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Rosscarrock SchoolWe are your neighbourhood School
2009-2010
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Welcome to Rosscarrock School
• Motto “Rosscarrock Cares”.• Kindergarten to grade six.• Small community school 150 students.• Many students walk to school.• Out of area students choosing
Rosscarrock School: 40.
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Rosscarrock School • High quality staff love working
here.• Diversity of students – many
cultures are represented. • Excellent physical appearance
inside.
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As you enter the school…
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Principal’s messageThis school is a gem! Walk with me down the hallways and peek into classrooms and see why we love our school. Young people and adults are learning together in a happy, supportive environment.
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Kindergarten to grade 6
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Learning is our central purpose
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Our students include…• 21% English as a Second
Language (speaking 22 languages from 21 countries)
• 27% with special needs on Individual Program Plans.
• 19% aboriginal students
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Programs and unique features
• Daily physical education• .4 music specialist• Part time literacy support teacher• Mentorship Program – Big
Brother/Big Sisters find mentors for selected students.
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Daily physical education
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Excellent music program
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Celebrating student work
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Guest educators 2009-2010
• Calgary Reads volunteers – all year • Two Quest Theatre plays.• Quest Theatre week long residency.• Liz Sullivan – artist in residence• Hip Hop dance instruction week long
residence.• The One World Drum Company week long
residence.
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School culture• Weekly assembly – students
showcase classroom work.• Reading buddies.• Students know students in other
grades by name.• Birds and plants in hall.
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Birds and plants in the hall
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Support for students: • Resource teacher coordinates student
services.• High quality ESL and Literacy Support.• Educational Assistants works directly
with children.• Fuel for School Breakfast Program.• Lunch Program: hot soup Tues/Thurs.
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Support for Students• Homework Club Monday to Thursday
after school.• After school Y Program for grades 4 to
6.• The Rosscarrock Community and
Family Support Program (Room 9) provides parents, students and the community at large with help and resources.
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ESL for those learning English
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The Reading Room• Guided reading
resources K to 3.• Books support
classroom reading instruction.
• Books for home reading.
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Computers support learning
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The library is the heart of the school
• All students sign out books.
• Resources for research.
• Teachers read quality literature.
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Library improvements• $20 000 new
books.• Freshly painted
walls.• Improved
shelving.• Library assistant
works with students.
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Lunchroom staff supervise students
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New resources that support student
learning
• Social studies texts K – 6.• New music instruments.• New math resources.• Literacy resources for all grades.
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Active Parent Council• Parents and school work together.• New playground September 2007.• New computers in lab and
classrooms.• Fundraising supports swimming,
off-campus activities, Guest Educators.
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Parent Council, staff and community constructed new
playground – September 2007.
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Building Improvements • New roof – August 2006.• Installed sink in lunchroom.• Hallways, library and other public
spaces “de-cluttered”.• Hallways and offices painted Jan 09.• New fire alarm system Aug 09.
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“Our School, Our Community” mural
Dena Seiferling, Calgary artist, Nov 2008
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Artist StatementMy name is Dena Seiferling and I am a freelance illustrator. In 2008 I worked with Rosscarrock School to create a mural. I had the wonderful opportunity of involving the students in the mural making process. Each class, kindergarten to grade six, participated with me in a brainstorming session. We shared words and images that express the way they feel about their school, and why their school is special. The students then worked individually on their own message, completing a piece of artwork. These visions inspired me to create my ideas for the mural.
The completed mural is located in the front entrance of the school. The first image introduces ‘Rosscarrock School’ and incorporates the element of diversity. The second image blends all of what makes the school special into a whole. The colours are vibrant and express the positive energy that radiates from Rosscarrock School.
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School Development goals:
2007-20081. Student achievement in the area of
writing will improve.• Increase % of students at the Acceptable Standard in
grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades 3 and 6.
2. Student achievement in the area of writing will improve.
• Increase % of students at Acceptable Standard in grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades three and six.
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How you help our students.
• Model being a learner.• Show respect to others.• Get along with others in the
community.• Have fun together.• Support public education.
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Thank you for taking this tour