workshops, teachers will participate in a Teacher’s Stream session to provide them with an opportunity to share stories and swap ideas they can use in their classrooms. MCIC will provide information & resources, as well. 5. 2:50-3:15 Closing Plenary Session – This is meant to provide a conclusion for the day, as well as a “springboard” for follow-up once the students return to school. If your child is interested, please have them connect with a teacher on staff who teaches Grade 7-12 or Mrs.Collette. We currently have open spaces left. This is an excellent local leadership opportunity. Border Land School Division ESD NewsletterBLSd MONthly newsletterPost secondary tours coming upWe are inviting Gr. 10, 11, and 12 students to sign up if they would like to attend post secondary tours! Wednesday, February 21 - University of Winnipeg OR Red River College Polytechnic Thursday, February 22 - University of Manitoba Please see Ms.Miller for more information or email [email protected]
9-12 exam schedulePlease note that students are expected to attend regular classes if an exam is not scheduled. RVS Floor Map HighlightsRVS students in Grade 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and 12 participated in learning about the past, present and future Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Students were guided through an interactive exercise that focused on history dating back to the 1600s. The map offers a unique perspective on our country’s geography that is vital to understanding the history and diverse cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Setting aside the political boundaries of provinces and territories, this map instead focuses on historical treaties and land claims, the distribution of Indigenous language families, the locations of reserves and band councils, and the formers sites of residential schools. Many students reflected on their story and listened to the stories of others. It was an emotional and reflective experience. Students were also greeted by our Premier, Honorable Wab Kinew. BIG THANK you to Ms.Silva for organizing this learning experience. I LOve to read month scheduleMs.Mauger and Mrs. Fisher have planned some excellent events for I Love to read month starting this week! We will kick off with a Open Library Night on January 30th. All families and community are welcome to come check out our library. Please see the amazing schedule for the month! Semester 2 schedulesPaint night creations are beautifulWe had students and community members come out for our RVS Paint Night hosted by Arlene Enns. So many beautiful, unique creations were made! We love having community come into the school and participate in events. Thank you to everyone who registered! save the date for rvs career fairWe are really excited to announce that RVS will be hosting our 2nd annual Career Fair on March 14th! The career fair will have booths from local employers and post-secondary institutions. This event will be for Grade 7-12 students. More information to follow, but please save the date. :) happening in the neighborhoodwinter scene for paint nightWe have our first paint night of 2024 tomorrow, January 23rd. The paint night will have 15 in person spots and 6 online spots. No previous art skills required! Arlene Enns is that artist that joins us at the school and will be their to help guide participants through the painting. If you are interested, please email Mrs.Fisher at [email protected]. teens in the kitchen after school programmingIf you are in Grades 7, 8 or 9 and you are looking for a free after school activity? This series will focus on making easy, healthy recipes. Please sign up! Spots are limited. Please register with [email protected]. Open Library night coming up!floor map activity with Grades 6-8 and 12sThis Friday, Grades 6-8 and Grade 12 students will be participating in a floor map exercise to learn about indigenous education.This resource will assist our students in understanding the past, present and future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. There is a wealth of information and diversity of stories and voices on this map; however, we recognize that no resource will ever be able to encompass all Indigenous voices and stories. This is in an interactive activity that will take place in the gym. The floor map will cover the entire gymnasium floor and students will be guided through indigenous stories and learn about relevant geographical information relating to indigenous history. For more information: cangeoeducation.ca/en/maps/indigenous-peoples-atlas-of-canada/ outdoor play pictures wantedMr.Felsch is looking for pictures of you and your family playing outside. Take a picture of something you like to do outside and send to [email protected]! Mr.Felsch will be adding picture to the bulletin board by his classroom! Beading with carly from Jordan's principleAre you interested in learning how to bead? Or, maybe you already know how to bead? Carly Becker will be at RVS this Tuesday and Thursday in the RVS Community Room over lunch to do bead work with students. This is free lunch hour programming where all supplies are included. This activity is for Grade 7-12 students. All students are welcome. Stay and play this wednesdayDo you know that RVS provides programming for children from ages 0-5 every Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:30? Stay and Play is a parent-child program, where the facilitator focuses on numeracy, literacy, and promotes play based learning. Follow the Stay and Play at RVS on Facebook for more information! Stay and Play Facebook page link: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550902296933 RVS Family Cooknight for the month of januaryAre you interested in learning how to make healthy, easy recipes? The RVS Family Cooknight for the month of January is learning how to make bacon and cheese muffins and yogurt/fruit smoothies. There is no charge for the RVS Cooknight kits. If you are interested, we ask that you call the school to register or register through Mrs.Fisher at [email protected]. The kits will be sent home with your child or can be picked up at the school. Stay and play highlightsOur kindergarten students were having fun and working hard this week during Smart Start. Smart Start is a program that is supported by BLSD to boost skills for our kindergarten students. Here are a few highlights of the week below. We are learning about daily routines. This week we read a story about a dog who followed the same routine everyday, until he didn't! Lots of fun with this group of kids. 1st edition of valley voices has been publishedMs.Silva and students who are passionate about writing have worked hard to publish Volume 1 of Valley Voices. Valley Voices is a school newspaper that showcases writing and stories that matter to students.Thank you to students who contributed to this amazing newspaper. There is a beautiful mixture of opinion pieces, art, and students showcasing their work. Bravo! Special thanks Ms.Silva for all her hard work with students to make this happen.
