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P ARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK<br />
Dr. Michèle Wills<br />
PRINCIPAL<br />
Kim Hodgson<br />
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL<br />
224 Shawnessy Drive S.W.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta<br />
T2Y 1M1<br />
Phone: 403-777- 8670 Fax: 403-777- 8673<br />
2013 – 2014<br />
www.cbe.ab.ca/b270<br />
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CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
FIVE RESULT STATEMENTS<br />
Our Trustees have provided clear direction:<br />
Our job is <strong>to</strong> ensure our students achieve<br />
success.<br />
R-1: Mega Result - Each student, in keeping<br />
with his or her individual abilities and gifts,<br />
will complete high school with a foundation <strong>of</strong><br />
learning <strong>to</strong> function effectively in life, work<br />
and continued learning.<br />
R-2: Academic Success - Each student will<br />
possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes<br />
required for academic success and be<br />
effectively prepared for life, work and further<br />
learning.<br />
R-3 Citizenship - Each student will be a<br />
responsible citizen by being an informed and<br />
involved member in his or her local, national<br />
and global communities.<br />
R-4 Personal Development - Each student<br />
will acquire the skills, attitudes and<br />
knowledge <strong>to</strong> achieve personal highest<br />
potential.<br />
R-5 Character - Each student will possess<br />
the character <strong>to</strong> do what is right, act morally<br />
with wisdom, and balance individual<br />
concerns with the rights and needs <strong>of</strong> others.<br />
BELIEFS WHICH GUIDE OUR<br />
PRACTICE AT JANET JOHNSTONE<br />
SCHOOL<br />
Our mission: Our school community strives<br />
for excellence in learning within an inclusive<br />
environment.<br />
Our mot<strong>to</strong>: “Better Together”<br />
Together, we are creating a collaborative<br />
school culture in which:<br />
The pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence<br />
encourages all <strong>to</strong> be leaders, problem<br />
solvers, critical thinkers, and life-long<br />
learners.<br />
The voices <strong>of</strong> all stakeholders are<br />
heard and valued as we work <strong>to</strong>ward our<br />
common purpose.<br />
The school is a fertile environment<br />
for mind, body and senses. We plan for<br />
meaningful learning experiences and<br />
connections that deepen the learner’s<br />
understanding. School-wide teaming,<br />
valued support <strong>of</strong> strategists, and<br />
active parent involvement enhance our<br />
ability <strong>to</strong> use flexible groups, provide<br />
enrichment, and effectively use staff and<br />
parent expertise <strong>to</strong> meet all <strong>of</strong> our children’s<br />
learning needs.<br />
Staff members learn <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
through reflective practice in Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Learning Communities (PLC’s).<br />
Children and adults are nurtured<br />
and stimulated in a culture <strong>of</strong> positive<br />
energy and respect for each other. Everyone<br />
can take risks in their learning because<br />
they feel safe and cared for.<br />
With input from parents, teachers<br />
and students, we have been able <strong>to</strong><br />
establish foundational statements <strong>to</strong> carry<br />
our work forward. They have guided the<br />
decision-making aspects <strong>of</strong> the school.<br />
LEADERSHIP MESSAGE<br />
Welcome and Bienvenue <strong>to</strong> another fulfilling<br />
year <strong>of</strong> learning and working <strong>to</strong>gether. In<br />
the 2013-2014 school year, we are pleased<br />
<strong>to</strong> have our French Immersion Program<br />
expand <strong>to</strong> Grade 6.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the handbook is <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
parents and students with important<br />
information that guides our daily work at<br />
Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School. <strong>Parent</strong>s are<br />
encouraged <strong>to</strong> take the time <strong>to</strong> review the<br />
information with their children and <strong>to</strong> use it<br />
as a handy resource. Our staff looks<br />
forward <strong>to</strong> working with you and thank you<br />
for your continued interest, support and<br />
involvement.<br />
The two school development goals for the<br />
2013-2014 school year will continue <strong>to</strong><br />
guide our work with students.<br />
Outcome 1) Students will achieve and excel<br />
at grade level expectations in English<br />
Language Arts and in French Language<br />
Arts for our French Immersion students in<br />
both reading and writing.<br />
Outcome 2) Students will model the<br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong> active citizenship and<br />
character.<br />
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STAFF FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL<br />
YEAR<br />
Administration<br />
Wills, Michèle, Principal<br />
Hodgson, Kim, Asst. Principal<br />
Norman, Monique, L.L., Fr. Imm.<br />
Cowper, Darilyn, Admin. Assist. 1V<br />
Teachers<br />
Beriault, Gerry<br />
Cave, Kimberly<br />
Celinski, Andrea Fr. Imm.<br />
Chervinski, Lori, Fr. Imm.<br />
Chin, Cindy, Fr. Imm.<br />
Cottle, Carol<br />
Decoux, Karen<br />
Dermody, Pamela<br />
Ferguson, Amy<br />
Galvin, Kelly<br />
Hounjet, Lauren Fr. Imm.<br />
Knight, Monica<br />
Lacroix-McLean , Lise, Fr. Imm.<br />
McLeod, Lydia<br />
Norman, Monique, Fr. Imm.<br />
Paul, Tegan, Music Specialist<br />
Peško, Nataša, Fr. Imm.<br />
Puffer, Justine<br />
Rivard, Jodi<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ne, Cindy, Gr. 1/2 Literacy/ESL<br />
Tjostheim, Terri<br />
Weselowski, Laura, Gr. 4/5/6 English LA<br />
Woods, Jenna, Fr. Imm.<br />
Woolnough, Bev<br />
Support Staff<br />
DeVlaming, Mary, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
Doreksen, Dori, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
Duthie, Tracy, Ed. Assist.<br />
Geist, Betty, Ed. Asst.<br />
Hildebrandt, Carmen, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
Kachra, Nigaar, Admin. Assist. 2<br />
Knox, Carole, Library Assistant<br />
Kovacs, Leslie, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
Larson, Lyn, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
MacMahon, Royden, Head Caretaker<br />
Moskalyk, Kathy, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
Short, Cindy, Ed. Asst.<br />
Stahl, Jenn, Lunchroom Sup.<br />
Sivil, Ken, Caretaker<br />
Winter, Jane, Lead Lunchroom Sup.<br />
SCHOOL HOURS<br />
Gr. 1-6 M-T 8:15-11:35 12:30-3:00<br />
Friday 8:15-12:10<br />
Kindergarten a.m. attend 8:15-11:03<br />
p.m. attend 12:11- 3:00<br />
A.M. and P.M. kindergarten classes attend<br />
on alternate Fridays from 8:15 am -12:10<br />
pm (<strong>see</strong> parent handbook calendar at back<br />
<strong>of</strong> this book).<br />
Recess Time 10:05 – 10:19 am M-F<br />
EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS<br />
Please note that students have early<br />
dismissal at 12:10 p.m. every Friday.<br />
Please check the agenda calendar for exact<br />
dates at the back <strong>of</strong> this book.<br />
SCHOOL FEES<br />
Kindergarten<br />
Fee<br />
Inst. Resource Fee $15.00<br />
Activity Fee $35.00<br />
Total $50.00<br />
Grades 1 - 6<br />
Fee<br />
Inst. Supplies/Materials $ 30.00<br />
Opt. Incid. Act. Fee $10.00<br />
Total $40.00<br />
Off-site excursions for grades 1-6 are<br />
charged per student per trip.<br />
School fees are due by September 30,<br />
2013.<br />
BUSSING<br />
Students who live in<br />
Shawnessy, Millrise and<br />
Shawnee Slopes outside<br />
the 0.8 kilometer walk limit, and students<br />
registered in the French Immersion program<br />
from designated communities can be<br />
bussed and are eligible <strong>to</strong> stay for lunch.<br />
Information regarding the bus fees can<br />
be found on-line at<br />
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/<strong>Parent</strong>s/fee.asp.<br />
There are several options for payment<br />
including on-line payment.<br />
We ask that parents either put a note in<br />
their child’s agenda or call the school <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> dismissal time when their child is<br />
not going <strong>to</strong> be riding the bus on a particular<br />
day.<br />
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For safety reasons, parents who pick up<br />
their children at the bus s<strong>to</strong>p must inform<br />
the bus attendant for busses that their child<br />
will not be riding that day.<br />
LUNCHROOM<br />
Our lunchroom is CBE operated with all<br />
supervisors employed by the <strong>Board</strong> under<br />
the supervision <strong>of</strong> the principal. The<br />
lunchroom is open <strong>to</strong> all students who have<br />
registered and paid the lunchroom fee.<br />
Service is provided for full-time and drop-in<br />
students. Tax receipts are issued in<br />
January and June for full-time registrants<br />
only.<br />
All lunchroom students are required <strong>to</strong><br />
remain on school grounds during the lunch<br />
hour.<br />
Noon supervision fees are payable <strong>to</strong> the<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>. They can be<br />
paid on-line at<br />
http://cbe.ab.ca/parents/fees.asp with<br />
several options available <strong>to</strong> you.<br />
A registration form is required by the school.<br />
It is available in the fall information package<br />
provided <strong>to</strong> parents. Please return the<br />
completed forms indicating your method <strong>of</strong><br />
payment <strong>to</strong> school as soon as possible.<br />
PROGRAMS OFFERED<br />
FRENCH IMMERSION<br />
A French Immersion program is <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>to</strong><br />
students in Kindergarten <strong>to</strong> Grade 6 for the<br />
communities <strong>of</strong> Shawnessy, Millrise,<br />
Shawnee Slopes, Somerset, Bridlewood,<br />
Evergreen and Silverado. The program is<br />
expanding <strong>to</strong> grade 6 in 2013-14.<br />
