October Message
Hello Valley Creek Families,
As we wrap up another busy and successful October, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for helping make Valley Creek a welcoming and vibrant place to learn. The energy in our classrooms, hallways, and learning spaces reflects the strong partnerships that support student success every day.
October brought many wonderful experiences for our students. Sports, Band, and school-wide challenges helped build connection and belonging. It has been wonderful to see students taking on new challenges, participating in extracurricular opportunities, and contributing positively to our school community.
Weather
As the temperature changes, please help your child understand the importance of dressing appropriately for the weather. Students in Physical Education classes regularly go outside, and all students are expected to be outdoors for the second half of lunch.
We will have indoor lunches when the temperature drops to -20°C, including the wind chill.
Math Curriculum Pilot
Valley Creek is pleased to share that Grade 7 and 8 students are participating in the new Alberta Mathematics curriculum. This early implementation provides our teachers with valuable professional learning opportunities and access to instructional resources. Next year, all Grade 7-9 students throughout Alberta will be working with the new curriculum.
Well-Being
Valley Creek has several groups of students working to improve student well-being. As this work has just begun, we are identifying roles for each group and refining the initiatives that each group will support.
The CBE's new Well-Being Framework provides a clear, evidence-informed foundation for how schools promote, protect, and respond to student well-being. The three groups leading this work are the Student Well-Being Action Team, Leadership option classes, and the Charger Council. Please stay tuned for more information about the specific initiatives these groups will undertake.
Sports
Soccer has concluded for the season with some amazing results. Our girls' soccer team placed fourth out of seven teams. Our boys' soccer team finished in first place, winning the championship trophy and remaining undefeated throughout the season.
Congratulations to both teams, and a huge thank you to the coaches who volunteered many hours to support our student athletes.
Basketball season is now underway, and we look forward to many exciting evenings of competition.
Wrestling has also begun, with more than 60 students from Grades 6-9 participating. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in three tournaments throughout the season.
We wish all of our student athletes the very best this season!
Lunchtime Reminder
Students do not have access to microwaves or kettles for heating food or water. We encourage students to heat their lunches at home and bring them in a thermos if they would like a warm meal at school.
Band
Grade 9 Band students recently participated in a feeder school concert at William Aberhart School. Their representation of Valley Creek was exceptional, and we are proud of the dedication and talent they demonstrated.
Door Decorating
Grade 9 Leadership students hosted a door decorating contest. Classroom doors were decorated by students using an autumn or Halloween theme. The doors were judged on creativity, effort, overall appearance, and integration of house colours and themes.
Congratulations to Wildfire House, which earned the highest number of points and was crowned this year's winner!
Thank you, as always for your continued support.