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SCHOOL GOALS FOR 2002-2003 Students, staff, and parents will work together to develop high expectations and achieve success for all students through the following:.
Our focus is to develop a sense of pride and achievement in our school. To offer quality educational programming and expose children to a wide range of opportunities and experiences in which they could experience success. INSERVICE DAYS Every elementary school in the Winnipeg School Division No. 1 (by order of the Minister of Education) is allowed up to a maximum of 10 days per year for inservices, administration days, parent-teacher conferences, pupil evaluation, etc. Therefore, throughout the year, your children will be dismissed from school for these reasons. Sometimes the whole school will be closed for the day, while other times it may only be one or two classrooms. The important thing to realize is that no classroom will be closed in excess of 10 days in a calendar year. When we close a classroom or the school for a day, we will inform you at the earliest possible time.
FIELD TRIPS Field trips are included as an important part of the curriculum. Teachers may plan a field trip for classes or grades based upon the topics of study. Parents/guardians are notified prior to each field trip of the details of the excursion. Parents/guardians may help by providing extra supervision and transportation by accompanying the class. You may find the experience quite exciting!
STAFF MEETINGS Staff meetings are held regularly each month.
NEWSLETTER Each month King Edward Community School sends home a newsletter with your child. It contains a calendar of school events and reports about what students are learning.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM In the 2000/2001 school year the Winnipeg School Division One initiated a Comprehensive Assessment Program for students in Nursery to Grade Four. Classroom teachers each September/October will be assessing students individually in respect to their language arts and math skills. This information will assist teachers when developing programs for their class and for individual students. REPORTING PERIODS There are four reporting periods each school year. In November and May parents will receive a written report about how their child is progressing and student led conferences will also take place. In February and June parents will receive only a written report card.
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES: Parents are strongly encouraged to attend student led conferences. During the conference students will show parents their portfolio, which is a collection of the work they do at school. Students are very proud to explain to parents the work they have done in the class. Teachers will meet briefly with parents at this time but the focus will be celebrating the growth and learning of each child. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher at any time if they have questions or concerns regarding their child’s progress.
EARLY INTERVENTION READING This resource reading program is a phonetic awareness program aimed at struggling readers at the Grades 1, 2 and 3 levels. Attendance is very important as there is a sequence of phonetic reading activities and basic skills covered each day during a four day block of time. The goals of Early Intervention Reading are:
Students will develop a phonological awareness and become familiar with the sounds of letters and understand how words, vocabulary and the printed words are connected. The following skills are developed in this program:
For E.I.R. to be an effective resource program, participation between the student, the family and the school is encouraged through the home reading component. Each week a story is studied, summarized and sent home as reading practice. The parents/guardians are asked to read with their child and return the book signed.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHERS King Edward Community School currently has two Special Education Resource Teachers on staff. Their role is to provide support to students with behavioural, academic and exceptional needs. They also work closely with classroom teachers and parents so that these students can progress successfully in school. The type of support given depends on the needs of the child but may include:
SPECIAL EVENTS
Each year King Edward Community School students, staff, parents and community, participate in a variety of school special events. Detailed information about these events is provided throughout the year, either in the monthly Newsletter, or in a letter home. These events include, but are not limited to:
King Edward Community School generally hosts a number of clubs during and after school hours. Clubs not only enhance skill development but also build esteem and friendships. Some examples of past years clubs are as follows:
We encourage all children to participate fully in the many club opportunities offered this year.
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS The City of Winnipeg, Parks and Recreation Department offers an "Open Gym" program at King Edward School on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The program is available to all students in the King Edward Community and operates on a drop-in basis.
Parents are encouraged to pick-up their children when they are leaving the school.
VOLUNTEERS We are fortunate to have a group of volunteers who work in our school, doing some of the following things:
A luncheon is held annually to express our appreciation for all the contributions made by our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school at 586-8381 and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch with you.
COMPUTER King Edward School has a Computer Lab with 28 workstations. We have a large variety of computer hardware and software to meet the needs of both students and teachers. Children in Grades 1-3 receive one 45-60 minute computer class per cycle, while students in Grades 4-6 receive two. The computer teacher acts as an instructor as well as a resource to students and teachers who wish to further their learning through technology. MUSIC
The goal of the Music Program at King Edward School is to offer students the opportunity to learn music theory, music appreciation, instrumentation and movement. Nursery and Kindergarten students receive one music class per cycle. Students in Grades 1-3 attend music classes 3 times per cycle, while students in Grades 4-6 attend four times per cycle. In addition, the Primary (Grades 1-3) Choir receives one class per cycle and the Intermediate (Grades 4-6) Choir receives two. Additional music instruction takes place through lunch-time clubs such as the Recorder Club. LIBRARY
The library offers a collection of 10,000 books as well as periodicals, kits, charts, audio-visual materials and equipment. The library has been automated with the "Athena" program. Story time is held weekly for Nursery to Grade Three. Grades four to six sign out books weekly, some for research and some for reading enjoyment. Teachers also use many of the books and audio materials to focus on the themes in their classrooms. Even many of our parents come and sign out books to read with their children at home. In February, we celebrate "I Love to Read" month. We hold many activities at this time, such as poster contests, guess the book character, drop everything and read, and we have even had the Principal challenge the children to read 10,000 books. The children were rewarded with a pancake breakfast and a Brian Glow magician show. Twice a year, we also hold book sales where parents and children may purchase books at reduced prices. The money made is used to purchase more books and equipment for our library.
