Parent information Package - Calgary Board of Education
Parent information Package - Calgary Board of Education
Parent information Package - Calgary Board of Education
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Louis Riel School<br />
9632 Oakfield Dr. S.W.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2V OL1 t | 403-777-7650 | 403-777-7655<br />
Jason Hartl, Principal<br />
Janice Luchenski, Assistant Principal<br />
Louis mail@cbe.ab.ca Riel Science School<br />
2012 – 2013<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> and Student Information<br />
School Office / Absentee and Late Line (403) 777-7650<br />
Transportation <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (403) 817-7433<br />
Transportation Services Website<br />
School Website<br />
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/transportation<br />
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b625/<br />
School Email<br />
LouisRiel@cbe.ab.ca<br />
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School Hours for 2012-2013<br />
Start time 8:30<br />
Supervision Starts 8:15<br />
Lunch 12:00 - 12:45<br />
End time 3:04<br />
Kindergarten AM 8:30 – 11:24<br />
Louis Riel is an Area V<br />
K -9 Science School<br />
Principal<br />
Jason Hartl<br />
Assistant Principal<br />
Janice Luchenski<br />
Kindergarten Teacher<br />
Jackie Vrooman<br />
Kindergarten PM 12:10 – 3:04<br />
Friday Start time 8:30<br />
End time 12:00*(NEW)
CBE Mission "Educating Tomorrow's Citizens Today"<br />
Vision<br />
The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> is the dynamic learning community <strong>of</strong> choice. We<br />
provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering<br />
and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and<br />
make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world.<br />
Values<br />
Students come first. We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and<br />
worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity <strong>of</strong> our learners. Success for<br />
each and every student is the goal <strong>of</strong> our work.<br />
Learning is our central purpose. We believe that learning empowers students to achieve<br />
their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and<br />
relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart <strong>of</strong><br />
everyone's work at the <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>.<br />
Public education serves the common good. Public education is essential for a vibrant<br />
democracy. The principles <strong>of</strong> democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public's<br />
participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and<br />
therefore, the <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> is accountable to <strong>Calgary</strong> taxpayers for using<br />
resources wisely to meet students' learning needs.<br />
2012-2013 Louis Riel Kindergarten School Fees<br />
I. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE FEE - $ 15.00 The Instructional Resource Fee covers the<br />
basic<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> instructional supplies and materials for all courses. Ex. Pencils, markers, scissors…etc<br />
Please refrain from sending your child with school supplies in the fall.<br />
II. ACTIVITY/PROGRAM FEES - $ 100.00 These user fees are charged to students to<br />
cover<br />
the cost <strong>of</strong> various activities and programs. This fee will cover special guests and field trips.<br />
III. OPTIONAL PURCHASES Yearbook<br />
IV. PAYMENT An invoice will be given to each child in September.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Council<br />
Louis Riel School has a active and dedicated <strong>Parent</strong> Council to support our learning community.<br />
Monthly meetings are held every third Tuesday in the library. The dates and times are yet to be<br />
assigned for the 2012 – 2013 school year and will posted closer to the start <strong>of</strong> the school year<br />
on the school website. If you wish to attend the meetings please enter the school through the<br />
24th street entrance (front). As a parent, you are automatically a member <strong>of</strong> School Council.<br />
Your participation contributes to the quality <strong>of</strong> your child‘s school experience.<br />
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<strong>Parent</strong> Involvement<br />
Volunteers<br />
The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> education recognizes the value and encourages the use <strong>of</strong> volunteers in<br />
the schools. There are many meaningful and enjoyable ways that you can serve in our school.<br />
In order to ensure the safety <strong>of</strong> students, all volunteers in our school need to be registered and<br />
obtain a SECURITY CLEARANCE. Background checks must be completed for all adults who<br />
wish to volunteer for a field trip or with-in the classroom. Security clearances are valid for<br />
five years from date <strong>of</strong> issue. You can apply and once cleared, are able to volunteer at any<br />
school with-in the CBE. If you don‘t have your Police Clearance, do not wait until your child has<br />
a field trip or something you would like to attend. It can take several weeks to process your<br />
