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JACK STUART SCHOOLPhone #: 672

November 4, 2010

CLASSROOM NEWS Class 2Han by Jonathon F.

We are done patterns in Math and we are moving on to numbers to 100. We are learning about ordinal numbers. It is almost Remembrance Day. We’re also doing Operation Christmas Child and collecting toys for a boy from 5-9 years old. Parent Volunteers

Ryder’s grandma, Carissa Knockleby-Cornell, Holly McIndoe, Cathy Pacholek, Jen Schneider, Sarah Baker, Mrs. Schoenberger.

Reminder: There is a Parent Council Meetingon Wednesday, September 17th, in the schoolstaffroom. Everyone is welcomed to attend.

Library News by Ms. Hanson

Used book sale will be held Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30. The sale will start at 12:15pm both days. All books will be 25¢ each.

Student report cards will be sent home on grade six at Jack Stuart School will be held on Interviews will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom. Please note that interview times will be scheduled between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Interviews are scheduled every ten minutesother items to discuss that require more than ten minutes, please make arrangements for a different time. We expect that there will be questions about the new assessment procedure and report cards; them as best we can. The ten minute interview time is not for this purpose. In addition to the updates that have been provided in the newsletters and at the parent night, more information will be made available on interview nights. Another parent information night is also being considered.

Please record in the space provided on the bottom of this page, the name of your child(ren), the homeroom, and your preference for the date of the interview(s). We will make every attempt to ac

Return this form to the school by Monindicating the date and time of your scheduled interview(s). We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress to this point in the school year. Parent Interview Request - November 2010

Student(s)

JACK STUART SCHOOL Phone #: 672-0880 Voice Message #: 672-0898

are moving on to numbers to 100. We are learning about It is almost Remembrance Day. We’re

also doing Operation Christmas Child and collecting

Cornell, Holly McIndoe, Cathy Pacholek, Jen Schneider, Sarah Baker,

Reminder: There is a Parent Council Meeting , in the school

welcomed to attend.

November 29 and Tuesday, November 30. will start at 12:15pm both days. All

Tasty Treat by Holly McIndoe

Tasty Treat will be on November 2316th). The treat will be Granola the cost will be 75¢ each. An order form will be sent next week. Please note: no late formswill be accepted and extras will notbe ordered. Important Dates

November 8 Lifetouch Photo RetakesNovember 10 Remembrance Day Service November 11 Remembrance Day November 12 Day-In-Lieu of August PD November 15 Day-In-Lieu of Interviews November 16 Staff Meeting –November 17 Parent Council Meeting November 18 Hot Lunch – CMSANovember 19 Report Cards November 20 Volleyball Fun Day November 23 Tasty Treat Tuesday ** Next Newsletter November 18, 2010

Parent Teacher Interviews

Student report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 19th. Parent-Teacher interviews, kindergarten through grade six at Jack Stuart School will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, November Interviews will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom. Please note that interview times will be scheduled

Interviews are scheduled every ten minutes and are intended to be a discussion about student learning. If you have other items to discuss that require more than ten minutes, please make arrangements for a different time. We expect that there will be questions about the new assessment procedure and report cards; we are happy to answer them as best we can. The ten minute interview time is not for this purpose. In addition to the updates that have been provided in the newsletters and at the parent night, more information will be made available on interview

Another parent information night is also being considered.

Please record in the space provided on the bottom of this page, the name of your child(ren), the homeroom, and your preference for the date of the interview(s). We will make every attempt to accommodate your request.

this form to the school by Monday, November 8, 2010. A note will accompany the student report, indicating the date and time of your scheduled interview(s). We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your

to this point in the school year.

November 2010 Person completing this form: __________________________

Homeroom Preferred Date

Issue #7

by Holly McIndoe

Tasty Treat will be on November 23rd (not November ranola Marshmallow Treats and

order form will be sent Please note: no late forms

will be accepted and extras will not

Lifetouch Photo Retakes Remembrance Day Service – 10:30 am Remembrance Day – No School

Lieu of August PD – No School Lieu of Interviews – No School

– Noon Dismissal Parent Council Meeting – 7:00 pm

CMSA

ll Fun Day – Grades 5 & 6 Tasty Treat Tuesday

Teacher interviews, kindergarten through evenings, November 23rd and 24th.

Interviews will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom. Please note that interview times will be scheduled

to be a discussion about student learning. If you have other items to discuss that require more than ten minutes, please make arrangements for a different time. We

we are happy to answer them as best we can. The ten minute interview time is not for this purpose. In addition to the updates that have been provided in the newsletters and at the parent night, more information will be made available on interview

Please record in the space provided on the bottom of this page, the name of your child(ren), the homeroom, and commodate your request.

