1. WELCOME JACKSON! T0 2016/17

2. PRINCIPAL
Mr. Colbert

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. NEW CURRICULUM

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

8. 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?

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Have a great year!