Bearspaw School Education Plan

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Bearspaw School
2015 - 2019 School Education Plan
May, 2016
Year Two
MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
After completing my second year as principal of Bearspaw School, it is very apparent that the
students, the parents, the staff and the community all have active roles in making the school a
very dynamic place to learn. This school has a rich history of student engagement, parent
involvement, high standards and high satisfaction. We have a learning environment where
students care for one another and treat each other with dignity and respect while at the same
time challenging themselves as learners.
In support of Rocky View Schools’ vision to ensure students are literate, numerate and are
building 21st Century competencies, Bearspaw staff and students will have literacy and
numeracy be at the forefront of our teaching and learning. Our school currently has many
literacy and numeracy programs to ensure our students are exceling. Bearspaw School uses
guided reading in our primary grades and literature circles in our higher grades to push our
literacy focus. Programs such as Wee Read and Bear Reading enrich this focus and are only
possible due to the commitment of our volunteers. We also engage our students in numeracy
initiatives such as our Accelerated Math Program, Khan Academy, Mathletics and Caribou
Math. Our school continues to create learners who are problem solvers, collaborators,
innovators and strong communicators. They are self-directed students, globally aware and
civically engaged and use project-based
learning, flexible periods and an inquiry
approach within their daily activities.
At Bearspaw, we champion effort,
attitude and teamwork and our students
work hard toward that end each and
every day.
Brad Walls
2015-2016 Bearspaw School Education Plan
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SCHOOL PROFILE:
Principal:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Brad Walls
253210 Bearspaw Road
Calgary, Alberta T3L 2S5
403-239-9607
403-239-4053
[email protected]
Website:
http://bearspaw.rockyview.ab.ca
Grade Configuration:
K-8
Student Population:
600+
No. of Teachers:
23 Full time
9 Part time
No. of Support Staff:
19
Foundation Statements:
Mission: Empowering learners through authentic and connected learning experiences.
Vision:
Together we learn, evolve and shine.
Belief Statements:
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learning is the focus and reason for every decision we make
learning should be positive, challenging and rewarding
optimal learning happens in a safe and trusting environment when students,
teachers and parents are supported and supportive of one another
life-long learners are those who understand how they learn, take ownership
for their learning, and are empowered to act on their learning
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Unique Features of our school include:
Each and every school is unique. Bearspaw is unique because:
• The design of the school is both functional and beautiful.
• Students come to school prepared for learning. Both teachers and students can focus on
learning as basic needs are met.
• Many parents are highly involved. They value education and want Bearspaw School to
be a great place for their kids.
• Parents willingly volunteer hours of their time for the betterment of the school.
• Friends of Bearspaw Fundraising Society is very successful at raising funds for school
enhancements.
• Parents are global thinkers and want their children to give back to those who need a
hand up.
• Staff members are lifelong learners and model the attributes we hope to nurture in the
students.
How do we define success for our students?
Success for our students means that our students recognize their unique talents and abilities
and choose to develop these traits through commitment and hard work. At the same time, the
quality and depth of one’s character must also be developed. It is important that our students
come to school to learn in an environment that respects individual differences and celebrates all
accomplishments. Our students are successful when they take responsibility and act in their
own best interest as well as the best interest of others. They are successful when their
aspirations reflect sound values, when they can problem solve in an ethical manner and when
they combine self-discipline with a passion for learning. Each and every student who attends
Bearspaw School must be allowed to develop those skills that will allow him/her to become a
responsible citizen of good character, capable of sound judgment. Only in an environment that
encourages self-respect, empathy and resiliency can this be accomplished.
What makes our school good and how do we know?
Bearspaw School is a great school because there is a balance between academic achievement
and the development of talents such as athletics and fine arts. Our students and parents in
grades 4 and 7 have given very positive feedback on the accountability pillars survey. The RVS
satisfaction survey clearly showed that parents are very happy with the school and the job we
are doing educating their children. All learners are respected and viewed as contributors to the
school community. Clear expectations and high standards urge students to be their best.
Students take ownership for creating a school climate where people care for one another and
share the responsibility of making Bearspaw a great place for everyone, including the staff, who
are a dedicated and caring group of professionals.
