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South Rutland Elementary School 2016~2017 Family Calendar & Handbook Phone: 250-870-5113 Fax: 250-870-5060 School Website: http://www.sre.sd23.bc.ca

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South Rutland Elementary School

2016~2017 Family Calendar & Handbook

Phone: 250-870-5113 Fax: 250-870-5060

School Website: http://www.sre.sd23.bc.ca

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Table of Contents Welcome ....................................................... page 1 SRE Staff List 2016-2017 ................................. page 2

Health & Safety Info (Attendance Alert Program, Medication at School, School Emergencies, Head Lice, Public Health Nurse) ........................... October Meaningful Parent Involvement ................ November Recognition Program, Code of Conduct ........ December School-Wide Expectations .......................... January Curricular/Extra Curricular Activities .......... February Learning Assistance/Library Programs ...... March Lunch & Recess Breaks ................................ April Home & School Communication .............. May School Programs ........................................... June Tech Refresh @ SRE ...................................... July Tidbits: Lost & Found, School Photos, School Concerts & Assemblies ................................ August “Take A Break” Suggestions ........................ page 28

This calendar/handbook is our school’s gift to your family. It is filled with information about South Rutland Elementary. We hope you will hang it up in your home and use it often!

We’ll email/send home our school’s Rocket Fuel newsletter to your family each Monday (or Tuesday, if Monday is a holiday). It will include a weekly calendar & much more!

School Day

LUNCH/RECESS MAY BE DIFFERENT ON “SPECIAL DAYS” — WATCH FOR UPDATES IN THE “ROCKET FUEL” SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

 

 The school Office is open from 7:45 am—3:15 pm daily.  Please call and leave a voicemail message by 8:30 am if your child will be absent or late.   

Messages can be le  at any  me—day or night!    

Outside Supervision begins 8:15 am Warning Bell 8:25 am K-Gr. 5 Classes start 8:30 am Morning Classes end 11:00 am Lunch Break 11:00—11:57 am Eating Time 11:30-11:57 am Warning Bell 11:52 am K-Gr. 5 Classes resume 11:57 am Recess 1:25-1:40 pm All Classes Dismissed 2:30 pm Outside Supervision ends 2:45 pm To help ensure our students' safety, staff members are scheduled to supervise on the school yard during play  mes before/a er school, at lunch and recess breaks.    

Your child may also be involved in extra‐curricular ac vi es sponsored by staff, such as sports teams, our licensed out‐of‐school care program or student volunteer opportuni es.  All of these ac vi es are supervised by staff. 

Hi, I’m Rocky! I’m the South Rutland Rockets’ mascot!

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Welcome back! As the 2016-2017 school year starts, about 30 dedicated staff members have prepared to work with more than 200 new and returning Kindergarten—Grade 5 students in 9 classes. South Rutland Elementary School is a “family-friendly” learning place! Our school has been at the hub of the South Rutland Community for 50 years—the anniversary of our school opening is on June 16, 2017! Strong support from our families and community has always made South Rutland Elementary School a great school! We sincerely appreciate & wholeheartedly encourage each family’s involvement in our regular school day programs & we invite you to join us for special events and extra-curricular activities throughout the school year. We believe that our school shares a responsibility with the community to help your children become responsible citizens with a strong foundation of early learning skills. Staff are committed to two continuing school goals– improving students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and examining our learning culture to further increase personal and social responsibility. These fit nicely with the redesigned BC Curriculum which is being implemented this year. Staff also work hard to provide a safe and healthy learning environment in which the social, creative, physical, emotional and academic needs of all students are developed in a variety of ways. Ultimately, our school’s mission statement (on the right—>) provides the foundation for our school’s everyday operation. Encouraging excellence takes coordinated effort and commitment. Students, parents and staff can learn together and help one another along the way. Cooperation and respect are important when working, learning and playing together. As part of our school improvement goals, we have developed a variety of school-based resources including the “S.T.A.R. Behaviour/Discipline Framework” and use tools such as the Zones of Regulation & “Star Bucks”

tickets to encourage positive behaviour. Our behaviour matrix is organized under these headings: S– Stay Safe … T– Take Responsibility... A– Act Respectfully … and be R– Ready to Learn

When students show “S.T.A.R. Behaviour”, they show personal and social responsibility and contribute to our “Rocket P.O.W.E.R.” school culture! We have also been exploring the concept of “visible learning” and have developed a variety of classroom resources that are designed to increase students’ critical thinking and problem

solving skills. We hope you will visit our school often—family involvement can lead to student excellence! You can support your children to stay curious, ask questions and to remember that “Learning Rocks!”

