Connect 33 - Chilliwack School District

Connect 33
November 5, 2014
INFORMATION REGARDING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS – As prescribed by
the Criminal Records Act, any person working with children must undergo a vulnerable sector search.
This sometimes results in the person having to be fingerprinted. There is a $30 charge to the Chilliwack
RCMP as well as a $25 charge to the Receiver General. If the volunteer provides the RCMP with a
letter from the school on school letterhead that the person is volunteering in classroom or
accompanying their child on field trips the fees will be waived. Please see the sample letter attached to
this memo. Also please note that the Chilliwack RCMP will not complete CRC’s for people who live
outside of Chilliwack. Those people have to go to their community RCMP. (attachment 1)
SEASONAL FLU SHOTS - The District will continue to reimburse staff for the cost of a seasonal flu
shot. Bring in or send your signed receipt to the School District Office for reimbursement.
(Repeat) STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA EXCHANGE (SADE) - To all distributed learning sites,
continuing education sites and schools with grade 8-12 students: The first SADE collection for the
2014/15 school year opened Wednesday, October 1 and your error-free extract must be loaded in the
Ministry of Education's online Data Exchange (DX2) by Friday, November 14. Further information on
SADE is located at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/datacollections/sade.
► HUMAN RESOURCES
ATTENTION FIRST AID ATTENDANTS - The Chilliwack School District is currently undergoing a
change to the Human Resources/Payroll data system. Please be assured all First Aid attendants for
the 2014-2015 school year will receive their allowance as soon as possible. Thank you for your
patience and understanding.
REPLACEMENT STAFF NEWS (attachment 2)
► LEARNING SERVICES
Aboriginal Education
Curriculum & Pro-D
SELF-REGULATION WORKSHOP – Classroom teachers, TTOC’s, LAT’s - learn how to establish
routines and use strategies to improve students’ ability to self-regulate. (attachment 3)
November 5, 2014
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(Repeat) REMEMBRANCE DAY TOOLKIT - The Canadian War Museum created the Remembrance
Kit as part of its mission to promote public understanding of Canada's military history in its personal,
national and international dimensions.
http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/education/toolkit/remembrancee.shtml
YA BOOK CLUB – Next meeting November 20, 3:00-4:00pm at Decades. See attached for more
information. (attachment 4)
SECONDARY TEACHER YA BOOK CLUB – Term 2 Book Choice (attachment 5)
SUMMIT 7 - Classroom Interventions for Vulnerable Readers: Preschool to Grade 3
See the attached flyer for information. Conference takes place in Kamloops Feb 20 and 21, 2015.
(attachment 6)
BC LIONS READ WRITE ROAR K – 3 LITERACY PROGRAM - Packages will be delivered to our
district this week. See the attached letter for program components, prize info and more. The 36 page
reading journal will be especially exciting for students this year as we are hosting Grey Cup this
November. Please email [email protected] to view a sample of the journal and to place your
class order. (attachment 7)
STEM COURSE FOR GRADES 5-8 STUDENTS - EverFi is excited to announce a new partnership
with The National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association
(NHLPA) to bring digital citizenship and STEM education to schools through the lens of the exciting
game of hockey, at no cost. This 3.5 hour, online learning course, targeting grades 5-8, focuses on
preparing students to lead a healthy, digital lifestyle. The interactive activities provide an introduction to
STEM topics and careers, an understanding of how technology works and guidance on how to use it in
a safe and responsible way. For more information on getting started, contact your local EverFi
representative, Felisha Martin, at [email protected] or visit www.futuregoals.nhl.com.
(Repeat) NEW TEACHERS SURVIVAL KIT WORKSHOP – November 6, 4:00-5:30pm at NLC. More
details attached. (attachment 8)
(Repeat) START UP! – Workshops and web resources for early career teachers, November 10 in
Surrey. (attachment 9)
(Repeat) DAILY 5 IN THE CLASSROOM (attachment 10)
(Repeat) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSES: January – April 2015
 Supporting Indigenous Infants and Young Children With Special Needs (attachment 11)
 Kindergarten Curriculum – Hosted over 6 Saturdays at Richmond Caring Place (attachment 12)
Student Services
► HEALTH & SAFETY
November 5, 2014
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► TECHNOLOGY
► OPERATIONS
► GREEN INITIATIVES
CLASSROOM ENERGY DIET CHALLENGE – The Classroom Energy Diet Challenge is back with
more prizes and updated challenges! This is a great way for students to learn the fundamentals of
saving energy through interactive challenges and video projects. Teachers, register your class by
January 18, 2015. See the attached for more information or visit
www.energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca. (attachment 13)
► AROUND THE DISTRICT
BERNARD ELEMENTARY’S 4TH ANNUAL WINTER FAIR – November 15, 9:00am – 3:00pm
(attachment 14)
RETIREMENT CELEBRATIONS:
 Bob Young, December 12, 3:30-6:00pm at Chilliwack Secondary - Alumni Hall (attachment 15)
► COMMUNITY INFORMATION
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF BC ANNOUNCES HER SECOND ANNUAL MUSIC PROGRAM “Sing Me A Song” is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an
original song in the lead up to Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017. Little Mountain Elementary
School was one of the winners in the first year of the program. For more information and to enter,
please see attached. (attachment 16)
SURREY INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: May 21 – 23, 2015 - Teacher planning guides
will be arriving in your school this week! For more information see the attached, or visit their website at
www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival (attachment 17)
CHILLIWACK ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS – Upcoming classes at the Art Room. See attached for
more details. (attachment 18)
November 5, 2014
SCHOOL LETTERHEAD
DATE
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm that VOLUNTEER NAME has offered to volunteer at BLANK
School. VOLUNTEER NAME will be volunteering in their child’s classroom and
assisting with field trips.
