Oki, Tunsai, Danit'ada, Taanishi, Bonjour, and Hello Hidden Valley Families,
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- Monday, Feb 3 – Friday Feb 7 – Room 4 at Stampede School
- Friday, February 7 – PM Kindergarten Attends
- Friday, February 7 - Blue Shirt Day & Evergreen Theatre Performance
- Tuesday, February 11 – Lottery closes at noon for New Registrations to Kindergarten & Grade 1 in Early French Immersion
- Wednesday, February 12 - Spirit Day “Wear your Heart on your Sleeve” & Snack Day
- Wednesday, February 12 - Lottery for New Registrations to Kindergarten & Grade 1 in Early French Immersion
- Wednesday, February 12 – School Council Meeting 6:30pm
- Thursday, February 13 – Teacher's Convention – No School
- Friday, February 14 – Teacher's Convention – No School
- Monday, February 17 – Family Day – No School
- Friday, February 21 – AM Kindergarten Attends
- Friday, February 28 – PD Day – No School for Students
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School Council Meeting
The next Hidden Valley School Council and Friends of Hidden Valley School meeting will be on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm - all are welcome to attend our meetings in-person or virtually. Please submit any questions or agenda items via email to hiddenvalleyschoolcouncil@gmail.com by February 7.
Fish in Schools - Connect with Nature in the Classroom 
All of our fish eggs have now hatched into alevin! They don’t need to eat yet, because they still have their yolk sacs, but students in Room 8/9 have started building up healthy bacteria in the fish tank by putting a pinch of fish food in the tank every day.
The Scoop Newsletter – Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Learning
Exploring Your School's Walk Zone - Discover how exploring the area around your school can inspire physical activity, teach pedestrian safety, and connect students to their local community. Learn how simple walks can turn into valuable lessons in geography, math, and science.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: A Fresh Approach to Walking Field Trips - Walking field trips make learning local, accessible, and engaging. Learn how to reduce barriers, practice pedestrian safety, and create an “Outdoor Classroom on Wheels” for hands-on learning adventures.
Cache in on Fun: Discovering Your Community with Geocaching - Turn your students into treasure hunters! Geocaching combines GPS technology, physical activity, and problem-solving to create exciting, curriculum-aligned adventures. Find out how Alberta schools are using geocaching to explore their communities in innovative ways.
Mark your calendars for Winter Walk Day on February 5, 2025! Join schools across the province in celebrating active living, no matter the season. Bundle up, get outside, and enjoy the benefits of fresh air and movement.
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