South Rutland Elementary School

Launching our Learning!

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At South Rutland Elementary School, we are dedicated to the ideal that all children can learn. We offer a safe & healthy learning environment. We will: engage our learners & inspire excellence; support intellectual, social, emotional & physical development; develop creativity; nurture self-esteem & resiliency; and promote responsible citizenship.

Join us to review our school’s mission & values in 2016/17!

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South Rutland Elementary School Staff ~ 2016—2017

Primary Teaching Staff: Intermediate Teaching Staff: Mrs. Carrie Hebert– Rm 8 K/Gr 1 Mr. Craig Luciak– Rm 11 Grade 3/4 Mrs. Janina Hughes– Rm 3 K/Gr 1 Ms Suzan Miles– Rm 12 Grade 4/5 Miss Ashleigh Miller– Rm 7 Gr 1 Ms Tara Dionne– Rm 15 Grade 4/5 Miss Tamara Mapoles– Rm 4 Gr 2 Ms Cathy Lehtonen– Rm 6 Gr 2 Principal: Mrs. Lisa Koebel– Rm 16 Gr 3 Mrs. Cathie Mutter Mr. Craig Luciak– Rm 11 Gr 3/4 Principal Designate (if Mrs. Mutter is away): Ms Cathy Lehtonen Clerical Staff: Mrs. Heather Oishi– Administrative Secretary Mrs. Tanya Zaufenberger– Library Assistant Aboriginal Support Staff: Certified Education Assistants: Mrs. Amanda Berry- Aboriginal Student Advocate (M–F) Ms Megan Bugera Mrs. Monique Cornett Mrs. Sharline Konkin Ms Patti Cook Mrs. Nancy Murray (CEA Interpreter) Support Staff & Itinerant Student Support Services Staff: Custodial Staff: Mrs. Corinne Obedkoff– Teacher-Librarian (M-Th/Fri) Mr. Gord Daugherty (LOA)/Mr. Ryan Miller– Temporary Head Custodian Mrs. Michelle Redman- Learning Assistance Teacher (M-Th/Fri) Mr. Mark Schaefer– Day Custodian (shared with Pearson Rd. Elementary) Ms Gwen Plitt– Prep Relief Teacher– Music (M-Th/Fri) Mrs. Paula Meade- Afternoon Custodian (3-11 pm) NOTE: Mrs. Obedkoff, Ms Plitt and Mrs. Redman also provide Classroom Support as part of their teaching assignments Ms Lindsay Hancock– Speech-Language Pathologist Public Health Nurses: (services available on request) Mr. Jeremy Sanbrooks- School Counsellor Tanya Derksen Ms Ashley Fricke– ARC Mental Health Counsellor Patti Myroniuk Ms Stephanie Gerber- Resource Teacher Ms Johanna Laitinen- Educational Psychologist Student Supervisors: StrongStart Centre: Mrs. Sandy Sarka Mrs. Denise Paley Mrs. Barb Senger Mrs. Monica Robert-Shaver After-School Club Program (a partnership with Rutland Boys & Girls Club) Mr. Joshua Crosthwaite– B & G Club Program Coordinator Ms Jodi Allan– After-School Club Program Manager

Staff may be added during the school year and assignments can change due to school enrolment.

Our school is projected

to have over 200 students in 9 classes in 2016/2017.

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South Rutland Elementary School

September 2016

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

You’re off to great places– today is your day! Your mountain is waiting– so get on your way!