Yours truly,
PRINCIPAL NAME
November 5, 2014
Replacement Staff News
CUPE STAFF
PRE-PLANNED ABSENCE REQUESTS
Pre-planned absence requests must be made at least 7 working days in advance.
E-mail: [email protected] - include name, date of absence, school, position, shift details,
reason for your absence and any special instructions. E-mails will be responded to in the order which
they are received.
Please review the following table for UNAVAILABLE DATES for non-urgent replacement requests:
Education Assistants
Clerical Staff
Supervision Assistants
Nov - 12,13,14
Available days fill up quickly and become unavailable without notice.
If you require emergency replacement or need to make changes to a pre-booking for the current week,
please CALL 604-703-1793 and follow the recorded instructions.
TEACHING STAFF
CONSULTATIONS & NON-URGENT COVERAGE REQUESTS
Consultations for advance booking dates and non-urgent requests must be e-mailed to [email protected]
E-mails will be responded to in the order which they are received.
The following days are currently AVAILABLE for non-urgent TOC coverage requests:
November - 12(PM only), 17, 18(PM only), 20, 21, 26(AM only), 28(PM only)
December - 1-3, 8 —->
Available days fill up quickly and become unavailable without notice.
If you require emergency replacement or need to make changes to a pre-booking for the current week,
please CALL 604-793-4888 ext. 1 and follow the recorded instructions.
PLEASE refer to the “Booking a Teacher On Call “ or “Booking a Replacement for Education
Assistants, Supervision Assistants and Clerical Staff” Brochures available at all SD33 schools.
Self-Regulation
Student success is in the classroom is impacted by their ability to self-regulate
(manage their emotions, shift and focus attention, control impulses, tolerate
frustration or delay gratification). Come join Brenda and Glenda for a session to
learn how to establish routines and use strategies to improve students’ ability to
self-regulate.
Date:
Thursday, November 27th, 2014
Time:
3:30pm – 5:00pm (dinner included)
Location:
Alumni Hall (Neighbourhood Learning Centre – same
building as FVDES and CSS)
Target Audience:
Classroom teachers, TTOCs, LATs
Presenters:
Brenda Calendino and Glenda Gaudette
Registration is now open on PD Place
Curriculum Department
October 30, 2014
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N OVEMBER M EETING
T HURSDAY , N OV .20
3:00-4:00
D ECADES C OFFEE
H OUSE
YA BOOK CLUB
A CHANCE TO READ & DISCUSS
GREAT FICTION THAT WE CAN
PROMOTE WITH OUR MIDDLE
SCHOOL-ISH STUDENTS!
RSVP Lorisse Humphries (CMS) or Jeanie Calver (Curriculum)
Curriculum Department Presents
SECONDARY TEACHER YA
BOOK CLUB
A CHANCE TO READ & DISCUSS GREAT BOOKS THAT WE CAN
PROMOTE WITH OUR SECONDARY STUDENTS!

Term 2 Book Choice: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan
Bradley
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INF ORMATI ON
Term 1 Book Club meeting:
Monday, November 3, 2014
3 to 4 0’clock
CSSS Library
Contact jeanie_calver @sd33.bc.ca or [email protected]
Summit 7
Kamloops
Feb 20 - 21, 2015
Thompson Rivers University
Classroom Interventions for
Vulnerable Readers:
Preschool to Grade 3
Summit 7: On the Shoulders of Giants
Dr. Richard Allington
will continue the
Early Intervention
Dialogue
Join International Literacy Experts
HDebbie Diller HLori Jamison
HAnn George
HMiriam Trehearne
HDr. Janet Mort The Summit speakers will address the following questions:
1. The Research Base
Book by
December 31st 2014
to get the
Early Bird Rate
of $395 plus GST
‘Block bookings’ are available
to schools and districts.
Reserve spaces now and provide
names later.
Request your registration form
by emailing
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• What is the latest research that examines the teaching of literacy skills in preschool
through the primary grades?
• Which essential literacy skills form the foundational base for literacy success in
early learning?
• Why are classroom interventions critical in kindergarten and grade one?
2. Literacy Skill Interventions
• Are preschool and kindergarten children developmentally ready for explicit instruction?
• Which strategies work best for screening and tracking children and for teaching early
literacy skills?
• How can we make alphabet knowledge and phonological awareness joyful?
3. A Dynamic Classroom Environment
• How can we design an inquiry and play-based environment that includes Tier Two
interventions?
• How can we implement a learning-centered classroom environment that facilitates small
group instruction and differentiated learning?
• How can we create exciting spaces and places to ensure our classrooms are
child-centered environments?
4. A Supportive Collaborative Team
• How can school-based teams, administrators and district leaders provide support
to make interventions successful?
Our international experts will address these “HOW TO” questions with clarity and depth.
All previous Summits received high praise from participants.
This particular team of experts have worked together at six previous Summits to create
strong and respectful professional connections. The result is a powerfully integrated and
cohesive message about classroom early interventions for vulnerable readers.
The Summits are Non-Profit Events
Co-sponsored by
A First Class Beginning:
Early
Learning INC.
