Tag: Turner Valley School

  • Turner Valley School News: Happy New Year!

    The ringing in of the New Year always gives us an opportunity to reflect on the previous years successes and also to look ahead as the future takes shape. In looking back at 2014 the staff and students of TVS will take time to celebrate the growth we have made, especially in the area of…

  • Six for Six from Fore!

    Six for Six from Fore!

    The Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic held last summer in conjunction with the RCMP Turner Valley Detachment has made presentations totalling $6,000 to six schools in our area. The $1,000 cheques were presented to: Chief Jacob Bearspaw Memorial School towards the new iPads for graduating students to use C. Ian McLaren School towards a Yamaha…

  • Turner Valley School News: What Did You Do in School Today?

    Turner Valley School News: What Did You Do in School Today?

    Kananaskis in the Classroom ~ “Planet Earth-Hummingbird Edition” We will be joining Kananaskis country’s famous naturalist ‘David Humming-borough’ as he dives deeper into the world of hummingbirds. These interactive presentations are always a hit with the whole school. Watch him in the documentary as he looks closer at the courtship, parenting and pollination skills of the world’s smallest birds. Kananaskis in the Classroom…

  • Turner Valley School Christmas Concert Always Gives the Spirit of Christmas

    Turner Valley School Christmas Concert Always Gives the Spirit of Christmas

    What an enthusiastic group of students! The audience was completely caught up in the presentation and loved every minute of it.  It is a genuine community when everyone leaves an event with a smile on their face. As Turner Valley Councillor, Gerald Pfeil said, “What a lovely evening. The Christmas Concert at Turner Valley School…

  • Turner Valley School News: 12 Days of Fitness

    Turner Valley School News: 12 Days of Fitness

    This holiday season remember to stay healthy! On the announcements during the month of December we are doing the 12 Days of Fitness! Each day, a new activity will be added to the list. We started our 12 Days of Fitness on Dec 1st. Make sure to drink plenty of water so you’re ready for action. Let’s start thinking about getting fit! Hopefully we will…

  • Turner Valley School News ~ Mrs. Fredricksen’s Grade 2 Peace Book

    Turner Valley School News ~ Mrs. Fredricksen’s Grade 2 Peace Book

    In November our Grade 2 class read The Peace Book by Todd Parr. They were then asked to reflect on what made them feel peaceful and happy. They each created one page for a class book. Following are their responses. Peace is having a family by Jeffrey Peace is having fun by Hunter Peace is being free by Jenna Peace is…

  • Turner Valley School News – Holiday News

    Best wishes for a Joyous Holiday From the Staff at Turner Valley School Christmas Vacation Dec.19-Jan. 4, 2015 Administrator’s Message: Greetings to all of our Turner Valley families! It’s hard to believe that we are already into the winter holiday season. Fall has been very busy for our staff, students, and volunteers. I would just like to say to…

  • Turner Valley School: Ask the Principal – Snow Hill

    Turner Valley School: Ask the Principal – Snow Hill

    Winter is here….and what about that snow hill? Snow is such a wonderful thing, so many of us have had great memories and experiences playing in the snow. And there is nothing more exciting for a child then an enormous mound of snow to play on. The concern I have had brought up is about behavior and location of the…

  • Trace: Reflections on Landscape at Turner Valley School

    Trace: Reflections on Landscape at Turner Valley School

    A trace is a mark left by the passage of a person, animal or thing on the physical environment. Often it is barely perceivable and temporary, soon being removed by time and nature. Sometimes it persists for longer, permanently altering the landscape. This exhibition is an attempt to record, or make visible, that trace for…

  • High Country Learning Commons

    High Country Learning Commons

    FSD’s 18 Learning Commons Facilitators gathered on September 30th for their first professional development session of the 2014-15 school year. The highlight was a tour of all High Country Learning Commons including Longview, C. Ian McLaren, Oilfields, Turner Valley and Millarville as well as Red Deer Lake and Heritage Heights schools. The purpose was to…

  • Turner Valley School News: Leighton Centre Reflections

    Turner Valley School News: Leighton Centre Reflections

    The students of Mrs. Gouin’s Grade 1-2 class visited the Leighton Centre in October. These are some of their reflections. My favourite part was the big hill where we got to do echoes. I liked that we got to do painting. I painted a mountain. By Kenneth I remember that there were antlers. They felt…

  • Turner Valley School: Ask the Principal – Student Led Conferences

    Why are Student Led Conferences held before Learner Profiles come home? The key element in student learning at school is…. the ‘student’. Student led conferences empower your child by giving them ownership of their learning and by involving them in the learning and evaluation processes. We know that if a child is involved and engaged…

  • Turner Valley School ~ Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box!

    Turner Valley School ~ Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box!

    Fun, nutritious, delicious… you can have it all when it comes to helping your child eat well at school! 1. Ask them! Give them the final say among a few healthy choices, “Do you want a pear or grapes today?” “Milk or 100% orange juice?” “Salsa or salad dressing for dipping your veggies?” “Want your…

  • Turner Valley School News: November Message

    A community of lifelong learners prepared to succeed in the 21st Century through dynamic and engaging school experiences in a respectful and supportive environment. Welcome to November! Autumn is continuing to hold off the snow but winter is just around the corner. As the mornings turn cool please remind your children to make sure that…

  • Turner Valley School: Ask the Prinicpal….Mathletics

    Turner Valley School: Ask the Prinicpal….Mathletics

    What is Mathletics and how can I use it effectively at home? Mathletics is a web-based learning program that integrates home and school learning via the internet. It is one of the world’s most used educational websites. As an online learning resource it is in line with the next generation in learning. Here at Turner…