F.S.L. (French as a Second<br />
Language)<br />
At Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne, French as a Second<br />
Language is taught <strong>to</strong> students in Grade 4 in<br />
the English program as part <strong>of</strong> the Program<br />
<strong>of</strong> Studies.<br />
♪ MUSIC PROGRAM ♫<br />
Music is an integral part <strong>of</strong> Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne’s<br />
students’ weekly program. Having a music<br />
specialist provides program continuity.<br />
Children are given opportunities <strong>to</strong> learn<br />
through many approaches, but particular<br />
emphasis is given <strong>to</strong> the Orff- Schulwerk<br />
method which allows students <strong>to</strong> become<br />
independent musicians as they move<br />
through the grades. The music room is well<br />
equipped with many instruments making it<br />
possible for children <strong>to</strong> be active<br />
players/performers in music activities.<br />
PHYSICAL EDUCATION<br />
We have daily physical education. Our<br />
school uses the SPARK Program <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
a quality physical education program utilizing<br />
a spacious gymnasium, adventure<br />
playground, well-equipped compound and<br />
well maintained playing fields. Students from<br />
grades 1-6 are scheduled for a daily 1/2 hour<br />
class.<br />
LEARNING COMMONS<br />
Our school library, now called the Learning<br />
Commons, fosters lifelong learning and is<br />
an integral part <strong>of</strong> our education program.<br />
Children are encouraged <strong>to</strong> browse and<br />
select materials at their level, care for them<br />
properly, and return or renew them on time.<br />
We do not charge for overdue materials.<br />
However, students are held accountable for<br />
lost or damaged books.<br />
Students may choose from a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
learning resources for assignments and for<br />
personal interest which are available in both<br />
French and English and include: reference,<br />
fiction and non-fiction print materials, audiovisual<br />
materials, magazines, on-line<br />
databases, internet resources, and various<br />
educational s<strong>of</strong>tware. Our library assistant<br />
manages these resources as well as<br />
provides assistance <strong>to</strong> students and<br />
teachers in accessing and choosing reading<br />
and learning materials. As well as providing<br />
borrowing privileges and teaching library<br />
orientation and location skills, the library<br />
assistant supports all other curriculum<br />
programs in research, planning and<br />
implementation. We also have a small<br />
parent reference library.<br />
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The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (CBE)<br />
employs the use <strong>of</strong> a web-based program<br />
called WebCat for searching the CBE<br />
library catalogue. WebCat allows students<br />
and staff online access <strong>to</strong> our school library<br />
and the entire CBE library from home or at<br />
school on any computer with Internet<br />
capability. Checking the WebCat from home<br />
under the “My Stuff” tab allows students <strong>to</strong><br />
view a list <strong>of</strong> materials they have scanned<br />
out from our school library and their due<br />
dates.<br />
Dedicated volunteers and student library<br />
helpers keep our library a dynamic and<br />
organized learning area.<br />
Come and enjoy our Learning Commons<br />
and its abundant resources!<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
What is the role <strong>of</strong> Technology in the<br />
School?<br />
1. Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne has a Web Awareness<br />
Plan which requires teachers <strong>to</strong> actively<br />
supervise students when they are on-line as<br />
well as defines expectations and<br />
responsibilities <strong>of</strong> students. CBE teachers<br />
receive regular web awareness training.<br />
2. Within the framework <strong>of</strong> the Information<br />
and Communication Technologies Program<br />
<strong>of</strong> Study, students <strong>of</strong> all age levels are<br />
taught <strong>to</strong> be aware <strong>of</strong> moral and ethical<br />
issues around internet use.<br />
3. CBE’s Acceptable Use <strong>of</strong> Internet Policy<br />
AR1062 states that CBE uses filtering<br />
technology <strong>to</strong> block access <strong>to</strong> inappropriate<br />
websites. However, filtering s<strong>of</strong>tware does<br />
not replace an adult as the supervisor <strong>of</strong><br />
internet use.<br />
How can parents keep children safe<br />
online?<br />
1. Supervise! Supervise! Supervise!<br />
- children under 12 should not be surfing the<br />
internet alone.<br />
- keep internet-connected computers out <strong>of</strong><br />
children’s rooms and in a highly visible area.<br />
- use “His<strong>to</strong>ry” <strong>to</strong> check websites your<br />
children have visited.<br />
2. Learn about the online environments your<br />
children are using.<br />
- ask your children <strong>to</strong> teach you everything<br />
they know (and they know a lot!).<br />
3. Create guidelines your children can follow.<br />
- family contract - the following website is a<br />
good example:<br />
http://www.micros<strong>of</strong>t.com/athome/security/ch<br />
ildren/famwebrules.mspx<br />
Protecting Children On-line Resources<br />
(last checked June, 2013)<br />
http://www.mediasmarts.ca<br />
http://www.bewebaware.ca<br />
http://www.cybertip.ca/en/cybertip/<br />
http://www.getwebwise.ca/index.cfm<br />
http://www.badguypatrol.ca<br />
SCHOOL EXPECTATION POLICY<br />
FOR STUDENTS<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> our expectation policy is <strong>to</strong><br />
develop a common understanding among<br />
school staff, parents and students. The<br />
intent <strong>of</strong> any action taken is <strong>to</strong> help students<br />
learn from their mistakes. An atmosphere <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperation, collaboration and understanding<br />
between all parties is the most productive<br />
way <strong>of</strong> making this learning effective.<br />
A consistent approach <strong>to</strong> behaviour by<br />
school staff, students, and parents has<br />
resulted in students knowing, and following,<br />
expectations at Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School.<br />
EVERYONE DOES THEIR PART<br />
The teacher establishes clear<br />
expectations, models appropriate behavior<br />
and attitudes, reinforces correct behavior,<br />
and is alert <strong>to</strong> the student who needs<br />
assistance.<br />
The student is aware, understands and<br />
follows expectations <strong>to</strong> help maintain a safe<br />
and appropriate learning environment.<br />
Students model appropriate behavior for<br />
others in the school.<br />
The parent supports, cooperates,<br />
provides input and models behavior and<br />
attitudes conducive <strong>to</strong> their child’s learning.<br />
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS/RULES<br />
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treat others with kindness and respect<br />
keep hands, feet and objects <strong>to</strong><br />
yourself<br />
use courteous language<br />
walk in the halls<br />
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follow directions when asked<br />
With adult guidance, children take<br />
responsibility for their learning and assume<br />
responsibility for their actions. Our goal is<br />
that each child grows in self-moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
his/her own behaviours.<br />
To accomplish this goal we have adopted<br />
the Raise Responsibility System described<br />
as follows:<br />
The Raise Responsibility System<br />
The foundation <strong>of</strong> The Raise Responsibility<br />
System* developed by Marvin Marshall is <strong>to</strong><br />
teach students how <strong>to</strong> become responsible<br />
before problems occur. How young people<br />
mature after learning the hierarchy is what<br />
makes teaching it so valuable.<br />
Rather than focusing on discipline, think <strong>of</strong><br />
the hierarchy as an opportunity for young<br />
people <strong>to</strong> have a rubric for making<br />
decisions in life. This system can be used<br />
with students from kindergarten <strong>to</strong> grade<br />
12.<br />
The practice in the implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
system is based on three principles;<br />
1) Positivity: turning negative requests in<strong>to</strong><br />
positive statement such as saying, “This is<br />
a walking zone” instead <strong>of</strong> saying “don’t<br />
run.”<br />
2) Choice: students have the choice <strong>of</strong><br />
controlling their behaviour by determining at<br />
which level they are behaving and making a<br />
choice <strong>to</strong> move <strong>to</strong> the higher level<br />
3) Reflection: asking reflective questions is<br />
the best way for young people <strong>to</strong> learn <strong>to</strong><br />
manage their own behaviour. All staff at the<br />
school received training <strong>to</strong> understand the<br />
levels used <strong>to</strong> address behaviour<br />
throughout the school: in class, at lunch and<br />
at recess on the playground.<br />
We use the following four levels <strong>of</strong> social<br />
development <strong>to</strong> help us teach our students<br />
how <strong>to</strong> succeed at school and in life.<br />
The <strong>to</strong>p two levels are both acceptable<br />
and the ones that students strive for.<br />
D: Democracy is the highest level on the<br />
hierarchy and our goal for all students. This<br />
level is characterized by self-discipline,<br />
initiative, and displaying responsibility. At this<br />
level, a person's motivation is internal.<br />
C: Cooperation is when a person is<br />
considerate and complies with requests,<br />
either from peers or adults. At this level the<br />
motivation is external.<br />
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These following two levels are NOT<br />
acceptable.<br />
B: Bothering or Bossing which is<br />