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RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Bearspaw School is a dynamic learning
community. Our vision statement, “Together we
learn, evolve and shine,” continues to steer us
to strive for new achievements and to build
upon past successes. Our mission of
empowering learners through authentic and
connected learning experiences is evident in
our daily work supporting students to grow and
excel.
The pervasive atmosphere of Bearspaw School
is positive, supportive, and inclusive. Each day,
students from kindergarten through grade eight
are engaged in a wide variety of learning
activities that include inquiry, allow for personal
learning styles, and scaffold targeted supports.
Our universal learning environment is dynamic
and all adults in the building, in conjunction with
parents, work to meet students’ diverse learning
profiles.
While student engagement and learning are our
top priorities, at the heart of students’ success
are healthy, trusting relationships that are built
upon collaboration, caring concern, and active
listening. Proactive planning for students’
success and creative problem solving for
students’ needs requires a team approach.
Collaboration between teams of teachers,
educational assistants, learning support,
administration, and parents empowers students
to generate ownership of their learning through
modeling and thoughtful decision making.
This year, our flex block programming has
expanded to grades seven and eight. Once a
week, each grade seven class comes together
for one block and has the opportunity to receive
extra help or re-teaching, focus on individual
programming, delve into inquiry projects, or
work on building digital portfolios. The grade
eight classes all access their flex block at one
time, providing the extra bonus of being able to
access several teachers from different
disciplines for support.
Our universal learning environment continues to
provide students personal choice on many
fronts. Various types of furniture throughout the
building allow students to meet their learning
needs by choosing an appropriate work space.
Two stand-up desks were donated by a parent
and we hope to be able to purchase more in the
future. Our Spark for Learning program held
most mornings in the Commons offers the
opportunity for various classes and groups of
students from different age groups to get
moving, collaborate, and get their brains ready
for learning. The atmosphere during this time is
energizing. Our band 5,6, and 7/8 programs are
a hallmark of the excellent student achievement
and high academic standing of Bearspaw
students. The Grade 6 and 7/8 ensembles
attained Excellence and Superior, respectively,
at the recent Red Deer College Festival of
Bands representing our school with great pride.
Considering the small size of the school, we
also have a very competitive athletics
department and have teams competing and
succeeding at the top levels in the division.
Leadership opportunities for all students
continue to be an area of strength at Bearspaw
School. Our leadership students in Grades 7 &
8 spearhead new initiatives such as “Fives For
Fort Mac” and make ongoing contributions in
many other classrooms by mentoring younger
students with technology, communication,
reading, and inquiry projects. As well, our
Grade 3 referees and Grade 4 Champion
Helpers make a genuine impact on the
playground as they guide their peers to enact
positive conflict resolution.
Our use of Google Classroom and Google
Drive have filtered throughout many grades and
help students take ownership of their learning
and to manage priorities and responsibilities. In
conjunction with our use of the Parent Portal,
such practices maintain open communication
and connections with parents. In addition, our
experience and skill assessing and reporting on
student learning through outcomes-based
assessments with CoSL have progressed and
give ongoing feedback regarding student
growth.
Finally, our newly formed professional learning
committee has helped to support our work in
initiating the priorities of the RVS Literacy
Framework. Extending from solid work that has
been done in the past, PL opportunities this
year have helped all grade level teams take
stock of literacy resources, assessments, and
strategies to continue to refine and develop
excellent literacy instruction that supports
student achievement across the curriculum.
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PRIORITY AREAS
At Bearspaw School, we have 3 priority areas
where we intend to allocate resources, time,
and monies. The focus areas of supporting our
safe and caring community; initiating and
continuing work on the Rocky View Schools
Literacy and Numeracy Framework; and
building several flexible programming initiatives
will be integral to supporting our past
accomplishments as well as future challenges.
Building and maintaining a community with a
culture that is safe and caring for all members is
a continuing priority for us at Bearspaw.