Police Clearance. If your Police Clearance has not been processed you will not be able to<br />
participate in the event.<br />
Please attend one <strong>of</strong> our volunteer orientation sessions at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the school year.<br />
This year we will <strong>of</strong>fer the following dates and times for parents to attend a <strong>Parent</strong> Volunteer<br />
Orientation & complete a Police Clearance application at Louis Riel School.<br />
Tuesday, September 11 @ 11:45 am —library<br />
Tuesday, November 6 @ 3:25 pm —library<br />
Thursday, September 13 @ 3:25 pm —library<br />
Thursday, November 8 @ 3:25 pm —library<br />
Come and join us on one <strong>of</strong> those dates to become a Louis Riel School <strong>Parent</strong> Volunteer. Please<br />
bring 2 types <strong>of</strong> government issued ID with you. We are looking forward to adding you to our<br />
long list <strong>of</strong> parent volunteers!<br />
For safety reasons, when volunteering we ask that all adults sign in at the <strong>of</strong>fice first<br />
and wear a VOLUNTEER tag at all times.<br />
Classroom Messages and Interruptions<br />
Teachers have asked that we do not interrupt instructional time with messages for students.<br />
The classroom is a learning environment. When interruptions occur, students are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
distracted and taken <strong>of</strong>f task. All communication with students must filter through the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
first. This includes such things as messages, forgotten lunches, homework, pickup and end <strong>of</strong><br />
day arrangements. Please check in with the <strong>of</strong>fice when picking up students for appointments<br />
and staff will call the classroom.<br />
School Calendar and Newsletters<br />
Louis Riel strives to find ways to communicate with parents and students<br />
in the most environmentally friendly way. A school calendar and newsletter<br />
is created each month and posted on the school website<br />
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b625/. This is the most up to date and accurate<br />
<strong>information</strong> regarding what is happening at Louis Riel and helps keep<br />
paper out <strong>of</strong> the landfills.<br />
In September, each student will also be given a CBE user ID to access an online program called<br />
D2L. This is a site that is updated by the classroom teacher as to the weekly events within the<br />
classroom.<br />
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Louis Riel 2012 – 2013 Kindergarten Calendar<br />
August 29,30,31 Transportation Bus Maps & Schedules available for Pickup<br />
September 3 Labour Day – No School<br />
4 Staggered Entry for Kindergarten NO BUSSING AVAILABLE FOR KINDERGARTEN<br />
5 First Day <strong>of</strong> Regular Classes & Bussing for Kindergarten<br />
7 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
14 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
20 Half Day Thursday for Meet the Teacher Kindergarten AM Attends 830 -1200<br />
21 Meet the Teacher – No School<br />
28 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
October 5 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
8 No School<br />
12 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
19 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
26 No School<br />
November 2 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
9 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
16 No School<br />
23 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
30 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
December 6, 7 <strong>Parent</strong> Teacher Interviews, No School For Kindergarten<br />
14 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
20 Half Day Thursday Last Day <strong>of</strong> School Kindergarten AM Attends 830 -1200<br />
21 No School – First Day <strong>of</strong> Winter Break, School resumes January 8<br />
January 11 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
14 No School for Louis Riel Students<br />
18 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
25 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
February 1 No School<br />
8 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
14,15 Teachers Convention – No School<br />
18 No School<br />
22 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
March 1 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
8 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
15 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
21, 22 <strong>Parent</strong> Teacher Interviews – No School for Kindergarten<br />
April 2 No School for Louis Riel Students, School resumes on April 3<br />
5 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
12 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
19 No School<br />
26 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
May 3 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
10 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
17 No School<br />
24 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
31 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
June 7 Kindergarten AM Attends<br />
14 Kindergarten PM Attends<br />
21 No School for Kindergarten<br />
25 Last Day <strong>of</strong> School for Kindergarten (Graduation Day)<br />
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