characterized by bothering or bossing others<br />
and breaking our standards at school.<br />
A: Anarchy is the absence <strong>of</strong> order and is<br />
characterized by chaos.<br />
We believe that by teaching these levels, we<br />
are encouraging students <strong>to</strong> learn how <strong>to</strong><br />
make responsible choices as well as<br />
supporting the goals <strong>of</strong> our school and<br />
community <strong>to</strong> develop active responsible<br />
citizenship and character in our students.<br />
However, since this is a system for teaching<br />
responsibility, when a student is unable <strong>to</strong><br />
move his behaviour <strong>to</strong> the acceptable levels<br />
and if expectations are not met, the<br />
classroom teacher, educational assistant or<br />
lunchroom supervisor will initially deal with<br />
the situation. If they deem it necessary, they<br />
will involve an administra<strong>to</strong>r. Emphasis is on<br />
the insights which a staff member gains from<br />
speaking with the student and solving the<br />
problem <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
Consequences for poor choices may include<br />
the loss <strong>of</strong> privileges within the classroom or<br />
school, written assignments or apologies, a<br />
“cooling <strong>of</strong>f” time outside the classroom,<br />
finding solutions on how <strong>to</strong> “make it right” or<br />
a phone call home.<br />
At times, when an incident is more serious or<br />
there have been repeat incidents, a Student<br />
Incident form is completed and sent home<br />
requiring a parent’s signature. Whenever<br />
possible, parents are informed by phone.<br />
The form includes:<br />
1. What happened?<br />
2. What the child could do differently in<br />
the future.<br />
3. What consequences, if any, have been<br />
assigned.<br />
4. Administra<strong>to</strong>r’s comment<br />
5. Space for parent comment and<br />
signature.<br />
When an administra<strong>to</strong>r is involved they will<br />
determine the consequence depending on<br />
the seriousness <strong>of</strong> student behaviour. It<br />
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may result in an in-school or out-<strong>of</strong>-school<br />
suspension.<br />
In any circumstance where behaviour is an<br />
issue, the focus is on the student<br />
understanding their responsibility in the<br />
situation and accepting consequences for<br />
their actions.<br />
SCHOOL ROUTINES<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Regular attendance and a habit <strong>of</strong> being on<br />
time are important <strong>to</strong> a child’s progress. The<br />
School Act states that under Compulsory<br />
<strong>Education</strong> Section 13(5) a student is<br />
excused from attending school on a day on<br />
which the school is open if:<br />
a) the student is unable <strong>to</strong> attend by<br />
reason <strong>of</strong> sickness or other unavoidable<br />
cause<br />
b) the day is recognized as a religious<br />
holiday by the religious denomination <strong>to</strong><br />
which the student belongs<br />
c) the principal <strong>of</strong> the school has<br />
suspended the student from school and the<br />
suspension is still in effect.<br />
An absence for any other reason or without<br />
a reason, is entered as an unexcused<br />
absence in the student’s attendance record.<br />
ARRIVAL TIMES AT SCHOOL<br />
All students should arrive for school<br />
between 8:00 am and 8:15 am for morning<br />
classes and between 12:15 pm and 12:30<br />
pm for afternoon classes and line up at<br />
designated entry doors when the bell rings.<br />
Teachers are on supervision during those<br />
times.<br />
ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURES<br />
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Enter and leave the building by your<br />
designated doors.<br />
Decide on a common outside meeting<br />
spot for family and friends.<br />
Carry boots and outdoor shoes <strong>to</strong> and<br />
from your classroom.<br />
Please remove hats when you enter<br />
the building.<br />
MEETING AREAS<br />
After school, children meet their “walking<br />
group” at a place outside the school and<br />
are encouraged <strong>to</strong> go home first before<br />
making play arrangements.<br />
RECESS<br />
Recess takes place in the morning.<br />
Monday-Friday: 10:05 am – 10:19 am.<br />
HOMEWORK<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s are encouraged <strong>to</strong><br />
discuss their child’s daily school<br />
activities and <strong>to</strong> review <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
the agenda for any activities,<br />
projects, books or assignments which are<br />
brought home. <strong>Parent</strong>s’ interest in<br />
schoolwork is an important fac<strong>to</strong>r in a child’s<br />
success. Homework is a positive extension<br />
<strong>of</strong> school activities. Assignments might<br />
include home reading, research projects,<br />
math and completion <strong>of</strong> work. If students<br />
encounter difficulties, we invite you <strong>to</strong><br />
communicate with the teacher so that the<br />
problem can be resolved quickly. Please<br />
look on D2L (Desire 2 Learn) on our website<br />
for specific class information. Access<br />
information is provided on page 12.<br />
Students who are ill and likely <strong>to</strong> miss a<br />
week or more will be given home<br />
assignments according <strong>to</strong> their level <strong>of</strong><br />
energy during convalescence. Please<br />
contact your child’s teacher <strong>to</strong> make specific<br />
arrangements.<br />
When students go on holidays with family<br />
during school days, teachers are not<br />
expected <strong>to</strong> provide the work covered during<br />
that absence prior <strong>to</strong> the student leaving.<br />
When the student returns, the teacher will<br />
provide the work missed, as much as is<br />
feasible. We suggest that those students<br />
keep a journal or scrapbook <strong>to</strong> share with<br />
their teacher upon their return. Travel<br />
Journals are available in the <strong>of</strong>fice for this<br />
purpose.<br />
OUTDOOR/INDOOR SHOES<br />
Students are asked <strong>to</strong> keep a pair <strong>of</strong> indoor<br />
shoes (suitable for phys. ed. classes) at<br />
school. To enable us <strong>to</strong> keep our hallways<br />
safe and clean, everyone, including parents<br />
and staff, are asked <strong>to</strong> remove their outdoor<br />
footwear at the entrance doors <strong>to</strong> the<br />
school, and carry them <strong>to</strong> the classrooms.<br />
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APPROPRIATE DRESS<br />
Standards <strong>of</strong> dress and grooming are<br />
established by the school. They are:<br />
BOYS<br />
- slacks, trousers, and jeans worn properly<br />
- shirts, sweaters or jackets suitable for<br />
indoor wear<br />
- suitable footwear<br />
GIRLS<br />
- slacks, jeans, dresses or skirts<br />
- blouses, sweaters or jackets suitable for<br />
indoor use<br />
- suitable footwear<br />
- spaghetti straps/strapless and short shorts<br />
are not deemed appropriate dress<br />
STUDENT PHONE USE<br />
Students have access <strong>to</strong> a<br />
telephone in the <strong>of</strong>fice for all emergencies.<br />
We value student learning time and wish <strong>to</strong><br />
avoid interrupting student learning during<br />
school time.<br />
We encourage students <strong>to</strong> leave their cell<br />
phones at home. If it is necessary for a<br />
student <strong>to</strong> have a cell phone at school, it is<br />
expected that the phone will be turned <strong>of</strong>f<br />
and remain in the student’s backpack. If<br />
parents need <strong>to</strong> reach a child, they should<br />
contact the <strong>of</strong>fice who will give the message<br />
<strong>to</strong> the child or ask the child <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong> the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>to</strong> speak <strong>to</strong> the parent.<br />
LOST AND FOUND<br />
Articles <strong>of</strong> clothing or other items found<br />
around the school or playground are<br />
deposited in the lost and found boxes and<br />
tables by the gymnasium entrance.<br />
Valuables and money are <strong>to</strong> be turned in<strong>to</strong><br />
the <strong>of</strong>fice. As many students do not claim<br />
their belongings, parents are asked <strong>to</strong><br />
check the boxes periodically <strong>to</strong> retrieve their<br />
children’s possessions. We request that<br />
all <strong>of</strong> your child’s belongings brought <strong>to</strong><br />
school be clearly labeled (including<br />
footwear). Items will be displayed on<br />
conference evenings - please make a point<br />
<strong>of</strong> checking. Unclaimed items are sent <strong>to</strong> a<br />
charity.<br />
We also request that parents discourage<br />
their children from bringing items <strong>of</strong><br />
considerable monetary or personal value <strong>to</strong><br />
school.<br />
CBE cannot be held responsible for<br />
lost, s<strong>to</strong>len or damaged property.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES<br />
ASSEMBLIES<br />
Our assemblies are a way <strong>of</strong> sharing our<br />
classroom activities, and giving recognition<br />
<strong>to</strong> the students for their hard work. Work<br />
presented is at a ‘sharing’ level <strong>of</strong> practice,<br />
rather than a ‘performance’ level (which<br />
involves props, costumes, etc.). You are<br />
invited <strong>to</strong> take part in our school life by<br />
attending any <strong>of</strong> these assemblies. Your<br />
presence supports the children’s efforts. We<br />
welcome other relatives and friends as<br />
guests <strong>to</strong> our assemblies as well.<br />
An important element <strong>of</strong> our assemblies is<br />
<strong>to</strong> have children learn appropriate audience<br />
manners. We strive <strong>to</strong> have the children be<br />
quiet, attentive and appreciative listeners.<br />
We ask that children and adults refrain from<br />
chatting during performances.<br />
We give advance notice <strong>of</strong> assemblies in the<br />
