Rollo Bay Handbook
INTRODUCTION
The
staff at Rollo Bay Consolidated is committed to providing a safe, caring
learning environment for all students with high expectations for each
individual’s achievement.
This
handbook is intended to provide information to parents on the details of the
services provided and expectations held for our students.
We
believe good communication between the school and home is essential for the
best learning of all students. We encourage all parents and guardians to read
this handbook, as well as our regular newsletters (sent home on Tuesday) to be
aware of how your school operates. If you have any questions regarding the
school program or about your child feel free to contact the home room teacher
or the administration of the school.
Sincerely,
Ronnie
McIntosh
SCHOOL MISSION
STATEMENT
We
believe that every individual is unique and should have the opportunity to grow
to their full potential. Our mission is to provide a learning environment where
positive academic standards will be achieved in an atmosphere that is
physically and psychologically safe while promoting mutual respect. This
mission is the responsibility of the home, the school and the community.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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PROGRAMS CODE
OF CONDUCT SCHOOL
ACT ON COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES CARING
PLACES TO LEARN POLICY PHYSICAL/
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOOL
REGULATIONS TELEPHONE
TREE SCHOOL
POLICIES FIRE
DRILL INSTRUCTIONS SCHOOL
BUS RULES STUDENT
DANCE GUIDELINES PARENT-TEACHER
INTERVIEWS EVALUATIONS
AND HOME STUDY POLICY SCHOOL
CLOSING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHOOL
SERVICES GUIDELINES
FOR TEACHERS/PREPARATION FOR
GUEST TEACHERS AND STAFF MEETINGS GENERAL
BOARD INFORMATION/ |
PROGRAMS
1. COMPUTERS
All students have a personal computer
account. All students will have computer classes scheduled into their
timetables. They will be involved with word processing, basic computer science,
as well as using some commercial programs. All who have parent permission will
have access to e-mail and the Internet for projects and research.
2. FRENCH
French is offered in all grades.
Grade 5 -
Acti-vie (4 themes) Grade 7 - Thematic Approach
Grade 6 - Acti-vie (4 themes) Grade 8 -
Thematic Approach
The overall approach is to have the
students use French in a realistic way. Through listening and speaking the
students learn a variety of concepts that they can express. As the student goes
into a higher grade, additional emphasis is given to reading and writing in
French.
3. GUIDANCE
Homeroom teachers will still continue
in their key role as a contact person for all students. Guidance counseling is
available to students on a referral basis and/or by student request. Guidance
teacher is scheduled regularly in classes to promote contact and develop an anti-bullying
climate.
4. LIBRARY
Throughout the year students have
opportunities to spend time in the library reading, obtaining books, learning
research and library skills and applying these to their research work. Books
are available on loan from the library.
5. MUSIC
Music is offered to grade five and six
students focusing on singing, listening, ear training, rhythm, creative
movement and other aspects of music theory. The program offered is entitled
"Share the Music", which is providing much new material and really
stresses class participation.
6. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Intramural: A program of
student participation in a variety of sports is conducted during noon time.
This program encourages mass participation of students playing at the best of
their ability without testing in the skills of that sport. Sportsmanship is
encouraged and team trophies presented. This program is open to all students.
Sports: Students have
the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports at the Zone and Unit
Levels in the following areas: Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Soccer, Track
& Field, Badminton and Basketball. Permission forms are required from
parents for their student to participate at this level.
7. EQUITY/ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Students from Grades Seven and Eight are enrolled in the Equity/Enhancement
Program at Souris RegionalHigh and are transported by bus to SRHS for their
classes. This program is divided into three courses, which are Home Economics,
Band and Industrial Arts.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Teachers, administrators, school staff, bus drivers, parents and
students are expected to work together to ensure a safe, respectful and
non-threatening environment exists each school day. We all know that disruptive
and/or aggressive behavior on the bus or while working or playing at school is
not acceptable. Cooperation is the key to success.
We are
expected to show Respect for Ourselves and the Rights of Others.