Tirrell thomas will visit rvs on january 19thWe are excited to welcome Tirrell Thomas to RVS to talk about dreaming, believing in yourself, and pursuing your dreams. This event is for Grade 5-12 students and will take place in the RVS Gym on Friday, January 19th. Biography: "Tirrell Thomas is an Indigenous Canadian hailing from Roseau River First Nation, Manitoba, a place where his roots run deep. Today, he calls Winnipeg, Manitoba, his home. At the age of 15, Tirrell started to write music because he needed to find a way to express the feeling and stories from his life. Tirrell found that over time people started to listen, and express how similar their stories were and how the music he wrote helped encourage them which created a positive influence in their lives. In 2017, Tirrell ventured into public speaking, and his impact was incredible. His audience retention rate stands at a remarkable 100%, a testament to his ability to inspire and connect with people on a profound level. Tirrell has performed over 400 shows throughout Canada and the US." RVS Exam Schedulejanuary canteen menuClasses are back in session next weekWe are hoping that students and their families had a restful break! We are looking forward to seeing our students back in the building! Classes will resume for Grade 1-12 students on Monday, January 8th. Kindergarten students will have Smart Start at 1:00pm on January 8th and resume regular classes on Tuesday, January 9th. SMART Start begins on Monday, January 8thSmart Start begins on Monday, January 8th and will run until March 11th for Kindergarten students at RVS. The purpose of Smart Start is to provide children with extra support and more individualized attention while developing literacy and numeracy skills. The program is compromised of 20 additional half days of school. Mrs.Collette will be the Smart Start teacher this year and has been busy planning for her students and setting up some explorations. Grade 12 Provincial ELA Exam Jan.9th-12thAs we approach the second semester of the academic year, there is an important upcoming event for Grade 12 students. The Grade 12 English Language Arts Standards Test, a provincial requirement, is scheduled to take place from January 9 to 12. This assessment is mandatory for students completing one of the following Grade 12 English language arts courses:
The test design has been carefully crafted to accommodate students enrolled in the Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, and/or Transactional Focus course(s). During the assessment, students will engage with a variety of texts and respond accordingly. Additionally, they will undertake an extended writing task over multiple sessions. The test will take place over four days, with each day dedicated to a specific phase of learning—activating, acquiring, and applying. The results of the Grade 12 English Language Arts Standards Test will contribute to 20% of a student's final grade in the relevant course. Here is a brief overview of the test administration sequence: Day 1: Activating Your Thoughts - 2.5h Group Discussion about the Topic (20 minutes) Reading and Responding to Text Previewing the Writing Task Day 2: Planning and Developing Your Text - 1h Brainstorming for Ideas Identifying Your Writing Variables Drafting Day 3: Developing Your Text - 1h Drafting (continued) Reflecting on Your Writing Task Revising and Editing Day 4: Writing the Final Copy and Proofreading - 1h On Monday, January 8, Ms.Silva will go over the test details with the Transactional Focus 40S students and provide some sample questions in the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms.Silva at [email protected] RVS ASSESSMENT schedule for Grades 9-12RVS Assessment Week will take place during the week of January 29th to February 2nd for Semester 1 courses. The RVS Assessment week is in addition to specific provincial exams that will be taking place in the month of January. We are still determining assessment dates and schedules for RVS Assessment Week, but the assessment schedule will not exceed more than 4 school days. We will discussing assessment with teaching staff to determine times and days for specific assessments. Please stay tuned for the RVS Assessment Schedule, which will be released shortly. It is hard to say goodbyeIn December, we had to say goodbye to two longtime staff. We had two retirements: Mona Meitner (Custodian) and Doris Neumann (Admin Assistant). In true RVS fashion, these staff members received some parting gifts, heartfelt memories and words from staff, and ceiling tiles. All the best in retirement to these two amazing people! Welcoming new staffAs we say goodbye, we also say hello! We have two new staff members to join our team at RVS. We welcome Deanna Jablonski to our Admin Assistant team and Chelsea Nadon to our Custodian team. We are excited to add two new members to our team. RVS Holiday Lunch this wednesday!We hope that our students come ready to feast on Wednesday, December 20th. We will be having a holiday meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a bun. This meal is prepared by Mrs.Lamont in the kitchen. BIG THANKS to her and to all the staff who will help serve the meal. HELLO WInter FairGrade K-6 students will be participating in activities on Friday, December 22nd as we kick off the last day at school before the holidays. Please stay tuned for updates and permission letters home to parents/guardians. Grade 7-12 students will pick a station to participate in on Friday as well. See the posters below for the variety of choices. If you are in Grade 7-12 and haven't signed up yet, please see