Johnny Bright School

March 22, 2010

Second Information Evening

Edmonton Rugby Club – 7:00 PM

Johnny Bright School

Building a Vision

…The idea of a learning organization where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking

are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning how to learn together.

Senge

Introductions -

Scott MillarPrincipal

Trustees, Executive Team, Planning – we are a team

Technology – TIPS Team – the tools of the 21st Century

Partners and Parents -

Display in the main hall; main gym;office entry; 2nd floor gathering area

Library; Science ClassroomMain switching room

** Updates …** Technology – a tool for learning** Parents …

Goals for this evening:1. Information sharing (clarifying program plans)2. What to expect as the excitement grows …a plan of involvement …3. Communications …4. A parent steering /action plan5. A student advisory team

Updates on the Program Plan and Operational IssuesRegistrationPrograms OfferedTransportation – traffic concernsAction Plans

Registration

Projections K – 9K – 9 - Between 2 and 4 classes at each grade Many questions – responsive decisions

Kindergarten AM and PM Considering needs - Random Selection as needed

Pre-Enrolment Passports and the Pre-Enrolment Passports and the importance of April 30thimportance of April 30th

Second Language – French as a second Language beginning in Grade 4

Updates on the Program Plan and Operational IssuesRegistration ☻Programs Offered

Welcoming, exciting, challengingFoundations – Literacy, choices

- Technology – as a toolTransportation – traffic concernsAction Plans

Programming OfferedPillars of JB: Excellence in Academics, Pillars of JB: Excellence in Academics,

Athletics, CitizenshipAthletics, Citizenship A Living Community … Programming for all students FOUNDATIONS –

Literacy skills – the traditions of the 3Rs working with the 21st Century skills learners need for success in our world – bringing the “Old and New” together

Active Learning across the enduring, essential curriculum – core and complementary working together – Project Approaches across the grades

Critical Questions of LearningThe Actions of JB Collaborative Teams

1. What is it we expect them to learn?– Essential, enduring Learning Outcomes

2. How will we know when they have learned it?– Common Assessment

3. How will we respond when they don’t learn?– Systemic Intervention

4. How will we respond when they already know it? Differentiation – critical thinking skills – at promise

Focus on Learning, Collaboration, ResultsFocus on Learning, Collaboration, Results

Classrooms that:

Are inspiring, caring, respectful and empowering for all students

Focus on essential learnings Focus on experiential, collaborative, and

relevant learning Are technologically well equipped and it is

integrated with instruction Personalized and based on relationshipsrelationships Literacy focusedLiteracy focused

Learning Programs That:

Maintain high standards and enable students to develop intellectual and life skills through critical thinking and applied learning

Address the special needs of diverse learners and their families Link with the outside world – partners, mentoring, tutoring, service

learning Are interdisciplinary, project based – provide seamless learning

across grades and subjects Are inviting, foster mutual respect and cooperation, where learning

and extra-curricular opportunities are accessible to all students Recognize and value diversity and communicate effectively Are delivered by skilled, caring, enthusiastic and respectful

professionals Provide the required support for all to succeed!

Learners that:

Hold high expectations for themselves and others

Make connections to the environment beyond the classroom

Are respectful, self-directed, enthusiastic, positive, and responsible

Collaborate and cooperate with each other

A Complementary Program Plan:Grades 7, 8, 9Grades 7, 8, 9 (6s too (6s too

potentially )potentially ) All students will take French as a SecondFrench as a Second Language and have two

additional “option” blocks

Grade 7 – a CTS Foundations Program in Design Technologies

– Foods, Construction/Fabrication, Communications & Media (Robotics, Computer Studies)

a “trimester rotation” – exposure and experiences

Fine Arts – select one of Art, Drama, Music

A Complementary Program Plan:

Grades 8 and 9 French as a Second Language continues 2 additional Option selections – Chosen from:

CTS Foundations – Design Technologies – Foods, Construction/Fabrication, Media & Communications

(Computer Studies) Fine Arts – Art, Drama, Music

Environmental Outdoor Education Learn to Lead Athletic Pursuits

Determining a Program that meets Student Needs and Interests …

Hope to use their own devices

Complementary Interests:

Technology – a tool for learning

** an integral part of programming** Across all grades and subjects** Plans** Opportunities

Technology – a tool for learning

a tool of learning in the 21st CenturySupporting inquiry, problem solving, critical

thinking, projects and active learning, collaboration

Infrastructure investmentSMART boards, wireless, netbooks/notebooks

(learning safe and productive Internet skills)

Opportunities- technology as a learning tool Integrated in Learning Opportunities mobility and wireless

Opening Up to Wireless with Mobile labs

Integrated with curriculum and programs My.epsb.ca (student portal)

Student owned devises Acceptable use – the social contract

Updates on the Program Plan and Operational IssuesRegistration ☻Programs Offered ☻

Welcoming, exciting, challengingFoundations – Literacy, choices

Transportation – traffic concernsAction Plans

Transportation and Traffic Concerns Bussing to and from school – 2.4 km Drop off Zone Cross walk needs Supports needed

Adult / Driver rolesProcesses

SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETYSAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY

Parent Roles

** School Council** Volunteer Program and Opportunities** Lunch Program

School Council

An Advisory Opportunity Advocacy Actions and Community

Oriented Other Parent Partner Initiatives

Volunteer Program and Opportunities In and Out of School – activities and

contributions Partnerships

Building CommunityThe before and afterschool Child care

concern

Lunch Program

Meeting a need Commitments

Safety Nutrition

Activities and involvement Interests, clubs, teams, extensions to learning

Communications

New Website launch coming soon

Survey for Option Selection

Confirmation of JR H Registration

Actions-Networking Initiatives

- Steering Committees:Parents , Students, Community outreach

- Staffing – ongoing- Spring Possibilities- Junior High Registration and Option Selection

THANK YOU