Rough play (such as: pushing, shoving, chasing, bullying, hitting,
biting, spitting, wrestling, kicking, pulling on clothing or hair, using hands
or feet to hurt others ....) is not acceptable.
Throwing objects (such as: snowballs,
rocks, sticks, food, classroom materials ....) is not acceptable.
Verbal abuse is not acceptable. We are expected to use appropriate
language and avoid using words considered profane or hurtful to others.
All staff members, all students and all
visitors are to be respected.
We are expected to Respect the needs of
those around us and behave accordingly.
We are expected to take Responsibility for our own actions and
accept the consequences of any disrespectful or inappropriate behavior.
We are
expected to show Respect for School Property and the Property of Others.
We are expected to organize and take care of our own property and
respect the property of others by not touching it without permission.
We are expected to keep the school building, property and buses
clean, safe and damage free. This includes such things as: seats, classrooms,
hallways, washrooms, books, gym and music equipment, classroom supplies,
playground equipment, trees, etc.
We are expected to walk quietly and in an orderly fashion while
inside the school building and while boarding the buses.
We are expected to follow the school rules about outdoor playground
areas, acceptable indoor activities and bus safety.
Reporting to
Parents:
If there is an incident where parents or guardians need to be
notified, a note will be sent home to be signed. Students will be expected to
write and talk about what they themselves did to cause this incident and not to
place blame on others. Students will also be expected to come up with a better
plan of action for the next time a similar incident occurs. In some cases, a
telephone call to the home will replace the note to be signed.
Medical Notes
From Home:
Students with notes requesting they stay inside (due to illness)
will be expected to bring reading materials and be seated during all of their
recreation time. All other students will be expected to play safely outside
each day, weather permitting.
SCHOOL ACT ON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
A principal
may, where it appears necessary in the interest of the students, immediately
exclude a
student from the school until the
student has been examined by a health officer appointed pursuant to the Public
Health Act.
2. A principal shall notify the office
of the Chief Health Officer of the occurrence of a notifiable, nuisance or
regulated disease, where required to do so by the Public Health Act.
3. Subject to subsection (1), a student who has a notifiable nuisance or
regulated disease shall not be excluded from school for that reason except by
order of a health officer.
THE CARING PLACES TO LEARN POLICY
The Eastern School District's Caring Places to Learn policy is a comprehensive policy designed
to ensure that schools in the Eastern District provide a healthy, safe and
supportive working and learning environment for every student and staff member.
The Caring Places to Learn policy
is an "umbrella" policy which supports each school's own policies and
practices in this area.
Countless personal interactions occur in Eastern District schools
every day and these interactions are the focus of this policy. The policy
guides the way people in our school communities treat each other and the
expectations for behaviour for all members of the school community are similar:
that we will demonstrate regard, concern and respect for each other in all our interactions
– both inside and outside the classroom – and that we will respect the unique
differences and worth of every individual.
Achieving and maintaining this positive climate is the
responsibility of everyone involved in education in Eastern District schools -- students, parents,
teachers, support staff and trustees. There are high expectations for all
members of school communities and these expectations are met and exceeded daily
on a regular basis. We continually strive to work hard to make sure that our
schools are inclusive, supportive and healthy for all.
The Caring Places to Learn
policy covers such specific areas as verbal abuse, violence, bullying, discrimination,
sexual abuse, threats, trespassing and weapons. Within these areas, the policy dictates
what steps should be taken when allegations of violations of this policy are
made. These allegations may involve student to student incidents, student to
staff incidents, staff to student incidents and staff to staff incidents.
Parents in particular are encouraged to inform us immediately about
situations which would negatively affect the school's healthy and supportive
environment. Sometimes parents are reluctant to contact the school when
students may be having a difficult time with a situation and the situation
worsens. We can't guarantee that we can "fix" every situation, but if
the school knows about problems early, we can often take steps to prevent the
problem from becoming worse.