Fostering positive, collaborative, and supportive
relationships is the foundation upon which all
other initiatives are established. To that end, we
will allocate funds to host special guest
performers to support community spirit; we will
continue to use resources to maintain our Spark
For Learning, Fun Friends, Rainbows Program,
and Salvaging Sisterhood programs through
our CDA; and related programs to support the
inclusion of all children on the playground; and
we will continue to fund a variety of Grade 7 & 8
options to appeal to the varied interests and
skill sets of our older students. Putting time and
effort into the many special events held
throughout the year at Bearspaw goes a long
way to supporting our uniquely safe and caring
school.
In addition, further developing our flexible
programming options to meet the needs of our
diverse learners is a top priority. Using our
diversity profiles and collaborating closely with
homeroom teachers, specialists, and learning
support staff will assist in supporting an
inclusive learning environment at Bearspaw
School. Refining the structure and delivery of
our new Flex Block programs for Grades 6, 7, &
8; understanding and using the new personal
learning plans to meet student needs; and
maximizing the use of resources we currently
have (hardware, software, web based
programs,
texts,
educational
assistants,
teachers, CDA) are essential in helping us
move forward. Another initiative that is part and
parcel of flexible programming is our move to
support a Bearspaw one-to-one policy. We
already have many students at the middle
levels who bring their own devices; however,
with the endorsement of our school council, we
wish to formally become a one-to-one school.
Bearspaw School’s top three priorities for the
2016/2017 school year have been thoughtfully
considered in order to best support student
engagement, inquiry, and balanced assessment
practices.
The work we have begun on the RVS Literacy
& Numeracy Framework is a natural extension
of the work previously done at Bearspaw.
Instructional practices such as guided reading,
benchmark assessments, literacy circles,
content area literacy, Daily 5 centers and
access to classroom library carts will now be
refined and streamlined as we move forward to
order new resources, redirect assessments to
include running records and RVS Independent
Reading Level and Comprehension Benchmark
Assessment, and incorporate reader’s and
writer’s workshop and book clubs into our
instructional design repertoire. We also aim to
move to more specific, targeted literacy
intervention strategies for students in middle
levels.
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W GOAL ONE: LEARNERS ARE SUCCESSFUL
Performance Measure
Learners are
literate and
numerate.
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School Wide Strategies
(AE) Percentage of
students/FNMI students in
who achieved the
acceptable standard and
standard of excellence on
Provincial Achievement
Tests (cohort) and
Diploma Exams.
(RVS) Percentage of
students, parents, and
staff who agree that
students are literate and
numerate.
(RVS) Divisional
performance measures to
be identified by
Literacy/Numeracy Task
Group. (Pending)
B-1.1 At Bearspaw School learners
are literate and numerate.
Most Responsible Persons:
Learning Support Asst.
Teachers
Administrators
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GREEN – New initiatives /strategies
that are being added or started
YELLOW – Initiatives/Strategies
that are continuing and working
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Literacy/Numeracy Framework Initiatives - Daily 5, Wee Read,
Bear Reading, Guided Reading, Literature Circles, Reading
Buddies, Home Reading, Readers Theatre, Spelling Bee, Raz
Kids,Subject specific vocabulary instruction (tier three
vocabulary), Whole class instruction with Speech Language
Pathologist for early skills development (Kindergarten)
Benchmark Assessments (year end K-5)
CTBS and Gates (Gr. 6 twice a year)
Classroom library carts (yearly top-ups)
Library (librarian reads stories K-3)
Learning Commons reading areas, flexible spacing
Early Literacy Program
Volunteers (sight words, spelling work)
GIFTS (Guest Instructors for Teachers and Students)
Various writing programs (6 Traits, Barbara Mariconda…)
Differentiated programming and accommodations
Goal setting & reflection
Numeracy Initiatives - Mathletics, Accelerated Math Program,
Kahn Academy, Caribou Math, Pi Day, Square Day, Junior
Achievement, Problem Solving Day and Journals, Math
Manipulative Carts, Math Games and Centres, Mini Math
Projects, Calgary Elementary School Math Contest)
Mentorship Program
iPads suites in classrooms (K-5), iPods, Chrome Books
1:1 Initiative for grade 8
In-class support for students
Option classes
FBES
Research/cross-curricular projects, FLEX Projects
Leadership opportunities for students (office duties, bulletin
boards, assembly organization, tournament helpers, kiosk
helpers, announcements, Sports Day, track & field duties,
Champion Helpers, promoting school initiatives)
Google Classroom
Hot Lunch helpers
Student fundraising initiatives
Band Trip, Band festival, Quebec trip
Champion Awards and Spirit of the Bear awards
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21 Century Portfolios
SMARTboards
Music literacy
Blog posts
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GOAL ONE: LEARNERS ARE SUCCESSFUL
Performance Measure
Learners build
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21 century
competencies
(skills and
knowledge).
