Tag: Turner Valley School

  • Turner Valley School News

    Turner Valley School News

    Administrator’s Message We are very excited to be back in the full swing of things. We are especially excited to see all of our students and school families again! And of course a big welcome to all of the students and families who are new to our school. I have been so impressed by the…

  • Turner Valley School: A Springtime Story

    Turner Valley School: A Springtime Story

      By Rachel, Grade 2 Hi, My name is The Bee. I live in the Kootenays and today I got stuck in the cabin! There was a man in there trying to capture me! And I couldn’t get through a thing they call a window! I could see the outside but I couldn’t get out!…

  • Turner Valley School – Principal’s Message: June 2015

    A community of lifelong learners prepared to succeed in the 21st Century through dynamic and engaging school experiences in a respectful and supportive environment. Time flies when you’re having fun! It seems like just yesterday we were greeting and meeting everyone to begin the year. So much has happened in the last 10 months and…

  • Turner Valley School Spring Theatre Ovation

    We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our extraordinary students, parents, volunteers and staff who contributed to an OUTSTANDING Spring Theatre performance this year. Mrs. Schuster and the Spring Theatre Team are very grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of this event.

  • Trustee Tucker Congratulates Local Athletes

    Trustee Tucker Congratulates Local Athletes

    Trustee Jeannine Tucker commended Turner Valley School and the 10 students (see photo below) who took part in the National Archery in School Program (NSAP) provincials in Drayton Valley on April 23rd. Each archer gets 40 arrows in total, with five for practice, then 20 arrows each at the 10 and 15 metre distances. Turner…

  • Turner Valley School: What Bullying Is … and Isn’t

    Ask the Principal What Bullying Is … and Isn’t The topic of bullying is very important to address in today’s world. The actual word ‘bullying’ is unfortunately used by students and adults in many situations, without an understanding that bullying, conflict, threats and social skill development are not the same thing. If we’re going to…

  • Turner Valley School News

    May 2015 Administrator’s Message The month of May has arrived with hope for great weather and opportunities for us to get out into the yard, the garden, the campground and around the barbeque. May promises to be a busy and exciting time here at Turner Valley School. The week of May 4 to 8th schools…

  • Turner Valley School News: Lego in the Library

      Spring Cleaning? Downsizing Your Toy Box? Looking for a good home for your Lego? Turner Valley School Library is looking for Lego Donations for our Lego Club. Our new noon hour Lego Club in the Library Learning Commons has attracted a huge following of students and could use some Lego donations to build up…

  • Turner Valley School News: Hey Kids! Get ready to be Jumpcredible

    Turner Valley School News: Hey Kids! Get ready to be Jumpcredible

      Turner Valley School is pleased to be holding a Heart & Stroke Foundation JUMP Rope for Heart event on Thursday April 16th at 2pm. All money raised will support the Heart & Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke research. JUMP Rope for Heart encourages kids…

  • Turner Valley School News: PYSANKY

    Turner Valley School News: PYSANKY

    Grade 3 and 3/4 participated in a hands-on study of the Ukraine Easter traditions making Pysanky before Spring Break. Pysanky is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist (batik)  method. The designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax using a tool called a kiska.

  • Turner Valley School: Ask the Principal ~ Full Day Kindergarten

    Why is TVS moving to full day (every other day) Kindergarten next year? At TVS our program for Kindergarten has been every day, half day all year long. Next year Kindergarten will be full days, every other day. This means either a Tuesday/Thursday or a Monday/Wednesday class with a few Fridays for each class. Our…

  • Turner Valley School News – Spring Break

    April is a great month not only because we have Easter break, but the weather is turning more summer-like every day. Spring is going to fly by with all the activities already planned. The BIG event is our Spring Theater Production “Oz” on April 29 and 30th! Feel free to spread the word as the…

  • Turner Valley School News: School Health Team – Hip Hop Dance Experience

    Turner Valley School News: School Health Team – Hip Hop Dance Experience

    The Hip Hop Dance Experience with Sound Kreations! had the whole school  learning some super-cool Hip Hop moves in Phys. Ed. class this month. Sound Kreations ran a 3 day dance residency at Turner Valley School on March 2nd to 4th. All students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 experienced 4 Hip Hop Dance lessons facilitated by a professional dancer. This dance…

  • Turner Valley School News: March is Nutrition Month

    Turner Valley School News: March is Nutrition Month

      All of Turner Valley School will be participating in a variety of nutrition related activities during the month of March. Some of the things we will be doing this month are: making “Four Food Groups Placemats” and sorting our snacks into the appropriate groups every day participating in the school-wide Fruit & Veggie Competition…

  • Turner Valley School: Welcome Miss Gibbs

    Turner Valley School: Welcome Miss Gibbs

      We are pleased to welcome a new face at Turner Valley School: Miss Robyn Gibbs, our new K-6 Educational Assistant. Miss Gibbs enjoys her time here at Turner Valley School and is having fun getting a noon hour Lego Club underway in the Library Learning Commons. Her favorite things are: the colour blue, pizza,…