Parents are encouraged to become involved with their school to help
maintain its safe and caring atmosphere. It's a responsibility of the entire
school community.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
To receive prescription medicine at school, parents must complete
the appropriate form available upon request from the school office. The School
Board Policy clearly states that schools will not administer non-prescription
medicines (e.g. aspirin or tylenol) to students.
ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK
This is a severe Life Threatening Allergy to Peanut Butter and/or
its products which may be fatal. We have one student with this condition,
attending Rollo Bay School, therefore Rollo Bay School and ALL BUSES on regular
day bus runs are to be FREE OF PEANUT BUTTER AND ITS PRODUCTS. NOTE:
There is absolutely no eating or drinking on any of the buses.
SCHOOL REGULATIONS
1. All teachers have the responsibility to discipline any student
during the day.
2. All staff
members shall be addressed in a courteous manner as: Sir, Mr., Mrs., or Ms. at
all times.
3. Students are not to loiter, jostle or
run in the school corridors, washrooms, walkways and stairways.
4. There shall be no bullying of
another student.
5. The rights and property of others
must be respected.
6. Obscene language or gestures will
not be tolerated.
7. Damage to school property shall be
paid for by the student responsible.
8. Students’ desks and lockers are to be kept clean of debris at
all times. Desks and lockers belong to the school and are there for your use.
There shall not be locks attached to the lockers and both desks and lockers may
be subject to search.
9. For safety reasons textbooks must be
carried to and from school in a school bag.
10. Students will use the walks when entering and leaving the
school and will walk in an orderly manner to and from buses.
11. Other classrooms are out of bounds except to those students
registered there unless the student has teacher permission.
12. There shall be NO SMOKING in the
school or on school property.
13. Only Phys Ed teachers and coaches will have access to Phys Ed
equipment.
14. For any absenteeism, students are required to bring an explanatory note
signed by their parent/guardian, to their home room teacher.
15. Students will not be allowed to leave school during the day
unless they are picked up by their parent/guardian or present a note signed by
their parent/guardian to their home room teacher.
16. Prior to receiving access to the Internet through the school,
the parent/guardian of students (grades 1 - 12) are required to sign the
Internet Use Agreement. Each student in grades 4 through 12 is also required to
sign the Internet Use Agreement. This signed agreement will remain in force
each year while the student attends this school (a new agreement is not needed
yearly - only for students new to the school). Students must have teacher
permission to use the computers and must abide by the computer use regulations.
17. Students are not to ride bicycles to school. Bicycles are not
permitted on school property unless written permission has been obtained from
both parents and the principal. We, in no way, assume responsibility in the
case of an accident and/or injury.
18. Laser pointers, toy guns, paint balls, pocket knives, water
guns, water balloons, matches, lighters and other similar devices are not
permitted in school, on school grounds or on school buses.
19. Students shall not bring personal
CDs, CD players or MP3 players to school without school permission.
20. Students shall not climb onto the
roof.
21. Students shall not throw objects at another person that could
cause injury (stones, snowballs, apples, etc.)
22. Outdoor footwear is to be left at
the designated footlockers at the entrances.
23. Eating is permitted outside before
play starts and provided that there is no litter left.
Dress Code:
Tube tops, spaghetti straps and
backless tops are not allowed.
Shorts and skirts need to cover from the waist to below ones finger
tips when the arm, hand and fingers are extended by the side.
An excess of bare flesh showing in the
abdomen area is not allowed.
T-shirts or other clothing with
inappropriate message is not allowed.
TELEPHONE TREE
The following procedures are to be followed in using the telephone
tree in case of an emergency when a radio announcement is not appropriate.
1) The top name on the form (in our
case is always the home room teacher) makes a call to the parent(s), gives a
brief and to the point message.
2) The parent receiving this message
follows the lines from the box which has their name to the connecting box(es),
calls those parent(s) and gives the same brief message.
3) Those parents will in turn follow
the line from where their names are listed and call the parents listed in the
connecting boxes.
4) This
procedure continues until all parents on the telephone tree have been given the
message.
