Ridgeview Central School
January 10, 2017
Husky Headlines
Husky Headlines is published every Tuesday to inform
parents about important school events.
Wednesday, January 11
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Thursday, January 12
Pizza Sale– (Pepperoni)
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Friday, January 13
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We Care Assembly
8:50am– Parents Welcome
Monday, January 16
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Boys Basketball at BHCS
Tuesday, January 17
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Grade 7 Midterm Exams
Pizza Orders Due
Girls Basketball at RCS vs. LCPS
Students in grade 7 will be writing their midterm exams on the
following dates:
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January 20– L.A. Reading
January 24– L.A. Writing
January 25– Science
January 26– Social
January 27– Math
It is important that grade 7 students study in advance and come to
each exam prepared to do their best. Parents, please encourage
your students in this regard.
As per FVSD requirements, each grade 7 midterm exam will be
worth 10% of the year end mark.
Basketball Update
This year’s basketball season is now in full swing and both of the
Ridgeview teams competing in FVSD league have played several games.
Ridgeview students have worked hard and are learning so much as they
play teams that have students from grades 7-9. Great job to our Husky
athletes and coaches.
Principal Absence
Parents, please note that from
January 17-20, I (Mr. Fehr) will be
away from school in an effort to
support Fort Vermilion School Division
teacher recruitment. It is during times
like these that efforts are put in to find
quality teachers that would be good
fits for FVSD schools (if teachers are
needed for the next school year).
Should you as parents have any
school related questions or concerns
during this time, please feel free to call
Ridgeview School and ask to speak to
Ridgeview’s acting principal.
Ridgeview also has a grade 6 team that practices Fridays in a less
competitive environment. This team will play several games with teams
from other schools, however the focus is mostly on skill development and
positive relationships.
Parents, if you have an opportunity to come out and cheer
any of the Ridgeview Huskies teams on, it would be
appreciated. If you have not yet watched a game, you
might be surprised at the skill level of RCS students!
We Care Assembly
Parents, as you may be aware, specific classes (guided by their teacher)
are leading the We Care Assemblies this year at Ridgeview.
This is new for Ridgeview this year and in the assemblies already
completed this year, students have done a fantastic job!
This month’s assembly will take place on Friday, January 13 and it will be
lead by the 7B and 7C classes. As always, parents are welcome to attend.
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Ridgeview Central School
January 10, 2017
Husky Headlines
Husky Headlines is published every Tuesday to inform
parents about important school events.
Accountability Pillar Surveys
Alberta Education will be conducting their annual Accountability Pillar Surveys from early January
until the end of February of 2017. Parents of students in grades 4, 7 and 10 will receive a survey
mailed to their homes directly from Alberta Education. Because this information assists us in
creating our annual School Improvement Plan it would be greatly appreciated if you could
take the time to complete the survey if you receive it in the mail!!
What is an Accountability Pillar Survey?
Accountability Pillar Surveys are surveys that are sent out by the Alberta Government. Parents are
provided with an opportunity to give feedback on their child’s school in specific areas. All surveys
remain anonymous and parents that complete the survey are asked to respond honestly based
upon the experiences they have had at their child’s school.
The survey tools are designed to find out how satisfied parents, teachers and students are in the
following areas:
i.
Safe and Caring School Environment
ii.
Access to a Broad Program of Studies
iii.
Educational Quality
iv.
Student Preparation for the World of Work
v.
Building Citizenship in Students
vi.
Level of Parental Involvement in Child’s Education
vii.
School Improvement Processes
This week, in an effort to provide specific school information for parents so that surveys can be
completed knowledgeably, we will focus on Student Preparation for the World of Work.
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Ridgeview Central School
January 10, 2017
Husky Headlines
Accountability Pillar Surveys
This Week’s Focus= Student Preparation for the World of Work
The Accountability Pillar surveys issued by Alberta Education attempt to encompass the concept of
Work Preparation through the following question:
Are students taught attitudes and behaviours that will make them successful at work when they leave
school? At Ridgeview, we emphasize appropriate work related behaviours in the following ways:
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School Is a Student’s Place of Work– Students are expected to try their best when completing their work at
Ridgeview. Determined teacher efforts to expect that school work be completed ensures that students understand
school is their place of employment until they reach the work force.
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Punctuality– Students are expected to be on time for classes and they are expected to complete all of their class
work. Ridgeview continues to implement an Alternatives To Zero Policy that uses a step by step approach to
ensure school work is completed and handed in to teachers. As a very last resort, a zero may be given but not until
steps of the policy have been attempted first. We are trying to prepare students for real life expectations!
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School Work First Priority– Students on sports teams are made aware that school work must be the first priority.
If school responsibilities are not met, students at Ridgeview are not allowed to play on sports teams. We feel this is
an important life lesson that also supports our strong commitment to preparing students for the world of work.
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Cooperation-This is an emphasis of all Physical Education teachers and is one of the general outcomes of the
Physical Education Program. In addition to Physical Education, cooperation is encouraged through daily classroom
activities, our We Care Program and the Care in Action Program. Cooperation is a necessary skill in the everyday
work place which is why we expect Ridgeview students to demonstrate cooperation each day!
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Student Leadership-As you are aware, student leadership is an important school-wide focus at Ridgeview and
students have been doing amazing things! Students have already played important leadership roles in leading
assemblies, mentoring (helping and guiding) students at younger grade levels with academics and special projects,
helping at Sandhills School, assisting with Operation Christmas Child, digging and processing beats for Peace
Country Gleaners, cleaning school facilities and raising money to help support those affected by cancer. These are
only a few of the many ways that students have demonstrated leadership in their school and community.
Ridgeview students will be our community leaders in the future so it is important that they are provided with
opportunities to develop leadership skills at a young age.
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Ridgeview Greenhouses– Ridgeview’s greenhouse initiative is preparing students for the world of work. Grade 7
students involved in the construction option are building two greenhouses this year that will be used for plant
growth and sales at the end of this school year. Construction, sales, business promotion, and plant growth are all
valuable practical skills for Ridgeview students.
It is very important for you as parents to be aware of what is being done at your child’s school before you complete the Accountability
Pillar Surveys. Please know that we are making every effort to prepare your child for the world of work so that he/she can develop
into a productive member of this community. Parents, you are welcome to speak to me at any time if you have any questions or
concerns.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey when you receive it in the mail.
Sincerely,
Mr. C. Fehr