(Janet Mort PhD)
Kamloops Summit 7: Leadership Team Practices for Vulnerable Readers
Vulnerable Readers:
Leadership Needed for ‘Dreams to Come True’
1. The Rights of Children who Struggle with Reading
Presenter: Dr. Richard Allington
Richard Allington (author of numerous books on
interventions and renowned international speaker on
the topic) is well know for his outspoken views on the
need for early intervention in early learning classrooms,
and the need for leaders to ‘step up to the plate’ to ensure the needs of
vulnerable children are addressed. We have asked Richard to focus on
several specific research areas:
• The needs for explicit skill instruction and mastery in kindergarten.
• The early skills that have the greatest impact in future years.
• The importance of delivering interventions in EVERY school.
• What leaders, schools, school districts and governments need to do
to better serve vulnerable children.
• What has proven to work and what has not.
2. Vulnerable Children: A First Class Beginning
Presenter: Dr. Janet Mort
Over 90% of all children should be able to read at grade
level by the end of grade two. Janet not only believes
this, but she has spent the past seven years studying
the related research, conducting her own research in
primary classrooms and, over the past year, working with over 200
teachers to implement the latest research in an effort to PROVE that
this can be achieved. Janet will summarize the research and describe
practical classroom implementation strategies,data and teacher
stories to demonstrate the success of the first year of her research
implementation project. In many of these classrooms children are
succeeding like never before: Every teacher can achieve the same
in a joyful play environment in which literacy skills and practices are
embedded in meaningful ways, and ongoing assessments guide small
group instruction. Janet’s book Joyful Literacy Interventions – Early
Learning Classroom Essentials examines current research findings and
outlines the nine essential components that vulnerable readers need in
order to thrive.
3. Launching School-wide and District-wide
Demonstration Sites to Serve Vulnerable
Readers
Primary Classroom Success Stories: Over 90 %
Reading at Grade Level
SD 23 Central Okanagan and SD 59 Peace River
South
Since September 2013 three school districts
have been working with Dr. Janet Mort initiating
and establishing Demonstration Site Projects
that are designed to enhance the literacy
success of vulnerable readers. The goals of these
Demonstration Site Projects are both to implement
the latest research regarding literacy interventions
for vulnerable readers, and to document the
resulting progress – all in an attempt to achieve
more than 90% success for vulnerable readers.
Teachers in all three districts volunteered to
participate: 80 primary teachers in one school
district, 60 K/1/2 teachers in another, and 12 staff
members in the third district. In each case the
organizational structure relied on teams of teachers
from individual schools working alongside their
administrators. Evidence of success is growing:
Presenters from at least two districts, along with
Janet, will describe:
• The commitment process for teachers.
• The research and curriculum presented at
quarterly two-day professional development
sessions.
• The work carried out by district staff and
participants between Janet’s visits.
• The speed bumps encountered and how they
were managed.
• Testimonials describing the successes
experienced by children and teachers.
End-of-year data demonstrating success in
kindergarten and grade 1 will be presented!
Kamloops Summit 7: Classroom Practices for Vulnerable Readers
Debbie Diller (Author) will describe how to design and set up
dynamic classrooms in literacy workstations for quality instruction,
active learning and independent skill practice. Learning centre
structures provide the teacher with the time necessary for explicit
small group instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary,
comprehension, and fluency. They also provide independent
workstation opportunities for literacy skill practice, along with fun
in play and inquiry experiences. Most primary teachers recognize
the need for a “play-based” environment AND essential literacy skills. Debbie presents
proven strategies to accomplish this in a stimulating play environment.
http://www.debbiediller.com/mypublications.htm
Lori Jamison (Teacher and Author) will present best practices in
literacy instruction for diverse learners. Lori believes that we need
to stop thinking about our most vulnerable learners as “at risk”
and instead to start thinking of them as “with promise.” In this way,
we can focus on meeting students where they are on the learning
continuum and scaffolding them to higher levels of proficiency. A
former K-12 Language Arts Consultant and past board member of the
International Reading Association, Lori is first and foremost a teacher.
In her sessions, she will share new ways of thinking about classroom structures to meet
the needs of all the students in the class, with practical ideas for making the most of
interactive, read-aloud activities that integrate literacy with play. Lori will also outline
ways for planning goal-based guided reading, and for creating powerful mini writing
lessons. http://lorijamison.com
Ann George puts the concepts presented in Anne McGill-Franzen’s book (Kindergarten Literacy) into joyful
action. This presentation is intended to provide an overview of Ann’s kindergarten program, focusing on
practical ideas and strategies for incorporating literacy-skill activities into play based learning. Ann’s students
radiate excitement about becoming readers and consider literacy the most important “work” in their young
lives. Parents revere her. With more than 20 years’ experience in kindergarten programs, as well as Reading
Recovery training, Ann has developed magical and highly motivational ways to engage children in the
excitement of joyful literacy success right from the start. She will address kindergarten scheduling, classroom
organizational strategies, as well as skill-building literacy activities in a play-based setting. Ann holds a
Master’s degree and is a certified Reading Recovery teacher. She was recently features in a Learn magazine article discussing
full-day kindergarten.
Miriam Trehearne (Author) will focus on the best literacy practices
teachers can use to build the vulnerable reader’s oral language,
knowledge of high frequency words, comprehension, and fluency.
She will describe many research-based, practical, engaging, and
developmentally appropriate strategies, mini-lessons and activities,
that are designed both assess and develop early literacy skills. Miriam
has been a classroom teacher, resource teacher, special needs coach,
literacy specialist and University Associate. http://www.amazon.
ca/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_10?url=search-alias=stripbooks&field-keywords=miriam+trehe
arne&sprefix=miriam+tre,aps,205
SUMMIT
7
A SUMMIT for Early Literacy Leaders: Scholars and Practitioners
Working Together | Primary teachers, School trustees, Literacy
coordinators, Aboriginal leaders, Special education leaders, ECE leaders,
College and university leaders, and Ministry leaders
On the Shoulders
of Giants
in the Preschool and Primary Literacy Field
Register Now!
