SWIS Best Practices SWIS Work Plan High Schools

Summer Theme Month Project Comments July August Theme: --Peer Leader Training Orientation September   -Welcoming Newcomers Preparation for the PL Training Staff Meetings School Open Houses School Registrations -following up with the plan and preparation re the Guest speaker/trainer Food, material, etc.. -SWIS will connect with newcomer families, -dividing tasks among staff -attend as many school staff meetings as possible to educate people on the services of SWIS and how to access. SWIS will make themselves available to the schools -become familiar with welcoming activities in the school and ask to be a part of the event by setting up a table of information. -SWIS will continue to register students in schools.

Fall Theme Month Project Comments October Theme: Health Talk 3 Way Conferences   Information Session (parents) Parent Teacher Interviews -dressing for Winter’ posters in the schools. Work with teachers in classrooms to promote dressing appropriately. -SWIS will distribute ‘Parent/Teacher Interview’ videos to LINC classrooms to help parents better understand the process. SWIS will arrange interpreters and meeting times for the youth. -provide general information in EAL classrooms (as needed) for students on health: doctors/dentists/optometrist

Fall Theme cont, Month Project Comments November   Theme: Time and Stress Management New Systems Schools Community Organizations Others Time Management/ Stress Management Parent Nights - SWIS will facilitate sessions in several High Schools on time and stress management. These sessions will also include signs of depression and how to deal with conflict. - SWIS will host ‘Parent Night’ in four High Schools for newcomers and their families. We will cover topics such as Canadian School systems, etc. SWIS may also invite guest speakers to Parent Nights (i.e. Guest Speakers from other community agencies, etc.)

Fall Theme cont, Month Project Comments December   Theme: Winter In Canada Mini orientation Preparation for School Break Dealing with climate Introducing Canadian events and cultures Providing information and orientation at schools promote winter programming going on in the city - SWIS organize and facilitate parent’s information sessions Inviting guest speaker - SWIS organize the orientation at school in a smaller level for the newcomers as a gathering

Winter Theme Month Project Comments January   Theme: Healthy Relationships Canadian School System Introducing SNOW Peer Leader Recruitment Healthy Relationships (please note that the session need to be based on cultural sensitivity and to be organized separately for males and females students) School’s expectations Extra curricular activities Preparation for planning Identifying schools for the event SWIS will facilitate sessions in several High Schools regarding Healthy Relationships. This could include topics such as sexual health information by a public health nurse. SWIS facilitate and organize students information sessions at different schools Consulting and collaborating this session with school staff - SWIS facilitate and organize students information sessions at different schools Invite Peer Leaders from previous years for this introduction.

Winter Theme cont, Month Project Comments February Theme:   Theme: -Internet Safety -School Staff Meetings (SWIS Presentation) Staff Meetings Internet Safety Parent Night - attend as many school staff meetings as possible to educate people on the services of SWIS and how to access. utilize police liaisons to educate students on safe internet usage. - SWIS will host ‘Parent Night’ in two High Schools for newcomers and their families. Topics to be announced and based on school’s individual needs.

Winter Theme cont, Month Project Comments March Theme:   Theme: -3 Way Conferences -Racism -Peer Leader following up meetings/ trainings Parent Teacher Interviews Address issues of racism Following up with Peer Leaders -SWIS will distribute ‘Parent/Teacher’ videos to LINC classrooms to help parents better understand the process. SWIS will arrange interpreters and meeting times for the youth.  -work with school teachers and staff on addressing issues. SWIS continually meet with peer leaders, and providing different workshops frequently meet with students to keep the connection

Spring Month Project Comments April Theme:   Theme: -Safe and None violent Schools -Transition Address issues of gangs and drugs Transition into High School -hold numerous sessions on gangs and drugs in several High Schools. Collaborate with other agencies in the city to provide information to youth in regards to gangs and drugs -SWIS will attend high school information sessions. SSWIS will find out when tours are taking place in high schools and take part. May   Theme: Bullying SNOW Preparation Address Issues of Bullying -work with school teachers and staff on addressing issues. Collaborate with other agencies in the city to provide information to families about effects of bullying.   June Summer and recreation programs Referrals and registration students -SWIS will pass the information to students and refer them to different programs

Summer Theme Month Project Comments July Theme: August   Theme: Back To School September Theme: Welcoming Newcomers Based on the organizations decisions SNOW (Student Students Newcomer Orientation Workshop) School Registrations Updating SWIS Information Distributing Brochures. Booklets, Promoting program -to be held for morning or afternoon in several High School Catholic, Public and francophone as a Newcomer Orientation -registering transfer students as well as Newcomers -making necessary revision to all SWIS documents, such as information packages and brochures -providing and allotting the promotional materials in the school site -posting material at school’s hallways, staffroom, EAL class room (this always needs permission form school’s administration)

SWIS Best Practices SWIS Work Plan in Elementary Schools

Summer Month Project Comments July August: Theme 1 Back to School OWN   August: Theme 1 Back to School OWN Help with School Registrations Update SWIS resources and information Invite: Peer Leaders Trainer for the different topics September: Theme 2 Welcoming Newcomers Attend Staff Meetings Attend School Open Houses Promote Sports Programming Promote SWIS program with parents and staff Interpreters Community Activity Coordinator Representatives from various sports facilities Representatives from assorted funders

Fall Month Project Comments October: Theme 3 Preparing for Winter Hold Winter Safety Session Winter clothing Hold 3-Way Conference/Parent-Teacher Interviews Information Session at various schools or one central location   Invite: Health Nurse EAL teacher and/or Principal November: Theme 4 Literacy Attend 3-Way Conference Promote literacy among clients Invite: Representatives from main library and from library in area December: Theme 5 Winter Activities Register clients in school break activities Inform families of community events Introducing and organizing winter activities Representatives from the library in area Representatives from the Community Associations Representatives from the Leisure Centers

Winter Month Project Comments January: Theme 6 Awareness Hold Bullying Session Hold Internet Safety Session Hold Racism Information Session Invite: Canadian Red Cross Saskatoon City Police Consultant/Counsellor February: Theme 7 Chasing Away Winter Blues Register clients in school break activities Mini SNOW Session( if the number of newcomers is high) Representatives from the main library and from library in area Representatives from the Community Associations Representatives from the Leisure Centers March: Theme 8 Healthy Habits Hold Healthy Eating Session Hold Immunization Session Hold Outdoor Safety Session Attend 3-Way Conferences/Parent-Teacher Interviews Health Nurses Nutritionist City Police Using video (P/T Interview) Providing information

Spring Month Project Comments April: Theme 9 Learning Skills Hold learning skills session in EAL classroom Hold Information Session about Learning Disabilities for specific individuals Invite: Education department at the University of Saskatchewan May: Theme 10 Transition Attend/Provide high school tours for Grade 8s Provide necessary support for students transitioning to high schools Hold High School Information Session Provide necessary support for students beginning kindergarten EAL Grade 9s from various schools High School EAL teachers High School extracurricular/sports provider teachers June: Theme 11 Summer Fun! Promote Summer Fun programming Promote summer camps and other summer activities Hold a Summer Activity Information Session Introducing Summer Programs/activities for kids and youth to families Representatives from the main library and from library in area Representatives from the Community Associations Representatives from the Leisure Centers Representatives from various summer camps in the city and surrounding area