Mrs.Fisher. Grade 7-12 Dance highlights and K-6 dance coming up tomorrow!The Grade 7-12 students had their dance on Friday. Lots of moves and good times had by all. The K-6 students will be having their holiday dance in the afternoon on Monday from 2:30-3:30pm. Roots of empathy baby Time is passing by so quickly, but I think we may have forgot to mention our Roots of Empathy baby! Our Grade 7/8 classroom has been doing the Roots of Empathy program this year. Our baby is Rylee Penner. We are loving have Rylee in our school and will be celebrating with stations this week for a holidays wind-up. The Grade 7/8 class has learned so far about the first few months of baby development, emotions, and caring for a baby. Last week we practiced changing diapers and the cost of supplies for one month. Winter break datesJust a reminder to families that the last day of school before winter break is on Friday, December 22nd. We will resume classes on Monday, January 8th. Cutting through the smoke: vaping and smoking resource for families (Prevention, awareness, and education)The Manitoba Lung Association has developed a resource for families that focuses on ways to talk about vaping and smoking. The latest youth statistics in Manitoba show: • 29% of students in grades 10 – 12 reported trying a cigarette (daily or occasional) • 3% of students in grades 7-12 are current smokers (Source: 2018-2019 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey) •Manitoba students in grades 7-12, use of vaping products increased by a substantial 21.5% in 2019 (Source: 2019 Canadian Statistics, Manitoba Youth) Please click on the PDF below to find the Manitoba Lung Association resource. There are also some attached resources from the Manitoba Lungs Are for Life Curriculum.
Blog surveyAs I reflect on this blog, I am really curious if families/parents are finding the blog useful and if it is of value to families. I have created a short survey for families/parents to take to find out more. If you have a moment, I ask that you please take the survey below: Blog Survey: forms.office.com/r/HTUz1txUet?origin=lprLink congrats to rvs alumni denton mateychukAn RVS Alumni, Denton Mateychuk, has been selected to play for Team Canada in the World Juniors. Our school community is beyond excited for him and wish him the best in Sweden. #rvsproud Check out the game schedule here: www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedule Winter concert at RVS!We are hoping that many families and community members can come and enjoy the Winter Concert put on by our K-6 students. The students have been practicing songs and a few mini plays in between songs! The concert will run from 7:00-8:00pm on Thursday, December 14th. If your children are in K-6, please have them at their classroom at 6:45pm so they are ready to start the program by 7:00pm. We will be collecting non-perishable food items that will go to local food security programs. Hope to see you there! Beading Group with Carly BeckerAre you interested in beading or learning how to bead? Please join Carly Becker and Mrs.Fisher at the RVS Community Room on Thursday, December 14th for 12:15pm-1:00pm. It doesn't matter if you haven't done this before. There will be lots of help for beginners! This workshop is for Grade 6-12. winter dance is this friday!Get your dancing shoes on and come on down to the Winter Wonderland dance if you are in Grades 7-12. Tickets will continue to be sold this week in the hallway for $5.00. Please purchase ahead if you can. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $5.00 for RVS students. Grade 7/8 volleyball tournamentIt was wonderful to see so many schools come to RVS to participate in the Grade 7/8 volleyball tournament! Emerson School, Shevchenko School, Ross L. Gray, and Ginew School came for the tournament on Friday. It was exciting to see lots of cheering from the gym and many families come in to watch students. Special thanks to all the RVS teaching staff and students who volunteered to make this day a success. dressing for the weatherWe have been pretty lucky with the mild winter weather. As we have minus temperatures, please make sure your child comes with gear ready to go outside at recess. K-6 students go for recess three times per day. hello winter fair coming up!RVS students will be having a winter fair on Friday, December 22nd. There will be eight stations for students to participate in. Grade 7-12 students will choose their schedule for the day. The sign up is in the hallway. K-6 students will be following a schedule for the day with opportunities to visit many stations. BIG thanks to all the volunteers and to Mrs.Fisher for organizing such a lovely day for our school. Project fair 2024A major part of Roseau Valley School in the past has been students producing projects during the school year and participating in a project fair at the end of the school year. This year, we are resurrecting this long-standing tradition. Project – based learning allows students to research a topic that they are passionate about and develop several different academic skills. Students will have the opportunity to work independently on a project in a discipline they are passionate about. Grade 9-12 students have already started working on their projects! We are really excited to see what students will come up with. opportunities in the area...The december christmas menu is here!The December Christmas menu us here! Please note that on Wednesday, December 20th we will be having an RVS Turkey Dinner in lieu of salad bar day. RVS Holiday ConcertPlease save the date for Thursday, December 14th for the RVS