5) If you call a home and there is no
answer and that household has connecting line(s) to another box on the tree,
you are responsible for keeping the tree link connection by continuing to call
the parents listed in the boxes connected to the unanswered household box.
The telephone tree was designed to get a message to all families
with students in our school. Therefore, a family with two or more children will
only be called once as the oldest family member is listed as contact person.
In the future we will try to print those procedures on the
telephone tree or the reverse of it. If this procedure is unclear please do not
hesitate to give us a call and we will try to clarify (do not wait until an
emergency arises to have your questions/concerns addressed).
SCHOOL POLICIES
ACCIDENTS
Any accident resulting in injury to a student and/or damage to the
building or equipment must be reported by the supervising teacher to the
principal.
PARENT
CONCERNS
Parent concerns should be voiced to the teacher involved. If the
problem is not resolved then the matter should be reported to the principal.
Parents are invited to voice any concerns, problems or suggestions to the
principal at any time.
ATTENDANCE
Irregular attendance at school is a major cause of student failure.
All absences are required to be explained by a note or a phone call from the
child’s parents.
STUDENT
INFORMATION FORMS
Student Information Forms will be distributed and parents will be
asked to complete the form. This information will be placed in the student
record file for teacher reference. Parents are asked to take this form and the
information on it seriously and ensure that it is accurate and up to date.
Parents are requested to make sure that the school is informed of
any condition that may endanger the health of a student while attending school.
NOON TIME
ACTIVITIES
All students are expected to be outside
at noontime unless they are excused by a note from a parent/guardian. On days when
the weather is not fit for play outside students will be allowed to stay inside
during recess and lunch breaks with supervision. Students are expected to play
in assigned playground areas. All students are encouraged to participate in
lunchtime intramural programs. The Learning Room and Computer Lab will also be
assigned to individual grades when students are kept indoors.
GYM CLOTHING
All students, when involved
in any activity on the gym floor, must
wear gym sneakers that do not mark the floor. Students are required to change
clothing for phys ed classes.
FOOT WEAR
All students are to have a second set of foot wear for Phys Ed
class, which are NOT to be worn outdoors at any time.
SUPERVISION
Each day during recess and lunch breaks there is a teacher on duty
for supervision. The supervision schedule
is posted on each classroom bulletin board and outside the staff room door.
Parents are reminded - there is no formal supervision of students in the
building before 8:30 a.m. or after dismissal except for those students
attending specific clubs or sport practices.
USE OF SCHOOL
FACILITIES
Rental forms are required for any use of school facilities by
parents and/or students. The rental form must be completed prior to the
activity and signed by an adult. In the case of student usage a parent must be
present during the entire activity. ESD policies will dictate the charges
applied for the use of school facilities.
PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINE
The individual teacher should deal with
minor offenses as they occur in the classroom situation.
The principal and vice-principal have
responsibility for all matters relating to discipline.
Action To Be
Taken:
The action taken will depend on the severity of the situation.
Generally speaking, the following procedure will be adhered to:
1. Having reported the situation to the Administration, the teacher
will take the offending student(s) to the office. Each offending student will
receive:
a) A warning
that unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated.
b) The nature
of his/her offense will be recorded.
c) The student will be asked to complete an Incident Report explaining
his or her own conduct in the entire matter and outlining his or her plan of
action to make sure such unacceptable behavior does not happen again.
d) Parents may be
informed by phone or by a letter which must be returned signed the following
day. All written incident reports will
be kept on file throughout the school year.
2. Additional offenses will mean that
parents will definitely be contacted and the student is:
a) Liable for detention or loss of
privileges,
b) Suspended from regular class,
c) There may be an interview with
his/her parents required before he/she gains re-admission to class.
It should be noted that the extent of the penalty for any offense
will be a reflection of the severity and frequency of that offense.
FIRE DRILL INSTRUCTIONS
Upon hearing the signal all classes
will leave the building in the following order:
Grade 5, Library
& Computer Lab - East Entrance (Single File)
Grade 6, & Resource Room - Main
Entrance (Double File)
Gym - West Gym Door
Playground - Directly to assigned area
All students will proceed to the East end of the playground and
line up single file by grade facing the parking lot with Grade 6 students next
to the highway.
