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Feb 8 - Grade 3 Multicultural Day!
The Grade 3 Social Studies curriculum revolves around the comparison of cultures. On Tuesday, RVS students celebrated what they have learned so far with special guests and a multicultural buffet. Lunch was amazing and students got to try sa... (read more)
Feb 7 - Science Fair!
Friday was Science Fair Day at RVS. We had double the entries from last year and the increased quality of project was noted by the judges as well. Some amazing science was seen and the active learning strategy left students with a solid under... (read more)
Jan 26 - School Council is Amending its Bylaws
Please be aware that during the RVS School Council meeting at 3:30 pm on March 13, motions to amend bylaws will be entertained. The planned changes deal with the date for the elections of officers. As with all School Council meetings, all pa... (read more)
Jan 17 - What happens at RVS during cold weather?
1) CESD cancels buses when the air temp hits -35C, or when the wind chill hits -40C. We also know that some buses simply refuse to start at temps above -35 so individual routes may be cancelled on some days. 2) ... (read more)
Jan 17 - Pizza day postponed!!!
Due to the extreme cold forecast for this Thursday, PIZZA DAY has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 26th! Please send your child with lunch every day this week! (read more)
Jan 13 - Friday Night Was Movie Night!
Several hundred parents and children enjoyed a special pre-release screening of Hop in the RVS gym. The big screen and the new sound system combined with fresh popcorn and drinks made for a realistic theatre experience. A great time was had by all... (read more)
Dec 22 - Candy Cane Grams for Santas Anonymoys
Students at RVS had an opportunity this week to send personalized Christmas greetings to each other by purchasing a Candy Cane Gram for $1. Special thanks to our Leadership Crew who tagged and delivered all the candycanes. More than 1400 wer... (read more)
Dec 21 - 21st Century Learning in Action!
On Monday, December 19th, Mrs. Braybrook’s grade 3 class enjoyed a Skype video phone call with Maria Mihok. Maria visited our school back in September before she left on her Hope Cycle 3000 journey – a bike ride from Vancouver to Mexic... (read more)
Dec 8 - Santa's Anonymous and RVS - A Great Christmas Tradition!
Keeping up a 28 year tradition, RVS students from K-8 brought an incredible 819 non-perishable food items to donate to Santa's Anonymous this year. Mrs. Reimert's grade 7 students helped transport and sort the food and Mr. Kapiczowski's and M... (read more)
Dec 8 - Christmas Band and Choir Concerts – A Wonderful Seasonal Event!
183 students from grade 1 to 12 sang or played beautifully in the Sundre High gym on Wednesday night. Special thanks to the Band Parent’s Society and the teachers (Mrs. Irvine, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Tubb and Mrs. Martin) for a wonderful event.&n... (read more)
Nov 28 - Global Citizenship
Students from River Valley School sent 112 parcels this year as part of Operation Christmas Child. Thanks very much to parents and staff for helping our students learn how they can make a difference in the world. (read more)
Nov 24 - A visit from Otis!
Grade 1 students were treated to a visit from Otis the great horned owl and his handler from the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. What a great conclusion to their study of owls! (read more)