§ (AE) Percentage of
teachers, parents, and
students who agree that
students model the
characteristics of active
citizenship.
§ (AE) Percentage of
students/FNMI students
who achieve the
acceptable standard and
standard of excellence on
provincial Student
Learning Assessments
(competency measures).
(Pending)
§ (RVS) Percentage of
staff who agree that
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students are building 21
C competencies.
B-1.2 At Bearspaw School, learners
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build 21 century competencies
(skills and knowledge)
Teachers
Administration
Students
Parents
Learning support Asst.
CDA
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Communicator, Collaborator, Information & Media Literate, Financially &
Econonmically Literate (Ways of Working and Tools for Working)
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Leadership classes (older students working with younger)
Mentorship programming (as part of IPP enrichment)
Student led assemblies
Grade 4 Playground Supervisors
Sports Day (run by grade 7 and grade 8)
Buddy learning
Flex programming (students joining other classrooms based on learning
needs)
Junior Achievement program
Student led and teacher facilitated clubs (Pony, Knitting, Fun Friday,
Running, Science)
Extra Curricular Activities (sports teams)
Gr 7/8 Mentorship program
Media Smart (Passport to the internet)
Teaching digital safety and correct practice
Students are using technology as a tool (1:1program Gr 8, new Chrome
books)
Early Literacy programming
Touch Chat (Learning Support Students)
Visual Schedules
Google Drive
Digital Portfolios
Student Agendas
Morning announcements
Commons T.V
Google Calendars
Bulletin Boards
Plone / Class Homepage
Friday Fan Out
Week At A Glance (teachers)
Digital sign in parking lot
Classroom blogs
Groupwork opportunities
Read & Write For Google Chrome
Imovie (learning support, options)
Google Classroom
New sound system in gym
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Self-Directed Learner, Globally Aware, Civically Engaged (Ways of Living in the
World)
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Direct instruction around organization (ie. binders, lockers, hanging up
coats in kindergarten)
Study skill strategies
Student goal setting (IPP’s in older grades and term goals, SMART goals)
Google Calendars, Powerschool, Google Docs, Google Classroom
Junior Achievement
Life Skills
REACH team consultation and programming
SSIL team consultation and programming
BEAR and WEE Read programming
Home Reading programs
Flex block (collaborative learning time)
21C learning portfolios (Gr 8)
Extracurricular opportunities (Science club, writing contests)
Terry Fox Run
We Day Activities
Earth Day activities (pitch in day)
Remembrance Day (Mr. Gamble)
Cultural presentations (parents and students)(HSIB Jump, Military
museum)
Fundraising for a cause (ie. Book collection for St. Lucia,Ft McMurray,
Alzheimers, Toy drive, food bank )
Recycling Program
Greenhouse (mobile greenstart gr4, tomatosphere space)
Outdoor Education
Wetlands Fieldtrips
Quebec Trip, Band trip
Composer Studies, music festivals, music field trips
Artist studies
Guest speakers (David Bouchard, Flying Bob)
Monthly virtues
Animal visits (wildlife rehab owls, ducklings hatched,
Seniors for kids society
Big sisters/brothers program
Journey 2050
New Gr 7/8 options (Special Photos, Snack Attack, Improvisation, etc.)