~ Dr. Suess

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 Labour Day–

Statutory Holiday

6 Back to School 8 am– PAC Breakfast 8:30-11 am– Gr 1-5 classes

7 1st Full Day for Gr 1-5

8 9 *Assembly @ 8:45 am *No K classes today

10

11 12 13 PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

14 1st Full Day for K

15 SRE’s Lift Off to Literacy Event @ 1:45-2:30 pm

16 17

18 19 Send dimes for Terry please

20 Send quarters for Terry please

21 Send loonies for Terry please

22 * Terry Fox Event (PM) - Send twoonies today! * 1st Day of Autumn

23 Last day to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation—thank you!

24

25 26 27 28 29 30 National Orange Shirt Day- “Every Child Matters”

Kindergarten Welcome Visits

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Medication at School Parents MUST complete a special form if your child needs staff help to take any medication (prescription or non-prescription) at school. All approved medication should be stored, for safety reasons, at the school Office in the labeled prescription bottle. Students who self-administer an inhaler for asthma or an Epi-pen must have a medical planning form on file at the office.

~Public Health Nurse~

Is there a school nurse at South Rutland Elementary?

A public health nurse from the Rutland Public Health Centre of the Interior Health Authority is assigned to our school and will come to the school if called. The regular involvement of the health unit at school includes student immunization clinics and reviewing records of students with severe medical conditions (chronic illness or life-threatening allergies).

~School Emergencies~

What happens if there is an emergency at school?

Parents MUST ensure that current contact phone numbers are provided to the school office. An emergency contact must also be listed (someone the school can contact if we can’t reach parents/guardian(s) at home or work).

In case of a serious accident (head injury), illness or head lice parents are contacted. If your child is ill or head lice are discovered, we prefer to make arrangements for your child to go home. We have a Medical Room in case isolation is needed. If a serious injury/emergency occurs at school, we will make every effort to contact the family. If emergency treatment for a serious injury is needed and a parent or emergency contact cannot be reached, the student will be transported by ambulance to the hospital if needed (there may be a fee for the ambulance trip).

In the event of a fire, earthquake, bomb threat or other school evacuation, we will leave the building and may be directed to a nearby shelter. School District officials and emergency personnel will be contacted to assist in making decisions related to students’ safety. Parents/guardians will be contacted if a decision is made to send children home early.

~Head Lice~ What happens if my child has head lice?

Head lice are a problem from time to time at all schools. If head lice are discovered in a classroom at South Rutland, parents/guardians of this student are called by office staff so the child can be taken home for treatment. A letter is also sent home to families of other students in the class. This letter does not contain the name of the student with head lice. After appropriate treatment to remove all lice and nits, the affected student may return to school. If needed, the student is invited to come to the Office to have their hair rechecked before returning to class. Advice regarding prevention and treatment of head lice is available from the Rutland Public Health Centre, your doctor or pharmacist. Info from Interior Health is also available from their website (https://www.interiorhealth.ca) and included on the back of the head lice notification letter that the school sends home.

Emergency Info Attendance Alert  

250‐870‐5113 Regular attendance & on time arrival are important for every student’s success.  If your child will be absent/late, please call the school to let us know by 8:30 am.  We have “voicemail” on our school phone so you can leave a message at any time–day or night.  We’ll call you only if your child’s whereabouts is “unknown” at attendance time. 

NOTE: TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM WORK, WE MUST HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT NUMBERS ON RECORD @ OUR OFFICE.   

If your child is away, a note to your child’s teacher is usually appreciated.  All absences & lates are recorded on term report cards. 

We’re “Nut Aware” We usually have a few students with severe nut allergies at our school. We ask that everyone arrive at school with hands that are washed. We know we cannot guarantee a “nut free” school, but, we ask for your help to make our school as safe as possible for

everyone. Emergency plans are in place in classrooms where

there are students with severe allergies.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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South Rutland Elementary School

October 2016

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.” ~ Cicero

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 3 PM Cultural Performance—Milton Randall (Concert @ 1:45)

4 5 6 Photo Day 7 District-Wide Implementation Day (Staff only)

8

9 10 Thanksgiving Day—Statutory Holiday

11 PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 Non-Instructional Day (COTA Pro-D Day)

22

23 24 25 26 27 28 Family Active Night— 6:30-8:30 pm @ SRE Gym

29

30 31 “Buddy” Hallowe’en activities

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

10:45 am– Recess 12:30 pm– Dismissal

Intramural Indoor Soccer Tuesdays @ 11-11:30 am

Grade 3/4/5

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Meaningful Parent Involvement

school Office is open from 7:45 am– 3:15 pm daily. We also have after-hours “voice mail” for your messages (250-870-5113) so you can call at any time and leave a message. All parents/guardians are invited to attend monthly PAC meetings (Parent Advisory Council). Getting involved can increase your child(ren)’s school success!