Should you experience any problems with the link vulnerablereaders@
shaw.ca, email Janet Mort at [email protected], and your request will be
forwarded to the registrar.
Request a
registration form
by emailing:
vulnerablereaders
@shaw.ca
How to Register
1.
2.
3.
4.
Review this page. This is the information that will be required.
Email or link to [email protected] for a registration form.
You will receive back a fill-able registration form like this one.
Complete the form and return it to the same email address.
You are now registered!
Payment Payment is by credit
card (Visa or Mastercard) or school
district invoice; we guarantee
security. The conference limit is
400 participants. The early bird
registration fee is $395.00 plus
GST until December 31st, 2014.
After this date, the registration
fee is $450.00 plus GST.
Registrations cannot be cancelled
after payment; however you can
hold spaces and provide names
later if payment is included in the
registration. The registration fee
includes boxed lunches and nutrition
breaks. The program will be offered
on February 20th and 21st from
8: 45 am to 4:00 pm. To ensure your
space please register early.
Registrations cannot be cancelled;
however substitutions are welcome.
The Summits are Non-Profit Events
Co-sponsored by
(Previous Summits were fully booked weeks
before the event; we turned many away so we
suggest you register early.)
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Feb 20-21 | Kamloops
Thompson Rivers University
900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC
8: 45 am to 4:00 pm.
Room Reservations Limited Summit 7 rates are
available at the Coast Kamloops Hotel. Other hotels in
the area may have space available at BC government rates.
Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5
Located 5 minutes from TRU, 10 min. to downtown and
20 min. to Kamloops Airport. Freshly renovated, beautiful
views, 2 fantastic in-house restaurants: Prestons Restaurant
& Lounge open for breakfast, lunch and supper,
Mama San Kitchen Bar Lounge open for lunch and supper.
Complimentary WIFI, parking and business centre plus a
heated indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, exercise room.
Name
Job Role
School District
Email Address
Credit Card Visa Mastercard
Name on Card
Card No.
Conference Rate: $99 single/$119 double + taxes, standard
guest rooms each with 2 queen beds. $119 single/$139
double + taxes for Superior upgrade, 1 King or 2 Queens.
Invoice
For reservation call: 1-800-663-1144 and quote
CKH-GFC 2811 or “Summit 7: Kamloops. Interventions for
Vulnerable Readers”. Guests may
also book using the online booking
link http://coa.st/gzb1.
Address
A First Class Beginning:
Early
Learning INC.
(Janet Mort PhD)
School or District Name
Attention
Expires
Dear Teachers,
This year the BC Lions are hosting the 102nd Grey Cup Championship in Vancouver on Sunday, November
30th. In 2011, the BC Lions were able to win the Grey Cup as the hosting team, and this year we plan to
do the same! The BC Lions are proud to continue our commitment of reaching out to students across
the Lower Mainland to help them develop a passion for reading and writing. The fall of 2014 marks the
13th year of the BC Lions Read, Write & ROAR! Literacy Program. The goal of this program is to combine
the appeal of BC Lions football with a resource that encourages kids to improve their reading and
literacy skills. This year we are excited to announce that kindergarten students will be included in the
program, so that students in grades kindergarten through three will be able to participate. It is our
sincere hope that the Read, Write & ROAR! program will help your students develop a passion for
reading and writing.
Program Components
The 2014 Read, Write & ROAR! program will launch in early November in the schools to capitalize on
the excitement of playoff football. Inside each journal is a letter to the parents; a Read, Write & ROAR!
Scoreboard (so your students can track their reading) and a certificate (as a perforated page) for the
students to display as recognition when they complete their journal. The Read, Write & ROAR! journals
will be sent to you early in November.
Journals: Students can write in their journals about books they have read and about their own
experiences. The journals can be used in class and taken home by the students to continue their reading
and writing.
Response Form & Prize Draw: Once your class has completed the journal please click this link
http://www.bclions.com/page/community_roarform to fill out the Read, Write & ROAR! response form.
To be eligible for entry into the prize draw please press the submit button on the response form once
you have filled it out.
You can also fax the response form to 604.583.7882. Response forms need to be submitted by Friday,
Dec. 5th, 2014. All participating teachers that have submitted their return forms will have their class and
school entered into a random draw for the following prizes:
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Children’s books for the school library
BC Lions tickets to the 2015 pre-season home game
BC Lions player and mascot visits
Autographed BC Lions footballs
We hope that your students enjoy this program and will take the time to Read, Write & ROAR! If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sean McGarva at 604-930-5473 or by e-mail at
[email protected]. Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
Jamie Taras
Director of Community Relations
BC Lions Football Club
New Teachers Survival Kit
Come and build your teacher toolbox with fun, engaging and purposeful learning
strategies that can be applied in your classroom or when you’re a teacher on call.
The helping teachers will provide time, a variety of resources and examples for
building your toolbox. Some of these strategies include: math games, read
alouds, comprehension dice, writing lessons etc.
Date:
Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Time:
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location:
Alumni Hall (Neighbourhood Learning Centre – same
building as FVDES and CSS)
Target Audience:
New and early career teachers
Presenters:
Curriculum Helping Teachers
Registration is now open on PD Place
Curriculum Department
October 21, 2014
Start UP! Your Class- Prepare and launch each subject.
