2018 – 19 School Handbook epsb.ca Table of Contents Welcome to Satoo School ..............................2 Collaborative Response Model to Supporting Student Achievement ................9 Satoo Vision Statement .................................3 Student assessment, Satoo Mission Statement ..............................3 achievement and growth ................................9 History of Satoo School .................................3 Safe Contact ...............................................10 School calendar ............................................3 Leader in Me ..............................................10 School hours ................................................4 Common student expectations .....................12 School entrance ............................................4 Communication ...........................................15 Reporting absences ......................................4 Illness ........................................................16 Lates ...........................................................5 Accidents ...................................................16 Dismissal .....................................................5 Administration of medication ........................16 Travel to and from school ...............................5 Allergy awareness .......................................16 Changes to information .................................5 AMA school patrols .....................................17 Lunch program ..............................................6 Cold weather policy .....................................17 Visiting our school .........................................7 Dress policy ................................................17 School safety and security .............................7 Library ........................................................17 Parking and transportation .............................8 Satoo Parent Involvement Group (SPIG) .........18 Student supplies ...........................................8 Satoo School Council ..................................18 Personal property ..........................................8 Extended absences .....................................18 Progress reports ...........................................9 2018 – 19 School Handbook Satoo School 1 Welcome to Satoo School Satoo School is situated in the Knottwood area of Mill Woods and is the community school for the Satoo and Summerside West neighborhoods. We take pride in supporting all students, recognizing that each one has individual strengths and needs. Our school offers special education programming, along with a variety of challenging and enriching activities to complement classroom learning. We strive to create meaningful and relevant learning experiences where students can apply their in-class experiences and concepts they’ve learned to real situations. We also strive to build a strong foundation in literacy through the various reading and writing supports that we have in place. The ability to read, write, create meaning, think critically and communicate using evolving technologies and tools is essential to student success, especially in an ever-changing society. With the support of parents and community members working together with our school, we can create an educational experience that will prepare students for the future. 2 Satoo School 2018 – 19 School Handbook Satoo Vision Statement Empowering leaders to grow always in all ways. Satoo Mission Statement We respect and value ourselves, other people and our environment through our thoughts, words and actions. We fulfill our mission by following these beliefs: • I can only do for others what I can do for myself. • When I am respectful of myself, I can respect others and the environment. • I begin the journey of developing self-respect by learning to take care of my physical, nutritional, intellectual, emotional and spiritual health. History of Satoo School During the late 1800s to the early 1900s, the Mill Woods area was reportedly the home of the Papaschase Cree Nation. Chief Satoo was one of four brothers who led the Cree Nation during those years. In honour of Chief Satoo and his legacy, Satoo School opened in 1976. We have proudly served our community for the last 30 years and look forward to continuing to educate children for many years to come. School calendar for 2018 – 19 Please keep these dates handy. Please refer to our monthly school newsletters, to your child’s agenda and to SchoolZone for updates and further information as PD dates sometimes need to be adjusted. AUG 31 .......................................... PD Day FEB 1 ............................................. PD Day SEP 4 ........................... First day of school FEB 18......................................Family Day OCT 8 ................................... Thanksgiving FEB 28–MAR 1 ........ Teacher’s Convention OCT 19 .......................................... PD Day MAR 25–29 (inclusive) .......... Spring recess NOV 12–13 .............Non-instructional Days APR 19 ................................... Good Friday NOV 14 ...................................... Day in Lieu APR 22 .............................. Easter Monday NOV 26 ............................................. PD Day APR 23 ............................ Classes resume DEC 24–JAN 4 (inclusive) ...... Winter recess MAY 20 ................................... Victoria Day JAN 7 ............................... Classes resume MAY 21 .................................... Day in Lieu JUN 27 ........................Last day of classes 2018 – 19 School Handbook Satoo School 3 School hours To ensure the safety of your child, we ask that they do not arrive to school before 8:30 a.m. and that they go home after school to check in with you before heading off to play with friends. The safety of students as they move to and from school is a shared responsibility between home and school. If your child experiences any difficulties in this area, please contact the school immediately so that the issue can be resolved in a timely manner. First bell .........................................................8:45 a.m. Instruction begins ...........................................8:49 a.m. Morning recess ................................ 10:20 – 10:35 a.m. Lunch .......................................11:40 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Instruction begins .........................................12:25 p.m. Afternoon recess ................................. 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Dismissal .......................................................3:27 p.m. Early Thursday dismissal .................................2:19 p.m. Note: Please ensure your child does not arrive at school before 8:30 a.m. as supervision does not begin until that time. School entrance In the interest of safety and security, students are to wait on the tarmac in the morning where supervision is provided. Students will enter the school through their designated tarmac entrance doors. The front door is used only for special circumstances—students arriving late for school or returning to school from appointments, for example. Parents who bring their children to school are to wait at the tarmac entrance as well. Note: There is no supervision in the playground prior to morning classes so students are asked to not play in that area at that time. Reporting absences Regular attendance and arriving to school on time are important factors to student success. Classroom learning is challenging work and students cannot afford to miss instruction. If your child will be late or absent from school, please phone the office at 780-462-5125 before 9 a.m. and leave a message. Synervoice will call parents at their primary number if their child is absent and no phone call has been received at the school. It is the responsibility of each student to catch up on the work missed during his or her absence. 4 Satoo School 2018 – 19 School Handbook Lates Students are considered late when they are not in their classroom by 8:49 a.m. or 12:25 p.m. Students arriving to school late must pick up a late slip at the office before proceeding to class. We encourage parents to support attendance by helping their child get to school on time. Students who are late often miss important routines, information and instruction that impact the rest of the learning that day. It is also very disruptive and disrespectful of the teaching and learning process. If a student is consistently late and/or absent, parents will be contacted to consider options for improving punctuality and/or attendance. Chronic attendance issues will be referred to the Alberta Attendance Board and a hearing will be scheduled. Dismissal Students are expected to go home right after dismissal unless they are meeting or helping a teacher, or involved in a school activity. We appreciate your co-operation in picking up children promptly at dismissal. If you are unable to pick up your child at dismissal, please make alternate child care arrangements as Satoo does not provide after school care or after school supervision of students. Students are expected to make arrangements with their parents ahead of time if they plan to stay after school or go to another location other than their home. Travel to and from school As described in the School Act, students are under the jurisdiction of the school administration once they leave your care in the morning and until they report back to the parent or caregiver after school. Any problems which occur among students prior to reporting home or to school may be dealt with