Spring Glen Elementary School 2020 – 2021
SPRING GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOX 1010 GLENWOOD, ALBERTA, T0K 2R0 Telephone: 626-3611 Fax: 626-3750
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I am so excited to see you all back this year! We know there are worries and concerns about how this will all take place, but our Division Office and our school have been working very hard to come up with plans that will try and help alleviate some uneasiness about our return to school.
We have created a plan that follows Alberta Health and Education guidelines as they stand right now, but as you know things change and if they do, so will we.
Because of some of the things we will have to do to have students return to school, it will be a little different around the school. But that is OK! We get to come back to school!
MISSION STATEMENT The Spring Glen Elementary School’s Mission is to engage and inspire students and staff to reach their potential as leaders. Together with the community, we will provide a safe, welcoming, healthy, inclusive and supportive learning environment to help all students experience high levels of success. Becoming Leaders Every Day
MOTTO We are learning to be leaders We choose to be proactive We think win-win We are a Team
Kelly Thomas - Principal
2 Table of Contents
Westwind Division Board of Trustees ...... 4 Staff Assignments ...... 5 Bell Schedule ...... 6 Absentees ...... 7 Bullying ...... 7 Covid Procedures ...... 8 Discipline ...... 8 Dress Code ...... 9 Entrances and Halls ...... 9 Fighting ...... 9 Grade Promotional Procedure ...... 9 Gum...... 9 Library / Learning Commons ...... 10 Lost and Found ...... 10 Lunch ...... 10 Masks ...... 10 Nutrition Program ...... 10 Opening Assemblies ...... 10 Recess and Noon ...... 11 Report Cards ...... 11 Technology ...... 11 Telephone ...... 11 Vandalism ...... 11 Fair Notice Letter ...... 12
3 Westwind School Division #74 Box 10, Cardston, Alberta, TOK OKO 653-4991 Board of Education and Administration
Chair ...... Jim Ralph representing Raymond
Vice-Chair ...... Doug Smith representing Mt. View, Hill Spring, & Glenwood
Trustee ...... Anna-Joyce Frank representing First Nation Students
Trustee ...... Rod Wendorf representing Raymond
Trustee ...... Ross Blackmer representing Magrath
Trustee ...... Patricia Beazer representing Cardston
Trustee ...... Peggy Blackmore representing Cardston
Trustee ...... Jessica Payne representing Welling & Magrath
Trustee ...... Josh Smith representing Stirling
Superintendent ...... Darren Mazutinec
Assistant Superintendent ...... Todd Heggie
Assistant Superintendent ...... Robb Doig
Assistant Superintendent ...... Austin Nunn
Associate Superintendent ...... Peter Wright
4 Staff Assignments for the Spring Glen Elementary School 2020-21
Mrs. Jenni Rolfson ...... Vice-Principal / Learning Support / ½ Grade 5 Mrs. Lori Wolsey ...... Kindergarten Mrs. Christine Kobza ...... Grade 1 Mrs. Kim Thomas ...... Grade 2 Mrs. Cheryl Collicutt ...... Grade 3 Mr. Peter Ray ...... Grade 4 Mr. Tom Bennett ...... ½ Grade 5 Mrs. Susan Bester ...... Pre-School Teacher Mrs. Jenn Cherniawsky ...... Educational Assistant Mrs. Sheena Sugai ...... Educational Assistant / First Nation Liaison Mrs. Connie Henrie ...... Educational Assistant Mr. John Kobza ...... Nutrition Coordinator / Educational Assistant Mrs. Pam Mason ...... Educational Assistant Mrs. Debbie Meservy ...... Educational Assistant Mrs. Sue Ellen Neilson ...... Educational Assistant Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith ...... Educational Assistant Mrs. Marnie Wynder ...... Educational Assistant Mrs. Cajsa Goetz ...... Administrative Assistant / Librarian Mrs. Rachel Selk ...... Assistant Custodian Mr. Elbert Paxman ...... Head Custodian Mr. Kelly Thomas ...... Principal
5 Spring Glen Elementary School Bell Schedule 2020 - 2021
Monday – Thursday (* - when bell will ring)
*8:25 - Get to class -
*8:30 – *10:00 – Block 1 - (95 minutes)
10:00 - *10:10 – Recess - (10 minutes)
10:10 - *12:00 – Block 2 - (110 minutes)
12:00 - *12:30 – Lunch - (30 minutes) (*12:10)
12:30 - *1:05 – Block 3 - (35 minutes)
1:05 - *1:40 – Block 4 - (35 minutes)
1:40 - *1:50 – Recess - (10 minutes)
1:50 - *2:30 – Block 5 - (40 minutes)
2:30 - *3:10 – Block 6 - (40 minutes) 355 minutes / day
Friday *8:25 - Get to class -
*8:30 – *10:00 – Block 1 - (95 minutes)
10:00 - *10:10 – Recess - (10 minutes)
10:10 - *12:00 – Block 2 - (110 minutes)
12:00 - – Buses arrive 205 minutes / day
6 SPRING GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROCEDURES
ABSENTEES and TARDINESS Attendance at school is important for a students’ success. Please make all arrangements necessary so that students will not miss days during the year. During this year, however, we ask all parents to go through the health checklist to assure your child is ready to come to school. Here is the list: Does the student have any new (or worsening) of the following symptoms: Fever Cough Shortness of Breath / Difficulty Breathing Chills Painful swallowing Runny Nose / Nasal Congestion Feeling unwell / Fatigued Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea Unexplained loss of appetite Loss of sense of taste or smell Muscle/ Joint aches Headache Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Has the student travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days? Has the student had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days? Has the student had close contact with a symptomatic close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days? When a student does miss a day, we would appreciate the parent/guardian to help their child catch up on the work and concepts they missed. The teachers will provide some work for them. We will not be having an attendance incentive this year. For tardiness, attendance is taken by the teacher at the start of the day (8:30) and again at the start of the afternoon classes (12:30). A student will be counted late if they arrive after 8:30 and before 9:00 AM. If they arrive after 9:00 AM they will be counted ½ day absent. They will also be counted late if they leave school before 3:00, and after 2:30 PM. If they leave before 2:00, they will be counted as a ½ day absent.
BULLYING – FAIR NOTICE The Spring Glen Elementary School strives to ensure that all students feel safe. We give all students, parents, and guardians a fair notice that bullying, violence, and threats of violence will not be tolerated. SGE defines bullying as a sustained, consistent targeting of an individual by another individual or group.
7 1. Students who experience or witness harassment/bullying should: a. Report promptly the details to a school staff member. b. The person in authority will conduct an investigation, which may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the alleged offender, and others who have direct knowledge of the incidents or circumstances that led to the complaint. c. That person in authority directly advises the offender, either verbally or in writing, that his/her behavior is unacceptable and unwelcome, and asks him/her to stop. 2. All complaints will be dealt with and documented. The person in authority may consider the following: a. The offender will be told the behavior must cease immediately. If it does not cease, appropriate interventions will take place including, but not exclusive to, a warning, an offering of a verbal or written apology, suspension or recommendation for expulsion. Where appropriate, parent(s)/guardian(s) of the students involved will be informed.
COVID PROCEDURES We have a detailed list of things we have put into place to help all of our students and staff be safe during this year of precautions. The SGE Covid School Plan can be found here as you follow the link.
DISCIPLINE Discipline is achieved by training students to gain strength of character and self- control. This will also build self-confidence and self-esteem. The Spring Glen Elementary School staff desires to train by example, instruction, and practice a system of rules of conduct. It is not simply obedience, but it is training to see the benefits of self-control. There are certain rules of safety and respectful conduct that students will be instructed about and it is an entire school initiative. It is based on Covey’s Seven Habits of Successful People and called “The Leader in Me.” Creating habits, routines, and opportunities to lead will benefit the overall safety and instruction of the students who attend the Spring Glen Elementary School and build self-confidence.
8 DRESS CODE We would ask students to please dress in a neat and comely manner. Clothing that depicts gang related, pornographic, drug, or inappropriate material must not be worn. Hats, including toques or hoodies over the head, are not to be worn inside the school building.
ENTRANCES AND HALLS The front entrance of the school is for Pre-School, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students, all visitors, and staff. The west entrance is to be used for Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 students. Each student has their name on the boot racks so they can place his/her outside shoes neatly on the rack before entering the school. For the safety of students and staff, there will be no running or playing games in the halls. All staff have authority and responsibility to care for the safety of the students and thus must supervise at all times. Each student is given a locker to place their personal items in. The older students are given two lockers, an upper and a lower. We suggest, especially during the winter, the students use the lower one for their big coats and winter items.