newsletter. Please check with your child.<br />
We vary the days and times <strong>of</strong> assemblies <strong>to</strong><br />
accommodate both Kindergarten morning<br />
and afternoon classes and <strong>to</strong> provide a<br />
wider opportunity for guests <strong>to</strong> attend and <strong>to</strong><br />
avoid interrupting the same curriculum area.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> this handbook we have<br />
included the words <strong>to</strong> the Salute <strong>to</strong> the Flag,<br />
O Canada (English and French) and our<br />
school song so you can join us in our<br />
singing.<br />
CLUBS<br />
Student Leadership – The development <strong>of</strong><br />
leadership skills in our students is one <strong>of</strong> our<br />
current school goals. We provide<br />
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opportunities for students <strong>to</strong> be leaders in all<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> school life. Areas for service <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
<strong>to</strong> students include being helpers in the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, in the music room, in the gym looking<br />
after equipment, in the library and looking<br />
after computers.<br />
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES<br />
The school <strong>of</strong>fers a complementary<br />
component <strong>to</strong> the Music program where<br />
children are encouraged <strong>to</strong> utilize skills<br />
acquired in class by participating in Choir,<br />
Handbell, and other performance groups that<br />
vary from year <strong>to</strong> year.<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> activities are <strong>of</strong>fered each year.<br />
A schedule and description <strong>of</strong> these<br />
activities will be provided <strong>to</strong> students and<br />
parents before the beginning <strong>of</strong> the session.<br />
Three sessions <strong>of</strong> activities are scheduled<br />
per year in fall, winter and spring which<br />
provide opportunities for students in grades<br />
1 <strong>to</strong> 6 <strong>to</strong> choose one activity per year. Due<br />
<strong>to</strong> the large number <strong>of</strong> bussed students,<br />
those activities take place at lunchtime.<br />
Students participating in complementary<br />
activities and who are not registered in the<br />
lunchroom program are not allowed <strong>to</strong> eat<br />
their lunch in the lunchroom. Students who<br />
normally go home for lunch will bring their<br />
lunch and eat under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the<br />
teacher(s) <strong>of</strong>fering the activity.<br />
RESOURCE SERVICES<br />
SERVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> our students require services<br />
beyond classroom resources. C.B.E.<br />
provides valuable consultative, assessment<br />
and instructional support services for<br />
students, teachers, school administra<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
and parents.<br />
SCHOOL LEARNING TEAM (SLT)<br />
The School Support Team is comprised <strong>of</strong><br />
system level and school based personnel.<br />
School based personnel include classroom<br />
teachers, ed. assistants, resource teachers,<br />
administrative team as well as parents who<br />
meet when a child is referred in order <strong>to</strong>:<br />
1) determine objectives <strong>of</strong> the referral<br />
2) contribute <strong>to</strong> assessment<br />
3) discuss findings<br />
4) determine actions<br />
5) brains<strong>to</strong>rm strategies<br />
6) moni<strong>to</strong>r implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Individual Program Plan (IPP)<br />
C.B.E. AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT<br />
System level assistance can include the<br />
provision <strong>of</strong> consultative services from Area<br />
supports, Psychologists, Strategists, and a<br />
Community Support Worker who is based in<br />
our school. In addition, we have access <strong>to</strong><br />
Hearing and Vision Itinerant teachers.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Health Services supports the<br />
school with Nursing Services and with<br />
services from the Speech Pathologist,<br />
Occupational and Physical Therapists.<br />
REFERRAL PROCEDURES<br />
Referrals for these services are completed<br />
by the classroom teacher through the SLT<br />
process after consultation with the parent.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s will be contacted and asked <strong>to</strong><br />
provide written consent prior <strong>to</strong> the<br />
involvement <strong>of</strong> the School Psychologist,<br />
Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist<br />
or Physical Therapist. <strong>Parent</strong>s will be given<br />
the opportunity <strong>of</strong> meeting with the SLT <strong>to</strong><br />
contribute <strong>to</strong> the implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
programming recommendations.<br />
STUDENT SAFETY IN AND AROUND<br />
SCHOOL<br />
ALLERGY ALERT- No nuts please<br />
We ask that parents be vigilant in making<br />
sure that nuts, tree nuts or nut products are<br />
not sent <strong>to</strong> school in snacks or lunches, as<br />
many students are very allergic <strong>to</strong> nuts or<br />
tree nuts. This creates a life-threatening<br />
situation for some <strong>of</strong> our students and<br />
requires responsible action by all <strong>of</strong> us.<br />
PARKING LOT<br />
For safety reasons, we ask that parents DO<br />
NOT drop <strong>of</strong>f and pick up students in our<br />
school parking lot. Additionally, we ask that<br />
PARENTS DO NOT walk students through<br />
the parking lot when walking them <strong>to</strong> school.<br />
Please obey the sign that is placed at the<br />
entrance <strong>to</strong> the staff parking lot.<br />
The C.B.E. has posted a sign at the<br />
parking lot entrance which reads:<br />
“Loading and unloading <strong>of</strong> children in the<br />
parking lot is prohibited.”<br />
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TRAFFIC CONCERNS - Please walk a<br />
block.<br />
The traffic congestion that occurs before and<br />
after school can be both dangerous and<br />
frustrating. A number <strong>of</strong> years ago, the<br />
Student Council proposed that drivers,<br />
except for buses, park and let students out at<br />
least one block from the edge <strong>of</strong> the school<br />
grounds. Please consider that possibility<br />
when dropping <strong>of</strong>f your child at school. The<br />
result will be healthier kids and a safer<br />
environment for all.<br />
Young children learn more from the actions<br />
<strong>of</strong> the adults who matter in their lives and<br />
observing how they follow or not follow<br />
safety rules than any lessons taught in<br />
school regarding safety measures.<br />
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS,<br />
SCOOTERS, ROLLERBLADES,<br />
HOCKEY AND LACROSSE STICKS<br />
Students are welcome <strong>to</strong> ride their bikes <strong>to</strong><br />
school. We ask that they:<br />
Wear a safety helmet<br />
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Lock their bike on the bike rack<br />
Walk bikes on school grounds<br />
and on sidewalks.<br />
For safety reasons, scooters, skateboards,<br />
roller blades, hockey and lacrosse sticks<br />
are not allowed at school.<br />
PLAYGROUND BOUNDARIES<br />
Out <strong>of</strong> bound areas include: the parking<br />
lot, bike racks, electrical boxes, fencing, the<br />
large dumpsters, and down the hill beyond<br />
the soccer field and by the utility building.<br />
Designated play areas are at the back <strong>of</strong><br />
school, extending <strong>to</strong> the south end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
soccer field and <strong>to</strong> Shannon Close on the<br />
west. No child is allowed <strong>to</strong> leave the<br />
playground at recess, or the school during<br />
class time without teacher and parent<br />
permission. For safety reasons children will<br />
need <strong>to</strong> remain on school property during<br />
the school day including recess time.<br />
STUDENTS, REMEMBER THAT FOR<br />
YOUR SAFETY, WE MUST BE ABLE TO<br />
SEE YOU AT ALL TIMES!<br />
CREATIVE PLAYGROUND SAFETY<br />
Creative Playground Safety Measure:<br />
The school is committed <strong>to</strong> providing<br />
students and staff with a safe and secure<br />
environment through the support and efforts<br />
<strong>of</strong> all staff, students and members <strong>of</strong> our<br />
community.<br />
The Creative Playground should only be<br />
used during the school day by students<br />
attending the school. For safety reasons,<br />
younger siblings, who are not attending<br />
school, should not be on the playground<br />
while students are using it. The reason for<br />
this measure is <strong>to</strong> avoid potential accidents<br />
or injury <strong>to</strong> the young child and/or <strong>to</strong> one <strong>of</strong><br />
the students using the playground<br />
equipment. The staff is responsible for<br />
children using the structure. Even if a parent<br />
is supervising, if an accident were <strong>to</strong> occur,<br />
the responsibility still rests with the school for<br />
allowing younger children on the playground<br />
with the knowledge <strong>of</strong> the potential risk<br />
involved.<br />
Consequently, we ask that parents refrain<br />
from allowing their younger child/children<br />
from playing on the Creative playground<br />
while students are using it, especially at<br />
recess time between 10:05 and 10:20 am<br />
and at lunchtime between 11:35 am and<br />
12:30 pm. At other times in the day, unless<br />
students are outside using the playground<br />
under the supervision <strong>of</strong> a teacher, parents<br />
can make the choice <strong>of</strong> using the playground<br />
at their own risks. Teachers and lunchroom<br />
supervisors have been asked that if they<br />
notice a younger child, who is not a student<br />
at the school, playing on the Creative<br />
Playground <strong>to</strong> remind parents <strong>of</strong> our safety<br />