Our school and students benefit from meaningful parent involvement. Besides keeping an ‘open door’ for parents/ guardi-ans of students at our school, we continue to look at new ways to involve students’ families in supporting learning. Please contact us if you have an idea or a question or you wish to become a school volunteer. Our

2015/2016 PAC Executive

President: Cherylee Morrison

Vice-President: Lana Stachniak

Secretary: Lisa Oliver

Treasurer: Andrea Blanchard

COPAC Rep: Cherylee Morrison

Fundraising: Heather Johnson & Team

School Planning Council

New Ministry of Education legislation has discontinued the School Planning Council roles… all parents, through the PAC & other processes,

will be invited to provide input about ways to

enhance students’ learning.

Parent Power How can parents help out at school?

Parents are an important part of our school community. You can get involved in school in the following ways: Help in your child’s classroom Read school newsletters & other notices Help out with class field trips Serve snacks every other week as part of the BC Fruit & Vegetable + Milk Nutritional Program Help the PAC with school fundraisers Attend PAC meetings and share your ideas Take on an executive role with the PAC Attend school concerts & other activities Offer to help with special events at school Take advantage of opportunities to learn how parents can help your child to learn new skills (such as IEP meetings, parent workshops or parent-teacher conferences) Become a classroom reading volunteer Help get things ready on PAC Lunch days

PARENT POWER = STUDENT SUCCESS!

Parent Advisory Council~ The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is the official voice of parents at our school. At South Rutland, this group usually meets each month to share information about PAC plans, learn about school programs, gather ideas from parents and get input for special PAC projects. Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings (usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless there is a holiday on the preceeding day… when this happens the meetings move to the 3rd Tuesday of the month). These meetings are casual, friendly and OPEN TO ALL PARENTS. Our PAC elects an executive in May of each year. Parent involvement can make a huge difference to our students & school success!

Become a Volunteer!

Some parents want to help out in classrooms or get involved in other ways at school. Parent volunteers are often needed! You may be asked to help with fundraising, school or class activities, field trips or other special events. If you plan to help students in class or on field trips, Criminal Record Review forms must be completed. The process is free—forms are available at our school office. Picture identification is needed. Field trip drivers must also complete a Vehicle Declaration form.

We’re counting on you!

JOIN THE SRE EMAIL LIST!

Visit the school website to sign up. You’ll get an email about the school

newsletter & other info!

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South Rutland Elementary School

November 2016

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“Peace begins with a smile.” ~Mother Teresa

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 Please send a donation for the Veteran’s Poppy Campaign this week…

8 * Photo Retake Day * PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

9 10 Peace Assembly @ 10 am

11 Remembrance Day—Statutory Holiday

12

13 14 15 Cultural Performance– Kimchi Haggis @ 10 am

16 12 Parent POWER Night (Tentative)

18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 Family Active Night— 6:30-8:30 pm @ SRE Gym

26

27 28 29 30

Intramural Volleyball Tuesdays @ 11-11:30 am

for Grade 3/4/5

Parent POWER = “Family Zones Night”— Watch Rocket Fuel for more info!

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Students have the RIGHT to expect: Fair and respectful treatment at school; Opportunities to learn and succeed; That personal property is safe from theft or harm. Students have a RESPONSIBILITY to: Give their best effort at all times; Treat other students, staff & property with respect; Behave well.

============================== Parents/guardians have the RIGHT to expect that: their children will be safe from physical and emotional harm; their children will learn in a positive atmosphere. Parents/guardians have a RESPONSIBILITY to: Ensure that their children are adequately fed, clothed, rested and emotionally ready to learn; Make sure that their children are at school regularly and on time; Teach socially accepted values to their children (eg. honesty, empathy, respect, responsibility, fairness) and encourage a positive work ethic.

============================== Staff members at our school have the RIGHT to expect: Respect, courtesy & consistent effort from students; Support from parents/guardians as it relates to their children’s learning and success at school; That school and personal property will be safe from theft or damage. Staff members at our school have a RESPONSIBILITY to: Treat students & their families with fairness and respect; Provide the best learning situation for our students; Be a positive role model for students.