KING EDWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL The King Edward Community School Parent Council was formed about 25 years ago and is incorporated. The Parent Council consists of parents, family members, community members and school staff who are committed to the development of activities that benefit all children of King Edward Community School. The Parent Council works to promote a positive community environment and foster communication between the home and school. Over the years, the parent council has done many things, such as: making presentations to the school board and to city hall. We have taken up the cause of many worthwhile efforts through our presentations and letter writing campaigns. We work in partnership with the school in trying to provide the safest and the most highly effective up-to-date education for our community. That is why we also do a lot of fundraising, so that we help the school to purchase much needed items, such as computers, costumes, after school program supplies. There are many benefits to sitting on the Parent Council. You can get to know a lot more about your child’s school and teachers. Everyone brings their own special talent to our group, whether it be cooking, computers, organizing events, fundraising, or talking with people. The Parent Council holds an Annual Meeting every fall, at which time the executive, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Inner City Representative are elected. The Council welcomes all parents to join meetings whenever possible. The King Edward Community School Parent Council meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the school library. Childcare is available. The meetings do not carry on past 8:00 p.m.
BUILDING RESPECT The emphasis at King Edward is on helping students become responsible members of the school/community being the best they can be. We use a variety of proactive/preventative strategies to help students become self-directed and self-disciplined. Our students participate in developing rights and responsibilities in their classrooms (rules) that reflect our school’s mission statement. For unacceptable behaviour such as physical violence, verbal violence or direct defiance of adults, we model a variety of problem-solving strategies, administer consequences and/or restitution in an attempt to help students become responsible and to develop self-discipline. As far as possible, these consequences are immediate and as logically related to the behaviours as possible for them to be effective. The following strategies are in place in King Edward Community School for the development of climate which supports our goal of fostering respect for ourselves, for others, our work and for our environment within the classroom and throughout the entire school. We have tied these in with policies and procedures that make King Edward School a safe and orderly environment so that we are the best we can be. Formal Strategies Informal Strategies * Conflict Managers * special activities * First Step * celebrating students’ efforts * Gr. N – 6 Assemblies * assisting teachers * Second Step * positive telephone calls to * Principal Awards to parent(s)/guardian(s) * Seven Aboriginal Teachings
SCHOOL TIMES/SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. and 12:50 a.m. Students are dismissed as follows:
Teachers and/or Teacher Assistants are on duty on the playground at 8:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. We also have patrols on duty at the following times: 8:40 – 8:50 in the morning 12:00 – 12:10 at noon 12:45 – 12:55 in the afternoon 3:30 – 3:40 in the afternoon In order to protect the safety and welfare of the children, we would like parents to arrange where possible to have their children arrive at school during the times that there are patrols and teachers on duty. Please also remind the children to proceed with caution when they are crossing the street.
CONFLICT MANAGERS Conflict Managers are visible during recesses, both morning and afternoon. They are identified by the neon green vests and are carrying a clipboard. Their role is to mediate and help students solve problems that arise during the recess period.
PATROLS King Edward School Patrols have approximately 12 members from Grades 5 and 6. The goal of our School Patrol is to make sure that all students cross the busy streets around the school safely. Patrols are posted at Selkirk & Arlington, Selkirk & Sinclair and Pritchard & Sinclair. Each Spring, students in Grade 4 who wish to become a patrol are trained so that they will be ready to serve when they begin Grade 5.
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance and punctuality contribute to a good learning environment and positive attitudes toward education. Absences and lateness are disruptive to the students’ learning. Children should be in class each day unless they are sick. Staying at home to babysit or go shopping is not considered a valid reason. It is the parents’ responsibility to see that students attend school and arrive at school on time.
CALLBACK PROGRAM To ensure your child’s protection, we have a policy of contacting the home of any child who is absent from school at the beginning of class in both the morning and afternoon. We would appreciate a call from a parent to let us know that your child will not be in, or if your child will be coming in late that day. If you do not call in, someone from the school will be contacting you regarding the absence.
SCHOOL RULES Everyone in this school, child or adult, has the right to be safe and happy so they can work and learn.
