Millgrove School

VISION

Millgrove is a community oriented school that is dedicated to learning for all

MILLGROVE SCHOOL STATEMENT OF MISSON

To create learning environments in which children experience success

As a safe and caring community our primary focus is on

• A Balanced Literacy Program
• Numeracy
• Inclusive Classrooms
• Daily Physical Education
• Music room
• Intergrated Technology with the use of SmartBoards®, laptops, AlphaSmarts®
• Intergrated Library Program
• Student support is provided daily through our school counsellor and special education teacher
• Emphasis is placed on collaboration, problem solving, inquiry-based learning, critical thinking and creativity
• Student Leadership is encouraged through student led activities, volunteerism, concerts and peer support

We believe that:

• Learning is a life long process
• All students can learn
• All students can be successful in their own time and in their own way
• The learning environment will be accepting and supporting
• The learning environment will promote intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth
• The Millgrove School Community is the education team:
• Demonstrating responsible citizenship
• Promoting positive self esteem
• Actively contributing to the learning process
• Reinforcing positive attitudes

Millgrove School Goals 2010-2011

• High quality learning opportunities for all
• Excellence in student learning outcomes system priorities
• Success for Millgrove First Nation, Metis & Inuit students
• Highly responsive and responsible jurisdiction

The 2010-2011 school year

• School Office will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M
• Supervision starts at 8:20 A.M. with doors open at 8:25 A.M.
• Classes begin at 8:35 A.M.
• Recess - 10:42 - 10:57 A.M.
• Outside Play - 12:07
• Lunch - 12:35-12:57
• Afternoon Classes Begin - 1:03
• Classes dismissed - 3:07 P.M.
• Supervision ends at 3:20 P.M. with doors closed at 4:00 P.M.

Millgrove School asks that ALL visitors MUST sign in at the office and recieve a visitors pass. Please do so for ALL visits long or short.

O'Canada will be played each morning by 8:35, please be a great Canadian role model and stand while our national anthem is being played.

Help keep our school clean by removing dirty footwear at doors.

Thank you for keeping Millgrove School safe and clean.

Millgrove School is centred in the quiet subdivision of Millgrove, in the city of Spruce Grove, Alberta.

The school opened in 1977, we will be celebrating 33 years of successful learning. To date Millgrove has 17 Inclusive classrooms for students from kindergarten to grade four. The school has an open area library, a full gym facility, and a dedicated music room.

As an Early Years School, Millgrove has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and 21st Century skills.  Millgrove is a SMART accredited school, making  use of technology throughout the curriculum on a daily basis. Each classroom is equipped with SMART boards, visual presenters, a wireless Front Row Pro sound system, as well as both desktop and laptop computers.  

The grounds include two newly constructed playgrounds, a large playing field, an asphalt basketball court, and a brightly painted tarmac area to encourage co-operative games.

We Are Peanut and Nut Aware!

Please refrain from bringing products with peanuts and nuts to school. Let's all take part in making our schools safe for everyone.

Parkland School Division #70 Statement of Mission:

Our primary purpose in Parkland School Division is to create learning environments through which children achieve enduring success.

Visit Parkland School Division web site

http://www.psd70.ab.ca/

Visit Millgrove School at PSD

http://www.psd70.ab.ca/psd/content/schools/schools/millgrove.shtml

Read what was reported by Sarah O'Donnell of the Edmonton Journal September 02, 2009

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/This+language+that+children+speaking/1953544/story.html