Bienvenue à Munn’s Welcome to our Grade 1 French Immersion Program Night

Core French - Grade Core French - Grade 1 in 52 of 84 schools in 2016/17 French Immersion - Grade 1 (start) – Grade 12 Extended French - Grade 7 start (located in Burlington only) French Programs in Halton:

Optional program beginning in grade 1 Bussing is provided (haltonbus.ca) 50% French and 50% English (integrated curriculum focus) 10 French secondary credits for French Certificate Early French Immersion Grade

Munn’s is… … a single-track French Immersion school that receives students entering grade 1 from: - Specific HDSB schools (Falgarwood, Sheridan, Joshua Creek and Montclair) - Other (private schools, day cares, other school boards for students living in our boundary area) At Munn’s ALL students receive half their instruction in French and half in English. Note: English only programs are not offered at Munn’s

So many things to learn …. The kindergarten years require a child to: adjust to the routines of a learning environment strengthen social & self-regulation skills develop understanding of literacy and mathematics concepts in a school context Expected PM Benchmark reading level by the end of senior Kindergarten is level 5.

The Grade 1 year: deepens the foundation for strong literacy and mathematics skills can be a time to introduce a second language – French

Learning a second language can: - “strengthen first language skills in areas of reading, vocabulary, grammar and communication skills” if the child has a strong foundation in their first language. - Source:

Early French Immersion: promotes greater oral mastery of the French language supports the developmental process of second language learning encourages risk-taking and academically challenges students Please note: your child will not be bilingual by the end of grade one!

Is French Immersion the best fit for my child? Does my child… demonstrate a curiosity and willingness to explore and experiment with language want to learn another language handle new situations, change and transitions, using positive strategies display confidence and persevere when learning … continued

FI is a mainly oral program. Does my child… … continued like to play with language (rhyming, memory or vocabulary games) in English or other first language explain a story or events in proper sequence listen effectively demonstrate self-regulation (e.g., taking turns) demonstrate independence (e.g., ties own shoes, takes care of personal items)

What is our curriculum? The Ontario Curriculum includes learning expectations for: language (English and French) mathematics (English: grades 1 - 8) science & technology (French: grades 1 - 8) social studies (English: grades 1 – 5; French: grade 6)‏ history and geography (French: grades 7 & 8)‏ the arts (music, drama, dance) (English / French)‏ health and physical education (English / French)‏

In addition to our academic program, we promote a safe, caring, inviting and collaborative learning environment. As a school we use the Tribes agreements and Kelso’s Choices for problem solving strategies, to build community, guide our teaching and learning and support our commitment to student success.

A Day in the Life of a Grade 1 French Immersion Student at Munn’s

Munn’s Schedule 8:00 Supervision begins 8:15 – 9:55Period 1 & 2 9:55 – 10:35Nutrition Break (Snack) 10:35 – 12:15Period 3 & 4 12: :55 Nutrition Break (Lunch)‏ ---English/French Classroom Switch--- 12:55 - 2:35Period 5 & 6 2:35 Dismissal to busses

9: :35First Nutrition Break Primary students eat first (9:55 – 10:15) then they go outside 12: :55Second Nutrition Break Primary students eat first (12:15-12:35) then they go outside Pack healthy snacks and lunches Pack two bags (for two breaks)‏ Food must be nut free and peanut free Support our ECO school initiative by using reusable containers Nutrition Breaks

Grade 1 English in a French Immersion Setting

Expected Reading Levels (PM Benchmarks) GradeSeptemberJune KindergartenEmergent5 Grade 1516 What does this look like and sound like?

Reading for beginning of grade 1 VIDEO

Daily French Immersion Program Literacy time split between English & French In French: French Literacy, Science In English: English Literacy, Mathematics English includes 50 minutes of mathematics Switch classrooms during the day Teacher at end of day coordinates take home material for both English and French Reading Assessment occurs in English with 300 minutes per week Reading Assessment occurs in French with up to 300 minutes per week Daily English Program Day usually begins with 100 minutes Reading, Writing and Oral Language Skills 60 minutes mathematics In same room for core subjects All subjects taught in English Core French begins in grade 1 or grade 4 Reading Assessment occurs in English with 500 minutes per week

Your child will explore how mathematicians determine the height, length and width of objects, as well as determine the area that objects cover, the amount that objects hold (capacity) and the space that objects take up (volume). Your child will understand how numbers work and how they relate to each other. Your child will learn how to collect, organize and interpret information. Your child will recognize and identify patterns to make predictions based on their observations. Your child will become familiar with shapes and spatial relationships in their environment leading to an understanding of the principles of geometry. The Mathematics Program – Curriculum Strands Source: Doing Mathematics with Your Child

These foundations are the same as in an English only language classroom, BUT time spent daily on English language skills are reduced in French immersion – the time for learning French has to come from somewhere!

Grade 1 French in a French Immersion Setting

January: What are we reading in French?

January: What are we Writing in French?

Home-school partnerships are vital to the positive development of a child. How can you help your Kindergarten child to be ready for grade 1?

Read with your child

Build strong, positive attitudes about math. When children feel positively engaged and successful, they are more likely to stick with an activity or a problem to find a solution. Students’ attitudes have a significant effect on how they approach problem solving and how well they succeed in mathematics. Begin with activities that meet your child’s level of mathematical understanding. Early success in solving problems will build your child’s confidence. Ask them If you and your child are more comfortable in a language other than English, use it. Your child will understand concepts better in the language that he or she knows best. Participate in Mathematics Learning

Reporting in Grade 1 November – Progress Report – Indicates how the child is progressing in subject areas (PWD, PW, PVW) and in Learning Skills (Responsibility, Independent Work, Initiative, Organization, Collaboration, and Self-Regulation) N, S, G, E February and June – Report Cards: Learning Skills as above and letter grades for subjects

Studying in French or English can be a lot of fun Conversations with the SK classroom teacher and consideration of your child’s learning strengths and needs are important factors to consider.

SK in HDSB: Submit registration forms to your home school Non-HDSB: come to our office to register by Friday February 5, 2016 Registration Information

Information about a visit in August will be sent to you during the summer.

Bussing All students at Munn’s are assigned a school bus. Bussing information comes directly to you from HDSB Transportation. Please let us know in August if you make alternative arrangements.

Before & after school care YMCA: Website: ymcaofoakville.org Hours at Munn’s: 7am (until 8:15) (2:35 until) 6 pm Contact number is

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