practices for the use <strong>of</strong> the structure.<br />
We appreciate your cooperation in helping<br />
us provide a safe playing environment for<br />
our students<br />
COMMUNITY SAFETY<br />
The staff at Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School is very<br />
interested in being full partners in your<br />
children’s safety while they are on their own<br />
in the community, traveling <strong>to</strong> and from<br />
school. To this end we cooperate with<br />
parents and police.<br />
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We appreciate being notified by parents or<br />
police <strong>of</strong> any incident which has alarmed a<br />
child so that we can better deal with that<br />
child. We do not make whole school P.A.<br />
announcements because children vary in<br />
how they respond <strong>to</strong> an alarm, and we<br />
cannot be sensitive <strong>to</strong> individual needs<br />
using group announcements. However, we<br />
will notify parents when a situation requires<br />
it and upon advice from the Area Direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
SCHOOL SAFETY PROCEDURES<br />
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES<br />
Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School has a “safety<br />
phone-in attendance policy”. <strong>Parent</strong>s are<br />
requested <strong>to</strong> phone the school prior <strong>to</strong><br />
8:15 am or 12:30 pm, at 777-8670 ext.1, if<br />
your child is going <strong>to</strong> be absent or late.<br />
Please notify the <strong>of</strong>fice, not the teacher,<br />
<strong>of</strong> your child’s absence. If the school has<br />
not received a telephone call from you<br />
indicating that your child is absent, the<br />
school will send an au<strong>to</strong>mated message<br />
requesting that you contact the school. If<br />
you have not returned the call within 10<br />
minutes, the <strong>of</strong>fice will phone parents using<br />
all available phone numbers. We depend<br />
on you <strong>to</strong> phone us. The greater the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> calls that we receive before the<br />
start <strong>of</strong> school confirming absences, the<br />
shorter the response time will be if we do<br />
have an emergency and need <strong>to</strong> locate a<br />
child.<br />
STUDENT PICK UP (sign out)<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s are asked <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
when picking up their children during school<br />
hours. <strong>Parent</strong>s are asked <strong>to</strong> wait in the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice and their child will be called down <strong>to</strong><br />
meet you in the <strong>of</strong>fice. If a parent is<br />
dropping <strong>of</strong>f an item for his/her child, the<br />
student will be called <strong>to</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>to</strong> retrieve<br />
the item. Please ensure you have signed<br />
out your child in the book at the <strong>of</strong>fice. It is<br />
important <strong>to</strong> account for all children at all<br />
times. In case <strong>of</strong> an evacuation, or if a child<br />
normally attends our lunchroom program<br />
and leaves the school before lunch, we<br />
need <strong>to</strong> know that this child is no longer at<br />
school. Please notify your child’s teacher<br />
by writing the early pick up time in the<br />
agenda.<br />
STUDENT ILLNESS/MEDICATION<br />
If students become ill at school they can<br />
rest in the nurse’s room for a brief time until<br />
it is determined that they can return <strong>to</strong><br />
class. If the illness is <strong>of</strong> a more serious<br />
nature, parents will be notified <strong>to</strong> pick up<br />
their child. <strong>Parent</strong>s will always be<br />
contacted if the illness or injury is deemed<br />
serious. The school should be made aware<br />
<strong>of</strong> any medical problems so that we are<br />
best able <strong>to</strong> assist a student in the event <strong>of</strong><br />
an emergency. Please keep us up <strong>to</strong> date<br />
with your emergency phone contact<br />
numbers and any new medical<br />
conditions that arise after the start <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year.<br />
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO<br />
STUDENTS<br />
Please be aware that school personnel are<br />
not authorized <strong>to</strong> dispense non-prescription<br />
medication <strong>to</strong> students. Any request <strong>to</strong><br />
administer prescription medication at<br />
school, must be accompanied by a medical<br />
release form, available from the <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
signed by both a parent and the physician<br />
who prescribed or approved this<br />
medication.<br />
All student medication must be picked up<br />
from the school on the last day that<br />
students attend in June.<br />
HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS<br />
Students are expected <strong>to</strong> dress for cold<br />
weather on a daily basis. We make a<br />
decision regarding indoor recess and lunch<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> these times as weather <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
changes during the day. Decisions <strong>to</strong> keep<br />
children inside are based on the reported<br />
wind chill fac<strong>to</strong>r from Environment Canada.<br />
BLUE DAY signs are hung on the outside<br />
doors <strong>to</strong> indicate that children are able <strong>to</strong><br />
enter the school as soon as they arrive <strong>to</strong><br />
keep out <strong>of</strong> the very cold or very wet<br />
conditions. On Blue Days, students will stay<br />
inside for lunch and recess as long as the<br />
conditions remain severe.<br />
Students who go home for lunch should not<br />
return <strong>to</strong> the school prior <strong>to</strong> 12:15 pm. From<br />
11:35 am <strong>to</strong> 12:15 pm lunchroom<br />
supervisors are responsible only for students<br />
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egistered in the lunch program and cannot<br />
supervise non-registered students.<br />
From 12:15 pm <strong>to</strong> 12:30 pm, teachers<br />
assume the responsibility <strong>of</strong> supervising<br />
students including students who are<br />
returning from having lunch at home. Please<br />
do not send children <strong>to</strong> arrive at school<br />
earlier than 12:15 pm.<br />
SECURITY PROCEDURES<br />
SECURITY- HOW DO WE DO IT<br />
HERE? We keep our school a safe<br />
place!<br />
We ask all visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> enter by the front<br />
door, check IN and OUT <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice, and<br />
wear a name tag issued by the <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
We ask that parents or visi<strong>to</strong>rs sign in at the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice and obtain a name tag before<br />
proceeding <strong>to</strong> classrooms <strong>to</strong> meet with a<br />
teacher or for any other purpose that would<br />
require them <strong>to</strong> have access <strong>to</strong> classrooms.<br />
For parents, who come <strong>to</strong> volunteer and<br />
have obtained their police clearance, they<br />
can pick up their name tag and sign in on the<br />
volunteer board in the main <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
SECURITY OF DOORS<br />
All doors are locked when school is in<br />
session except for the front door. You will<br />
need <strong>to</strong> ring the bell if you require access <strong>to</strong><br />
the building if the front door is locked. At<br />
dismissal times parents are asked <strong>to</strong> wait for<br />
their children either at their meeting spots or<br />
in the front foyer during inclement weather,<br />
at dismissal times.<br />
For safety and security reasons, the doors in<br />
the main foyer leading in<strong>to</strong> classroom areas<br />
will be locked at all times while students are<br />
in the school.<br />
FIRE ALARM/LOCKDOWN/EVACUATION<br />
All CBE schools are required <strong>to</strong> practice a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> 6 fire drills, one lockdown and<br />
one evacuation procedure practice every<br />
year. A fire drill is the procedure students<br />
would follow <strong>to</strong> evacuate the building in<br />
case <strong>of</strong> an emergency. During fire drills we<br />
teach students <strong>to</strong> remain silent at all<br />
times, move <strong>to</strong> the correct exit, then go <strong>to</strong><br />
their assigned areas outdoors. A lockdown<br />
is the routine exercised when a potentially<br />
dangerous situation arises in or around a<br />
school. An evacuation would be required if<br />
students were unable <strong>to</strong> re-enter the<br />
building due <strong>to</strong> unsafe conditions created by<br />
the emergency situation. Teachers will<br />
discuss these drills with students <strong>to</strong> help<br />
them understand the need for these types<br />
<strong>of</strong> procedures <strong>to</strong> take place in a calm, quiet<br />
and orderly fashion.<br />
SCHOOL CLOSING/EVACUATION<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s will be advised <strong>of</strong> any school<br />
closures due <strong>to</strong> inclement weather, by<br />
reports issued by the CBE <strong>to</strong> the radio or<br />
TV stations. In the event <strong>of</strong> an evacuation<br />
due <strong>to</strong> an emergency situation at the<br />
school, arrangements have been made with<br />
our neighboring school, Samuel W. Shaw,<br />
<strong>to</strong> accommodate our students until alternate<br />
arrangements can be made. Children will<br />
be supervised until parents arrive.<br />
HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION<br />
STUDENT AGENDAS<br />
How they are used:<br />
The use <strong>of</strong> student agendas has the full<br />
support <strong>of</strong> our School Council. They are<br />
designed <strong>to</strong> promote daily contact between<br />
school and home, maximize a clear twoway<br />
