This newsletter welcomes students back to the new school year at Jack Stuart School. It provides information about current student enrollment of 300, the school staff, and important dates for the 2010-2011 school year. The newsletter also includes the school's Educational Responsibilities Document which outlines the responsibilities of students, parents, and staff to ensure the best learning environment and outcomes for students.

1. JACK STUART SCHOOL
Phone #: 672
672-0880 Voice Message #: 672-0898
August 30, 2010 Issue #1
Welcome Back to School! School Enrolment
by Mrs. Sommer Our enrolment on
Welcome to a new school year. A special welcome is the first day of
extended to families new to Jack Stuart School. We look school is 300
forward to working with students. We thank
you as part of our school parents for
community. Included in informing us as
this newsletter y will find
you soon as possible
our Educational about intended
Responsibilities Document
Document. enrolment as it does help us plan and prepare. However,
It is posted in our entry as regardless of the planning that occurs in June, we often
well as in various places have a few surprises and some challenges when we see
around the school. It speaks to our belief in the the final numbers in September. For that reason, student
partnership of home and school in ensuring the best placements for opening day are interim placements
possible education for your children. only and may be subject to change in the first few weeks
of September.
You’ll also find posted these simple words:
Take care of: School Staff
• Yourself
Instructional:
• Each other Mrs. J. Sommer Principal
• This place Mr. M. Walsh Vice-Principal
Principal
Mrs. L. Odegard Kindergarten
Students are asked each morning to promise to let these
words guide their actions during the day. Mrs. K. McLennan Primary Learning Center
Mrs. P. Chin Grade 1
Please feel free to call me at school or make an Mrs. C. Glidden Grade 1
appointment to speak with me at any time if you have Mrs. C. Hanson Grade 2
issues, questions, concerns or suggestions. If at all
r Mrs. H. Hopwood Grade 2
possible, I would encourage you to book an Mrs. T. Galenza Grade 3
appointment. Mrs. C. Hartman Grade 3
Don’t forget, you have an opportunity to be involved in Mrs. M. Kell Grade 4
School Council. It is a great way to participate in and Mr. W. Wilson Grade 4
share your thoughts on school operations. Mrs. S. French Grade 5
Mrs. L. Campbell Grade 5/6
Mr. J. Nelson Grade 6, Physical Education
Mr. N. Skretting Band
Mrs. D. Vikse Special Needs, Early Literacy
Mrs. D. Thompson Learning Facilitator
Mrs. K. Radchenko French
Support:
Mrs. L. Macahonic Secretary
Mrs. A. Bilyk Librarian
GOOD COMMUNICATION Mrs. T. Bonter Aide
Mrs. D. Duffy Aide
Frequent, high quality communication is
Mrs. C. Hamilton Aide
essential. Expect contact from classroom
Mrs. J. Kazantzides Aide
teachers by newsletters, phone calls and
Miss J. Morash Aide
student agendas. We endeavor to keep
Mrs. D. Prestage Aide
parents informed about school events and
Mrs. B. Sonfloo Aide
happenings with newsletters every second
Mrs. R. Swedberg Aide
Thursday. As well, check out our school
Mrs. J. Wrubleski Aide
web page @ www.brsd.ab.ca/jstuart/
Mr. L. Lam Custodian

2. Educational Partnership
Recognizing that education is a partnership, we have adopted an Educational Responsibilities Document. The
document has the support of the school council and the school staff. One of our goals is for students to be responsible
learners.
STAFF
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
I will come to school prepared to learn: We will recognize that I will ensure that my child attends school
- be on time each child is unique regularly and on time
- homework finished/agenda signed We will challenge all I will stay informed of my child’s
- study/review/practice for exams learners progress through daily communication in
da
- be on time for school the student agenda, reading school and
- be in school every day We will provide a safe and
classroom newsletters and by attending
caring environment for all
I will have a positive attitude towards conferences
school and learning: We will celebrate school
I will work with the school in as many
- welcome people to our school successes
ways as possible; reading newsletters,
- be kind to others and will not allow We will collaborate with attending school events, and offering
the poor treatment of others our colleagues and be praise, support and constructive feedback
construct
- take pride in our school and take care lifelong learners
of it I will facilitate a positive attitude towards
- use only constructive and appropriate We will uphold the school and learning
language when interacting with other principles that make the
I will provide good nutrition and adequate
students and staff school a place of teaching
rest for my child
and learning
I will always do my best to learn: I will inform my child’s teacher of any
- ask questions We will fulfill our
extenuating circumstances in my child’s
- remain focused professional
life that may affect his/her learning
learnin
- think responsibilities (teachers)
- listen to others when it is their time to I will provide a space for my child to do
We will clearly
speak homework free from distraction, and
communicate student
- learn from my mistakes check to see the work is completed
growth (teachers)
Bell Schedule for 2010-2011 IMPORTANT DATES – 2010-2011
2011
8:30 students enter school August 30 First Student Day
8:36 announcements to follow Aug 30-Sept 1 Kindergarten Orientation
10:15 recess dismissal bell September 2 First Kindergarten Day
10:25 warning bell to return to class September 6 Labour Day – No School
10:30 classes resume September 21 Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal
12:00 noon dismissal bell September 27 School Pictures
12:35 warning bell to return inside October 8 Day-In Lieu – No School
12:40 classes resume October 11 Thanksgiving Day – No School
1:45 recess dismissal bell October 12 PD Day – No School
1:55 warning bell to return to class October 19 Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal
2:00 classes resume November 8 School Pictures - Retakes
3:04 dismissal November 10 Remembrance Day Ceremony-10:30 am
Ceremony
November 11 Remembrance Day – No School
* Students remaining at school to eat their lunch remain Nov. 12 & 15 Days-In-Lieu – No School
in their own classroom. At 12:15 a bell will ring to November 16 Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal
indicate that those finished their lunch may go November 19 Report Cards
outside for the recess break. If a student requires Nov. 23 & 24 Evening Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent
additional time to eat their lunch, they are given an December 15 Kindergarten Christmas Concert
additional 5 minutes (another bell will ring at 12:20). December 16 Christmas Concert–afternoon & evening
hristmas Concert
** Student dismissal at 12:00 noon on Staff Meeting December 17 Splash Parties
days. Staff Meetings will be held on the third December 20 Christmas Break Begins
Tuesday of each month (with the exception of Please note: There will not be a staff meeting in Dec.
Dec
December and April where there is no staff More Dates to Follow
meeting).
**Next Newsletter – September 2, 2010
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