First Day of School Staff Meeting – 2017 Welcome First Day of School Staff Meeting – 2017

Welcome Back!

Welcome to New Staff Mark Wells – Intermediate Lisa Bergen – Intermediate Jordyn Stolar – Intermediate Andrea Minshull – Primary/Intermediate Lisa Lundquist – Kindergarten/Grade 1 Dawn Misner – Kindergarten Amanda Braidwood – Fine Arts Prep

What do we look like for 2017? 240 +students 12 classrooms 7 support/Prep/Counseling/SLP/Learning Commons/RT/LAT 2 Clerical 7 CEAs 4 Noon Hour Supervisors + CEA’s 2 Custodians Strong Start and Clubhouse (before and after school care new facilitator in our school)

This year we are Building Confidence with the language we use! Is it Growth Mindset? Is it Supportive? Is it Kind?

Marshmallow Challenge Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure: The winning team is the one that has the tallest structure measured from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow. That means the structure cannot be suspended from a higher structure, like a chair, ceiling or chandelier. The Entire Marshmallow must be on top: The entire marshmallow needs to be on the top of the structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies the team. Use as Much or as Little of the Kit: The team can use as many or as few of the 20 spaghetti sticks, as much or as little of the string or tape. The team cannot use the paper bag as part of their structure. Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape: Teams are free to break the spaghetti, cut up the tape and string to create new structures. The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes: Teams cannot hold on to the structure when the time runs out. Those touching or supporting the structure at the end of the exercise will be disqualified. Ensure Everyone Understands the Rules: Don’t worry about repeating the rules too many times. Repeat them at least three times. Ask if anyone has any questions before starting.

Why the Marshmallow Challenge? Follow-up questions to ask of the group to facilitate discussion and further learning: Was there a leader on your team? Who was it and who decided who the leader would be? If you had no leader, do you think having designated someone a leader would have helped? If you had a leader, how did he/she do? Of the leadership practices we have learned so far, which did your leader use? How helpful was everyone on your team in challenging the process of building the tallest structure? Did anyone appear to be an expert? Did any team members tune out of the activity — out of frustration with other members or for some other reason? What could you have done to keep all members of the group fully engaged? Did you feel everyone's ideas were well received during the activity? How did you feel as the time limit was approaching? Did pressure increase? If yes, was that helpful or not? In retrospect, what could you have done better to enhance your ability to Challenge the Process? Did you practice outsight? Where might new ideas have come from given your time constraint? Did you celebrate small wins? If yes, how did you do this?

For Learning and Discussion Student Enrollment/Staffing Updates Staff Committees/Leadership Sign-Up Opportunities Staff Handbook: All in the Portal Library Update – Catherine  Literacy Support – Maria Instructional Leadership Team Health and Safety

Health and Safety Any and all food in classroom needs to be stored in sealed containers Notice about safety on the school grounds, reinforce with students Gym Equipment Rooms – No Students Recycling/Garbage – Glenwood Bins

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Policy 335: Occupational Health & Safety SD23 Health & Safety - under “Programs” on portal OHS Program Safety forms Online safety courses

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Orientation of On-Site Staff Teaching Staff CEA Clerical Staff Supervisory Staff

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) School-based guidelines Outside of “bell to bell” time Includes weekends/holidays Schools are considered low hazard No roof, crawlspace, or ladder work over 1.5 meters Sign-in & sign-out sheet on the Main Office counter

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Emergency Procedures Fire Drills Earthquake Drills Bomb Threats & Custody Alerts Lockdown Procedures Evacuation Procedures

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) First Aid First Aid room location Summoning First Aid First Aid Attendants: Monique West April Mercereau Page from the office for assistance

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) First Aid Assessment Number & level of First Aiders First Aid facility requirements First Aid supplies requirement First Aid Reports Staff vs student First Aid Policy 440

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) WHMIS – www.safe23.com completed online during District-level orientation MSDS – (http://msdsfetch.vsb.bc.ca)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Online Training Courses Bullying and Harassment Asbestos Awareness WHIMIS Training

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) School Sign In Book

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Violence in the Workplace Policy 345 & 345R (Form F345) District OHS Program (section 3)

Role and Responsibility: Principal Designate Role and Responsibility: Before and After School Supervision Alternate Lunch Schedule – to support students during lunch Support Noon Hour Supervisors – check in Response Plans Student Check Ins Support students who are struggling in consultation with Admin Connecting with Parents

Scheduling: Prep Gym Library Learning Commons Supervision Schedule