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Critical Thinker, Problem Solver, Innovator (Ways of Thinking)
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Inquiry and project based learning
Enrichment programming (accelerated math programming)
Options (programming, woodworking, robotics, Maker Space Mania)
New Gr 7/8 options (Models, Comedies, Breakfast Adventures)
Flex projects
Fine Arts Programming (music, band, jazz band, art, options)
Cub Choir
Talent Show
Theme Days (ie. Pi Day, Crazy Hat Day, Square day)
Problem Solving Day
G.I.F.T.S : (i.e.: Bricks for Kids, Building Bird Houses)
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GOAL ONE: LEARNERS ARE SUCCESSFUL
Performance Measure
Learners take
ownership of their
learning.
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(RVS) Percentage of
staff agreement that
students take ownership
for their learning.
(RVS) Percentage of staff
that use balanced
assessment practices to
support student learning.
B-1.3 At Bearspaw School learners
take ownership of their learning.
Teachers
Administration
Students
Parents
CDA
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Powerschool portals and Google Calendar/Classroom
Goal Setting – smart goals – assessing goals; reporting goals
Self Advocacy – asking for help/ accommodations leading to success
Metacognition – understanding themselves as learners
Self Assessment – tracking, checklists, rubrics, short term/ long term
goals
Feedback / formative assessment– peers, teachers, self, learning
support assistants
Taking risks
Reviewing work after it has been assessed
Digital Portfolios; clarify divisional expectations
Reflecting on contents of digital portfolio
Teaching specific conflict resolution strategies
Learning problem solving strategies
Preparing for Learning - materials and mind set
Accepting negative and positive consequences
Accepting differences in learning styles
Teaching sportsmanship
Teaching and practicing collaborative communication skills
Seven Habits (Stephen Covey)
Developing love and ownership of learning outside of school–
participation in clubs, teams, and instrument lessons
Extracurricular clubs at school (science club, horse club, girls’ group,
mentorship, knitting club, boys’ club)
Self-guided practice – independent study and practice
Khan Academy, Mathletics, Caribou Math, Science Challenges
Content area contests are communicated
Home Reading programs
Menu learning – multiple ways to represent (choice)
Flex projects for grades four, five, six
Flex blocks for grades seven, eight
Language used on assessment tools is consistent
“Student In Good Standing” system ensures accountability
Read & Write For Google is being learned and used
Flexible / Accessible spaces in building for learning
Technology available for individual sign out (Chrome books, Mac
books)
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GOAL TWO: LEARNERS ARE ENGAGED
Performance Measure
Real world, hands on
learning experiences
engage learners.
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(RVS) Percentage of students
and parents who believe
teachers help students learn
through engaging practices.
(RVS) Percentage of
students, parents, and staff
who agree students are
engaged in learning.
(RVS) Percentage of staff that
understands and use inquiry
and project-based learning
B-2.1 At Bearspaw School, real world,
hands on learning experiences engage
learners.
Teachers
Administration
Support Staff
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Band Trip, French Trip, Field Trip Experiences
Instructional design supporting hands-on learning (long
houses, boat building , boat races)
GIFTS (Guest Instructors for Teachers & Students)
Special Event Days - problem solving day, Pi day,
Ceilidh in the commons, fun day
Participation in Inter-School Athletics
Authentic performance tasks
Concerts, Jazz band, Talent Show, Cub Choir
Science fairs, labs, pond studies, egg hatching, plant
growing
Inquiry based learning, flex projects, research projects,
option classes
Center Based Learning, Imagination Playground
Student Vote
Portfolios
Blogs
Leadership program, mentorship program
Museo Kits
Assembly videos
Library Electronics Kits, lego, little bits
iPads
Teacher collaboration, student collaboration - google
Artifact presentations
Pen-pals
Math manipulatives
Readers theatre
Read-a-thon
Photography contest entry, yearbook cover contest,
district arts day
Art experiences/classes such as sculpture, clay
recycling
Mentorship and life skills programming
Grade. 4 champion helpers
Junior Achievement
Fundraising for Charities
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Performance Measure
Innovative and
effective practices
enrich learning.
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(AE) Percentage of teachers,
parents and students indicating
that their school and schools in
their jurisdiction have improved
or stayed the same the last
three years.
(RVS) Percentage of staff
satisfied that professional
learning has positively impacted
their instruction and/or
effectiveness.
who feel connected, confident,
and resilient (SOSQ data).
