principal’s message june 4, 2015agb.ccrce.ca/newsletters_pdfs/jun15.pdf · 2015. 6. 8. · june...
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The year has flown by and we are prepar-ing for a very busy month. It has been a great year.
There will be a few changes in staff mem-bers here at the Baillie next year. Our beloved Primary teachers, Mrs. Boardway and Ms. MacPherson will be retiring and while we wish them well, their presence in the school will be greatly missed. They are a wonderful team and never hesitated to share their wealth of knowledge when approached. As well, Mrs. Cooper will be retiring. She has been a valued member of our student support team and her ex-pertise will be missed. Lastly, Ms. Sims will be leaving us to take a Guidance position within Celtic Family. We all wish her suc-cess in this new stage of her teaching career.
Mme. Deagle will be joining us in the new French Immersion Primary classroom. She brings with her Primary in both English and French. You will notice on the table to the right that we are currently in the proc-ess of interviewing candidates for our vacant positions. More information will be shared once staffing is complete.
Next year there will be combined class-
rooms at AGB as a result of classroom caps and grade level numbers. Our teachers spend hours devising classlists and this newsletter shares
important information with you on the criteria we use. Please read and save it for future reference.
During the summer months, we will be placing students in classrooms. Please note: their placements will be in a con-stant state of change on Power School as we shift students to balance the classrooms. There may be shuffling up until the very first day of school so please expect changes.
Finally I would personally like to ex-tend my sincere thanks to the stu-dents, staff and parents of AGB. You all make coming to work each day a pleasure. Together we make a strong community for our children to grow up.
The Baillie staff and I would like to wish you a safe and relaxing summer!
Nancy Boudreau
Principal’s Message
June 4, 2015
Classroom
Teachers
Grade
Ms. Douglas Primary
Ms. Fox Primary/One
Mme. Deagle Primary EFI
Mrs. MacKinnon 1
Ms. Jay 1
Mrs. Turner 1/2
Mrs. Washburn 2
Mrs. MacMillan 2/3
Mrs. Henderson 3
Ms. Coulter 3/4
Mme. Corbin 4 MFI
Mrs. Williams 4
4/5
Mme. Wilkins 4/5 MFI
Mrs. Gordon 5/6
Mrs. Power 6
M. Brushett 5/6 MFI
Support Staff Assignment
Mrs. Miller P-6 Music
Mr. MacGillivray P-6 PE
Mme. Thorne Core French
Mrs. Todd ELS/PST
Mrs. MacDonald PST
Mrs. Quinlan Guidance
Ms. MacIntosh VP/PST
Mrs. Boudreau P
Important Dates:
June 1 Code Blue
June 3 Primary Orientation
(current Grade Primary students–no school)
June 5 P-6 Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
June 11 Grade 6 Orientation at New Glasgow Academy
June 22 Grade 6 Closing 6:30 p.m.
June 22-24 Cafeteria Services Closed
June 24 Last day of regular classes for students
June 30 Last day of school (1 hour)
Requests for Classroom Placements
Our teachers spend a great deal of time
compiling the classroom placements for the
new school year. Each student is individu-
ally placed based upon the number of boys
and girls, the level of accomplishment, and
various personal traits etc. Therefore, we
will not be accepting requests for a particu-
lar teacher whatever the circumstances. We
will give parents of siblings (twins) the
option of having them separated or to-
gether in the same grade.
A.G. Baillie June 2015 Newsletter Page 2
Michelin Junior Bike returns to Pictou County for 2015.
Come ride with Michelin Junior Bike!
The Junior Bike event has one major focus in mind - bicycle helmet safety.
Michelin Junior Bike is open to children aged five to eleven and registered participants receive a FREE bicycle helmet, goodie bag and the chance to win great prizes. Children will have an opportunity to have their bicycles inspected in the Michelin Junior Bike garage before heading out on the course.
Participants will ride a set route with their age group and then return to the Michelin Junior Bike village where they can enjoy snacks, bike safety activities and prize draws, including the chance to win one of two new bicycles ($250 gift certificate). There is a maximum limit for registration of 300 children. Pre-registration is encouraged via the website below. If there are any remaining openings, they can be filled on event day.
Michelin Junior Bike began in Italy in 1998 and has grown to include events throughout France, Poland and since 2007, Canada. It is estimated that more than 200,000 children have participated in Michelin Junior Bike in Europe since its inception.
Registration is free plus participants receive a free bicycle helmet and a chance to win one of two $250 gift certificates for a new bike!
