Oki, Tunsai, Danit'ada, Taanishi, Bonjour, and Hello Hidden Valley Families,
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
Thursday, September 12 – Hidden Valley Open House
· Hidden Valley School is welcoming Kindergarten families to our Open House on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
· Hidden Valley School is welcoming Grades 1 - 4 families to our Open House on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Friday, September 13 – PM Kindergarten attends
Friday, September 20 - Terry Fox School Run / La Journee Terry Fox des écoles
Friday, September 27 – Non-Instruction Day, No School for Students
September 26 – HVS Acknowledges National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, September 30 – The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / No School for Students (NDTR; French: Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation), originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day (French: Jour du chandail orange), is a Canadian holiday to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system.
Homeroom Teachers Are Your First Contact
I always try to be as available as possible, but please know that your child’s teacher should always be the first point of contact for you and the school. If you have any questions, please start with them as they can then direct you accordingly.
School Absences
Please remember to call the attendance line before classes start in the morning. The attendance line is open 24/7. The attendance line phone number is 403-777-7236 extension 1.
Litterless Lunches
We are working to decrease our environmental footprint by Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling our food waste. This means that wrappers, plastic bags, juice boxes and other disposables will be sent home in your child's lunch kit to be composted, reused, recycled or put in the garbage.
Message from Mrs. Chastko – HVS is a Nut Aware School
As the Principal of Hidden Valley School, I am keenly aware of the shared commitment to respecting others, embracing our uniqueness and supporting each other through our sense of community and generosity – our school motto, We Work Together | Nous travaillons ensemble in action. Our students, their families and our staff make HVS a safe, welcoming, caring and respectful learning environment. To this end, I would like to take this opportunity to let families know that our school is “Nut Aware.” This means that some of our children have food allergies, intolerances and severe anaphylaxis reactions to nuts. Please be mindful and try not to send food that contains nuts to school, when possible. As a strong community, we embrace the needs of all our children and keep them safe.
Bussed Students
Parents/Guardians are able to track their child’s bus. Information is found using your Power School Account and the following link:
Please help us! If you have registered your child for the school bus and have decided not to use the service, please make sure to cancel the service in your MyCBE account as soon as possible.
**Important** If your child is a regular bus rider but will not be taking the bus home or is being picked up from school, please inform the main office and leave a message on the school attendance line. Leaving a phone message ensures that our staff receives the information promptly. Thank you for your cooperation. 403-777-7236 ext. 0
BB4CK – Brown Bag 4 Calgary Kids – Accessing Lunch Resources
Hidden Valley School is committed to supporting the well-being and success of every student. We understand that some of our families are facing challenging times, and we are here to help. We have partnered with Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids to provide lunches for students who require it. We believe that access to nutritious meals is a fundamental aspect of inclusion, providing the opportunity to thrive both academically and physically.
If you would like your child to be provided with a BB4CK lunch or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mme. Elise in our office by calling, 403-777-7236, ext. 0. We are here to assist and support your family.
French Class for Adults
Chinook Learning Services offers courses specifically designed for parents and caregivers of CBE French Immersion students. For Fall 2024, Chinook Learning Services is once again offering French for Parents – Level 1 classes at Georges P. Vanier School. This eight-week course will help parents of bilingual students learn or refresh their French language skills, build their network of bilingual parents, and support their children’s learning at home.
Here is the link on the Chinook Learning Services website: French for Parents - Level 1
Here is the link for the course content: Course Outline - French for Parents - Level 1