The school’s Code of Conduct must also meet provincial criteria. Our school’s Code of Conduct is reviewed each year by staff, students & parents/ guardians—if you’re interested in participating in this process, contact Mrs. Mutter (principal).

Our Code of Conduct focuses on “Rocket P.O.W.E.R.”: 

P– Pride O– Ownership W– Work Ethic E– Enthusiasm R– Respect   

Students are acknowledged in many positive ways for playing safely.  For example, students might earn “S.T.A.R. Bucks” tickets for showing expected behaviours while inside the school.   The use of S.T.A.R. Bucks began in 2013/2014—classroom teachers are continuing to develop new ways of recognizing students for their positive behaviour. 

Special  presentations  were  also  made  at  the  end  of  each  term  to  deserving Intermediate  students  (Gr. 4‐6) who  showed  consistently outstanding work  and/or effort.   An  Intermediate Awards Assembly was usually scheduled and parents were invited to attend.   Our school has  just been reconfigured as a Kindergarten‐Grade 5 school and so student recognition systems are being re‐examined in 2015‐2016.

Recognition Program

Dress Code We request that students wear clothing that is clean & suitable for school. Clothing items or temporary tattoos featuring violent or offensive pictures/words or promoting alcohol/drug use or disrespect are inappropriate for a positive elementary school environment. Beach wear (spaghetti straps, bathing suits, bare midriff/back, muscle shirts) and bare feet are not considered appropriate. In all cases, underwear must not be showing. Wearing ‘flip-flops’ is not permitted in gym class and may be dangerous for outdoor play. Running shoes are a much safer option and are strongly encouraged. In snowy or rainy weather, students should come dressed to play in outside conditions. Hats/hoods are not to be worn indoors. Dangling earrings must not be worn in gym classes. Make-up must not be worn by students at our school.

Code of Conduct

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South Rutland Elementary School

December 2016

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

DAILY CAROLLING– in the SRE Gym @ 8:30-9 am this week—join us!

“‘Tis the Season to be jolly!” Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 Dress Rehearsal @ 9:30 am

8 School Concert @ 6:30 pm

9 10

11 12 13 14 15 Report Card Day

16 School-Wide Movie @ 12:15 pm

17 Winter Break starts

18 19 20 21 First day of Winter

22 23 24 Hanukkah starts

25 Christmas Day

26 Boxing Day

27 28 29 30 31 New Year’s Eve

Carolling @ 8:30 am every day this week :-) Join us in the gym!

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Setting —————>

Hallways & Classrooms School Yard Washrooms & Change Rooms Eating Time

Stay Safe √ Keep Right √ Face forward √ Walk at all times

√ Off your “wheels” on the school yard

√ Use your skateboard, scooter, bike or rollerblades in the Wheel Zone only at lunch break

√ Use playground & equipment with care

√ Don’t climb fences or goal posts or sit on gates

√ Hands off others

√ Flush √ Wash your hands √ No food in the washroom √ Use washrooms properly—

these are NOT play spaces!

√ Avoid crowding or bumping those near you

√ Stay seated while you are eating

√ Wash your hands before and after eating

√ Avoid bringing “high risk” foods if a student in your class has severe allergies

Take Responsibility

√ Walk in a line if you are in a group

√ Hands at your sides √ Avoid touching others √ Use the hallway for travel,

NOT play

√ Return equipment that is borrowed

√ Play fairly– take turns, follow game rules

√ Break only what you make (leat/snow forts)

√ Check with staff if leaving school grounds

√ Sticks, rocks, sand & snow stay on the ground

√ Do not touch lights √ Use washrooms/change

rooms appropriately (quiet voice, care for your clothing, leave others’ belongings alone)

√ Tell staff about washroom emergencies

√ Bring healthy foods to eat at snack and lunch times

√ Eat at your own desk √ Use an “inside” voice and

good manners √ Avoid bringing candy

and gum to school

Act Respectfully √ Hands off lockers, displays and posters

√ Voice at “level zero” √ Keep floors clean

√ Keep our yard litter free—use garbage cans

√ Respect neighbours’ property

√ Care for school trees (no climbing)

√ Follow directions from supervising staff

√ No vandalism (eg. graffiti or breakage)

√ Give others privacy √ Use 2 pumps of soap & 2

pumps of paper towel to wash/dry hands

√ Keep floors clean √ No vandalism (eg. graffiti

or breakage)

√ throw away trash when finished eating

√ Recycle drink containers √ Follow directions from

Student Supervisors

Ready to learn √ Go directly to where you are going

√ Come inside when entrance bells ring

√ Use 2 minutes at the washroom & return to class quickly/quietly

√ Clean off your desk/trash when the warning bell rings

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South Rutland Elementary School

January 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“January brings the snow. It makes our feet and fingers glow.”

