1. Welcome Back Begley Public School 2013-2014

2. Mr. Rinaldi Ross Begley Pubic School

3. Who Am I?  Married – 22 years  John (16), Chris (14), and Patrick (12)  Priorities: Faith, Family, Friends, Career  Coach baseball and hockey  United Way  Leadership Windsor Essex  Board of Directors, WECAS  Principal of Talbot Trail, Oakwood  Vice Principal of Jack Miner PS, Begley

4. Beliefs  I believe all members of the school community can learn  Education is a partnership  We provide excellent learning opportunities  We inspire, challenge and support  All students can achieve (beyond) their full potential  We must all participate meaningfully in our communities.

5. Our School – Begley Public School Serving Windsor-Essex County for 100 Years

6. Begley is… Students are kind Students show they care Students say ‘thank you’ Students forgive others Students help people in need

7. Begley is… Do what they are supposed to do Persevere: keep on trying! Always do their best Use self-control Think before they act Are accountable

8. Begley is… Play by the rules Take turns and share Are open-minded and listen to others Don’t blame others

9. Begley is… Make choices that right for self and others Finish their work before they play Are patient, even when it is difficult Think of others before themselves

10. Begley is… Treat others with respect Use good manners, not bad language Are considerate of the feelings of others Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone

11. Begley is… Always do their best Make sure to learn from their mistakes Set goals and stay focused Don’t give up Don’t procrastinate

12. Begley is… Are honest Don’t cheat or steal Are reliable Have courage to do the right thing Are loyal to family, friends, school

13. Code of Conduct Begley students are expected to contribute by all their actions to three major goals: 1. Showing respect for oneself and others – students, teachers, and staff. 2. Using one’s abilities to build community. Openness, wide participation, and cooperation are needed to make a community work. 3. Behaving in reasonable ways that, common sense suggests, will contribute to Begley’s business of teaching and learning.

14. Safe and Orderly