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CHARGER CONNECTS
Friday, May 8, 2020
From the Principal's Desk
by Ryan Reed

 
 

Hi Everyone,

We appreciate the support and feedback we are receiving from our students and parents with the transition to at-home learning. As the physical distancing measures creep into month number 3, we know the patience of everyone could be wearing thin. Thank you for staying level headed and supportive for your children.

Today, we received feedback from Superintendent Luterbach on a survey that was sent out to RVS families. In it were a variety of questions that asked parents how things were going. There is lots of data to sort through but from what I read, it will help us address some of the issues families might be having with learning at home. We want to be responsive to your child's needs and will work to do so.

We are in the thick of things with planning the remainder of this school year and supporting our current students while looking ahead to 2020.21. Budgets were due last week, staffing requests had to be submitted by today, and we're also getting the building ready for next fall. There is lots to do!

Thanks again - I am reminded weekly how fortunate we are to work closely with the Bert Church community and families. 

Ryan

Mr. Reed's kids wanted to emulate Dude Perfect over spring break. 2 days later (and many bloopers) they had their own video. #chargerfitchallenge is all about students staying active in creative ways! 
This week gave us the opportunity to connect safely with our extra-curricular award recipients. Thanks to all the coaches for their commitment to their areas and congrats kids on this great achievement. Look for a formalized collection of the photos in the weeks to come!

Know someone in need of reliable internet?

 The ability to access reliable internet is increasingly important in today’s interconnected world and essential for students trying to connect virtually to their teachers’ new digital classrooms. 

Internet for GoodTM is an innovative partnership between TELUS, the British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and the Ministry of Community and Social Services in Alberta that provides eligible families with the tools and connectivity they need to succeed. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 

• Internet plans starting at just $9.95 per month (plus applicable taxes) for two years 

• Speeds of up to 25 megabits per second (where available) and up to 300 gigabits of data per month 

• Access to a low cost, refurbished computer 

• Digital literacy support available via the TELUS Learning Centre 

• Access to free TELUS Wise® training and tools to participate safely in our digital world 

 

ELIGIBILITY – Internet for Good 

The TELUS Internet for Good program is well established and has been supporting thousands of low-income Canadian families with children under the age of majority that are currently receiving income assistance for some time. 

Due to recent developments with COVID-19 isolation and schooling from home initiatives, the minimum levels for qualification have been eliminated. 

HOW TO APPLY 

1. Contact the RVS Technical Support Hotline: 

• email: studentsupport@rockyview.ab.ca 

• phone: 403-945-4083 

2. Provide your Full Name, the name of your child(ren) and the name of the school they attend. 

3. Provide your contact information (phone # and/or email address). 

4. We will provide a IFG code to allow you to bypass the normal requirements. 

Simplified process: 

1. Families will call into a special Internet for Good Queue at 1-866-835-8744, tell them their unique Rocky View provided code, and arrangements will be made for the install. 

2. $9.95 per month with no minimum term will be billed to the account creator. If families want to keep the plan for more than 2 years’ they will have to re-apply through the Internet for Good team. If families do not re-apply the price will automatically increase to the regular rates. 

3. Billing is direct to the household and the responsibility of the family applying. 

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