IN THE CLASSROOM:
The teacher or two students (assigned to this duty) will make sure the lights are turned off and classroom windows and door are closed.
Students who are not in their regular class when the bell sounds
will go directly in single file to their assigned area outside. Teachers will
take their class list outside and after the students have assembled shall
proceed immediately to take the roll call. It is essential that everyone move
as orderly and quickly as possible. Childish behavior and/or loud noise will
not be tolerated.
SCHOOL BUS RULES
1. The driver is in full charge of the
bus and students. His instructions are to be obeyed.
2. Do not talk to the driver.
Conversation in normal tones is permitted between students.
3. Keep the seat assigned to you by the
driver; do not stand or move about while the bus is in motion.
4. Do not extend hands, arms or head
out the bus windows or throw articles from the bus.
5. Assist in keeping the bus safe and
sanitary. Damage to seats, etc must be paid for by offender.
6. Learn how to get off the bus quickly
in case of an emergency.
7. After leaving the bus, cross the
road at a point at least ten feet in front of the bus.
8. The bus cannot wait for late comers.
Please be on time.
9. The aisle of the bus must be
unobstructed at all times.
10. Obscene language or gestures will
not be tolerated.
11. There will be no eating or drinking on buses for the safety of
any student at risk of anaphylactic shock. This must be rigidly enforced.
12. No student will cause a disturbance or molest any other student
while entering, leaving or traveling on the school bus.
13. The rights and property of others
must be respected.
14. Violation of any of the above regulations will be dealt with by
the bus driver. Violations of any of the regulations reported to the
administration may result in a warning or a suspension from bus travel.
15. Students must have a note signed by a parent or guardian before:
a) permission will be granted to be
dropped off at a location other than his/her home.
b) permission will be granted to travel on a school bus other than
their regular bus and only if space is available.
Eastern
School District Guidelines for Carry-On Student Personal Items:
A) The school bus driver shall not allow any live animals,
firearms, explosives, chemicals or anything of a dangerous or objectionable
nature on the bus.
B) Musical instruments or any school project shall not be placed in
the aisles or areas near the entrance/exit door. No instrument, large or small,
should occupy any space in the aisle or a seat space.
C) In general, any items not able to be held in the lap or between
knees are prohibited on the school bus. Instruments which can be held on the
lap or between the knees would include violins, flutes, oboes, trombones, etc.
These would be considered "lap" or "between the knees"
instruments. Large cellos, saxophones, bass drums, etc. all of which are
"non-lap," should not be allowed on the school bus.
D) Potentially dangerous items: Glass jars and other glass items
will not be permitted on the school buses. Broken glass could create an unsafe
situation. Flammable materials, knives or other sharp objects, etc. are
prohibited. Ice Skates are a restricted item unless in a zippered/closed kit
bag. Skates are often razor sharp and when air-borne as a result of impact
energy they can cause very serious injury
General List
of Items Not Permitted on the School Bus:
< footwear with cleats and/or spikes
< skateboards/scooters
< large instruments (other
instruments must be able to fit safely on the students lap or along side the
student and not obstructing the aisle)
< large school projects that will
not rest easily next to or on the students lap
< hockey sticks, golf clubs
< large equipment bags
< skis/poles
< any pole type objects or sticks
< pets, live animals, reptiles,
bugs, etc
< plants, flowers
< water guns
STUDENT DANCE GUIDELINES
1. All dances must be chaperoned by at
least two parents and a teacher.
2. a)
Entrance fee: $3.00 per person
b) Length of
dances: 7:30 to 10:00 P.M.
Doors will be locked and everybody out
of the school no later than 10:15 P.M.
c) Transportation must be pre-arranged
for pick-up no later than 10:00 P.M.
3. To gain admission, students must be
between 12 to 16 years of age and in Grade 7 or 8.
