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Classes for the Adult Literacy Program started on Tuesday, October 26th, 1999. This program takes place every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00 p. m.-9:00 p. m. Free child care supervision is provided. Luxton School’s Adult Learning Program has become a successful learning tool for adults in the community.
Luxton is one of many schools in the division offering multi-age programs. These programs include grades 1-3 and grades 4-6 and feature an activity-based, child-centred approach to learning with active parent involvement. The multi-age programs are available to all elementary students. Transportation for children out of the area is provided in accordance with division policy, up to and including grade 4.Please contact the school office at 589-4368 to obtain more detailed information re program philosophies and practices as well as specific enrollment procedures. (Please see page 5 for the catchment area for the Luxton School Multi-age Program.)
The Nursery Program is offered to children who turn 4 on or before December 31st. The program will run from August 29th, 2000 to May 3rd, 2001 in the mornings (9:00-11:30) or in the afternoons (1:00-3:30), (if enrollment is sufficient for 2 classes). The program provides an environment for children to develop positive attitudes toward learning and focuses on a child-centred approach, based on learning through play. Depending on student numbers, a Nursery/Kindergarten combination program may be offered.
This program has been designed to meet the needs of students, ages 8-12 years who have learning disabilities. Students receive individualized instruction in a structured, controlled environment. Students are integrated into regular classrooms in areas where they can function comfortably. The goal of the Luxton Centre program is to help students gain confidence and a sense of achievement as they acquire the necessary academic skills to function in a regular classroom. The teacher in the program is Mr. T. Wawryko. The teaching assistant is Mrs. E. Bially.
As the saying goes: the family that plays
together, stays together. Taking that premise a step further, former Luxton
School secretary Marion Kathwaroon wants families to study together, too. To sign up for either the Luxton Adult Learning Program or the Luxton Family Program, call Banasiak at 632-4725/585-1878. Registration is limited.
The elements of music-melody, harmony, rhythm, form and tone
colour-are taught through singing, movement and the playing of instruments.
Students from N-6 participate in Technology Education. The technology teacher works together with classroom teachers to incorporate class themes and units of study to various computer applications. Classroom activities are applied to various computer programs to develop the technology skills required to produce a variety of documents and projects. Luxton School introduced a new lab of 25 computers in July/August of 1998. The existing computers from the former lab have been placed in various strategic locations within the school. Approximately ten of these have been placed in the library in the Grade 4-6 level in order to create a technologically based research centre at the disposal of our middle years staff and students. In the past we have also updated printers, and obtained a scanner and a digital camera. In addition we acquire computers on an annual basis for a reasonable cost from “Computers For Schools”. This has allowed us to place one or more computers in every classroom. The next year or two will see additional hardware (cabling in classrooms) and software upgrades. We are proud of our computer facilities and programming. We invite you to come and check it out.
Communication is the goal of the Basic French program. Student in grade 4 to 6 learn French through familiar situations which encourage them to participate orally in French. The four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed and assessed during the French classes. An appreciation of the French culture is also a part of the program.
Luxton School has a Conflict Manager Program in which selected Gr 5 and 6 students are trained in conflict mediation and communication skills. Once trained, they work in pairs during all primary recesses to help younger students prevent and solve playground problems. Together, they identify conflicts, recognize feelings, examine alternatives and work towards resolution. The Conflict Manager Program plays an important role in our primary recesses.