FIGHTING Fighting or play-fighting is not allowed at the school in any form. Items that encourage fighting must not be brought to the school such as, fighting gloves etc.
GRADE PROMOTIONAL PROCEDURE Students and parents should be aware that the assessment program in the school is important to a pupil’s grades and also necessary to his/her promotion to the next grade. Students will be evaluated according to these measures: 1. Teacher’s tests 2. The ability and effort of the student It should be noted that in consultation with the parent, a look at abilities and extenuating circumstances are considered.
GUM We ask that gum not be chewed in the school, as there are too many problems with improper disposal.
9 LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS The Spring Glen Elementary School Learning Commons enriches and supports the instructional school program and encourages the students to appreciate the discovery, pleasure and enjoyment of reading. The Learning Commons helps students develop research skills to support the school curriculum. The library will try to meet the needs and interests of individual students. It will be open during regular class time hours. There will also be opportunities for all students to experience the “learning spaces” provided in the Learning Commons.
LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items are placed in the “Lost Treasures” box at the front of the school. At the end of the school year any items not claimed will be disposed of.
LUNCH Students eat lunch in their homerooms and have 10 minutes to finish lunch. After that time, students should go outside for fresh air unless they have a note from home asking that the student stay inside. Any student staying in is asked to be in the classroom at his or her desk doing something quietly.
MASKS During this time, all staff and students in Grades 4 and 5 have been asked to wear masks when we are not social distancing.
NUTRITION PROGRAM The Provincial government is funding a nutrition program throughout the province for elementary students. At our school we are providing a healthy breakfast in the mornings and snacks in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
OPENING ASSEMBLIES There will be an opening assembly for the whole school at the beginning of each month consisting of “Oh Canada” and reciting the school motto. Students and classes are invited to perform any special numbers at this time. Periodically presentations will be made. During this time, there will be restrictions on parents who are wanting to attend the assemblies. Each class will hold individual opening exercises on the remaining days, with “Oh Canada” and reciting the school motto.
10 RECESS AND NOON During recess time, students should exit the building for fresh air and exercise. If the weather is severe, students may remain in the room working, reading, or quietly visiting. Students may, with the teacher’s permission, remain in the classroom to complete assignments or if ill. No running or games of any kind are to be done in the halls.
REPORT CARDS There will be three reporting periods during the school year for students. Report cards will be handed out in November, March, and June. Each mark on the report card will represent the work done in that reporting period, except the final mark, which will show the summative evaluation for the year’s work.
TECHNOLOGY Our school has many computers, iPads, and Chromebooks for our students to use. Thus, there is no need to have the students bring any electronic devices to the school. We find they become a distraction for the student and others and are being lost quite frequently. So please, no electronic devices at the school.
TELEPHONE There is a phone available outside the kitchen, which is for student use.
VANDALISM Any willful destruction of school property will result in the offender or offender’s parents being responsible to pay for the repair.
11 FAIR NOTICE LETTER – Mr. Darren Mazutinec Superintendent Phone: 403-653-4991 Fax: 403-653-4661 Dear Parents, As our school year begins, we wish to inform or remind you of the Westwind School Division #74’s policy regarding dealing with high-risk behaviours. In order to enhance a sense of safety and security for everyone in our schools, Westwind School Division #74 will take necessary actions in response to all high-risk behaviours. High- risk behaviours include, but are not limited to: possession of weapons, bomb threats, and threats to kill or injure self or others. Should any student engage in behaviour, which threatens, or appears to threaten the safety of self or others, our protocol for dealing with high-risk behaviours will be activated. Should you wish to review our policies (Board Policy 19 – Support for Gay Straight Alliances (GSAS) ; Admin Procedure 170 – Harassment/Bullying/Hazing Prevention; Admin Procedure 165 – Crisis & Disaster Management), please check our website at www.westwind.ab.ca. Feel free to contact your school principal for more information. It would be helpful if you would discuss this policy with your child/children. We look forward to a positive and safe year in our schools. Sincerely, Darren Mazutinec Superintendent of Schools
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