4. Students invited from another school
must be listed on the guest list by a Rollo Bay School student on the day of
the dance. There is a limit of 2 guests per student. Rollo Bay students are
responsible for their guest(s). Guest lists must be accurate and neat.
5. Students are not permitted to go in
and out of the school during the dance. The doors will be locked at 8:30 P.M.
Once in, students stay in.
6. Smoking is not permitted on school
property.
7. Persons under the influence of drugs
or alcohol or in possession of drugs or alcohol will NOT be allowed entry to
the school. If such people are discovered in the school, parents will be
notified and requested to pick up their child or they will be reported to the
R.C.M.P.
8. Any damages to the school building
must be reported immediately to the supervising teacher, who in turn will
report it to the school principal. Any costs or damages will be the
responsibility of the person or persons responsible and the dance committee.
9. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Collect fees at the door and pass
over the money to the chaperone teacher;
b) Submit guest lists to chaperone
teacher by noon on the day of the dance;
c) Set-up and clean-up (chairs and
sweeping);
d) Arranging teacher and parent chaperones;
e) Music - only three persons are allowed on the stage to play the
music. Mic’s and CD Players are to be set up before students leave school at
the end of the school day,
f) Maintain suitable lighting;
g) Monitor exits;
h) Host chaperones.
10. Any student not in school on the day of the dance will not be
permitted into the dance that evening without prior permission from the school
administration.
11. The Dance Committee members are to assist the teacher and
parent chaperones in supervising that the dance is safe and that everyone is
obeying the rules.
12. Changes may be made to the above
guidelines in respect to a Grade Eight Graduation dance.
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS
1. There will be two scheduled Parent-Teacher Interviews held
throughout the year (October and March). It is most important that ALL PARENT(S)/GUARDIANS attend the
scheduled interviews. In addition, in September and early May there will be
Parent-Teacher Interviews for those parents as requested by teachers and/or
parents.
2. In many cases there should be more individual Parent-Teacher
Interviews which could be initiated by parents or teachers. Parents are invited
to contact the school at any time with any concern or question regarding their
child’s progress. (You should not feel restricted to the scheduled interviews.)
3. The Eastern School District report card is in use for Grades 1
to 6.
4. For the convenience of parents, scheduled interview times will be given for
these Parent- Teacher Interviews. (This will avoid long waiting periods to see
teachers.)
EVALUATION
1. The school year will consist of 33%
during each of the following terms:
September - November; December - March;
April - June.
2. Students will be evaluated on a
daily basis through unit tests, homework assignments, class projects,
cooperation and participation in class.
3. The report card used in Grades 5 and
6 is the Eastern School District report card. It will indicate if the student
is in a "Regular, Adapted or
Modified Program" or if the student has an "Individualized Education Plan (IEP)".
For each of the subject skills listed the teacher will indicate if the student
is "Exceeding Expectations,
Meeting Expectations, Approaching Expectations or Requires Further Development".
4. Grades 7 and 8 require a general
average at 60% with no more than two subjects below 60%, only one of which may
be Language Arts or Mathematics. In either case, neither Language Arts nor Mathematics
may be below 50%.
HOME STUDY POLICY
1. Teachers feel that Home Study is
needed as a re-enforcement for material covered in school and/or to complete
material covered in class.
2. Homework will be posted in the
classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to keep a homework diary/journal
and update it daily. Parents are encouraged to check the diary/journal.
Teachers may use the diary/journal to communicate with parents.
3. Homework includes written
assignments, studying, reviewing and reading.
4. Time spent on homework will vary on
the assignment load and efficiency of the student to complete tasks.
5. Home Study should not be attempted
late at night when students are exhausted.
6. An attempt will be made by teachers
to reduce homework over the weekend. Students should be encouraged to use this
time to work at a long term assignment (e.g. book reports, science collections,
research, etc).
EASTERN SCHOOL
DISTRICT
NOTICE TO
PARENTS
SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS
If schools are to be canceled, parents
will be notified by radio announcements on local stations including CHTN, Q93,
CFCY, CBC-FM and Bonjour Atlantique that all schools in the Eastern School
District are closed.
