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Unnamed Cornell #4New School Information MeetingMarch 20, 20197:00 - 8:30 pm
Agenda
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▶ 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
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▶ 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
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Students & Families at the Heart and Centre of our School
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School
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March 2019
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GymnasiumFull
Stage
Multi-purpose
roomDaycare
Music
Kitchen
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Learning Commons Art Science
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▶ Projected Opening Enrolment: 400 students
▶ Ministry Rated Capacity: 638 students
Day
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▶ 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
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▶ 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
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▶ Mathematics▶ Mental Health and
Well-Being▶ Modern Learning▶ Indigenous
Education and Equity
Board and School Priorities
Reg. Eng.
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▶ 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.
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▶ 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
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▶ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
C Care
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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
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▶ Edsby (Communication & Attendance)
▶ School Website
Communication
YRDSB App
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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
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YRDSB Mobile App
YRDSB App
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▶ To download, search “YRDSB” in your app store
YRDSB Mobile App
Final
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▶ 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