Sara Coleridge

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year’s Day—welcome to 2017!

2 New Year’s Day Observance—Statutory Holiday

3 Classes resume

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

11 Cultural Performance: Bumbershoot Theatre @ 12:30

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 Parent POWER Night (Tentative)

20 Family Active Night– 6:30-8:30 pm

21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING CONFERENCES

10:45 am– Recess 12:30 pm– Dismissal

Intramural Basketball this month Tuesdays @ 11-11:30 am

Grade 3/4/5

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Assemblies & Performances Gym Computer Lab Library &

Maker Space

√ Check personal space when sitting or standing

√ Enter and leave the gym with care

√ Follow “freeze” signals and stop immediately

√ Follow game rules to play safely

√ Avoid crowding or bumping others

√ “Surf” safely √ Keep passwords private √ Show safe “online

behaviour” √ Hands off all computer

settings √ Walk at all times when

inside the Lab

√ Walk at all times when inside the Library or Maker Space

√ Participate politely throughout the assembly, concert or performance

√ Enter calmly and give your attention

√ Bring nothing in hands/pockets that could distract you or others

√ Stand to ask questions in a clear, strong voice

√ Participate actively in gym class (whether you’re alone, doing partner work or part of a team)

√ Wear proper gym strip (shoes/clothing)

√ Use encouraging words √ No food/drinks during

gym class

√ Show “digital citizenship” at all times when using technology

√ No food/drinks in the Lab √ Save your work often √ Organize your computer

documents √ Log off when done √ Work quietly

√ No food/drinks while in the Library

√ Sign out books or other Library resources

√ Take care of all Library & Maker Space materials/equipment

√ Push in your chair when leaving a table

√ Stay focussed on the presenter/performance

√ Show appreciation with applause

√ Take care of gym equipment

√ Follow directions from staff

√ Help with clean up if asked

√ Keep workstations neat √ Take care of equipment

(keyboard, monitor, mouse, headphones)

√ Use email/messaging with care

√ Print only with staff permission

√ Study, work/play, create or read without disturbing others who are doing quiet activities

√ Follow directions given by staff

√ Clean-up any materials you have used

Off-Site Activities & Field Trips

√ No food/drinks can be consumed on the bus

√ Keep your hands & feet to yourself

√ Remain seated √ Hands/heads inside the

windows at all times √ Do not disturb or distract

the driver and obey instructions

√ The school’s Code of Conduct must be followed at all field trips

√ Show Rocket P.O.W.E.R. in our community– keep our school’s reputation positive!

√ Follow directions and give respect to staff or volunteers who are leading all off-site activities

√ No littering or property damage when off-site

√ Come to all assemblies and performances prepared to learn/enjoy

√ Obey the quiet signal

√ Arrive on time– get ready as quickly as possible

√ Sign the District’s Network Account and Internet Agreement

√ If borrowing, return books and other resources on time

√ Return signed permission forms on time

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South Rutland Elementary School

February 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“The only way to have a friend is to be one be one.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 BC Family Day– Statutory Holiday

14 Valentine’s Day * PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

15 Sch District 23 Harmony Day

16 17 Family Active Night @ 6:30-8:30 pm

18

19 20 21 22 Pink Shirt Day

23 SRE Harmony Day

24 Non-Instructional Day (COTA Pro-D Day)

25

26 27 28

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR USUALLY

BEGINS THIS MONTH— WATCH ROCKET FUEL FOR DETAILS

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~Field Trips~

Does the school offer field trips?

Each year, curricular field trips are organized by teaching staff. These trips extend learning within the curriculum. In the past, field trips have included various local destinations and there may be a small charge to families. A “Field Trip Parent Permission” form must be completed/signed by a parent/guardian before a student is allowed to go on a field trip. Parent helpers are sometimes needed to help chaperone on a field trip. If parents would like to volunteer for field trips, Criminal Record Review forms must be completed at least 2 weeks before the trip. Forms are available at the Office.

