Rosscarrock SchoolWe are your neighbourhood School

2008-2009

Kindergarten to grade 6

Learning is our central purpose

Principal’s messageThis school is a gem! Walk with me down the hallways and peek into classrooms and see why we love our school. Young people and adults are learning together in a happy, supportive environment.

Welcome to Rosscarrock School

• Motto “Rosscarrock Cares”.• Kindergarten to grade six.• Small community school 140 students.• Many students walk to school.• Out of area students choosing

Rosscarrock School: 40.

Rosscarrock School: • High quality staff love working here.• Diversity of students – many

cultures are represented. • Excellent physical appearance

inside.• The community enjoys playground

constructed September 2007.

Our students include…• 21% English as a Second

Language (speaking 22 languages from 21 countries)

• 27% with special needs on Individual Program Plans.

• 19% aboriginal students

Programs and unique features

• Daily Physical Education• .4 Music Specialist• .3 Literacy Support Teacher• Mentorship Program – Big

Brother/Big Sisters find mentors for selected students.

Support for students: • Resource teacher coordinates student

services.• High quality ESL and Literacy Support.• Educational Assistants works directly

with children.• Fuel for School Breakfast Program.• Lunch Program: hot soup Tues/Thurs.

Support for students• Homework Club Monday to Thursday

after school.• After school Y Program for grades 4 to

6.• The Rosscarrock Community and

Family Support Program (Room 9) provides parents, students and the community at large with help and resources.

Celebrating student work

Recent guest educators• Calgary Reads volunteers – all year • Two Quest Theatre plays every year.• Quest Theatre week long residency,

November 2008.• Liz Sullivan – artist in residence 07-08• David Thiaw, African drummer and his band –

October 2007• University of Calgary, Archaeology In-school

Interpretive Program, January 2009• Three Left Feet, dance instructors.

“Our School, Our Community” mural

Dena Seiferling, Calgary artist

As you enter the school…

Lunchroom staff supervise students

Library• All students sign

out books.• Resources for

research.• Teachers read

quality literature.

Library improvements• $20 000 new

books.• Freshly painted

walls.• Improved

shelving.• Library assistant

works with students.

Computers support learning

The Reading Room• Guided reading

resources K to 3.• Books support

classroom reading instruction.

• Books for home reading.

New Resources that support student

learning

• Social studies texts K – 6.• New music instruments.• New math resources.• New literacy resources for grades

4 – 6.

Active Parent Council• Parents and school work together.• New playground September 2007.• New computers in lab and

classrooms.• Fundraising supports swimming,

off-campus activities, Guest Educators.

Parent Council, staff and community constructed new

playground – September 2007.

Building Improvements • New roof – August 2006.• Installed sink in lunchroom.• New mailboxes, cupboard and coat

closet in staffroom.• Hallways, library and other public

spaces “de-cluttered”.• Hallways and offices painted Jan 09.

School Development goals:

2008-20091. Student achievement in the area of

writing will improve.• Increase % of students at the Acceptable Standard in

grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades 3 and 6.

2. Student achievement in the area of writing will improve.

• Increase % of students at Acceptable Standard in grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades three and six.

How you help our students.

• Learning is our central purpose. • Model being a learner.• Show respect to others.• Get along with others in the

community.• Have fun together.