TOC Toolkit-ideas & resources you can use as a TTOC & later in your class
For Early Career Teachers- Workshops & web resources
Please post by the sign in sheet, and pass
on to TTOCs and Teacher Candidates.
start
Early
Career
Teachers
UP!
Nov. 10th ‘14 in Surrey
The First Week of School*
Strategies, ideas & resources for the first week.
Ray Myrtle
Love that Dog*
Writing strategies, poetry & more in just one book
Diana Cruchley
*Teacher Candidates and TTOCs will find these espe
Journaling & all that Jazz
Create and maintain an exciting year long journaling program
Diana Cruchley
Simple Machines
Teaching experimentation using everyday materials
Ray Myrtle
Register at http://bit.ly/startupreg
The Start UP! program is recommended by PITA, Pro D Committees, faculty
associates, mentors, district staff, principals and has had over 1500 participants.
Questions? startupyourclass.ca or contact Ray at [email protected]
Strategies, ideas and resources for teachers with a new assignment!
Programs for Early Career Teachers
start
UP!
Helping early
career teachers
startupyourclass.ca
The First Week of School- Ray Myrtle
This workshop will help you to start and manage your classroom. Get The First
Week of School, a 33 pg. booklet of lesson suggestions, strategies, ideas and
checklists for your first week with your new class. Network as you learn about the
other parts of the Start UP! program. Start Up! your year prepared & confident!
Love That Dog- Diana Cruchley
Love that Dog is a fabulous book; the students love it, You can read it aloud in less
than an hour and it lends itself to great discussions and terrific lessons. Use it to teach
multiple reading strategies, a journal program and inspire students in a poetry unit.
Diana’s Cruchley provides wonderful strategies and each participant will receive a
copy of the book!
Journaling and All That Jazz- Diana Cruchley
Journals help meet two of the biggest challenges in improving grade 3-8 writing:
building FLUENCY and developing VOICE. But...how do you keep your journal program
fresh and engaging long enough to build fluency and voice? Get 24 unique strategies
you can duplicate for your students. Leave with an entire year’s program and a
detailed handout in this engaging and practical workshop.
Simple Machines - Ray Myrtle
Using everyday materials, students learn the key ideas about scientific experiments
while learning what simple machines do: convert distance into force. Then use this
knowledge to creatively solve a problem! Access more than 20 videos& handouts,
resources and a discussion group for this unit.
Especially for Teacher Candidates
& TTOCs
For all teachers
AM- -Love That Dog*
Physical Science:- Simple Machines
Afternoon -First Week of School
Afternoon-Journaling*
Aft Sch: First Week of School* (repeat)
* Webcast.
Exact location will be finalized soon and emailed to you.
We appreciate the support of PITA & the STA Pro D committee.
pita
provincial teachers’ e.& o.e.
10/14
intermediate
association
$15 Fee for STA members for the day includes:
3 workshops, books, & handouts:
(eligible for Pro D Funding) (includes STA lunch)
Http://bit.ly/startupreg
Can’t attend? See other workshops at:
startupyourclass.ca
Daily 5 in the Classroom
Teachers are invited to come observe a literacy block with the Daily 5 structure in place. At this
morning session, Kristen Mills will share how she implemented the framework, how she
overcame challenges and highlight tips and tricks to support colleagues. Although this is a
primary classroom, the structure and practice is easily adapted for intermediate classrooms.
After the lesson, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of Kristen and other colleagues.
1. TTOC’s are on reserve with the TOC Desk. Booking and cost is the responsibility of
the teacher. Book a TTOC by contacting the [email protected] AT LEAST 7
WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE.
2. REGISTRATION: registration is open on PD Place pdplace.sd33.bc.ca.
3. All teachers are welcome regardless of experience with Daily 5 and Guided Reading.
PRESENTER:
Kristen Mills
FACILITATOR:
Shawna Petersen
LOCATION:
Rosedale Traditional Community School
DATE:
Tuesday, November 25th, 2014
TIME:
8:30am – 11:30am
WHO:
All teachers
Curriculum Department
October 27, 2014
SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN
with special needs | special topics: early childhood education
NEW ONLINE COURSE
OPEN TO UBC STUDENTS
ubc institute for
early childhood
education & research
iecer
This course provides students with an introduction
to perspectives related to working with Indigenous
(First Nations, Métis and Inuit) families with infants
and children with special needs in Canada, and
British Columbia in particular.
Students will explore Indigenous perspectives of
childhood and lifespan development; Indigenous
communities and colonial history; and the
importance of culture and identity for the well-being
of Indigenous children.
Students will discuss, share, process and analyze
their learning through reading, listening to podcasts,
watching films, journaling, and writing/posting
assignments
Academic Information | [email protected]
Registration Information | [email protected]
JANUARY-APRIL, 2015
ECED 425 63A (3 CREDITS)
Course Objectives Students will learn about:
• languages and tribal groups in British Columbia.
• the importance of land and territory in relation to
identity.
• the history of residential schools and the negative
history of child welfare for Indigenous families.
• Indigenous worldviews and perspectives on
child and lifespan development and the roles of
children in relation to their family.
• Indigenous approaches to “home visiting,”
developmental and needs assessment and family
support.
• ways of understanding special needs and
supporting children who are differently-abled
along with their families.
• the importance of ceremony and celebration in
the lives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit families.
UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional,
ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
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Register online
Faculty of Education
pdce.educ.ubc.ca/eced425
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Kindergarten Curriculum
Richmond | Begins January 2015
pdce.educ.ubc.ca/eced416
In this course, Marie Thom works with students to examine the development of kindergarten programs
with reference to recent research, theories of early learning, curriculum trends and practices, and the
place of kindergarten in contemporary education.
Register online pdce.educ.ubc.ca/eced416
Learn More
Please visit the course websites for more
information,
or contact Alejandro ([email protected]).
Study with a friend. Spread the word!
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Canadian students increase their energy awareness
while educating the nation
THE CLASSROOM ENERGY DIET CHALLENGE IS BACK WITH
MORE PRIZES AND UPDATED CHALLENGES! CLASSROOMS,
SCHOOL CLUBS AND TEACHER-LED STUDENT GROUPS
FROM COAST TO COAST ARE ALL ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE FOR
CANADA’S TITLE IN ENERGY-SAVING SUPREMACY.
FEBRUARY 2 – APRIL 28, 2015
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT
ENERGY-SAVING IDEA
FOR YOUR SCHOOL?
Submit your proposal for the School
Energy Contest to win $10,000
and make your dream a reality!
Trim your school’s energy
“waste-line”
n
n O
ver
40 prizes
totalling $40,000!
ARE YOUR STUDENTS UP
FOR THE CHALLENGE?
REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 18, 2015
Register and learn more about the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge at energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca
OVER 40 PRIZES TO BE WON INCLUDING A $10,000 SCHOOL ENERGY PROJECT CONTEST PRIZE!
IS YOUR CLASS UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Canadian students increase their energy
awareness while educating the nation
Presented by
The Classroom Energy Diet Challenge (CEDC) is a wonderful way for students to
learn the fundamentals of saving energy through interactive challenges and video
projects that range from classroom activities to community engagement. Students who
take part in the Challenge:
n G
ain
an increased awareness and understanding of energy use
n T
hink
critically about energy and develop energy-conscious
decision-making skills
n P
ass
their knowledge on to their communities
n M
eet
learning objectives through curriculum-linked, energy-focused activities
SCHOOL ENERGY CONTEST
FIRST PLACE $10,000
Classes have the chance to win $10,000 for a project that decreases their school’s
carbon footprint. To be eligible, classes will complete the 15-point School Energy
Challenge, then submit an application to compete for the prize. Approved applications
will be invited to produce a short video highlighting the project, and why the project
deserves the prize. A winner and one runner-up will be chosen through public voting
and evaluation by a panel of judges.
VIDEO DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
MORE PRIZES!
FEBRUARY 2 – APRIL 28, 2015
CURRICULUM LINKED!
ALL GRADE LEVELS!
CLASSROOM CHALLENGE
CLASSROOM CHALLENGE
LOTS OF CHANCES TO WIN!
25 X $100
Teachers can log-in to download lesson plans and complete any of the 25 energyfocused, curriculum-linked challenges with their classes.
The challenges have three levels of engagement, so students can THINK, CREATE and
DO based on the difficulty level of the teacher’s choice.
Classrooms earn points based on the challenge level completed. Proof of challenge
completion is easily submitted online.
VIDEO CONTEST
$2,500 GIFT CARD!
Students flex their creative muscles as they write, direct and produce a public service
announcement about the importance of youth energy awareness.
Winning video submissions will be chosen through a combination of public voting
and evaluation by a panel of judges.
POINT LEVEL PRIZES
$300 - $2,500
Each classroom that reaches 30 points is eligible for
one of 25 $100 prizes (one prize per challenge).
Awarded through random draws to classrooms that reach
one of seven specified point levels.
MOST POINTS PRIZE
SCHOOL SPIRIT PRIZE
$4,000 & $1,000
CHARITABLE DONATION
$3,000 & $500
CHARITABLE DONATION
Awarded to the classroom that achieves the
most points.
Awarded to the school based on a combination of spirit
points earned and application for prize.
VIDEO CONTEST GRAND PRIZE
SCHOOL ENERGY CONTEST
TWO $2,500
PRIZES
Two Video Contest prizes to be awarded – one for elementary
and one for secondary.
FIRST PLACE
$10,000 PRIZE
Awarded to the winning classroom to implement a project
to decrease the school’s carbon footprint. One $1,500
charitable donation will be awarded to the runner up.
For complete rules and regulations, visit energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca.
VIDEO DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
SAMPLE CHALLENGES:
ONE HOUR,
NO POWER
REGISTER BY JANUARY 18, 2015
Register and learn more about the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge at
energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca
Discover how well
your class, school
and community can
operate without
consuming any power!
WATER WORKS
POST-IT
TRACK YOUR TRASH
Classes will identify
the amount of water
required for a variety
of processes and
then explore water
reduction strategies.
Students will use a
variety of materials to
create art encouraging
people to become
more energy-aware.
Students will record the
amount of garbage produced
by their class and school then
actively try to reduce it.
PLUS DE 40 PRIX À GAGNER, DONT UN MONTANT DE 10 000 $ POUR LE PROJET ÉNERGÉTIQUE DE L’ÉCOLE
VOTRE CLASSE EST-ELLE PRÊTE À RELEVER CE DÉFI?
Les élèves canadiens développent leur prise
de conscience face à l’énergie tout en éduquant
le pays
Présenté par
Le Défi Régime énergétique en classe est une merveilleuse façon pour les élèves
d’apprendre les principes de l’économie d’énergie grâce à des épreuves interactives
et à des projets de vidéos allant d’activités en classe à l’engagement communautaire.