communication, help students organize<br />
homework and assignments, promote our<br />
daily reading program in the primary grades<br />
and build responsibility in each student.<br />
Please read the agenda daily and initial the<br />
date page, write any notes, questions, or<br />
concerns on that page and ensure that your<br />
child takes it <strong>to</strong> school the next day for<br />
his/her teacher <strong>to</strong> read.<br />
As this is a critical part <strong>of</strong> our<br />
communication, students will be asked <strong>to</strong><br />
purchase a new agenda for $5 should it be<br />
lost.<br />
Information available on D2L<br />
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Besides the use <strong>of</strong> the agenda, many<br />
teachers use D2L (Desire <strong>to</strong> Learn) <strong>to</strong> post<br />
links and information as a resource <strong>to</strong><br />
support the learning <strong>of</strong> their students.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> access D2L:<br />
1) open internet browser (Explorer,<br />
Safari, Firefox, etc.)<br />
2) go <strong>to</strong> JJ website<br />
(http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b270)<br />
3) click on “login <strong>to</strong> Desire2Learn” logo<br />
4) students login like they do on the<br />
school computers<br />
PARENT HANDBOOK<br />
We provide a <strong>Parent</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> which<br />
contains information for parents about our<br />
school as well as our school calendar for the<br />
year in concise format.<br />
SYNREVOICE<br />
This au<strong>to</strong>mated phone system is used <strong>to</strong><br />
send phone and email messages <strong>to</strong> all<br />
parents or specific groups or classes about<br />
upcoming events or important information<br />
requiring parents’ attention.<br />
SCHOOL WEBSITE –<br />
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b270<br />
Our webpage contains information about<br />
important dates for the month and a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> links <strong>to</strong> supplemental information sources<br />
from CBE, the Area and the school.<br />
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER – Posted on our<br />
website during the first week <strong>of</strong> each month.<br />
It contains information regarding upcoming<br />
events, activities planned by each grade,<br />
student write-ups about their learning,<br />
message from the principal and<br />
superintendent and many more items.<br />
CURRICULUM NEWSLETTER - distributed<br />
at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each reporting period.<br />
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT AND<br />
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for the<br />
previous school year available for parents<br />
on the website in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber.<br />
OFF-SITE PERMISSION FORMS sent<br />
home prior <strong>to</strong> every field trip <strong>to</strong> outline<br />
purpose and details.<br />
STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER<br />
CONFERENCES are scheduled 3 times per<br />
year. Further information is available<br />
throughout the year by contacting the<br />
teacher.<br />
We meet with parents in September for an<br />
“Information Exchange” which constitutes<br />
our first reporting period. We encourage<br />
ongoing dialogue and involvement with<br />
every parent. Staff welcomes your<br />
questions and comments.<br />
Meetings between parents, students and<br />
teachers will be held on:<br />
September 19<br />
September 20<br />
December 5<br />
December 6<br />
March 20<br />
March 21<br />
REPORT CARDS<br />
afternoon/evening<br />
morning<br />
afternoon/evening<br />
morning<br />
afternoon/evening<br />
morning<br />
Report Cards will be sent home before<br />
conferences take place in December and<br />
March. All conferences are booked on line.<br />
To schedule an appointment with teachers,<br />
we use the program pickAtime.<br />
Please follow the directions below <strong>to</strong> access<br />
pickAtime and schedule your conference<br />
time.<br />
Click on the following link for the correct<br />
website (school’s website):<br />
https://www.pickatime.com/client?ven=1160<br />
3339<br />
Instructions will also be included with your<br />
child’s report card.<br />
PROCESS FOR ADDRESSING<br />
PARENT CONCERNS<br />
Recognizing that, from time <strong>to</strong> time,<br />
concerns or complaints may arise regarding<br />
behaviours, actions or attitudes <strong>of</strong> staff or<br />
volunteers, our goal is <strong>to</strong> resolve these<br />
concerns in a cooperative, timely and fair<br />
manner. In compliance with CBE AR5007<br />
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the process <strong>to</strong> address any concern that<br />
parents may have is as follows:<br />
1) The first step is <strong>to</strong> make the concern<br />
known <strong>to</strong> the person involved by making an<br />
appointment with the staff member or<br />
volunteer <strong>to</strong> discuss the issue. This<br />
discussion should not occur in the presence<br />
<strong>of</strong> students, nor during class time and should<br />
not be made in the presence <strong>of</strong> an<br />
employee’s co-workers or other volunteers.<br />
2) Secondly, if there is no resolution or<br />
continuation <strong>of</strong> the concern, an appointment<br />
should be made <strong>to</strong> discuss the matter with<br />
the principal.<br />
3) At times, concerns expressed can be<br />
beyond the scope <strong>of</strong> the school and will need<br />
<strong>to</strong> be referred <strong>to</strong> the Area Direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
4) A Concerns and Complaint Form is<br />
available in the <strong>of</strong>fice if a parent or another<br />
individual wishes <strong>to</strong> use this format <strong>to</strong><br />
register their concern but is not a<br />
requirement <strong>to</strong> address an issue.<br />
This information is also available at the<br />
following CBE link<br />
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/trustees/who<strong>to</strong>contact.asp<br />
PARENT INVOLVEMENT<br />
OPPORTUNITIES<br />
JANET JOHNSTONE SCHOOL COUNCIL<br />
Welcome <strong>to</strong> the School Council. As a parent<br />
<strong>of</strong> a child attending Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School,<br />
you are au<strong>to</strong>matically a member <strong>of</strong> School<br />
Council (JJSC). The Council consists <strong>of</strong><br />
parents, teachers and community members<br />
who are eager <strong>to</strong> help guide and provide<br />
meaningful feedback on our children’s<br />
educational experiences, both in the school<br />
and on the school grounds. At our meetings,<br />
we give feedback on what has been<br />
happening at the school and suggestions for<br />
how <strong>to</strong> make our children’s school<br />
experience the best it can be.<br />
We also work alongside the Friends <strong>of</strong><br />
Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School Association<br />
(FJJSA) , which is the incorporated nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
society responsible for fundraising.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> our responsibilities is <strong>to</strong> advise the<br />
school on how <strong>to</strong> allocate these fundraising<br />
dollars. Our goal is <strong>to</strong> enhance our<br />
children’s learning experiences and<br />
opportunities they would otherwise not be<br />
able <strong>to</strong> receive. We work <strong>to</strong>gether with the<br />
school administration <strong>to</strong> discuss purchases<br />
<strong>to</strong> be sure we are spending the fundraising<br />
dollars wisely.<br />
Janet Johns<strong>to</strong>ne School Council (JJSC)<br />
would like <strong>to</strong> remind all parents about the<br />
safety issues on the school grounds and in<br />
the parking areas adjacent <strong>to</strong> the school.<br />
We understand that parking is limited at the<br />
school. We ask you <strong>to</strong> please be patient<br />
and respectful <strong>of</strong> others. Remember there<br />
is no s<strong>to</strong>pping or parking in the bus zones,<br />
the handicapped zone, or on any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
residential street corners or in front <strong>of</strong><br />
private driveways. The number one priority<br />
is <strong>to</strong> help keep our children safe in the<br />
traffic turmoil.<br />
The upcoming year is going <strong>to</strong> be full <strong>of</strong><br />
new experiences and adventures. We can’t<br />
tell you enough how wonderful it is <strong>to</strong><br />
witness first hand, the dedication that the<br />
staff and teachers have <strong>to</strong> our children. We<br />
know that it will continue throughout the<br />
year.<br />
Please join us for our first meeting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2013-14 school year on Tuesday,<br />
September 10 th at 6:30 pm in the Learning<br />
Commons (library).<br />
PARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM<br />
Our <strong>Parent</strong> Volunteer Program includes all<br />
those who volunteer for special programs or<br />
field trips, as well as those who come in on<br />
a regular basis <strong>to</strong> assist teachers in the<br />
preparation <strong>of</strong> materials and in helping in a<br />
capacity requested by the teacher. In order<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure that volunteers are always<br />
contributing <strong>to</strong> the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
learning <strong>of</strong> all children the following<br />
volunteer creed was developed by a<br />
volunteer committee.<br />
Volunteer Creed<br />
To help enhance the educational<br />
programs in consultation with teachers<br />
and administration.<br />
To keep confidential that which we <strong>see</strong>.<br />
To help build children’s self-esteem.<br />
To observe school security and fire<br />
routines.<br />
To sign in at the <strong>of</strong>fice and acquire a<br />
name tag.<br />
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To provide encouragement <strong>to</strong> all<br />