The first notice will be broadcast by
7:00 a.m. Sometimes it may only be necessary to close individual or families of
schools. Please refer to the following list of families of schools.
ONE-HOUR
DELAY
In cases
where a decision cannot be made by 7:00 a.m, a one-hour delay will be
announced. This
means that
all schools and buses may operate one hour later than the usual time.
A further announcement regarding delays and/or cancellations will take
place by 8:00 A.M.
LATE BUS RUNS
In some instances, even in good weather,
buses may be delayed. In these cases, parents will be notified by radio that a
bus or buses will be delayed by a specific amount of time.
For example, if a bus is delayed 30
minutes, students can expect to meet the bus 30 minutes later than would
normally be the case.
SCHOOL
CLOSURE DURING THE DAY
Sometimes, it may be necessary to close
individual or families of schools during the day to get children home before
weather conditions become too severe. In such cases, announcements will be made
on all radio stations.
PARENTS WHO WILL NOT BE AT HOME WHEN CHILDREN
ARRIVE SHOULD MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN ON
SUCH DAYS. PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF THESE ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE WINTER.
SUGGESTIONS
FOR PARENTS
1. Please
listen to the radio between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to determine if schools are
operating.
2. Please DO
NOT CALL THE SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE or the RADIO STATIONS for information, as this
overloads the telephone lines that are often in emergency use.
3. Do not
drop children off at school unless you are certain that school is operating
that day.
4. MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE OF MIDDAY SCHOOL CLOSURES.
5. IF
SCHOOLS ARE OPERATING, THE FINAL DECISION TO ATTEND RESTS WITH YOU THE PARENT.
Together we can work to ensure a safe
winter for all our children. This message on behalf of the Eastern School
District of Prince Edward Island. www.edu.pe.ca/esd
SOURIS
FAMILIES OF SCHOOLS
DUNDAS
CONSOLIDATED (storm closures only)
ROLLO BAY CONSOLIDATED
EASTERN KINGS
CONSOLIDATED SOURIS CONSOLIDATED
FORTUNE
CONSOLIDATED SOURIS REGIONAL
SCHOOL SERVICES
1. Scribblers, pencils and some other
school supplies will be available for sale to the students at reduced prices
because of bulk purchasing.
2. Ice Cream, Chips , Milk and Juice
are sold from the canteen during morning recess and at the beginning of lunch
break.
3. The following hot lunch programs are
offered:
Mondays -
Macaroni & Hamburg Casserole with ˝ roll (supplier Harbourview Training
Centre)
Tuesday -Baked Chicken
Nuggets, Coleslaw & Roll (supplier Sheltered Harbour Cafe)
Wednesdays - Pizza
(supplier Greco Pizza);
Thursdays -
Caesar/Garden Salad and/or Chicken & Beef Wrap (supplier IGA)
Fridays - Sweet &
Sour Meatballs with Rice (supplier Harbourview Training Centre).
Orders for lunches are placed with
suppliers by 9:00 a.m. for delivery to the school in time for lunch. NOTE: This call-in time of 9:00 a.m. Students
arriving for classes after 9:00 a.m. should take their lunch as it will be too
late to order from the lunch menu of the day.
4. School
pictures for students were taken on October 3rd
5. Price listing of school supplies and
lunches:
Bristol Board .50
Duotangs .35
Erasers .25
Looseleaf .01(minimum 5 sheets)
Pencils .25
Pens .35
Scribblers .35
Steno Pads 1.00
Ticket Board .35
Cheese & Crackers .50
Chips 1.30
Chocolate Milk (250 ml) .60
Chicken Nuggets 2.00
Ice Cream 1.00 & 1.25
Juice (can) 1.00
Macaroni/Hamburg/Roll 2.50
Meatballs/Rice 2.50
Milk (250 ml) .40
Oatmeal Bars 1.00
Pizza 1.00
Popcorn .75
Salads & Wraps 2.00
Water 1.00
GUIDELINES
FOR TEACHERS
1. Each
homeroom teacher is responsible for the appearance of his/her classroom.