Les élèves qui prennent part à ce défi :
n
Acquièrent
une sensibilisation accrue à la consommation d’énergie et une meilleure
compréhension
n
Abordent l’énergie de façon critique et acquièrent des compétences décisionnelles
soucieuses de l’énergie
n
Communiquent leurs connaissances à la collectivité et au reste du pays
n
Atteignent les objectifs d’apprentissage grâce à des activités liées aux curriculum
et axées sur l’énergie
LIÉ AU CURRICULUM
TOUS LES NIVEAUX !
PRIX DE 10 000 $
Les élèves et les enseignants ont la chance de gagner une somme de 10 000 $ afin de
réaliser un projet qui diminue l’empreinte carbone de leur école. En premier lieu, les classes
doivent réaliser l’épreuve Projet énergétique de l’école qui donne 15 points afin d’être
admissibles à soumettre leur demande en ligne. Lorsque leur demande est examinée et
approuvée, les classes sont invitées à produire une vidéo créative donnant un aperçu du
projet et de la raison pour laquelle elles méritent cette somme. La vidéo gagnante et un
finaliste seront choisis à l’aide d’un vote du public et d’une évaluation par un jury.
DATE LIMITE DU TÉLÉCHARGEMENT DES VIDÉOS : LE 1ER AVRIL
PLUS DE PRIX
DÉFI EN CLASSE
DU 2 FÉVRIER AU 28 AVRIL 2015
MATIÈRE PROJET ÉNERGÉTIQUE DE L’ÉCOLE
PRIX POUR LES ÉPREUVES
PLUS DE 40 PRIX À GAGNER!
Les enseignants peuvent consulter le site Web du Défi afin de lire et de télécharger les
plans des leçons et réaliser en classe l’une des 25 épreuves axées sur l’énergie et liées
au curriculum.
Ces épreuves comportent trois niveaux d’engagement afin que les élèves puissent
PENSER, CRÉER et AGIR, selon le niveau de difficulté choisi par l’enseignant.
Une preuve de la réalisation des épreuves est soumise par l’entremise du site Web et,
selon le niveau de compétition, les classes recevront 5, 10 ou 15 points.
25 X 100$
PRIX POUR LE NIVEAU DE POINTS
300$ À 2 500$
Chaque classe qui obtient 30 points sera inscrite à un tirage
pour l’un des 25 prix (un prix par épreuve).
Attribué par des tirages au sort aux classes qui atteignent
l’un dées sept niveaux de points précisés.
PRIX POUR LE MAXIMUM DE POINTS
PRIX POUR L’ÉCOLE CHAMPIONNE
4 000$ ET UN DON DE
BIENFAISANCE DE 1 000$
3 000$ ET UN DON DE
BIENFAISANCE DE 500$
CONCOURS DE VIDÉOS
Attribué à la classe qui obtient le maximum de points.
Attribué à l’école ayant le pourcentage le plus élevé de
classes inscrites qui auront accumulé au moins 30 points.
CARTE-CADEAU DE 2 500 $
GRAND PRIX DU CONCOURS DE VIDÉOS
DÉFI PROJET ÉNERGÉTIQUE DE L’ÉCOLE
Les élèves font appel à leur créativité et rédigent, dirigent et produisent un message
d’intérêt public sur l’importance de la sensibilisation des jeunes à l’énergie.
Les vidéos gagnantes seront choisies à l’aide d’une combinaison de votes du public
et d’une évaluation par un jury.
DATE LIMITE DU TÉLÉCHARGEMENT DES VIDÉOS : LE 1ER AVRIL 20
DEUX PRIX DE 2 500$
Deux grands prix du concours de vidéos seront attribués, soit
un pour le niveau élémentaire et un pour le niveau secondaire.
PREMIÈRE PLACE
10 000 $
Attribué à la classe ayant réalisé la meilleure vidéo. Un finaliste
recevront 1,500$ à remettre à l’organisme de charité de
leur choix.
Pour voir la liste complète des règlements, veuillez consulter le site Web suivant :
energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca.
EXEMPLES D’ÉPREUVES
UNE HEURE
SANS ÉLECTRICITÉ
INSCRIVEZ-VOUS AVANT LE 18 JANVIER 2015
Inscrivez-vous et renseignez-vous davantage sur le Défi Régime énergétique en
classe à energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca
Découvrez comment votre
classe, votre école et votre
collectivité s’accommodent
de l’absence d’électricité!
JEUX D’EAU
AFFICHEZ-VOUS!
SUIVEZ VOS DÉCHETS
Les classes détermineront la
quantité d’eau nécessaire à
divers processus et étudieront
des stratégies de réduction
de la consommation d’eau.
À l’aide de divers matériaux,
les élèves créeront des
œuvres d’art pour sensibiliser
davantage les gens à la
consommation d’énergie.
Les élèves noteront la quantité
de déchets produite par
leur classe et leur école et
ils tenteront par la suite de
la réduire.
From Principal to Papa, more time to spend with this little guy and
Granddaughter as well.
After 28 years with the Chilliwack School District,
Bob Young has decided to retire.
Please come celebrate with us.
Friday, December 12th
3:30 to 6:00pm
CSS - Alumni Hall
“Sing Me A Song”
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia announces her second annual music program
The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, is pleased to launch
the second season of her music program to promote community spirit across the province. “Sing
Me A Song” is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an
original song in the lead up to Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017. The first year of the
program had winners from Little Mountain Elementary School in Chilliwack and Pinetree
Secondary School in Coquitlam.
