Principal's Message

École Elbow Valley School is an exciting and dynamic learning community that is home to 550 students from kindergarten to Grade 4. We are proud to offer a dual-track program where both English and French languages are celebrated daily. At École Elbow Valley, we strive to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all of our students. Our core values—"We Are Responsible," "We Are Respectful," "We Are Brave," and "We Are a Community" - are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our efforts to nurture the academic, social, and emotional growth of each child.

One of our key goals is to continue enhancing our students’ literacy skills through responsive and differentiated teaching methods. By focusing on individualized instruction in both English and French, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of each student. Our literacy program includes daily small-group, large-group, and one-on-one instruction. Teachers engage in cross-grade collaboration to ensure a cohesive approach to literacy instruction across all grades. By regularly monitoring attendance and academic performance, we can provide targeted support to students, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.

At École Elbow Valley, we celebrate cultural diversity and are dedicated to fostering global citizenship in our students. Throughout the year, we represent the rich multicultural makeup of our school through events and celebrations that highlight various cultural traditions. We also emphasize the integration of French culture and language in school-wide activities, enhancing the experience for both our English and French learners. Additionally, we are committed to environmental and community engagement, promoting initiatives like "Pack it in, Pack it out" and supporting reputable charities, teaching our students the importance of social responsibility.

Our Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework continues to play a crucial role in helping students demonstrate respect, responsibility, and bravery. Through regular PBIS committee meetings and data review, we are able to track and support positive behaviour school-wide. This year, we will implement a PBIS matrix in every classroom, establishing clear behavioural expectations and consistent reinforcement across the school. We will also continue professional development for our staff to ensure that PBIS strategies are applied effectively and consistently, promoting a safe and positive learning environment for all.

École Elbow Valley School is a place where every student is supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. By continuing to emphasize literacy, cultural diversity, and positive behaviour, we are confident that this will be another successful year. Thank you for your ongoing support to making École Elbow Valley a wonderful place for students to learn and thrive. We are excited to work with you this year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Simon Pols, Principal

Ms. Jodie Clease, Assistant Principal

Land Acknowledgment

Rocky View Schools would like to acknowledge the land and recognize all the Indigenous Peoples whose footprints have marked these lands from time immemorial. Together, we can learn and honour the Ways of Knowing of Indigenous Peoples for all future generations.