School Information
Mission Statement
Principal Sparling School is committed to:
providing all students with opportunities to achieve academic excellence, a healthy self- esteem, and social responsibility in a safe, supportive and challenging environment.
offering experiences, both in and out of the classroom, which promote tolerance and
understanding, self-discipline, and independence
ensuring a setting where children are accepted with their varied abilities and backgrounds,
providing an environment that fosters and creates responsible, respectful, and caring
citizens
Who We Are!
School Organization and Structure
Nursery - Grade 6
Enrolment 258 children
includes: 24 students in Special Education Centres
15 integrated Special education students
Student Demographic Information
The following information has been supplied by the Winnipeg School Division
Research, Planning and Technology Department:
No. of families (with children) ................... 480
Population .................... 258
Stability rate ....................92.3%
Mobility rate .................... 24.8%
(this translates into 65 total transfers for the year)
Unemployed families .................... 12%
Families below LICO ................... 39.9%
Single Parent families .................... 25.4%
Aboriginal identity .................... 17.6%
Most Frequent Ethnic Origin .................... Filipino/Canadian/German
Mother Tongue not English .................... 50.3%
Immigrant Population .................... 44.0%
Programs at a Glance
Principal D. A. Smith
Teachers 17
Support Staff 9
Programs:
> Basic French Language (Grades 4-6)
> Book Buddies
> Math Buddies
> Comprehensive Assessment (CAP)
> Computer Lab, networked
> Daily Attendance Call Back
> English as an Additional Language (EAL)
> Guided Reading
> Healthy School Initiative
> Home Reading (Nursery - Grade 2)
> Integrated Special Education
> Intramural Sports
> Library Assistants (Grade 6)
> Music Specialist
> Nutrition (Nursery)
> Office Helpers (Grades 5&6)
> Parent Council Sponsored Lunch Program
> Patrols
> Physical Education Specialist
> School Website
> Special Education Centres (SEC)
- Primary and Intermediate
> Volunteer Coordinator
Active Parent Council
"Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another"
G.K. Chesterson
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Principal Sparling School Code of Conduct |
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"The Sparling Way" Means ............ being a learner ............ being safe ............ being respectful |
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Respect: Respect Authority .... follow class rules ....follow your teacher's directions ....speak appropriately to adults Respect Others .... treat others as you'd like to be treated .... do not be physically aggressive ....use appropriate language Respect Property .... take care of your books and supplies .... do not steal
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Understanding: .... be tolerant of those who are different .... make new people feel welcome .... refrain from teasing .... try to understand another person's point of view |
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| Learning: .... ensure what you say and do does not interrupt the learning of others .... complete all assignments .... participate in class .... be a team member .... ensure supplies are at school and available |
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Excellence: .... strive for academic excellence .... maintain a positive attitude .... take pride in your accomplishments .... put a good effort into your schoolwork .... do your homework |
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Safety: .... make good choices about your actions .... make sure your actions do not hurt, endanger, or threaten others .... cross the street with patrols .... if you see someone being hurt or threatened, let an adult know .... head for home immediately when dismissed .... arrive at school after 8:45 a. m. & 12:45 p. m. |
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Community Resource Facility
The room across from our library is our community Resource Room. It is
welcoming place for the parents to come and relax, meet their
neighbours or wait with their Nursery/Kindergarten children.
Guided Reading/Guided Math
Grades 1, 2, 3 classrooms have additional reading or Math support
through guide Reading, using levelled books, or Guided Math using
strategies from the Numeracy Project. a Resource teacher and a Resource
E. A. work in collaboration with classroom teachers to provide instruction
at each students' instructional level.
Reading Recovery
Two half-time reading recovery teachers work with at-risk Grade 1
students in a 1 on 1 instructional setting for 30 minutes a day.
Expository Reading Project
All grade 4-6 classroom teachers use instructional reading strategies
to assist students in developing the skills needed to improve non-narrative
expository forms of reading (e.g. Social Studies, Science, other non-fiction
materials/works). Classroom Libraries were provided with
additional expository, levelled reading materials to ensure
success for all learners.
Parental & Community Involvement
Parents play a vital role at principal Sparling School. There is an active
Parent Council that meets monthly, and parents volunteer throughout
the school. The Parent Council operates a daily lunch program for over
60 students and undertakes fundraising activities on behalf of the
students.
Attendance/Call Back System
Parents are called if their child is not at school, twice daily.
Newsletter
Each classroom submits a monthly report on the activities their classroom
is involved in. Information on school events, parent programs etc. are
included.
Sparling Assembly
Each month we have Sparling Award Assemblies where students are
honoured for their good work and contributions. Parents are invited to
attend.
Classroom Agendas
Grade 1-6 classrooms use agenda books that encourage daily home to
school communication.
Volunteer Program
Volunteers are working in classrooms and the library. Volunteers also
work on such activities as Math mentoring, enrichment programming
and language development.
Home Reading Program
The Nursery, Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 classrooms have a home
reading program. Students choose a book to take home for their parents
to read to them.