B-2.2 At Bearspaw School,
innovative and effective practices
enrich learning.
Teachers
Administrators
Learning Specialists
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Literacy/Numeracy Framework Initiatives - Wee Read, Bear
Reading, Guided Reading, Literature Circles, Reading Buddies,
Home Reading, Readers Theatre, Raz Kids
Authentic learning opportunities, differentiated instruction at all
levels, Universal Learning Environments, Inquiry based learning,
flex projects and periods, Play based learning, hands-on, project
based learning, experiential learning, game based learning, selfdirected learning, Nature based learning (bringing the outdoors in)
Multimodal literacies
Innovative and balanced assessment practices (alternatives to
traditional assessment methods) eg: Recording (Band playing
tests)
CoSL- 3 way conferencing, Goal setting and reflection,
PowerSchool portals, digital portfolios,
Assistive Technology -text to speech, Touch Chat, Read/Write
Google
Learning commons, Little Bits, Sphero, 3D-Printing/Pens
Mathletics, Kahn Academy, Caribou Math, Jr. Achievement
Options (gr. 7/8)
Mobile devices and other digital technology (Osmo)
Interactive whiteboards
Remind App
Chromebooks, Google Apps (Drive)
showcasing work for the public, work displays
playday, leadership opportunities
students as experts/student educators
Boys and Girls Club, Grandparent Program
Spark Training
Science Competition
Additional Clubs (knitting, running, horse club, science club, etc.)
Mentorship Program
Sports teams
Creative Arts Performances (Flying Bob, etc.)
Celebrations (Square Day, Sports day, pep rallies, Ceilidh in the
commons, talent shows, Farewell, Terry Fox)
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Performance Measure
Partnerships
enhance and fuel
learning.
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(AE) Percentage of teachers
and parents satisfied with
parental involvement in
decisions about their child’s
education.
(RVS) Percentage of staff and
parents who agree that the
schools build meaningful
relationships with home and
partnership with the
community.
B-2.3 At Bearspaw School
partnerships enhance and fuel learning.
Students
Teaching Staff
Administration
Support Staff
Learning Specialists
Community Volunteers
Parent Volunteers
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GIFTS - Guest Instructors for Teachers and Students.
Community engagement and use of Bearspaw School’s facilities,
Bearspaw Historical Society
Partnership with Bearspaw Community Centre (partnership and
access)
Friends of Bearspaw Education Society (FBES)
Volunteers - BEAR Reading, WEE Read, Boys and Girls Club, Junior
Achievement, School Council, FBES, Grandparent Program,
Coaching, classroom volunteers
Leadership - Student mentors/leaders assisting with math and reading
within classrooms, SPARK for Learning, Hot Lunch Helpers, Staff
Coaching
Writing Clubs, pen-pals
Rainbows Program with CDA
Partnerships the Learning Center & classrooms, classrooms & CDA
and Administration
School clubs
Recycling
Parent Communication - Blogs/curricular letters home/Friday Fan-Out,
Plone – School Website - Calendar
Google Classroom
Meet the Teacher, Kindergarten Orientation, New family Orientation
CoSL- 3 way conferencing, Goal setting and reflection, PowerSchool
portals, digital portfolios
Band Trips/Camps/Tours, French Trip, Field Trip Experiences
IPP Meetings
REACH (SSIL) Team/Collaboration
Cross Grade Activities (Big Buddies)
Volunteer Tea
PL Days, communities of practice, staff meetings, grade team
meetings, levels meetings
RVS Learning Specialists, MST, SMART Specialists,
Custodial support, Lunch Ladies supervisors
Grade 5 Hep B vaccinations
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W GOAL THREE: LEARNERS ARE SUPPORTED
Performance Measure
Learners feel well,
safe, valued, and
respected.
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parents, and students who
agree that students are safe
at school, learning the
importance of caring for
others, learning respect for
others and are treated fairly
at school.
(RVS) Percentage of
students, parents, and staff
who agree that learning
environments are caring,
safe, and respectful and
promote wellness.
B-3.1 At Bearspaw School, learners
will feel well, safe, valued and
respected.