The following rules are designed to help this happen: 1. Everyone is to be at school every day and on time. 2. During the school day, students will remain in school and on the school grounds. 3. Everyone will walk in the school in a quiet and safe manner. 4. Students will do their school work. 5. Everyone will solve problems peacefully by talking. 6. Everyone will speak, write and gesture politely to all students and adults. 7. Students will keep their hands and feet to themselves. 8. When the bell rings, students will enter/exit immediately through their assigned door and walk to and from their class. Approved by King Edward Community School Parent Council and Staff Range of Consequences 1. Teacher/Student conference – to clarify expectations, develop strategies to change behaviour 2. Classroom time-out 3. Partner classroom for time-out 4. Phone call home (no phone – child taken home and brought back) 5. Parent/School Meeting (may involve school counsellor, developing a behaviour plan) 6. In-school suspension 7. Out-of-school suspension (1 to 5 days) 8. Outside Agency involvement Repeated or more serious incidents will increase the level of consequences. *Parents/Guardians will be notified when a student is suspended from school before the student is allowed to leave the building. Notification will be by phone and in writing.
For our school rules to be effective, we require the Support of parents and guardians You can support your child by:
EXPECTATIONS FOR BEHAVIOUR In order for students to be successful in all areas, high expectations are set for their behaviour, attendance and attitude toward school. Students should be prepared to learn under the direction of the teacher in a polite and responsible manner. Good behaviour is learned in the home and is expected in class, out of class, on the playground and to and from school.
Student Management Plan We Encourage Respect At All Times INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AT YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL Problems can arise but can be solved by open discussion. The steps to follow:
SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE KING EDWARD SCHOOL AREA 1. Andrews Street Family Centre 220 Andrews Street R2W 4T1 589-1721 589-7354 (fax)
2. Flora House 739 Flora Avenue R2W 2S8 586-5494 586-5494 (fax) Contact Person: Warren Whittaker
3. Elizabeth Fry Society of Winnipeg 773 Selkirk Avenue R2W 2N5 589-7335 589-7338 (fax) 1-800-582-5655 Toll Free
4. Hope Centre 240 Powers St. R2W 5L1 982-4680 982-4686 (fax)
5. Hope Centre Health Care 480 Alfred Avenue R2W 1Y2 589-8354 586-4260 (fax)
6. Indian Family Centre 470 Selkirk Avenue R2W 2M5 586-8393 582-3131 (fax)
7. Indian and Metis Friendship Centre 45 Robinson Street R2W 5H5 586-8441 582-8261 (fax)
8. Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata 925-0330
9. M.A.P.S. Housing Co-Op 659 Dufferin 589-1589
10. Manitoba Housing Authority 185 Smith Street 945-8647
11. Public Health Unit 601 Aikens
12. Mount Carmel Clinic 886 Main Street R2W 5L4 582-2311 586-1659 (dental appointments) 582-1341 (fax)
13. North End Women’s Centre 394 Selkirk Avenue R2W 2M2 589-7347 586-9476
14. Restoration House Outreach Corner of McKenzie and Burrows Contact: Jim 586-6213
15. North End Stella Community Ministry 470 Stella Avenue R2W 2V1 586-8137 586-8130 (fax)
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for parents with children up to 5 years old
16. Restoration House Outreach Corner of McKenzie and Burrows Contact: Jim 586-6213
17. Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Family Resource/Drop In Centre King Edward Community School Room 16, 825 Selkirk
19. Open Doors Adult Literacy Program King Edward Community School 825 Selkirk Avenue 586-1878 Open Doors is a literacy and upgrading program that assists people with:
FREE BABY-SITTING AND COFFEE ARE PROVIDED The Open Doors Program is offered at the following times: Monday: 1:00 – 3:30 Tuesday: 1:00 – 3:30 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 – 3:30 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday: Afternoon tutorials
EVERYONE IS WELCOME …. COME AND JOIN US! CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC The Child Guidance Clinic is an educational support service agency that supplies services free of charge to students. Services are provided in the following areas: Social Work The social worker can provide information about community resources and supports. Students who are having emotional/social/behavioural difficulties and their families are eligible for service from the school social worker. Speech and Language The speech and language clinician works with students individually or in small groups and helps them develop skills. The clinician also assesses students speech and language skills and consults with parents and teachers to support students who are experiencing difficulty. Reading The reading clinician assesses students who are having difficulty in reading. The clinician makes recommendations to the school about strategies that might help a student strengthen reading skills. The reading clinician is also involved in making referrals to the Diagnostic Learning Program. Psychology The psychologist works with students who are having behavioural, emotional, or learning difficulties. The psychologist performs cognitive assessments and makes recommendations to the school about programming for the student. All Child Guidance Clinic staff work closely with parents and school to provide support to students. To gain access to these services parents should contact the classroom teacher or the Special Education teacher. Parental permission is required before a child GUIDANCE COUNSELOR King Edward School provides a variety of counseling services for students. These services are designed to benefit students in their educational, personal and social growth and development.These services include:
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