Holiday Concert for K-6. More details to follow. Can you find Flannel Mcelf at RVS?Every day in the month of December, Flannel McElf will be hiding at RVS. We encourage everyone to try and find him. Remember, don't touch the elf or he will lose his magic. Powerschool parent portalWe encouraging all families to make sure they are able to login to the Powerschool Parent Portal. If you are unsure or don't remember your password, please call Mrs.French at the office at 204-427-2143. The BLSD Parent Portal is a communications tool designed to enhance and increase parent/guardian involvement in the education of their children. The portal provides parents/guardians with secure online access to our Student Information System. With a single username and password, parents/guardians can access the following information for each of their children attending a BLSD school: -Student Information -Attendance Information -School Fees Accounts -Permissions and Consent Forms* -Report Cards School Information -Change of Contact Form - Credit Summary PowerSchool Parent Portal Frequently Asked Questions: cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_18365719/File/BLSDParentPortal/FAQ-ParentPortal.pdf Improving literacy through reading and writingAlthough we saw many families come through during Student-Led Conferences and Parents in the Building, we know we have may missed a few. Attached is the PowerPoint below on some great strategies for improving reading and writing. BIG THANKS to Mrs.Doyle for putting this together. :) Still have questions, please reach out to Mrs.Doyle or Mrs.Collette at the school.
kids help phone and new mental health support"Kids Help Phone has a pioneering history of creating innovative supports for critical issues young people face. [They] began in 1989 as a unique telephone counselling service, launched to provide free, accessible support to any young person reaching out from coast to coast to coast. [Their] focus was supporting young people experiencing abuse, but almost immediately, young people let us know they needed more from the service than one focus and one way to reach us. For over 30 years, [they've] evolved [their] response and offerings. [They] concentrate on staying relevant to youth, recognizing the complexity of issues they face, and [...] help to ensure professional counsellors and volunteer crisis responders are ready to address young people’s continuum of emotional and mental health needs, from crisis situations to the everyday concerns of growing up." Phone Number: 1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868 In addition, On December 1st, the Government of Canada and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health announced the launch of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline across the country. This easy-to-remember number will connect anyone in Canada to free 24/7 prevention support by phone calls and text. If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, please call or text 9-8-8 for judgement-free prevention support. You are not alone. Opportunities in the area...RVS CULTURE CLUB TOMORROW At NoonAre you interested in sharing and learning about the 7 Sacred Teachings? Jill Atkinson, Alice Rogers and Mrs.Collette will be leading culture club tomorrow and the teaching is on COURAGE. We will be doing a sharing circle where each person will have the opportunity to share a time when they saw courage or were courageous themselves. We will also each create a drawing that shows courage. Please join us in the RVS Community Room if you are interested. It will run from 12:05-12:35pm. Our School survey this weekRoseau Valley School will be participating in an online school perception survey for students called the OurSCHOOL Student Survey. Please find the details of the survey implementation below. Who: Grades 4-12 When: November 30th Where: Roseau Valley School Why: to measure student engagement, increase student involvement & sense of belonging at school About the OurSCHOOL Student Survey:
Survey measures include such topics as behaviours and attitudes linked to student success, emotional and social well-being and physical health. For more information about the OurSCHOOL Student Survey, please visit The Learning Bar’s website: www.thelearningbar.com. If you have questions or would like to request more information about Roseau Valley School’s upcoming implementation of the OurSCHOOL Student Survey, please contact Jennifer Collette at 204-427-2143 or at [email protected]. Lost and FoundAnything look familar? We had a lost and found table set up during student-led conferences. Please claim items at the office. report cards on powerschool parent portalJust a reminder that Grade 1-12 report cards are available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you are unsure on how to access your account, please call us at the school and we can help you get set up! The Parent Portal can be used for a variety of things including accessing report cards, up to date student assessment, permission forms, and excusing absences. As we move forward in supporting sustainability and efficiency, we are hoping that all of our families can be on the parent portal. Upcoming Winter Dance for Grade 7-12Parents in the building was a success!THANK YOU to all of the families who came to visit the information booths at RVS during student-led conferences. There was great information on a range of topics. Do you have an idea for Parents in the Building? Mrs.Collette would love to hear from you! Please email future ideas to [email protected]. |
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