Hello Families!
It might be snowing and cold this week…but Spring is coming and the days will be getting longer!!
We have so much happening at Valley Creek this month! I apologize that this message is coming a few days late. I have held off sending this message as we have a very special event to celebrate. On Tuesday, our very own Jason Harding-Doherty, was named the CBE candidate for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award. This award celebrates exceptional new teachers to the profession. Here is a link so you can read more. We are all very excited and proud of Jason.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming soon!
Our Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 21, 3:30-7:00 pm and Friday, March 22, from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. On Thursday, we will meet in person in the gym but all appointments must be prebooked. On Friday, we will be meet virtually with parents. Details on how to do this will be coming next week. We are hoping this will allow for flexibility. Each appointment will be 10 minutes in length, both on Thursday and Friday. If you feel you need more time, please reach out to the teacher directly to make alternate arrangements.
Share Your Feedback – 2024 Valley Creek School Planning Survey
We have launched our School Planning Survey to gather feedback around how we can build understanding and work together to support student learning. The survey is open until March 17 and takes about 7-10 minutes to complete. Please take time to share your thoughts with us.
La Semaine De La Francophonie at Valley Creek!
March 18 - 21 is La Semaine de la Francophonie (French Week) here at Valley Creek School! During this week, students are invited to dress up to showcase their understanding of French culture, geography, and traditions. Students will be exposed to French music throughout the week and will be put to the test in Francophone trivia. They will develop a deeper understanding of local and global French culture through videos and fact sharing. Finally, they will enjoy the Maple Pull when the Wild Wild West Company comes to serve warm, delicious maple syrup on freshly shaved ice! Bon appétit!
Grade 8 French Immersion students will be invited to French for the Future.
Grade 7 French Immersion students will be invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration of French Immersion in the CBE on March 20.
Stay tuned for more information.
Parent Council Meeting
Please join us for our next Parent Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons. We appreciate the support and important feedback our parents provide. Thank you to all the parents who make time to come out and support the Valley Creek school community.
Next Year Planning
As we are planning for next year, please be sure to let the office know if your child will not be attending Valley Creek next year, email: valleycreek@cbe.ab.ca
Calendar for March
March 5 Board of Trustees meeting
March 6 Grade 9 French Students to William Aberhart School
March 11 Grade 6 students to Winsport
March 18 Grade 8 French Students to French for the Future
March 19 Parent Council Meeting at 6:30
March 20 Grade 7 French Students to CBE 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00
March 22 Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00-1:00
March 22-April 1 No School for students Enjoy Spring Break!
April 2 Return to School
Helen