GWMS 2015 open house
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The document outlines the 2015 information evening for George Waters Middle School, detailing its academic programs, school structure, daily schedule, and extracurricular activities. It highlights key initiatives such as the digital learning initiative where students receive iPad minis, and various clubs and athletics available for student participation. Additionally, it provides important registration information and emphasizes the school's commitment to safety and community engagement.
GWMS 2015 open house
- 1. Welcome To Our 2015 Information Evening Relationships Literacy Numeracy The Academy of Science & Technology @ George Waters Middle School Guest Network Network: SJSD_Guest PW: 87081049
- 2. GENERAL INFORMATION We are the GWMS “Sharks” - 290 Students, 30 teachers, 15 support staff - 4 homerooms (3 grades X 4 = 12 homerooms) - Pods/teams working together - 6 Middle Schools in St. James-Assiniboia School Division
- 3. SCHOOL DAY 8:15 am Morning entry 8:30 am Homeroom for all grades 9:55 am Locker stop 11:15 am Lunch 11:35 am Activities 12:15 pm Afternoon entry 12:25 pm Homeroom for all grades 12:25 pm All Sharks reading time 12:40 pm Period 5 begins 1:55 pm Locker stop 3:10 pm Homeroom for all grades 3:15 pm Grade 6 dismissal 3:20 pm Grade 7/8 dismissal
- 4. Lunch Hour - Free supervised lunch program - Full cafeteria Service - Numerous supervised activities offered at lunch
- 5. Academic Program - Follow standard Manitoba Education curriculum in all subject areas - 6 Day cycle, 8 periods a day - Grade 6 - 8 take French - Student Services Department works within classes - Technology infused into EVERY classroom - All students receive an iPad mini to support their learning
- 6. Daily Program Language Arts - 14 periods (Shiver Time) (29%) Math - 8 periods (17%) Science - 5 periods (10%) Social Studies - 4 (9%) Phys. Ed./Hockey/Health - 5 (11%) Arts Options - 4 (9%) French - 5 (9%) Practical Arts - 3 (6%) Digital learning infused into all subject areas Recommended from Manitoba Education for percentages for each subject area: LA: 27-35%, Math: 15-17% Science: 10-13% Social Studies: 9 - 13% Phys Ed/Health: 9 - 11% Arts: 8 - 10% Language and other: 9-13%
- 7. Digital Learning Initiative and Character!
- 8. Digital Learning Initiative Why? Engagement. “Just as we don’t think about the existence of air, kids don’t question the existence of technology and media.They expect technology to be there, and they expect it to do whatever they want it to do”
- 9. Digital Learning Initiative Students at Middle Years will each receive a 16 gigabyte, Wifi, iPad Mini along with a fitted protective case and charger. In the same manner that you wouldn’t likely respond well to your dentist working on your teeth the same way he did 50 years ago, the connected youth of today don’t respond well to 50 year old teaching practices and instructional tools. More information in room 12 during the tours.