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Teaching Staff
Administration
Support Staff
Parent Volunteers
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GIFTS - Guest Instructors For Teachers and Students
Self-Advocacy Problem Solving Meetings – with teacher, CDA or
administration
Leadership Opportunities - Middle School Leadership Conference
participation, Grade 4 Champion helpers, mentorship program,
buddies, student hosted assemblies, Kindergarten to pre-school, new
family student led tours
Morning greeters by staff (bus loop, front doors, classroom doors)
Spark for Learning, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers and Sisters
Champion Awards & Spirit of the Bear awards
Talent Show, Concerts
Extracurricular activities – Fine Arts, Athletics & Academic
Inclusive for all sports
Theme Days (PJ days, Anti-Bullying Days, Ceilidh in the Commons,
Pi Day, Square Root Day)
Hour Zero, Fire Drills, Evacuation Drills, OH&S
Discipline Cycle, Pod Meetings to outline rules, expectations, issues
Parent visibility through volunteerism
Calm, caring and approachable office staff
Highly visibly supervisors on duty
Age appropriate open and honest communication
Student work on bulletin boards
Cross-programming of complex learners
Grandparent program
Goal setting, self-evaluation and reflection, positive feedback
Kindergarten Celebration, Grade 8 Farewell
Student Showcase in Commons (Long Houses, Great Canadian, Gr.7
Interactions and Ecosystems, Circus)
WE Day, Fun day, Caroling in the commons, Spirit week,
Clubs: Knitting Club, Let’s Talk Science, Horse Club, Friday FunClub, Pottery Club
CDA - Classroom Codes of Kindness, Virtues Program, Popcorn
Parties, Student Morning Announcements
Bearspaw Community Lifestyle Centre programs (Movie Days, Girls
Group)
Staff role-modeling
Charitable Fundraisers – $5 for Fort McMurray and Terry Fox Run
Parent Caring Committee
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GOAL THREE: LEARNERS ARE SUPPORTED
Performance Measure
Learning is
accessible,
individualized,
and challenging.
§
§
§
parents, and students satisfied
with the overall quality of basic
education.
and staffs who agree that they
have appropriate technical and
learning supports to meet
student needs.
(RVS) Percentage of parents
and staff who agree that
students with special needs
are meeting their learning
goals.
B-3.2 At Bearspaw School, learning is
accessible, individualized and
challenging.
Students
Teachers
Administrators
Learning Specialist
Key
GREEN – New initiatives
/strategies that are being added
or started
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Authentic learning opportunities, differentiated instruction at all
levels, Universal Learning Environments, Inquiry based learning,
flex projects and periods
Early Literacy Program, guided reading, leveled classroom libraries
Student choice in how they demonstrate their knowledge
Accelerated math program
Student involvement in IPP goals where appropriate
Learning spaces are flexible, alternative furniture
Strategic deployment of human resources
Small group instruction
Technology
Learning support classroom with specialized spaces/equipment
Rockyview Reads program (BEAR Reading, WEE Reading)
Consistent access to REACH, MST, COPE, speech services, family
liaison services
Touch Chat communication technology
MANDT training
Sparks for Learning program
Literature Circles
Assistive Technology Option
Plone Site and Google Classroom
Individual goal setting….tracked and monitored
Portfolios
Online Textbooks
Accessibility to home reading books
Raz Kids, Mathletics, Caribou Math, Khan Academy, Splash Math,
Dollars for Sense, Let’s Talk Science Competition, Calgary School
Elementary Mathematics Contest, Journey 2050, Square Day, Pi
Day, Problem-Solving Day
Mentoring program Peer Tutoring
Mount Royal Math Challenge
Buddies
Mentorship Programs
One-to-one Initiative with grade eight students
15
GOAL THREE: LEARNERS ARE SUPPORTED
Performance Measure
Student-centered
decisions propel
achievement.
§
(RVS) Percentage of
staff who agree schools
have a student-centered
focus.
B-3.3 At Bearspaw School, student
centered decisions propel learning.