2. Homeroom teachers are asked to make
a daily survey of their classroom for damage or markings to the walls or desks.
Any damage should be reported immediately to the principal or vice-principal.
3. Classroom teachers must keep
accurate records of textbooks distributed to students. No marks will be
released at the end of the year until all free textbooks have been returned or
paid for by the student.
4. Teachers are requested to notify the
office of any anticipated absence so that a substitute can be arranged. If the
need for a substitute arises outside regular school hours, please use the call
centre by calling toll free to 1-902-557-6096.
5. Teachers are
expected to be in the building between 8:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. on regular teaching
days.
6. Classroom teachers are responsible
for the discipline of students within his/her room. Major problems should
certainly be referred to the administration, but please keep the administration
aware of all recurring discipline problems.
PREPARATION
FOR GUEST TEACHERS
1. Teachers are asked to leave clear
written instructions for both your lessons and any necessary medical alerts. If
your lesson plans are not on top of your desk please advise the office as to
their whereabouts.
2. If you are aware of a future absence
discuss with your pupils the possibility of a guest teacher being in your place
and your expectations about pupil behavior and work habits in your absence.
Stress the importance of cooperation so that much of the regular class work can
be accomplished. Pupils should know you expect them to work as carefully as if
you were there.
3. Request the guest teacher to save
written work, graded if possible, and leave a record of work covered and
general attitude of the class.
STAFF
MEETINGS
Weekly staff meetings are scheduled after classes on Monday/Tuesday.
The primary purpose of these meetings is to clarify short term and long term
objectives and to discuss day to day activities and events. These regular
meetings remain an integral part of our Professional Development.
GENERAL
BOARD INFORMATION
The Eastern School District is responsible for providing public
elementary and secondary programs and services to the resident of all of Kings
County and up to Central Queens (formerly Units 3 & 4).
Board Policy Development
Policy development is the main task of the School Board. These
policies are the basic method by which Trustees exercise their leadership in
the operation of the school system.
Proposals for new policies and changes in existing policies may be
put forward by any trustee, unit employee, student or resident of the unit.
Policy is presented as a Notice of Motion at one regular Board
meeting and discussed and voted on at the next regular Board Meeting. In this
way, members of the public and all trustees have an opportunity to make their
views known about the policy proposal.
BOARD MEMBERS
ZONE 1
Miller, Anne St. Catherine’s, Souris R.R.2 C0A 2B0 687-3437
ZONE 2
Clark, Sandy P O Box 91, Morell C0A 1S0 961-204
ZONE 3
Collins, Richard A 541 Robert Clements Dr C0A 1R0 838-3493 Montague
ZONE 4
Crawford, Bernie P O Box 122, Montague C0A 1R0 838-2449
ZONE 5
Matusiewicz, Philip 48 Earl Drive, Stratford C1B 1K8 569-4448
ZONE 6
Matheson-Wolters, Leza York, R R #1 C0A 1P0 672-3327
ZONE 7 MacDonald, David 104 Mt. Edward Rd., Ch’town C1A 5S8 892-9639
ZONE 8
Lee, Ronald 315 Richmond Street, Ch’town C1A 1J8 566-5486
ZONE 9
MacEachern, Gael 78 McGill Avenue, Ch’town C1A 2K4 892-6618
ZONE
10 Clow, Robert S. R.R.#2, Cornwall C0A 1H0 675-4667
ZONE
11 MacPhee, Alan Hartsville, R.R.#2, N. Wiltshire C0A 1Y0 621-0284
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF - ESD
MacDonald,
Alexander (Sandy)............ Superintendent of Education
Hood,
Ricky ................................ Director of School Development
Steeves,
Marjorie ............................. Director of Corporate Services
Smith,
Adrian....................................... Director of Student Services
MacKinnon,
Cathy .................................. Transportation Supervisor
Miodowski,
John ............................................ Property Supervisor