~School Fees~

How much are school fees in elementary school?

We strongly encourage parents to buy school supplies through our School District’s warehouse. HUGE savings can be passed on to families because the School District is able to make bulk purchases for much less than retail prices. One payment in September will provide your child with all their needed school supplies for the year including exercise books, crayons, glue, paper, pencils, erasers, felt pens, report covers and much

more! The school doesn’t profit from this program.

Supplies Fee for Kindergarten —> Grade 5. .. $30.00 Cultural Fee for Kindergarten —> Grade 5 . .. $10.00 ————————————————————————— TOTAL ................................................................. ...$40.00

Payment of these fees is expected before supplies are issued to the student. Payment is due by September 30th. In rare cases when payment of the full fee is impossible, please contact the principal, Mrs. Mutter, to make other payment arrangements.

If you don’t wish to participate in the school’s Supply Purchase Program, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER FOR A LIST OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES BEFORE YOU SHOP.

~Cultural, Co-Curricular

& Extra-Curricular Programs~

Why is my child charged a “Cultural Fee?

Students attend Performance 23 concerts in our gym throughout the school year. All Kindergarten-Grade 5 students attend these Cultural Performances. New families who arrive later during the school year are also asked to pay this fee (pro-rated) at

registration. The payment of this fee entitles your child to see professional entertainers selected by a School District committee of staff and parents. The performances include professional live theatre, musicians and other talented groups and individuals. Families must pay a $10 Cultural Fee each year—these fees are due by the last school day in September.

What kind of extra-curricular and special curricular programs are offered at this school?

Extra-curricular programs have traditionally been offered at our school. Sponsorship of these programs is provided by staff who volunteer their time before/after school or at lunch break. Activities vary from year to year. In the past have included:

a variety of sports such as rugby, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball & basketball for students; lunch time activities like clubs (Jump Club, Spirit Team, crafts, building, a variety of Music groups and Dance Club/Dance Team) and other volunteer or leadership activities (POWER Squad); a schedule to access to the Library will be included in a school newsletter once it has been decided in the fall.

South Rutland Elementary School is also able to offer a variety of curricular programs that extend students’ learning. These include activities such as: Family Life Program (Grade 4-5); Field trips to various destinations that have been generously funded by our PAC/parents; classroom presentations by a variety of guest speakers from the community.

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South Rutland Elementary School

March 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” ~Robin Williams

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 Alien Inline Skating—all this week!

14 PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

15 16 Report Card Day

17 St Patrick’s Day

18 Spring Break begins

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

School District No 23 schedules a two week Spring Break—schools are closed

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~Lunch Break~

Most Kindergarten—Grade 5 students stay at school for lunch break (11—11:57 am). Families may also make arrangements for a child to go home to eat. Please let your child’s teacher knows which arrangement is needed. If your child does not normally go home for lunch and you wish to change the plan, please send a note/contact your child’s teacher directly. We also ask your child to check out/back in at the school Office as they leave/return at lunch break. Adult staff called “Student Supervisors” are with the students during the lunch break to provide assistance and encourage safe play and good manners. Students usually bring lunch from home. A daily Brown Bag Lunch Program is available to students from families in extreme financial need (this must be prearranged with the school principal). The Brown Bag Lunch program is funded by a District CommunityLINK grant from the Ministry of Education. Info about this program is sent home by request to families of children who may need this kind of financial support. If your family would like information about the Brown Bag Lunch Program, please contact Mrs. Mutter, school principal—it usually takes 1 week to set up. Discussions about BBL are kept confidential.

~“In” Days~

What happens at lunch & recess if it is extremely rainy or cold outside?

Students play outdoors almost every day. Please make sure your child is dressed for outdoor play no matter what the weather is like. The children usually play outdoors at lunch break (11-11:30 am) and each afternoon for a 15 minute recess break (1:30-1:45 pm). A hat and sunscreen are good ideas on hot, sunny days!

In severe weather conditions (torrential rain or extremely cold weather where the temperature is lower than -20° Celsius), an ‘in day’ is decided and children remain indoors during lunch or recess play times. ‘In days’ are rare—we know children prefer to play outside!