A note will accompany the student report, indicating the date and time of your scheduled interview(s). We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your

erson completing this form: __________________________

Preferred Date

November is Pedestrian Safety Month

Both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safety.Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, but also have the responsibility to cross safely. Drivers:

• When approaching an intersection or crosswalk be alert for pedestrians.• Watch for vehicles stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours. They may be yielding to a pedestrian. • Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine of $575 plus four demerit points. • Stay alert and slow down on residential streets, and through school and playground zones. Caution when backing up in school parking lots.• Do not be a distracted driver!

Pedestrians:

• POINT, PAUSE and PROCEEDalways look out for danger when crossing the street.• Make eye contact with drivers before you cross the street.• Be seen! Wear bright coloured or reflective clothing especially when it is dark. • Don’t text/phone or listen to music while walking in parking lots or crossing s• Follow traffic signs and signals.

Be careful out there! Police Officers in Alberta have beeabout giving tickets for crosswalk violations and jaywalking during Pedestrian Safety Mo

BRSD Safety Information


drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safety. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, but also have the responsibility to cross safely.

When approaching an intersection or crosswalk be alert for pedestrians. stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours. They may be yielding to

Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine of $575

Stay alert and slow down on residential streets, and through school layground zones. Caution when backing up in school parking lots.

Do not be a distracted driver!

POINT, PAUSE and PROCEED. Be alert at intersections and for danger when crossing the street.

Make eye contact with drivers before you cross the street. Be seen! Wear bright coloured or reflective clothing especially

Don’t text/phone or listen to music while walking in parking lots or crossing sFollow traffic signs and signals. They are in place for your safety.

Police Officers in Alberta have been directed to be extra vigilantabout giving tickets for crosswalk violations and jaywalking during Pedestrian Safety Mo


Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, but also have the responsibility to cross safely.

stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours. They may be yielding to

Don’t text/phone or listen to music while walking in parking lots or crossing streets.

n directed to be extra vigilant about giving tickets for crosswalk violations and jaywalking during Pedestrian Safety Month.

ASSESSMENT AND REPORT CARD UPDATE

You will have noticed updates in our newsletters regarding assessment and reporting in Battle River School Division. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO REPORT CARDS FOR 2010-2011:

• In BRSD, kindergarten achievement will be reported as Beginning, Developing and Achieving.

LEVEL

(ECS)

DESCRIPTION Think of it as a

progression

from…

Beginning

BEG

Skill / learner outcome is emerging with direct support. Evidence

indicates a beginning level of understanding.

Getting started

Developing

DEV

Skill / learner outcome is emerging with minimal support. Evidence

indicates a basic level of understanding.

Starting to get it

Achieving

ACH

Demonstrates skill / learner outcome independently and consistently.

Evidence indicates a solid level of understanding.

Got it

Not Yet Assessed

NYA

Skill / learner outcome has not yet been introduced and/or assessed.

• In Grades 4-6 achievement will no longer be reported in percentages and there will be no class averages.

Achievement in Grades 1-6 will be communicated in 4 levels: Beginning, Developing, Achieving and Excelling.

LEVEL

Grade 1-9

DESCRIPTION Think of it as a

progression

from…

Beginning

BEG

At this level, the evidence of learning shows a student has beginning

understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence shows there is not

yet full understanding or ability to apply the concepts being taught.

The evidence does not yet meet the standards for grade level.

Getting started

Developing

DEV

At this level, the evidence of learning shows a student has a basic,

developing understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence shows

the student is not yet demonstrating a complete ability to apply the

concepts being taught. The evidence meets the acceptable standard

for grade level.

Starting to get it

Achieving

ACH

At this level, the evidence of learning indicates a solid understanding of

the learner outcomes. Evidence is accurate and well thought out. The

evidence capably demonstrates the acceptable standard for grade

level.

Got it

Excelling

EXC

At this level, the evidence of learning indicates a convincing, in-depth

understanding of the learner outcomes. Evidence is perceptive and

indicates an ability to apply the learning in varied situations. The

evidence skillfully demonstrates the acceptable standard for grade

level.

Really got it!

Missing Evidence

MEV

This statement indicates that there is not enough evidence or the evidence is too incomplete

for assessment to take place.

Please be patient with us at the school as we embark on our own learning journey of putting these changes into effect. We are at the BEGinning level of this process ourselves but are working hard to implement these changes and make it work.

BEGinning I’m having trouble with this

I need help to get it right

I don’t usually get this on my own

I am still working on it

DEVeloping I am starting to understand

Most of the time I need a little bit of help

I sometimes get this right

This is still a little confusing to me

ACHieving I understand

I can do this without help most of the time

I usually get this right

Sometimes I need a reminder of what to do

EXCelling I understand this really well

I can do this without help

I can do it every time

I can explain how I got my answer

I could teach it to someone else

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