Welcome to Kindergarten at GME

You are now a Grizzly!

Des Sjoquist – Principal

Tamalee Middleton – Vice Principal

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

When you are feeling ill…who are you going to call?

250-870

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