Unnamed Cornell #4 - YRDSB New... · 2019-05-06 · Our School Day 568 Riverlands Avenue, Markham,...

Working Together to Build Our Future●

Unnamed Cornell #4New School Information MeetingMarch 20, 20197:00 - 8:30 pm

Agenda


▶ Welcome and Introductions of Board Staff▶ Greetings from:◦ Trustee: Mr. Alan Tam◦ Superintendent: Mr. Paul Valle

▶ New Principal: Ms. Fawzia Durrani▶ New School Information ▶ Questions and Answers

Agenda

Naming


▶ YRDSB School Administrator since 2012▶ Principal

◦ Donald Cousens Public Schools▶ Vice Principal

◦ Cedarwood PS & Armadale PS▶ Principal, Summer Institute @ Langstaff SS▶ Equity Strategy Steering and Action Committee

(ESSAC - YRDSB) ◦ Co-Chair of Professional Learning

Fawzia Durrani, Principal

About HS


Students & Families at the Heart and Centre of our School

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School



March 2019



GymnasiumFull

Stage

Multi-purpose

roomDaycare

Music

Kitchen


Learning Commons Art Science


▶ Projected Opening Enrolment: 400 students

▶ Ministry Rated Capacity: 638 students

Day


▶ Start & End Times: 8:10 am - 2:40 pm

Sample Timetable:◦ Block 1 8:10 - 9:50 100 minutes◦ Recess 9:50 - 10:20 30 minutes◦ Block 2 10:20 - 12:00 100 minutes◦ Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 60 minutes◦ Block 3 1:00 - 2:40 100 minutes

▶ Specific information about entry routines, recess and lunch times will be available later in the Spring.

Our School Day568 Riverlands Avenue, Markham, Ontario L6B 0Y1

SLA

high expectations for ALL

safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students know that they matter and belong

student and community voice and engagement are valued, encouraged and respected

all students experience success socially, emotionally and academically

open and respectful communication

Vision for our School

Bd. Pri

▶ High expectations for ALL▶ School climate and culture centres around students▶ Students see their lives and others’ represented in the

materials, books, pictures, and in common spaces▶ Safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environments where

students know they matter and belong▶ Student and community voice and engagement are valued,

encouraged and respected▶ All students experience social, emotional and academic

success▶ Every student, parent, staff and visitor is welcome and

respected

DeepLearning

Focus on the Whole Child

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE FOR ALL


▶ Mathematics▶ Mental Health and

Well-Being▶ Modern Learning▶ Indigenous

Education and Equity

Board and School Priorities

Reg. Eng.


▶ Holding Schools are Cornell Village P.S. & Black Walnut P.S.▶ Students currently attending holding schools are automatically

transferred and do not need to register. ▶ Students who are moving into our community for September

register at Cornell Village P.S. or Black Walnut P.S.▶ Documents required for registration:

◦ proof of child’s age (birth certificate/passport)◦ proof of residency (for child and parent/guardian)◦ citizenship and immigration status for child and

parent/guardian ◦ direction of school support

Registration

Reg. Eng.


▶ All students currently attending one of our holding schools are expected to attend our new school in September.

▶ Only students in Gr. 7 have the choice to remain either at their current (holding) school or to transfer to our school for Gr. 8.

▶ Gr. 7s who remain at their current (holding) school will have transportation continue for that one year.

Registration

WTK


▶ Process well underway QR Code Links to Survey

▶ Consultations letters distributed by holding schools

▶ Posted to the two holding schools websites and expiring on March 20, 2019. Feedback to be shared with Trustee, Alan Tam

▶ Community input is encouraged

▶ Naming to be completed by March/April

Naming our School

HS


Please join us for our Welcome to Kindergarten evening. ▶ Opportunity to learn more about our Kindergarten

Program and meet the Kindergarten educators.

▶ Date: Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

▶ Location: Cornell Village P.S.

Please bring your child along with you.

Reg. FI

REVISED DATE


School Lunch Assistants▶ Paid part-time job opportunity during lunch

hour (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

▶ Please forward your name for consideration via email to: [email protected] (Subject: School Lunch Assistant Position)

▶ School staff will contact you in August 2019

Vision


Student Transportation Services (STS)▶ Joint venture between the Catholic and Public

school boards in York Region.

▶ Mandate to provide safe, efficient and on time school bus transportation.

▶ Transportation Officers design and manage bus routes based on Board approved criteria as set out in policy #680.

Eligible Trans

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▶ Eligible for Transportation:◦ Kindergarten to Grade 3 - greater than 1.2 kilometres from school ◦ Grades 4 to 8 - greater than 1.6 kilometres from school ◦ Access information on the STS website www.schoolbuscity.com after August 1

Student Transportation Services (STS)

AST

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Active School Travel▶ Encourages families to select an active (human-powered)

and sustainable mode of travel for the trip to/from school/bus, including:

◦ walking◦ wheeling (including cycling,rollerblading,

skateboarding, wheelchair)◦ taking the school bus (if eligible)

▶ Community partners collaborate to develop a school travel plan (STP)

▶ Plan involves multiple partners (including Public Health & Municipality/Region) in a variety of roles to engage the school community

AST


Program Highlights▶ Improves student success by increasing physical activity

and improving health & wellness.

▶ Enhances community safety by decreasing the volume of vehicles around schools.

▶ Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants by reducing vehicle trips.

▶ Contributes to the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity connected to every school day

AST


Resources and Events▶

Program Information

www.schoolbuscity.com/routes/www.saferoutestoschool.cawww.york.ca/healthyschools

“Walk Safe, Drive Safe, Be Safe!” Brochure YRDSB Walk/Bike to School Events

C Care

http://www.schoolbuscity.com/routes/

http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/

http://www.york.ca/healthyschools


Child Care / Before & After School Programs▶ The York Region District School Board is pleased to

announce that our school will have both a full day child care centre and a Before and After Care Program.

▶ Child care centres are programs that offer care to children 18 months to 3.8 years (toddler and preschool).

▶ Before and After School Care Programs (B/A programs) are programs for children ages 4-12 years.

▶ Hours of operation start as early as 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the latest.

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Child Care / Before & After School Programs▶ Child Care and Before and After Care are provided by

Child Care Agencies licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 that are pre-approved to provide programs in YRDSB schools.

▶ YRDSB is currently in the process of choosing a child care agency

▶ If you are interested in participating on the selection committee to choose the child care operator, please indicate your interest and complete the form (available at the end of the presentation). You will be contacted personally to confirm your participation.

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Child Care / Before & After School Programs▶ Once a child care agency has been chosen to operate

the child care and Before and After care program at your new school, information on how to register will be shared through a school communication and the York Region District School Board website - New Schools Link

▶ For additional information contact Sandra Sanz – Child Care Coordinator (YRDSB) ext. 3581 or email [email protected]

Comm

mailto:[email protected]


▶ Edsby (Communication & Attendance)

▶ E-mail

▶ School Website

▶ Twitter

Communication

YRDSB App


The YRDSB app allows staff, students, parents and community members to quickly access Board information from mobile devices. ▶ Features:

◦ Provides up-to-date news, student resources, school maps and contact information for trustees and senior administration

◦ Able to access the Report It tool, school year calendars, transportation information and much more

◦

YRDSB Mobile App

YRDSB App


▶ To download, search “YRDSB” in your app store

YRDSB Mobile App

Final


▶ Honoured to have the opportunity to serve this Markham school community

▶ Looking forward to partnering with you and getting to know each of you and your children

▶ Together, we will create a safe, welcoming, inclusive and amazing school!

Final Words

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Questions▶ QR Code Links to Survey

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