WELCOME JACKSON! T0 2016/17

PRINCIPAL Mr. Colbert

I believe………….. Different opportunities will provide students a chance to figure out who they are and how to make choices in life The impact of a positive and caring adult can have a profound and lasting impact upon a child. A team and community can be powerful when working together. We have to challenge ourselves and others to grow and improve. Positive feedback and constructive feedback is crucial to anything or anyone moving forward.

INTRODUCTIONS Teaching Staff Support Staff Mrs. Paxian (Office Staff) & Mr. Cook (Custodian) Abbotsford Police Liason: Cnst. Boonstra

The Start of Something New! Gym floor has been re-furbished The Learning Commons (library) furniture has arrived (renovations Nov) School painting is complete and the hallways have been de-cluttered A new aboriginal focus outside the library and throughout the school.  First Peoples Ways of Learning have been put up in every room in the school.  New Chromebooks for students, New Laptops for teachers Communication has improved with the lobby television and school sign New fenced outdoor hockey court New compost/garbage/recycling containers New water bottle fill up station (to be completed before December) Staff room kitchen renovation We now have a full time Youth Care Worker who can provide support for our students in a variety of ways, breakfast  5 days a week Inquiry goals which focus on an integration of technology and improved literacy skills Indigo books has adopted our school for this year!  More information to follow! Rhythm and Reading Drumming Program Strong Start, Pre-School with Before and Afterschool Care

NEW CURRICULUM

@SEVENOAKS MALL SEPTEMBER 18-OCTOBER 9TH ADOPTASCHOOL.INDIGO.CA WE ARE LOOKING TO PUT 500 NEW BOOKS IN OUR LIBRARY!

SCHOOL INQUIRY QUESTIONS K/Gr. 1: Will a change of assessment and student relfection practices while using digital technology improve student and parent engagement which then will result in overall improved student achievement? Gr. 2/3: *Will an intense focus on teaching reading strategies and heightened oral discussion during guided reading time improve students’ comprehension of reading content? Gr. 4/5: *Will a focus on digital based learning, blended learning, project based learning and/or integration of technology improve students’ inquiry and overall academic skills? Will improved inquiry skills improve overall student language arts achievement in the areas of reading and writing?

ELEMENTARY OPERATIONAL GOALS IMPROVE EARLY LEARNING IMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT IN READING (GR. 3) IMPROVE EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP IMPROVE ETHICAL AND INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

What questions did you ask? What interested you today? PARENT INVOLVEMENT Parents should play an important role in their child’s education! Read with them, play with them. Don’t ask….How was school? What did you do? What questions did you ask? What interested you today? Volunteer…be involved in your child’s school. Be an advocate for your child…however….students also need to be guided through difficult situations. Parents “fixing things” isn’t always what best for the child. Guidance is what is necessary most of the time.

PAC Representatives President: Jennifer Huff Vice President: Amanda Giberson Secretary: Balwinder Brar Treasurer: Cheryl Ostrowercha DPAC Rep: Jennifer Huff Hot lunch: Lori Trounce PAC Meetings: Transparency around budget, school inquiry questions collaboration, and discussion about the school’s intitatives.

Jackson PAC Events Tuesday October 3rd, 8:45 am : PAC MEETING Thursday October 27th, 6 pm: PUMPKIN CARVING Monday November 7th, 8:45 am: PAC MEETING Wednesday December 7th, 6 pm: WINTER FESTIVAL

COMMUNICATION Website http://jackson.sd34.bc.ca -report student absences -up to date information (calendar) -newsletters Twitter @jacksonSD34, @RyancolbertRyan Facebook: Jackson Jaguars SD 34 APP Synervoice Communication (emails and calls): -Reduce use of paper effective way to communicate Foyer TV and School Sign

How to handle a difficult situation for students…… TALK WALK SQUAWK Stand up for yourself and say stop! As parents if you have a concern…… 1st-Talk with the teacher 2nd-Talk with administration 3rd-Talk with Assistant Superintendent

Have a great year!