The Learning Assistance/Life Skills Program is a low enrolment classroom with students who exhibit emotional/behavioural issues that may require a non-traditional structure that accommodates a proactive differentiated learning environment. There are ten students and three adults (one teacher and two educational assistants). This program is supported Child Guidance clinicians, including Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language and Reading. The CGC Social Worker, who is attached to the program for individual and family support is Ms. K. Currie. The North District Behaviour Support Teacher, Ms. C. Swyston with special education assists in placement and transfer of students, and takes part in entry and progress review meetings. Child and Family Services workers are also included in team meetings. The LAC Program includes several areas:
Behaviour/Social
Skills Behaviour/Social Skills Social Skills are taught in structured and informal spontaneous lessons that include modeling, role playing, performance feedback and debriefing. The skills emphasized are respect, self-control, dealing with feelings, problem solving and group empathy. The core values of the school including respect, responsibility, cooperation and fairness are closely interrelated. In addition to the differentiated lessons, every possible opportunity is used to review and give positive feedback for appropriate behaviour. There are numerous opportunities allowing students to reintegrate into the classroom by making proactive decisions. Ongoing communication with parents/guardians is an integral part of the program. Academics Language Arts and Math are the primary academic areas. Social Studies, Science and Health are integrated into the student’s individualized programming according to their level and ability. Language Arts includes Explore Thoughts, Ideas, Feelings and Experience, Manage Ideas and Information, Enhance the Clarity and Artistry of Communication and Celebration of Community (newspaper reports, weather, indexing, sharing circle, interpersonal relationship skills, journals, pre-vocabulary/post comprehension, strategies, silent reading/oral reading, cursive writing/printing and viewing of videos). We also use the newspaper to develop indexing, five w’s, Weather research and consumer math. In addition the group takes part in regularly scheduled classes which include library, computer lab and integrated phys ed. The LAC teacher and phys ed teacher team teach phys ed in an integrated setting. A yearly camping trip is part of the curriculum. The students take part in school wide activities such as the Terry Fox Run, Artists in the School, Winter Fun Day, Sports Day, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Assemblies, special guests and community breakfast and hot lunch days. Students are also involved with the Mary Kardash daycare as mentors and book buddies. Students are encouraged to participate in school team activities including baseball, soccer, track and volleyball. LAC/Life Skills Canteen/Store The LAC class runs a low cost nutritional food service/canteen to students and staff at Luxton School as part of the Life Skills component. The Life Skills lunch program is a great opportunity to develop consumer math skills, comparison shopping, budgeting, nutritional facts, menu construction, finding recipes and preparing food. Interpersonal relationship skills are developed through the process of providing this service. This initiative will allow students to take responsibility for team work, following directions and real life skills including purchasing, developing manners, serving the public and dealing with money. Integeneration Model/Roots of Empathy This program has philosophically emulated an intergenerational model. The program empowers individuals to take the role of mentor when working with preschool students. Expectations of this program include taking responsibility by reading to the preschool students (Book Buddies) and cooperative play in the school yard, play structure, gymnasium and classroom. Field trips include being positive role models at the Children’s Festival, Narcisse Snake Pits and pairing for school assemblies. The LAC students have prepared and provided a full course Thanksgiving luncheon to their book buddies by converting the classroom into a Bistro including tablecloths, flowers and music. Work Education As part of the Work Education Program students assist the custodian by performing a variety of duties including school yard clean up and setting up/taking down lunch tables. The students offer graffiti removal and raking/snow shovelling for seniors in the community. Students also volunteer at Winnipeg Harvest. Community service gives these students a sense of accomplishment and pride. Camping Trip Objectives of the Camping Program are to provide hands on experience in an educational/recreational setting that is beyond the classroom. This environment promotes social cooperative interactions in a camp setting. Language Arts, Science and Social Studies curricula are integrated into the outdoor educational themes. Computer Generated Programs Students participate in Technology Education. In the technology program class themes and the study of various computer applications are incorporated. Activities are applied to computer programs which develop technology skills required to produce a variety of documents and projects such as Student Writing Centre, Cross Country Canada, journals, news reports, weather, current events and research. Integration into the Community/Field Trips Learning outside the classroom is a major component of the LAC educational model. Community service field trips consist of volunteering at Winnipeg Harvest, visiting seniors complexes and assisting the preschool students. Other field trips include swimming, Imax, Oak Hammock Marsh, Kildonan Park, Lower Fort Garry, Selkirk Marine Museum, Narcisse Snake Pits and various restaurants. These opportunities allow students to develop interpersonal relationship skills and use appropriate conduct and behaviour in the community. LAC Teacher, Mr. R. Janczuk
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