1. Welcome to Kindergarten at GME

2. You are now a Grizzly! Des Sjoquist – Principal Tamalee Middleton – Vice Principal NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

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

4. GME Mission Our mission is to create an inspirational environment that honours the individual student and promotes each one's success

5. GME …a Passion for Learning! https://sites.google.com/site/ecoleglenmoreelementary/arts-festival-pictures

6. GME Goals 2015-16 Creating the student/learner friendly classroom – where executive functioning skills can grow and thrive! GME Curriculum Project – building common language, expectations and assessments

7. Safety First Pick up and Drop off Noon Hour Supervisors / Certified Education Assistants First-aid Room Sign In / Sign Out Criminal Record Checks 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. Academic 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 MindUp Roots of Empathy Positive Behaviour Intervention System 5 Point Scale of Self Regulation Hearing / Vision Screening 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 (Mon/Wed/Fri) Resource Teacher (Mon/Tue/Thur) Speech and Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Music Teacher 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 (www.gme.sd23.bc.ca) Be proactive Be responsible and make sure your child is at school Be supportive of your child

14. First Days of School Wednesday, September 9 : 1 hour session (8:45, 10:00 & 12:00) Thursday, September 10: 1 hour session(8:45, 10:00 & 12:00) Friday, September 11: No classes (check email for class placement) Monday, September 13: ½ day of class (8:30 – 11:00 & 12:00 – 2:30) Tuesday, September 14: ½ day of class (8:30 – 11:00 & 12:00 – 2:30) Wednesday, September 15: Full day of class Note: Morning group will stay in the morning, afternoon will stay in the afternoon, 10:00 group divided for week 2

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

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