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School District 23 – Attributes of a Learner
• A Learner
• A Thinker
• An Innovator
• A Collaborator
• A Contributor
GME Mission
•Our mission is to create an inspirational environment that honours the individual student and promotes each one's success
GME …a Passion for Learning!https://sites.google.com/site/ecoleglenmoreelementary/arts-festival-pictures
GME Goals 2015-16
• Creating the student/learner friendly classroom – where executive functioning skills can grow and thrive!
• GME Curriculum Project – building common language, expectations and assessments
Safety First• Pick up and Drop off
• Noon Hour Supervisors / Certified Education Assistants
• First-aid Room
• Sign In / Sign Out
• Criminal Record Checks
• Fire, Earthquake, and Lock Down Drills
• Reinforce the Boundaries of the School (three walls and not in front)
• Introduction to the Playground
• Be Aware of ‘Bubble Wrapping’ and ‘Helicoptering’
Safe Routes to School
• Park and Walk
• Kiss and Drop
• Drive through our neighborhood as if your child was walking on the sidewalk / road
• Respect our neighbours
Academic Expectations
• Requires a foundation of social-emotional well-being
• Play-based learning
• Academic expectations are raised in second semester
• French Immersion (% of French)
Social-Emotional Development
• MindUp
• Roots of Empathy
• Positive Behaviour Intervention System
• 5 Point Scale of Self Regulation
• Hearing / Vision Screening
Self-Regulation = Higher Academic Performance + Happiness
Communication and Trust
• Seek first to understand, and then to be understood
• Listen for all sides of the story
• Communicate directly, honestly, and respectfully
• Trust in the people that care for your child (assume the best first)
• Remember we all want what is best for your child; we are on the same team
• Chain of communication: Teacher, Vice Principal or Principal, Director of Instruction, Superintendent, Board Chair
Our Team• French Kindergarten Teachers
• French Learning Assistance
• English Kindergarten Teachers
• English Learning Assistance
• Counselor (Mon/Wed/Fri)
• Resource Teacher (Mon/Tue/Thur)
• Speech and Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Music Teacher
• Librarian
• First Nations Advocate
• Certified Education Assistants
Parent Expectations
• Be respectful and mindful of all members of our school community (students, staff, and parents)
• Be involved in your child’s education
• Be informed about GME happenings (www.gme.sd23.bc.ca)
• Be proactive
• Be responsible and make sure your child is at school
• Be supportive of your child
First Days of School
• Wednesday, September 9 : 1 hour session (8:45, 10:00 & 12:00)
• Thursday, September 10: 1 hour session(8:45, 10:00 & 12:00)
• Friday, September 11: No classes (check email for class placement)
• Monday, September 13: ½ day of class (8:30 – 11:00 & 12:00 – 2:30)
• Tuesday, September 14: ½ day of class (8:30 – 11:00 & 12:00 – 2:30)
• Wednesday, September 15: Full day of class
• Note: Morning group will stay in the morning, afternoon will stay in the afternoon, 10:00 group divided for week 2
How to do we create classes?
• Observe all the children playing and interacting with each other
• Create classes that are well-balanced and try to match the needs of each child with the unique teaching style of each teacher
• Consider students with special needs, learning challenges, government legislation, and the available resources
• In Kindergarten we do not take into consideration parent requests
• In grades 1 – 6, we do consider parent requests with respect to student learning styles and social concerns (not teacher preference); however, first and foremost, we consider the feedback from each teacher after a lengthy collaborative process involving all members of school staff
• This is where TRUST comes into the formula!
PAC
• Get involved!
• Volunteer in a class
• Attend PAC meetings
• Join a PAC committee or initiative
• Hot Lunch Program…online order and payment
Details to consider
• Absences / Lates: please call the office
• Lost and Found: please check regularly
• Label clothes
• Velcro shoes or work on tying laces this summer
• Healthy snacks and lunches that are easily opened
• School Supplies - $30..online payment
• Cultural Fees - $12…online payment