students and teachers.<br />
To have fun and enjoy your<br />
valuable contribution.<br />
SALUTE TO THE FLAG<br />
(With right hand held in salute over right<br />
eyebrow)<br />
Requirements for volunteers<br />
Volunteers are asked <strong>to</strong> sign in and pick up<br />
their name tags from the display on the wall<br />
opposite the nurse’s room and <strong>to</strong> return it <strong>to</strong><br />
the display area prior <strong>to</strong> leaving the school.<br />
It is a requirement <strong>of</strong> the CBE that all<br />
volunteers fill out a Police Check Form <strong>to</strong><br />
Search and Disclosure Waiver and Release<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> volunteering in the school. This<br />
request is processed by our Admin.<br />
Assistant. You will be notified by our<br />
Volunteer Coordina<strong>to</strong>r once she receives the<br />
information that you are approved <strong>to</strong> work<br />
with students. Your police check is valid for 5<br />
years.<br />
If you have obtained clearance at another<br />
CBE school, please let the <strong>of</strong>fice know. Only<br />
clearance obtained through the CBE process<br />
will be accepted as meeting the requirement.<br />
PARTNERSHIP-First <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Financial - Shawnessy<br />
Our business partner is First <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Financial and we thank them for their<br />
donations <strong>of</strong> time and money <strong>to</strong> support<br />
our school.<br />
We are fortunate <strong>to</strong> have a connection<br />
with such a community minded local<br />
business.<br />
AREA 5<br />
Our school is a member <strong>of</strong> Area 5.<br />
Sydney Smith is our Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Ann<br />
Clare the Administrative Assistant.<br />
They are located at:<br />
Haysboro School<br />
1123 87 Avenue S.W., <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB<br />
Phone: 777-8780<br />
“I salute the flag, the emblem <strong>of</strong> my<br />
country, To Her, I pledge my love and<br />
loyalty.”<br />
O Canada<br />
O Canada<br />
ô Canada!<br />
Our Home and<br />
Terre de nos<br />
Native land<br />
aieux,<br />
True patriot love Ton front est<br />
In all thy sons’ command ceint<br />
With glowing hearts de fleurons<br />
We <strong>see</strong> thee rise, glorieux!<br />
The True North<br />
Car <strong>to</strong>n bras<br />
strong and free! sait porter<br />
From far and wide l’épée,<br />
O Canada,<br />
Il sait porter<br />
We stand on guard la croix!<br />
for thee<br />
Ton his<strong>to</strong>ire<br />
God keep our land Est une épopée<br />
Glorious and free! Des plus<br />
O Canada<br />
Brillants<br />
We stand on guard exploits<br />
for thee.<br />
Et ta valeur,<br />
O Canada<br />
De foi trempée<br />
We stand on guard Protegéra nos<br />
For thee.<br />
Foyers et nos<br />
droits,<br />
Protégera nos<br />
foyers et nos<br />
droits.<br />
JANET JOHNSTONE SCHOOL SONG<br />
Our school is not windows, concrete and<br />
steel.<br />
It’s the people who are in it and the way<br />
that they feel.<br />
It’s children and teachers and parents<br />
who,<br />
Each makes a difference the whole year<br />
through.<br />
By caring and sharing all those feelings<br />
that <strong>to</strong>gether make our school one that<br />
is simply “Great”!<br />
We help each other learn and grow.<br />
We give our best each day, and so,<br />
We’re proud <strong>of</strong> our school and its Red<br />
and Blue<br />
JANET JOHNSTONE, We Love You<br />
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Below you will find a map <strong>of</strong> the school.<br />
The room numbers are indicated in each<br />
classroom area.<br />
Each <strong>of</strong> the entrance doors are numbered<br />
according <strong>to</strong> the specific grade/s by which<br />
students are expected <strong>to</strong> enter and exit the<br />
building. This measure has been put in<br />
place for safety reasons <strong>to</strong> avoid congestion<br />
and provide a consistent meeting place for<br />
parents waiting outside for their children.<br />
1. Main Entrance<br />
2. Kindergarten Entrance Rooms 16,17, 18<br />
3. Grade 1 Entrance Rooms 10, 11, 12, 13<br />
4. Grades 3/4 Entrance Rooms<br />
1,2,3,3A,4,14,15<br />
5. Grade 2 Entrance Rooms 5,6,7,8,9 and<br />
Grade 5/6 Rm 19<br />
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STAFF VOICE MAIL/E-MAIL<br />
Bailey, Richard 3003<br />
rjbailey@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Beriault, Gerry 3002<br />
gpberiault@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Cave, Kimberly 3103<br />
kacave@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Celinski, Andrea<br />
alcelinski@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Chervinski, Lori Fr. Imm. 3006<br />
ljchervinski@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Chin, Cindy Fr. Imm 3010<br />
cechin@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Cottle, Carol 3001<br />
cacottle@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Cowper, Darilyn Admin. Asst. IV 1000<br />
Ddcowper@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Decoux, Karen 3008<br />
kpdecoux@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Dermody, Pamela 3009<br />
prdermody@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Ferguson, Amy 3005<br />
acferguson@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Galvin, Kelly 3005<br />
kmgalvin@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Hodgson, Kim Asst. Principal 2223<br />
kmhodgson@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Kachra, Nigaar Admin. Assist<br />
nikachra@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Knox, Carole Lib. Asst. 2240<br />
caknox@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Knight, Monica 3017<br />
mlknight@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Lacroix-McLean, Lise Fr. Imm. 3014<br />
lmlacroixmc@cbe.ab.ca<br />
McLeod, Lydia 3012<br />
lamcleod@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Norman, Monique LLFr. 3019<br />
manorman@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Paul, Tegan, Music Sp. 3235<br />
tmpaul@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Peško, Nataša 3015<br />
napesko@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Puffer, Justine 3013<br />
jnpuffer@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Rivard, Jodie K English 3016<br />
jlrivard@cbe.ab.ca<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ne, Cindy 3106<br />
cms<strong>to</strong>ne@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Weselowski, Laura 3104<br />
lrweselowski@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Wills, Michèle Principal 2123<br />
mrwills@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Winter, Jane Lead Lunch 2238<br />
jmwinter@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Woods, Jenna Imm. 3011<br />
jrwoods@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Woolnough, Bev 3004<br />
bawoolnough@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Tjostheim, Terri 3003<br />
tjtjostheim@cbe.ab.ca<br />
Hounjet, Lauren 3117<br />
larsmith@cbe.ab.ca<br />
These email addresses and voice mail numbers<br />
can be used <strong>to</strong> send a short message<br />
requesting a phone call or a meeting or <strong>to</strong><br />
provide information <strong>to</strong> the classroom teacher.<br />
E-mail should not be used for lengthy<br />
discussions which are better addressed through<br />
personal conversations on the phone or in<br />
person.<br />
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August 2013<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28<br />
Staff In<br />
Staff In<br />
29<br />
30<br />
Staff In<br />
Staff Pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
a.m.<br />
31<br />
NOTES:<br />
Dates on this calendar are subject <strong>to</strong> change. Please check monthly newsletter calendar<br />
regularly. New times: M-T 8:15-3:00 Gr. 1-6 a.m. K 8:15-11:03<br />
p.m. K 12:11- 3:00<br />
Friday 8:15-12:10<br />
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September 2013<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
7<br />
Labor Day<br />
No School<br />
Kindergarten<br />
Orientation<br />
Kindergarten<br />
Orientation<br />
Classes<br />
begin Gr. 1-6<br />
5<br />
Kindergarten<br />
Staggered<br />
Entry A <strong>to</strong> K<br />
AM and PM<br />
Classes<br />
6<br />
Kindergarten<br />
Staggered<br />
Entry L <strong>to</strong> Z<br />
AM and PM<br />
Classes<br />
Gr. 1-6 12:10<br />
dismissal<br />
8 9<br />
Regular<br />
classes for<br />
Kind. start<br />
Kind. bus<br />
service starts<br />
10<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
11 12 13<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
15 16 17 18 19<br />
Regular K-6<br />
Classes 8:15-<br />
3:00<br />
22 23 24<br />
4:30-8:00 pm<br />
Meet the<br />
Teacher<br />
Gr.1-6<br />
Gr. K-6 12:10<br />
dismissal<br />
20<br />
8:00am – 1:00<br />
pm Meet the<br />
Teacher<br />
Non-<br />
Instructional<br />
Day<br />
No school for<br />
students<br />
25 26 27<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
14<br />
21<br />
28<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
Gr. K-6 12:10<br />
dismissal<br />
29 30<br />
Student<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s a.m.<br />
NOTES:<br />
Dates on this calendar are subject <strong>to</strong> change. Please check monthly newsletter calendar<br />
regularly.<br />
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Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2013<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
6 7 8<br />
3:10 Staff<br />
Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
9 10 11<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
12<br />
13 14<br />
Thanksgiving<br />
Day – No<br />
school<br />
20 21<br />
System P.D.<br />
Non-Instructional<br />
Day<br />
No school for<br />
students<br />
15<br />
K-6 Classes<br />
resume<br />
22<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
16 17 18<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
23 24 25<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
Halloween<br />
Dance Eve.<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