- 10. Options Visual Art Band Art (Visual or Digital) Band Art (Visual or Digital) Band Grade 6 Arts Options Grade 7 Arts Options Grade 8 Arts Options
- 11. Choir/Vocal Jazz/Jazz Band - Concert Choir - Monday, Wednesday - Vocal Jazz/Jazz Band - Tuesday, Thursday - At lunch
- 12. Practical Arts - Home Economics - Wood Working - Destination Imagination
- 13. Destination ImagiNation - Done in the 3rd Rotation of PA - Students work together to open ended problems - 21st Century Learning Skills Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, & Citizenship
- 14. J.A.W.S.S. - Teacher Advisory Program - 10 - 12 students (grade 6, 7, 8) meet a minimum on 2x per month - Students build a Comprehensive Growth Portfolio beginning in grade 6 - Team building and Character Education activities throughout
- 15. Unique Programs - V.E.S.T. (ICT infused into all subject areas) - Hockey Canada Skills Academy (St. James Hockey Academy) - P.D.H.S. (Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) - P.A.S.S Program (Preparing All Sharks for Success) - C.A.R.E. (Celebrating and Recognizing Student Success)
- 16. Athletics - Two Gyms Atomic to Tier One in all teams - Cross Country - Volleyball - Basketball - Indoor Track - Outdoor Track (Brand New Facility) - Badminton - more... Tournaments (Invitational and Divisional)
- 17. Intramurals - Students sign up to participate in intramural activities - Intramurals take place throughout the year for any interested student at lunch in the gym
- 18. Clubs - Improv Club (The Guppies) - Anime Club - PS Club (Philanthropic Sharks) - Marathon - Drama Production - Games Room - ICT at Lunch - American Sign Language - Smudging - Bike Club - Dance Club - AAA Groups - Caring Circle - Guitar Club - Reading in the Library - Grade 6 Club - Science Club - Animation Club - Chanters (Bag pipe) - Science Fair Club - Heritage Fair Club - Rubik’s Cube Club - We Day - Destination Imagination - Tabs for Wheelchair program -Public Speaking Club
- 19. Other Important Information • Gym Blasts • Spring Camps • Transportation (bussing) • Home/School Communication • Daily Reflections • School Safety • The Levels of Sharkdom • Registration Information
- 20. Gym Blast House System (Hammerheads, Makos, Bulls, Tigers) - All students are put on a house team - Houses gather points throughout the year in low organized fun events, team building
- 21. Spring Camps Grade 6 Camp 2 days and 1 night at Camp Arnes (Spring) Grade 7 and 8 Camp 5 days and 4 nights at Pioneer Camp (Spring)
- 22. Transportation - Easily accessible by city transit - Catchment students in grade 6 who live North or Portage Avenue and grade 6 students who walk more than 1.0 km to GWMS are bussed free of charge. - All grade 6 - 12 students from Brooklands are bussed free of charge. - If student is in daycare in catchment but lives out of catchment bussing may be provided - Non Residents and non-catchment area students must provide their own transportation to school - More information in the cafeteria during the tours
- 23. Home/School Communication - Call back system - secretary calls parent directly if child is absent - Teacher websites/blogs - Email: georgewaters@sjsd.net - School blog: http://gwmssharks.blogspot.ca - School website: http://georgewaters.sjsd.net - Twitter: @andrewmead73 - Instagram: @gwmswpg - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWatersMS - REMIND: (204-800-2782) - GWMS Youtube page: https://m.youtube.com/user/gwmswinnipeg - Student Phone - Parent Portal - SHOWBIE Account (Share files electronically) - iTunes U (course delivery in some areas) - iPads - FAX Hashtag: #GWMSwpg
- 25. Safety IS First - Main Entrance monitored beginning at 8 AM daily - Vigilant/Caring Staff - Camera Surveillance - Regular Fire drills and Lockdown drills - Staggered lunch hour and dismissal - 4 administrators in ASTEC - School social worker and psychologist - Numerous of activities for everyone to get involved in - Code of Conduct - 'It’s Cool to Care' Program - Safe Schools Committee - www.stopabully.ca - Focus to teach Kindness
- 26. Three Levels of Sharkdom
- 27. Registration Information - Residents of the SJASD - February 17, 2015 -Registration forms will be available at your elementary school on February 17, 2015 (or on the GWMS webpage) - Registration forms due Friday, February 20, 2015 (return to elementary school) - Non-residents of the SJASD - TODAY - Forms will be available in the cafeteria - Return by February 20, 2015 (or sooner, waiting list) - Order of Acceptance to GWMS 1. residents within the GWMS school catchment area 2. residents within the St. James- Assiniboia School Division 3. residents within Manitoba A waiting list will be made for students outside the GWMS catchment area.
- 28. Our Community at GWMS
- 29. Time to explore GWMS! Families can meet current students, our fabulous staff and see all the wonderful things that happen everyday at #GWMSwpg! Self Guided Tours