To register and for more information, please visit the Junior Bike website at http://michelinjuniorbike.ca or like us on Facebook.
Junior Bike Event - Rain or Shine! - Open to Everyone!
Date: Sunday, June 14 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Pictou County Wellness Centre (parking lot)
Registration deadline: June 10, 2015 at midnight, Register at michelinjuniorbike.ca … a Fun Event for Ages 5-11
The High Five Hoop School will run July 6th - July 10th. NNEC gym opens at 8:00 a.m. The camp runs from 8:30
a.m to 12:30 p.m.
Boys entering grades 4 - 9 are welcome.
Cost of the camp is $125 and includes a T-Shirt, individualized player evaluation report card and camp photos.
For more information check out the camp web site at https://goo.gl/SLBcDq
Coach Butler; Contact Information
Home 752 - 7837
Cell 759 - 3495
e-mail [email protected]
Address 42 Duke Street
New Glasgow
B2H 1R1
Page 3 A.G. Baillie June 2015 Newsletter
REGISTRATION DATES
June 29th 9:00am – 5:00pm
July 3rd 9:00am – 5:00pm
July 6th 8:00am – 9:00am
Who?
Pictou County Athletics would like to extend an invitation to all kids between the ages of 5 and 12 to join our Run, Jump,
Throw, Wheel Summer 2015 program. Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel is an Athletics Canada initiative that focuses on developing
the fundamentals of running, jumping, throwing and wheelchair activities within in a safe and nurturing environment while
keeping the sport of Track and Field in mind.
When?
Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel will begin on Monday, July 6th from 9am – 10am. It will continue every Monday and Thursday at
this time with an evening session every Wednesday from 6pm – 7pm. Parents may decide whether their child(ren) will attend
all or some of the weekly sessions.
Where?
Pioneer Coal Athletics Field
483 Auburn Ave., Stellarton
Cost:
The summer program is $50.00; however, we have a family rate of 30% off of the 2nd child and 50% off of the 3rd child.
@AthleticsPC Like us on Facebook Email: [email protected]
“Pictou County Athletics” Phone: 755-3501
Page 4 A.G. Baillie June 2015 Newsletter
Violin/Fiddle Lessons
Private lessons available for students interested in learning
classical violin or traditional fiddle. My name is Hayley MacLeod and I am a 2015 Graduate of
Acadia University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Educa-
tion. If you are interested in lessons or further information please contact me at [email protected] or
902-759-0486.
Thanks,
Hayley MacLeod
Summer Day Camps for Girls
Our popular Live Out Loud day camp is back! The Pictou County Women's Resource and Sexual Assault Centre is
again hosting two summer day camps for girls
ages 9-12. We'll have fun with crafts, activities, and guest speakers, all in a positive environment
where girls can learn about themselves, build friendships, and boost self-esteem. This empow-
ering day camp will be held on July 20-23, and
August 10-13. There is NO COST to this program but spaces are limited! For more information or
to register, call the Pictou County Women's Re-source Centre at 755-4647 and ask for Susan, or
email [email protected]
Basic Food Safety Course
There will be a Basic Food Safety Course held at
Northumberland Regional High on June 24th, 2015, closing date for registration is June 10th, 2015. For
more information you can contact Certified Instruc-tor Kim Bonvie at 1-902-396-2750 Ext-190 or bon-
Walk the Walk for Autism
The 4th Annual Walk the Walk for Autism will take
place Saturday, June 13th at G.R. Saunders Elemen-tary School in Stellarton. It is presented by Autism
Pictou County. This fun event features a 1km walk through Stellarton at 11am, 3 Bouncy houses, BBQ,
carnival games, bubble zone and silent auction. Registration begins at 9:45am inside the main doors
of the school. To sign up, you join an existing team
or create a new team at walkthewalkforautism.ca make sure to select the walk location for Stellarton.
Or contact Colin Wood at [email protected] If you do not join a team, but would like to partici-
pate in the activities we are asking for a donation of
your choice at the door. Come join in the fun and promote Autism Awareness!!!!!
OPEN HOUSE
The Abercrombie Volunteer Fire Department will be
hosting our OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, June 20th from 11 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. As a part of this, we will
be having 2 contests. One contest is a drawing con-test, if your could please draw a picture with a “fire”
theme. The second contest is a coloring contest;
please color the picture. Please return the pages to your teacher by June 18th. (The pages were given to
your child today). To find out how well you have done, come to our OPEN HOUSE where we will an-
nounce the lucky winners. There will be games, dem-onstrations, treats and special visitors.
So come out and meet your local volunteer fire fighters.