19<br />
26<br />
NOTES:<br />
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November 2013<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
3 4 5<br />
10 11<br />
Remembrance<br />
Day - No<br />
School<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
12<br />
17 18 19<br />
6 7 8<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
13 14 15<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
20 21 22<br />
9<br />
16<br />
23<br />
System P.D.<br />
Non-<br />
Instructional<br />
Day<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
No School<br />
for Students<br />
24 25 26 27 28 P.M. 29<br />
Kind. Attend<br />
8:15-12:10<br />
Report Cards<br />
Home<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
30<br />
NOTES: Report Cards go Home November 29 th .<br />
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December 2013<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5<br />
6 7<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
No classes<br />
K-6 students<br />
Org. Day am<br />
P/T Conf.<br />
2 pm - 8 pm<br />
P/T Conf.<br />
8am – 1pm<br />
No classes<br />
for students<br />
8 9 10 11<br />
12 13<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
14<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Winter<br />
Concert<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
System P.D.<br />
Non-Instructional<br />
Day<br />
21<br />
No School<br />
forStudents<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
NOTES: Winter concert week <strong>of</strong> Dec. 9-13, 2013<br />
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January 2014<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6<br />
Classes<br />
Resume<br />
7 8 9 10<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
11<br />
12 13 14<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
15 16 17<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
25<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
26 27 28<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
29 30 31<br />
System P.D.<br />
Non-<br />
Instructional<br />
Day<br />
No School<br />
for Students<br />
NOTES: Gymnastics in Gym Jan.<br />
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February 2014<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
8<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
9 10 11<br />
12 13<br />
14<br />
15<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
Staff<br />
Convention<br />
No School<br />
Staff<br />
Convention<br />
No School<br />
16 17<br />
Family Day<br />
No School<br />
18 19 20 21<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
22<br />
23 24 25<br />
26 27 28<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
NOTES:<br />
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March 2014<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
8<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
9 10 11<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
12 13 A.M. Kind. 14<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
16 17 18 19 20<br />
No classes<br />
for K-6<br />
students<br />
Org. Day am<br />
P/T Conf<br />
2 pm – 8pm<br />
Report Cards<br />
Home<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
21<br />
No classes for<br />
students<br />
P/T Conf.<br />
8am – 1pm<br />
15<br />
22<br />
23<br />
24<br />
25 26 27 28 29<br />
……<br />
30<br />
……………<br />
31<br />
Classes<br />
Resume<br />
NOTES: Report Cards go home March 14 th .<br />
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April 2014<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Classes<br />
Resume<br />
March 31<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
6 7 8<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
9 10 11<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
13 14 15 15 17 18<br />
12<br />
19<br />
Good Friday<br />
No School<br />
20 21<br />
System P.D.<br />
Non-Instructional<br />
Day<br />
No School<br />
for Students<br />
22<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
27 28 29 30<br />
23 24 25<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend<br />
8:15-12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
7:00 Family<br />
Dance<br />
26<br />
NOTES: Spring Concert week <strong>of</strong> April 28-May 1, 2013<br />
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May 2014<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1<br />
2 3<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
4 5 6<br />
11 12<br />
PAT Gr. 6 Fr<br />
L.A. Partie A<br />
9-11 am<br />
18 19<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Day<br />
No School<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
13<br />
PAT Gr. 3<br />
Eng. LA<br />
Part A<br />
9-10:10 am<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7 :15 FJJSA<br />
Mtg<br />
PAT Gr. 6<br />
Eng. LA<br />
Part A<br />
9-11 am<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Spring<br />
Concert<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10<br />
Dismissal<br />
7 8 9<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend<br />
8:15-12:10<br />
Volunteer<br />
Tea<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
14<br />
15<br />
PAT Gr. 3<br />
Fr. LA<br />
Partie A<br />
9-10:10<br />
16<br />
System P.D.<br />
Non-<br />
Instructional<br />
Day<br />
No classes for<br />
students<br />
20 21 22 23<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
10<br />
17<br />
24<br />
25 26 27<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
28 29 30<br />
P.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
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NOTES: Gr. 3 and Gr. 6 Provincial Testing dates will be posted on our website and in<br />
our monthly newsletters.<br />
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June 2014<br />
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
A.M. Kind.<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
JJ Jamboree<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
8 9 10<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
6:30 JJSC<br />
Mtg<br />
7:15 FJJSA<br />
11 12 P.M. Kind. 13<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
PAT Gr. 3<br />
Eng. L.A. Part<br />
B 9-10 am<br />
Grades K-6<br />
14<br />
Mtg<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
15 16<br />
PAT Gr. 3<br />
Math<br />
9-10 am<br />
22 23<br />
PAT Gr. 6<br />
Soc. Studies<br />
9-10 am<br />
29 30<br />
System Org<br />
Day<br />
Non-Instructional<br />
Day<br />
No classes<br />
for students<br />
PAT Gr. 6<br />
Fr L.A.<br />
Partie B<br />
9-10 am<br />
17<br />
24<br />
Alt. Date for<br />
JJ Jamboree<br />
3:10 Staff Mtg<br />
18<br />
PAT Gr. 6<br />
Eng L.A. Part<br />
B<br />
9-10 am<br />
25<br />
Farewell<br />
Assembly-<br />
Whole School<br />
19<br />
PAT Gr. 3 Fr.<br />
L.A. Partie B<br />
9-9 :45 am<br />
PAT Gr. 6<br />
Math<br />
9-10:15 am<br />
Report<br />
Cards go<br />
home<br />
3:00 pm<br />
dismissal<br />
26<br />
A.M. Kind. 20<br />
Attend 8:15-<br />
12:10<br />
PAT Gr. 6<br />
Sc. 9-10 am<br />
Grades K-6<br />
12:10 pm<br />
Dismissal<br />
27<br />
Appeals Day<br />
No school<br />
for<br />
Students.<br />
21<br />
28<br />
NOTES: Gr. 3 and Gr. 6 Provincial Testing dates will be posted on our website and in<br />
our monthly newsletters as well.<br />
PAT (Provincial Achievement Test)<br />
June 24* Alternate date for JJ Jamboree<br />
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DATES TO REMEMBER 2013-2014<br />
September 3 – Classes begin Gr. 1-6<br />
September 3, 4 – Kindergarten Orientation<br />
September 5,6 – Kindergarten Staggered Entry<br />
September 9 – Regular Classes for Kindergarten begin, Bus service begins for Kindergarten<br />
September 10 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
September 19 – Meet the Teacher 4:30 – 8:00 pm Gr. 1-6<br />
September 20 – Meet the Teacher 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (No school for students)<br />
September 30 – Student Pho<strong>to</strong>s in the morning<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 8 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 9 – Thanksgiving Day – schools are closed<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 21 – System P.D. – No school for students<br />
November 11 – Remembrance Day – schools are closed<br />
November 12 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
November 22 – System P.D. – No school for students<br />
December 5 – Org. Day in morning/ 2:00-8:00 pm P/T Conferences - No school for students<br />
December 6 – P/T Conferences 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – No school for students<br />
December 11 – 7:00 pm Winter Concert (<strong>see</strong> newsletter for details)<br />
December 20 – System P.D. – No school for students<br />
December 24 – January 3 – Winter Break<br />
January 6 – Classes Resume<br />
January 14 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
January 31 – System P.D. – No school for students<br />
February 11 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
February 13-14 – Staff Convention – No school for students<br />
February 17 – Family Day – schools are closed<br />
March 11 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
March 20 – Org. Day in morning/ 2:00-8:00 pm P/T Conferences – No school for students<br />
March 21 – P/T Conferences 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – No school for students<br />
March 24-28 - Spring Break (No School)<br />
March 31 – Classes Resume<br />
April 8 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
April 18 – Good Friday - schools are closed<br />
April 21 – System P.D. – No school for students<br />
May 1 – 7:00 pm Spring Concert (<strong>see</strong> newsletter for details)<br />
May 9 – Volunteer Tea<br />
May 13 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
May 16 – System PD – No school for students<br />
May 19 – Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Day – schools are closed<br />
June 6 – JJ Jamboree am<br />
June 10 – 6:30 pm JJSC Meeting 7:15 FJJSA Meeting<br />
June 24 – Alt. date for JJ Jamboree if rained out<br />
June 25 – Farewell Assembly<br />
June 26 – Last day <strong>of</strong> classes – Final report cards<br />
June 27 – Appeals Day – No school for students<br />
June 30 - System Organizational Day – No school for students<br />
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