Groups are encouraged to write a song about what Canada’s 150th Birthday means to them or
their community. Each entry will be reviewed by a panel of musicians from around the province
and an award of $1,000 will be granted annually in each of three age categories. Entries will be
posted on the Sing Me A Song YouTube channel to be viewed by all British Columbians.
Whether it is a school or community choir or other amateur musical group, all submissions must
have a minimum of eight voices and musical accompaniment is welcome. Each song must be
original content, no longer than five minutes in length, and be based on the Canada 150 themes.
For younger age groups adults may assist in the creation of the musical content. Musicality,
spirit, and originality are highly encouraged.
For more information and to enter, visit www.ltgov.bc.ca. Entries for the 2015 competition are
due by March 31, 2015. If you have questions or comments, please e-mail [email protected] or
call 250-356-0927.
SCHOOL & GROUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Greetings Teachers!
We are very pleased to send you the Teacher’s Guide for our 11 th
annual Surrey International Children’s Festival.
On May 21-23, 2015 we will be creating memories with the theme of “Art is Everywhere” which inspires us
all to explore and discover our environment and everyday surroundings from a different point of view –
through art.
Did you know?
 The festival is an arts-based event for children aged 0-12?
 There is specific programming for preschool, primary and intermediate
students?
 We have high quality international and national ticketed performances?
 All hands-on interactive arts activities are led by professional artists?
You can find more information about our programming in the attached Teachers’ Guide. Also included in this
package, you’ll find a small poster: we would appreciate if you would like to put it up in your school staff room
so all teachers can be aware of the Festival. Thank you!
MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the festival website www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival and check-out the EDUCATORS’
TAB/TEACHER RESOURCES:
 Festival Facts for schools
 Study guides, curriculum links and library resources
 Teachers’ Newsletter
 Teachers’ Guided Tour
SCHOOL & GROUP TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE
Book your tickets early as many shows sell out quickly!
For ticket sales, call the Box Office at 604-501-5566
Reminder: When you purchase a ticket to any of the shows, you will receive a FREE Arts Activity Wristband allowing FULL
access to ALL the arts activities on site for ALL 3 days of the Festival! If you do not purchase a ticket to a show, you will need
to purchase an Arts Activity Wristband in order to gain access to all the activity tents. There are some activities available
that do not require a wristband. Please consult the Teachers’ Guide for full details (page 18-19 & 26).
Questions? Contact us at: [email protected] . We look forward to welcoming your
school on site! See you in May!
Warm regards,
the Festival Team
May 21-23, 2015
Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park
Come and discover your inner artist!
At the Surrey International Children’s Festival,
it’s all about arts education, creativity, cultural
sharing and tons of fun!
School & Group Tickets on Sale November 4
For Tickets
604-501-5566
Festival Info
604-501-5598
[email protected]
@ SurreyChildFest
Check us out and stay connected!
• Sign up to receive our Teacher’s Newsletter
• Find the Educator’s Tab on our website
ITS A TEACHER’S BEST TOOL BOX!
• Watch our Teacher’s video and see what teachers
are saying about the festival!
www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival
Contact us to receive hard
copies of our Teachers’ Guide!
Serving the arts for over 50 years!
The upcoming classes at the Art Room. To register for any of the classes please call 604-769-ARTS (2787)
For the complete schedule for all ages check out our website: www.chilliwackartscouncil.com
AGES 3-6
CRAFTY KIDS Tuesday mornings join us for some crafty sensory play with instructor Stephanie. 9 - 10am Cost $5
STORY TIME ART Each Thursday we create a children’s literary inspired art project followed by a reading of the
featured story with instructor Lisa Braun. 10 - 11am Cost $5
AGES 7-12
(Cr)AFTER SCHOOL DROP IN Use your imagination to create and explore arts and craft projects at your own pace
in this supervised weekly after school drop in workshop. Ages 7-12, 3:30-4:30pm Cost $5
POP CULTURE/MASHERPIECE MASH-UP Start with a famous masterpiece and add a pop
culture twist. Instructor Darlene Kee guides students to create their own pop culture
versions of masterpieces such as Van Gogh's Starry Night among others.
Ages 7-12, 3:30-5PM Thurs. Nov 13-Dec 4 Cost $65
CLAY CHARMS & CHARACTERS During these 2 classes instructor Steph Brubaker will
guide you and your imagination to create unique polymer clay characters and charms
using fantasy and whimsy. Ages 7-12, 3:30-5PM Tues. Nov 18 & 25 Cost $25.00
AGES 13-ADULT
MIXED MEDIA CANVAS COLLAGE Artist Pat Gerlach will guide you through creating a unique, one-of-a-kind art
piece on canvas using acrylic paint, paper, buttons, etc. All materials supplied but if you have special mementos
you would like to incorporate please bring them along. Thurs Nov 13, 7-8:30 pm Cost $19
HANDMADE XMAS ORNAMENTS Make your Christmas special with this class with
instructor Steph Brubaker. Make 3 stunning unique handmade ornaments using wood,
metal and found objects along with ribbons and papers. Saturday Nov 15, 1pm-3:30pm
13-Adult Cost $25.00
POINSETTIA WREATH Adorn your door & welcome your guests with a beautiful
handmade holiday wreath. Join instructor Steph Brubaker for this festive class where you
will be playing with felt, burlap, buttons, twine and more. Wed. Nov 26, 7-9pm Cost $25
#20 -5725 Vedder Rd.
Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 3N4
Ph: 604.769.2787
Fax: 604.769.2788
[email protected]
www.chilliwackartscouncil.com