Hope to see you there!!
A.G. Baillie June 2015 Newsletter Page 5
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
June 1 – 5
Small Chicken
Wrap &
Small Caesar
Salad
Pizza Bun
& Fries
Fish Burger
&
Veggies
Pizza
Chicken Fin-
gers
& Rice
June 8 - 12
Tuna Melt
& Oven Fries
Macaroni &
Cheese
& Biscuit
Quesadillas
& Salsa
Grilled Cheese
& Fries
Fish, Potatoes
& Carrots
June 15 - 19
Open Menu
Open Menu
Open Menu
Pizza
Open Menu
June 22 - 26
NO
CAFETERIA
SERVICES
THIS
WEEK
AGB Cafeteria Menu – June
SAVE THE DATE
Pictou County Early Intervention is proud to present:
Community Education Workshops –sponsored by the Aberdeen Health Foundation
Children's Aid Endowment Fund
Saturday June 13, 2015 Registration 8:30 Workshop 9-3
Topic: ADHD in the Young Child
Presenter: Angela Rudderham, Director of Behaviour and Social Skills
Director Turning Tides Community Outreach Bridgeway Academy
LOCATION: Summer Street Industries
72 Park St New Glasgow, NS
COST: FREE Limited funding for transportation and childcare costs available on a first come first served basis.
Nutrition Breaks and Lunch Included Limited Spaces
To register or for more information, please contact Pictou County Early Intervention at: 902-752-1016
Combined Grade Classrooms at A.G. Baillie Your child may be learning in a combined grade classroom. This fact sheet is designed to help you understand how this type of classroom
works and answer some questions you may have.
What is a Combined Classroom? Combined classes group children from two consecutive grades in one classroom. Schools group students from two grades in one
classroom to balance class size across the school. Combined grade classes are not new—they have always been a common part of
the school experience in Celtic Family and in CCRSB. Combined classes are neither better nor worse than single grade classes.
They are simply one of the many ways schools meet students’ academic and social development needs.
How are students chosen for combined classes? Teachers are highly trained to balance individual learning needs. Principals and staff consider a variety of factors when grouping
children into classes including:
Learning styles
Social skills
Academic needs
All classrooms whether single grade or combined include students performing at a range of achievement levels. In every case,
schools strive to create classroom environments that support the needs of all students.
Will my child get enough individual attention? In all classrooms in Celtic Family, as in other schools in Nova Scotia, you will find children at various stages of social, physical and
intellectual development. No two children are exactly the same, even if they’re the same age. Each child has unique learning
needs—strengths and areas for growth. Learning styles and preferences are unique to each student. That’s true of same-grade
classrooms and combined grade grouping.
Teachers use a variety of strategies to balance the needs of both grades Teachers are highly trained to adjust the learning program in the classroom to the needs of each student’s individual learning
needs. In combined grade classes, teachers use these same strategies to teach the curriculum for both grades.
Every day, in both single grade and combined grade classrooms, teachers work with large groups, small groups and individual stu-
dents.
Students in a combined grade class follow expectations for their specific grade. Just as in same-grade classes, teachers in com-
bined grades use a wide range of teaching strategies to make sure they cover all of the curriculum expectations. Children in com-
bined grade classes will spend time learning as a whole class, in small groups and individually. Sometimes they will be grouped
based on a specific task and other times the teacher will group them based on their learning needs. Here are some examples of
how a teacher of a combined grade class might cover the curriculum for two grades.
In many areas of the Nova Scotia curriculum, the general curriculum outcomes do not change from one grade to the next, but stu-
dents learn the skill with a greater level of complexity as they progress from grade to grade. In a combined grade 3/4 class, all of
the students would spend time reading to improve their comprehension. The Grade 3 students would be learning to restate impor-
tant ideas from a text, while the Grade 4 students would be learning to make an outline of a section of reading. The same students
might then do a writing assignment. The Grade 3s would be expected to use joining words to combine simple sentences, while the
Grade 4s would be required to use sentences of different lengths and complexity.
Students are not always learning new information or concepts—they also need to review, consolidate and refine their learning and
build on previous learning to do a more complex task.
Even in subjects, such as social studies and science, that have different topics to cover in different grades, the curriculum expecta-
tions in each grade are not just about the facts students are expected to learn. There are many common skills for students to learn,
such as research, scientific inquiry, experimentation and problem solving. The teacher might present research skills to the whole
class; then, assign grade-specific research projects. single-grade class. It’s important to understand that the number of students in
the class, not the grade structure, determines the amount of time the teacher has to spend with each individual student.
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