Students
Teaching Staff
Administration
Support Staff
Parent Volunteers
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Key
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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•
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GIFTS (guest instructors for teachers and students)
CoSL- 3 way conferencing, Goal setting and reflection, PowerSchool
portals, digital portfolios,
Literacy/Numeracy Framework Initiatives - Daily 5, Wee Read, Bear
Reading, Guided Reading, Literature Circles, Reading Buddies,
Home Reading, Readers Theatre,
Opportunities to join extra-curricular (sports, clubs, fine arts, chess,
cheer club, BOAT races)
School options
Open-ended projects, Inquiry projects, flex projects, flex periods,
flexible work spaces, learning commons
Communication tools – touch chat, sign language
Center based programs – choice
Leadership opportunities – MC, assemblies, Grade 4 Champion
helpers, sports day, Spark, mentorship
Student initiatives – cheer club, bake sales, We Day
Contests (anti-bullying video contest, writing and math contests)
Life Skills – recycling, cooking, green house, deliveries
Environmental initiatives – recycling programs
Accelerated programming (math)
Collecting data to help support students with individualized programs
IPPs – written and tracked by students
IPPs – setting goals is supported by staff with student and parent
involvement
Strategic deployment of human resources
Individualized/differentiated instruction
Team meetings, SRG meetings, transition meetings, class list
meetings
SPARK for learning, flexible timetabling, body breaks
Staggered eating at recess
PL planning committee
Vetting technology and apps as needs change
Instructional design and assessment
Budgeting and purchases, Resource selection, classroom set up
Student recognition (Champions)
Google Classroom
SCRUM
FBES
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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Certificated Staff
Support Staff
Services & Supplies
Other
Contingency
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2014/15
$2 727 963
$539 068
$128 746
$2 500
TBA
$3 398 277
2015/16
$2 717 549
$623 867
$87,727
0.00
0.00
$3 429 143
2016/17
$2 898 568
$643 541
$132 096
0.00
0.00
$3 674 205
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
SCHOOL FEES
Mandatory Fees
Kindergarten Fees
Grade 1 – 4 Instructional Resource
Grade 5 – 8 Instructional Resource
$25.00
$105.00
$105.00
2014/15
Complimentary Course Fees
• Band
• Fine Arts
• Leadership
• French as a Second Language
• Construction Projects
• Digital Photography
• Drama
• Foods
• Tech Wheel
• Paint/Draw
• Sewing
• Sports Development
• Design & Structure
• Digital Video
• Outdoor Education
Extra-Curricular Course Fees
$20.00
$20.00
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$10.00
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
N/A
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$25.00
$105.00
$105.00
2015/16
$20.00
$20.00
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$10.00
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
N/A
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
Sports – Track & Field, V-Ball, B-Ball, Badminton
Plug in Fees RVS
Plug in Fees RVS
Field Trips
Majority provided
by Parent
Council - FBES
Majority
provided by
Parent Council FBES
Cost recovery of
about
$2200/trip/every
two years
6.00
Cost recovery of
about
$2300/trip/every
two years
$6.00
Quebec Field Trip
Other Fees: Locks
$25.00
$105.00
$105.00
2016/17
$20.00
$20.00
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$10.00
$5.00
$25.00
$20.00
$20.00
N/A
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
Plug in Fees RVS
Majority
provided by
Parent
Council FBES
Cost recovery
of about
$2300/trip/ever
y two years
$6.00
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2015-2019 SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAN (Year One) APPROVAL FORM
Expectation: The plan was made in keeping with system parameters and in consultation with staff and the
advice of School Council.
There has been consultation with:
Yes
Date(s)
School Staff
X
May 11th & May 20th, 2016
School Council
X
May 18th, 2015
I, (Principal), certify that the proposed School Education Plan was developed in consultation with staff and
with advice from the School Council and according to the other parameters, guidelines and expectations
outlined by Rocky View Schools.
Principal Signature
May 25th, 2016
Date
School Council Chair Signature
May 25th, 2016
Date
Subject to monitoring and review, I approve in principle the proposed School Education Plan based on the
certification above.
Digitally signed by
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Date: 2016.07.25 15:14:31 -07'00'
Superintendent of Schools
July 25, 2016
Date
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