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- 1. JACK STUART SCHOOL Phone #: 672 November 4, 2010 CLASSROOM NEWS Class 2Han by Jonathon F. We are done patterns in Math and we are moving on to numbers to 100. We are learning about ordinal numbers. It is almost Remembrance Day. We’re also doing Operation Christmas Child and collecting toys for a boy from 5-9 years old. Parent Volunteers Ryder’s grandma, Carissa Knockleby-Cornell, Holly McIndoe, Cathy Pacholek, Jen Schneider, Sarah Baker, Mrs. Schoenberger. Reminder: There is a Parent Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th , in the school staffroom. Everyone is welcomed to attend. Library News by Ms. Hanson Used book sale will be held Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30. The sale will start at 12:15pm both days. All books will be 25¢ each. Student report cards will be sent home on grade six at Jack Stuart School will be held on Interviews will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom. Please note that interview times will be scheduled between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Interviews are scheduled every ten minutes other items to discuss that require more than ten minutes, please make arrangements for a different time. We expect that there will be questions about the new assessment procedure and report cards; them as best we can. The ten minute interview time is not for this purpose. In addition to the updates that have been provided in the newsletters and at the parent night, more information will be made available on interview nights. Another parent information night is also being considered. Please record in the space provided on the bottom of this page, the name of your child(ren), the homeroom, and your preference for the date of the interview(s). We will make every attempt to ac Return this form to the school by Mon indicating the date and time of your scheduled interview(s). We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress to this point in the school year. Parent Interview Request - November 2010 Student(s) JACK STUART SCHOOL Phone #: 672-0880 Voice Message #: 672-0898 are moving on to numbers to 100. We are learning about It is almost Remembrance Day. We’re also doing Operation Christmas Child and collecting Cornell, Holly McIndoe, Cathy Pacholek, Jen Schneider, Sarah Baker, Reminder: There is a Parent Council Meeting , in the school welcomed to attend. November 29 and Tuesday, November 30. will start at 12:15pm both days. All Tasty Treat by Holly McIndoe Tasty Treat will be on November 23 16th ). The treat will be Granola the cost will be 75¢ each. An order form will be sent next week. Please note: no late forms will be accepted and extras will not be ordered. Important Dates November 8 Lifetouch Photo Retakes November 10 Remembrance Day Service November 11 Remembrance Day November 12 Day-In-Lieu of August PD November 15 Day-In-Lieu of Interviews November 16 Staff Meeting – November 17 Parent Council Meeting November 18 Hot Lunch – CMSA November 19 Report Cards November 20 Volleyball Fun Day November 23 Tasty Treat Tuesday ** Next Newsletter November 18, 2010 Parent Teacher Interviews Student report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 19th . Parent-Teacher interviews, kindergarten through grade six at Jack Stuart School will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, November Interviews will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom. Please note that interview times will be scheduled Interviews are scheduled every ten minutes and are intended to be a discussion about student learning. If you have other items to discuss that require more than ten minutes, please make arrangements for a different time. We expect that there will be questions about the new assessment procedure and report cards; we are happy to answer them as best we can. The ten minute interview time is not for this purpose. In addition to the updates that have been provided in the newsletters and at the parent night, more information will be made available on interview Another parent information night is also being considered. Please record in the space provided on the bottom of this page, the name of your child(ren), the homeroom, and your preference for the date of the interview(s). We will make every attempt to accommodate your request. this form to the school by Monday, November 8, 2010. A note will accompany the student report, indicating the date and time of your scheduled interview(s). We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your to this point in the school year. November 2010 Person completing this form: __________________________ Homeroom Preferred Date Issue #7 by Holly McIndoe Tasty Treat will be on November 23rd (not November ranola Marshmallow Treats and order form will be sent Please note: no late forms will be accepted and extras will not Lifetouch Photo Retakes Remembrance Day Service – 10:30 am Remembrance Day – No School Lieu of August PD – No School Lieu of Interviews – No School – Noon Dismissal Parent Council Meeting – 7:00 pm CMSA ll Fun Day – Grades 5 & 6 Tasty Treat Tuesday Teacher interviews, kindergarten through evenings, November 23rd and 24th . Interviews will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom. Please note that interview times will be scheduled to be a discussion about student learning. If you have other items to discuss that require more than ten minutes, please make arrangements for a different time. We we are happy to answer them as best we can. The ten minute interview time is not for this purpose. In addition to the updates that have been provided in the newsletters and at the parent night, more information will be made available on interview Please record in the space provided on the bottom of this page, the name of your child(ren), the homeroom, and commodate your request. A note will accompany the student report, indicating the date and time of your scheduled interview(s). We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your erson completing this form: __________________________ Preferred Date
