Eric Harvie School Opens Classes Begin January 3
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OUR COMMUNITY’S VOICE JANUARY 2017 Eric Harvie School Opens Classes Begin January 3 Local Boys to Play Baseball in Cuba Tuscany’s Candy Cane Lane In Our Community TCA President’s Message www.TuscanyCA.org would like to wish everyone all the best over the Tuscany Community Association holidays and into the New Year. I look forward to the P.O. Box 27054 Tuscany RPO I Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 various projects and activities that the Tuscany Community Association (TCA) has planned for the year ahead. We are President: Kelli Taylor ................. [email protected] very excited that the Eric Harvie School will open its doors Vice President: John Stone to students living north of Tuscany Boulevard on January 3. Treasurer: Cathy Ford Executive Administrator: Most of the children in our community, from Kindergarten Jamie Neufeld [email protected] to Grade nine, will be able to walk to school. Elected Officials The Calgary Police will be focusing on playground zones, Councillor: MLA: especially near the schools, over the next few months. They Sandra Jansen Ward Sutherland issued many warning tickets when the new signs were 403-268-2430 403-297-7104 [email protected] [email protected] erected in the playground zones along Tuscany Way; by now MP: drivers should be aware of the change in speed limit. Pat Kelly, Calgary Rocky Ridge 403-282-7980 In November, I attended a meeting to learn more about [email protected] plans to widen 12 Mile Coulee Road. Safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists will improve a great deal once the Tuscany Sun Newsletter work is complete. The project is scheduled to begin in the Editor & Article Submissions: Elizabeth Olivier [email protected] spring; completion is weather-dependent but the goal is to Associate Editor: Liesel Coetzee finish the work by year-end. In addition, a paved pathway Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 5th of the month, prior to the will be added through Alta Link’s utility corridor. Once we distribution month. receive information from Rocky View County, a link will be Advertising Sales: available on the TCA’s website. Phil 403-660-7324 [email protected] If you have a little extra time on your hands and are in good The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. physical condition, please consider being a Snow Angel; take This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club. a few extra minutes to shovel a neighbour’s sidewalk. Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without The Tuscany Community Coalition has been awarded $5,000 the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, in funding to support the initiatives we have been working babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be on. The funds will pay for sandwich boards to help publicize interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. the education sessions we offer, a new logo to be designed locally, “What’s the Deal?” playing cards, and “Dinner & Dialogue”, which will encourage family conversations. If you are willing to offer some of your time to make our community even better, there are opportunities available. The TCA’s committees welcome an injection of new energy, and some do not demand much time. If you are interested and would like to explore the possibilities, please contact me at [email protected]. Kelli Taylor, President THE TUSCANY SUN: OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE TUSCANY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2017 3 In Our Community Tuscany’s Candy Cane Lane During the Christmas season, the residents of Tuscany Vista Crescent, known as Candy Cane Lane, come together to decorate their houses with Christmas decorations and lights; they even have a brightly lit candy cane at every house. The candy canes are the creative work of resident Marty Keough. Marty loves decorating for Christmas; he says, “Each year I can’t wait for Christmas to arrive. Once the Halloween decorations come down, I get excited to put up the lights.” Marty made the candy canes out of rebar and wrapped each one with white rope lights before giving one to each of his neighbours. The brights lights flickering in time with the beat of Christmas music and festive candy canes of Tuscany Vista Crescent filled Tuscany residents with the holiday spirit again this year. Jon Neufeld THE TUSCANY SUN: OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE TUSCANY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2017 5 Our Schools Tuscany Youth Council Tuscany School Kick Off Happy New Year from the Tuscany School Council. We hope Please join us as we kick off 2017 with a Pizza and everyone enjoyed the holiday season. Games night for our Tuscany Youth. Bring a friend if you like. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3 at 8 a.m. With a few more weeks of dark mornings ahead, please remember to When: Friday, January 13, 2017 drive with caution throughout our community. Thank you for Where: Tuscany Club keeping the children safe as they walk to and from school. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Help the Tuscany School Council grow by donating We will be welcoming new members in Grades six to your time and talents. We have a variety of volunteer 12. Please email us if you would like to attend: opportunities for all members of our community including: [email protected]. • Special Events: Various roles with respect to the planning, preparation and execution of social events organized by council throughout the school year. • Learning Commons: Assist with the shelving of books - 60 to 90 minutes in the morning or the afternoon. • Kiss ‘n Drop: Keep traffic moving efficiently at the school by assisting children out of vehicles as they arrive for school. 7:40 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. daily. • School Spirit: Support our teacher appreciation committee and/or monthly fun lunch; includes distribution of lunches and playground supervision of children. St. Sylvester Whether you have 30 minutes or more to spare per month, Bonne Année et Bonne Santé - Happy 2017 from the staff the Tuscany School Council can find an option that will and students of St. Sylvester School. We hope everyone suit your schedule. Police security clearance is required enjoyed a peaceful and rejuvenating Christmas break. when volunteering during school hours. The online application is quick and simple, and there is no fee. The Grade five and six students will participate in ski and volunteer coordinator is available to assist you. If you are snowboard safety lessons on January 12. They will then interested in becoming involved, please contact Juli, the head to Canada Olympic Park (COP) for a full day of ski volunteer coordinator for the Tuscany School Council at lessons on January 27 and January 31. [email protected]. Your help is greatly appreciated. With a successful Fall Frolic behind us, St. Sylvester School is looking forward to the next event for our Kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year families; the annual Snow Ball on January 26. There will begins on Monday, January 9. The Tuscany School will be be a DJ, glow items and treats for sale, a photo booth, and holding a Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, January a black light so wear something that is sure to stand out. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a parent session that will provide a great deal of information about the Kindergarten Important Dates: curriculum and Tuscany School. Further information January 9: Regular Classes resume regarding Kindergarten can be found on the CBE website: January 13: Fun Lunch www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten. Registration January 26: Fun Lunch is an ongoing process; however, please register your child January 27: Professional Development (PD) Day: No School prior to spring break, if possible, to help the school with their planning for next year. Registration for Kindergarten and Grade one is ongoing Please join the Tuscany School Council on Thursday, January with the Calgary Catholic School District. All parents 12 at 7 p.m. for the monthly school council meeting. who are interested in French immersion are encouraged to register their children at our wonderful school. All For further information and updates, visit us at: www. families are encouraged to enquire, contact us at facebook.com/tuscanyschoolcouncil and/or www. 403-500-2063. tuscanyparents.blogspot.com. THE TUSCANY SUN: OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE TUSCANY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2017 7 Our Schools In Our Community Eric Harvie School Practicing Traffic Safety: A The Eric Harvie School Council hopes that everyone had a New Year’s Resolution wonderful, relaxing, and safe holiday season. The School Council is very excited to be returning from the Christmas At a time when many people are making New Year’s vacation and starting the year at the new Eric Harvie School. resolutions and looking for ways in which to bring a more productive and positive outlook to the New Year, Classes start at the new Eric Harvie School on January 3. please look no further than yourself. At this time of Please be cautious and aware of students in the school zone year, review your own actions to ensure that you are around Eric Harvie School before, during, and after school.