1. Welcome to Kindergarten at GME

2. You are now a Grizzly! Wendy Briggs Principal Learner Benita Crombie
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You are now a Grizzly!
Wendy Briggs
Principal Learner
Benita Crombie
Vice Principal

3. School District 23 – Attributes of a Learner
A Thinker
An Innovator
A Collaborator
A Contributor

4. All learners have the right to dignity, purpose and options.
GME Raison d’être
All learners have the right to dignity, purpose and options.

5. GME …a Passion for Learning Together!

6. GME – Guiding Principles of Learning
1. Learners are at the center
2. Learning is a social practice that can’t happen alone.
3. Emotions are an integral part of learning.
4. Learners are different.
5. Learners need to be stretched, but not too much.
6. Assessment should be FOR learning.
7. Learning needs to be connected across disciplines.

7. Safety First Pick up and Drop off
Noon Hour Supervisors / Certified Education Assistants
First-aid Room
Sign In / Sign Out
Criminal Record Checks-bring back to school from RCMP
Fire, Earthquake, and Lock Down Drills
Reinforce the Boundaries of the School (three walls and not in front)
Introduction to the Playground
Be Aware of ‘Bubble Wrapping’ and ‘Helicoptering’

8. Safe Routes to School Park and Walk Kiss and Drop
Drive through our neighborhood as if your child was walking on the sidewalk / road
Respect our neighbours

9. Learning Expectations
Requires a foundation of social-emotional well-being
Play-based learning
Academic expectations are raised in second semester
French Immersion (% of French)

10. Social-Emotional Development
Incredible Flexible You – Zones of Regulation
Self-Regulation = Higher Academic Performance + Happiness

11. Communication and Trust
Seek first to understand, and then to be understood
Listen for all sides of the story
Communicate directly, honestly, and respectfully
Trust in the people that care for your child (assume the best first)
Remember we all want what is best for your child; we are on the same team
Chain of communication: Teacher, Vice Principal or Principal, Director of Instruction, Superintendent, Board Chair

12. Our Team French Kindergarten Teachers French Learning Assistance
English Kindergarten Teachers
English Learning Assistance
Counselor
Resource Teacher
Speech and Language Pathologist
Occupational Therapist
Prep Teachers- FineArts/PE
Librarian
First Nations Advocate
Certified Education Assistants

13. Parent Expectations
Be respectful and mindful of all members of our school community (students, staff, and parents)
Be involved in your child’s education
Be informed about GME happenings (
Be proactive
Be responsible and make sure your child is at school
Be supportive of your child

14. First Days of School- to help you plan for the fall
Friday, August 31: Popsicle & Play (10:00 – 11:00) * Optional
September 5, 6 & 7: 1 hour session (9am, 11am & 1pm)
Monday, September 10: ½ day of class (9:00 – 11:00 & 12:00 – 2:00)
Tuesday, September 11: ½ day of class (9:00 – 11:00 & 12:00 – 2:00)
Wednesday, September 12: Full day of class

15. How to do we create classes?
Observe all the children playing and interacting with each other
Create classes that are well-balanced and try to match the needs of each child with the unique teaching style of each teacher
Consider students with special needs, learning challenges, government legislation, and the available resources
In Kindergarten we do not take into consideration parent requests
In grades 1 – 6, we do consider parent requests with respect to student learning styles and social concerns (not teacher preference); however, first and foremost, we consider the feedback from each teacher after a lengthy collaborative process involving all members of school staff
This is where TRUST comes into the formula!

16. PAC Get involved! Volunteer in a class Attend PAC meetings
Join a PAC committee or initiative
Hot Lunch Program…online order and payment

17. Details to consider Absences / Lates: please call the office
Lost and Found: please check regularly
Label clothes
Velcro shoes or work on tying laces this summer
Healthy snacks and lunches that are easily opened
School Supplies - $30..online payment
Cultural Fees - $12…online payment

18. When you are feeling ill…who are you going to call?
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When you are feeling ill…who are you going to call?

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