- 2. November is Pedestrian Safety Month Both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safety. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, but also have the responsibility to cross safely. Drivers: • When approaching an intersection or crosswalk be alert for pedestrians. • Watch for vehicles stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours. They may be yielding to a pedestrian. • Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine of $575 plus four demerit points. • Stay alert and slow down on residential streets, and through school and playground zones. Caution when backing up in school parking lots. • Do not be a distracted driver! Pedestrians: • POINT, PAUSE and PROCEED always look out for danger when crossing the street. • Make eye contact with drivers before you cross the street. • Be seen! Wear bright coloured or reflective clothing especially when it is dark. • Don’t text/phone or listen to music while walking in parking lots or crossing s • Follow traffic signs and signals. Be careful out there! Police Officers in Alberta have bee about giving tickets for crosswalk violations and jaywalking during Pedestrian Safety Mo BRSD Safety Information November is Pedestrian Safety Month drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safety. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, but also have the responsibility to cross safely. When approaching an intersection or crosswalk be alert for pedestrians. stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours. They may be yielding to Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine of $575 Stay alert and slow down on residential streets, and through school layground zones. Caution when backing up in school parking lots. Do not be a distracted driver! POINT, PAUSE and PROCEED. Be alert at intersections and for danger when crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before you cross the street. Be seen! Wear bright coloured or reflective clothing especially Don’t text/phone or listen to music while walking in parking lots or crossing s Follow traffic signs and signals. They are in place for your safety. Police Officers in Alberta have been directed to be extra vigilant about giving tickets for crosswalk violations and jaywalking during Pedestrian Safety Mo November is Pedestrian Safety Month Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, but also have the responsibility to cross safely. stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours. They may be yielding to Don’t text/phone or listen to music while walking in parking lots or crossing streets. n directed to be extra vigilant about giving tickets for crosswalk violations and jaywalking during Pedestrian Safety Month.
- 3. ASSESSMENT AND REPORT CARD UPDATE You will have noticed updates in our newsletters regarding assessment and reporting in Battle River School Division. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO REPORT CARDS FOR 2010-2011: • In BRSD, kindergarten achievement will be reported as Beginning, Developing and Achieving. LEVEL (ECS) DESCRIPTION Think of it as a progression from… Beginning BEG Skill / learner outcome is emerging with direct support. Evidence indicates a beginning level of understanding. Getting started Developing DEV Skill / learner outcome is emerging with minimal support. Evidence indicates a basic level of understanding. Starting to get it Achieving ACH Demonstrates skill / learner outcome independently and consistently. Evidence indicates a solid level of understanding. Got it Not Yet Assessed NYA Skill / learner outcome has not yet been introduced and/or assessed. • In Grades 4-6 achievement will no longer be reported in percentages and there will be no class averages. Achievement in Grades 1-6 will be communicated in 4 levels: Beginning, Developing, Achieving and Excelling. LEVEL Grade 1-9 DESCRIPTION Think of it as a progression from… Beginning BEG At this level, the evidence of learning shows a student has beginning understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence shows there is not yet full understanding or ability to apply the concepts being taught. The evidence does not yet meet the standards for grade level. Getting started Developing DEV At this level, the evidence of learning shows a student has a basic, developing understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence shows the student is not yet demonstrating a complete ability to apply the concepts being taught. The evidence meets the acceptable standard for grade level. Starting to get it Achieving ACH At this level, the evidence of learning indicates a solid understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence is accurate and well thought out. The evidence capably demonstrates the acceptable standard for grade level. Got it Excelling EXC At this level, the evidence of learning indicates a convincing, in-depth understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence is perceptive and indicates an ability to apply the learning in varied situations. The evidence skillfully demonstrates the acceptable standard for grade level. Really got it! Missing Evidence MEV This statement indicates that there is not enough evidence or the evidence is too incomplete for assessment to take place. Please be patient with us at the school as we embark on our own learning journey of putting these changes into effect. We are at the BEGinning level of this process ourselves but are working hard to implement these changes and make it work.
- 4. BEGinning I’m having trouble with this I need help to get it right I don’t usually get this on my own I am still working on it DEVeloping I am starting to understand Most of the time I need a little bit of help I sometimes get this right This is still a little confusing to me ACHieving I understand I can do this without help most of the time I usually get this right Sometimes I need a reminder of what to do EXCelling I understand this really well I can do this without help I can do it every time I can explain how I got my answer I could teach it to someone else