In winter weather, we ask that all children wear boots to school. Gloves/mittens, hats/hoods and a warm winter coat are also important. ‘Snowpants’ are optional, but, if your child is planning to slide or kneel in the snow we ask that they wear them (a change of clothes is also a good idea). In rainy weather, your child should come to school prepared for the weather. A hat/hood, coat, boots and umbrella are highly recommended. If you are in need of clothing for your child, contact Mrs. Mutter (Principal) or Mrs. Berry (Aboriginal Student Advocate) for assistance.

~Supervision~

Who watches the students on the playground?

Staff supervise students on the playground at 8:15—8:30 am and until 2:45 pm after school each day. Parents are asked to send/pick-up their children to match supervision times each day. Adult “Student Supervisors” are hired to monitor students at lunch break:

Play Time .................................................. 11:00 am — 11:30 am Eating Time ............................................... 11:30 am — 11:57 pm

Teaching staff also supervise before school and at recess break. Mrs. Mutter is on supervision every day after-school. Supervising staff members can be easily located because they wear yellow or orange “High Visibility” vests.

School-sponsored activities before and after school are also supervised by staff or authorized adults such as teacher coaches, sponsor teachers or staff (sports team practices/games, special events, Homework Club, etc.). Please arrange your child’s school arrival & departure to fit the scheduled supervision schedule or your child’s special activities and events.

Lunch & Recess Breaks

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South Rutland Elementary School

Apr i l 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” ~Lady Bird Johnson

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 Last Day of Spring Break

3 *Classes resume for Spring Term *UBC-O Practicum

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

12 13 14 Good Friday– Statutory Holiday

15

16 Easter

17 Easter Monday– Statutory Holiday

18 19 20 Cultural Performance: Shakura S’Aida @ 10 am

21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 *UBC-O Practicum ends

29

30

District Coed Touch Rugby League Grade 4 & 5 Boys and Girls

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~Library Program~

Extracurricular Library Hours: To be decided in the fall each

year

At South Rutland Elementary School, Library programs support learning in all curriculum areas. The main goal of the Library program is to help students to become informed readers, writers & life-long learners. Our Library Program also fosters curiosity, creativity and exploration! Together, teachers & the Teacher-Librarian may cooperatively plan units of study that blend the skills needed to locate information with those needed to prepare a presentation or research report. Mrs. Obedkoff—our Teacher-Librarian, & our Library Assistant—Ms McInnes, work together to enable students, their families and staff to access the school’s well-stocked library collection. Over 15,000 titles are available to suit different learning styles and recreational reading interests. Books can usually be exchanged each morning or during the school day. Scheduled book exchanges are in place for all classes. The Library also has a few computers that can access the internet and enable students to search for book titles or other information. The Library may also organize special events and activities such as the home reading incentive programs and author visits.

Libraries are for Learning to Learn!

~Student Support Programs~

The classroom teacher has the main responsibility for teaching your child(ren). Extra support is also available for students with special learning needs. Our Learning Assistance Teacher and other school-based and district support staff are available to help teachers to plan programs for children who have special needs or who do not meet grade-level expectations. The LAT Room is located at the far end of the North hall — look for the signs for our “Learning Launch Pad” @ Classroom 14. The Learning Assistance Teacher is available to support students’ learning by consulting with the teacher, providing materials, working with a group of children in-class, completing a detailed assessment of the student’s abilities or working with students individually/in a small group away from the classroom setting. English Language Learners (ELL) are also provided with assistance and an Annual Instructional Plan that is reviewed on an annual basis. A Certified Education Assistant (CEA) may also be assigned to help qualifying students in some classrooms. Parents are welcome to drop-in to the LAT Room to ask questions or seek advice from our Learning Assistance Teacher. Meetings with the LAT may be arranged (Monday-Thursday) by calling the school Office. Parents are also invited to contact our School Counsellor if your child’s school success is affected by serious behaviour or emotional concerns. Our School Counsellor has a flexible schedule and and can be available to come to our school as needed. The Learning Assistance Teacher, Principal, Resource Teacher, School Psychologist, Aboriginal Student Advocate, Speech/Language Pathologist and School Counsellor conduct weekly School-Based Team meetings. A School-Based Team may also include the teacher &/or parent of a child with special learning/behaviour needs. The School-Based Team meets to discuss support or progress. The School-Based Team may also invite other people to attend such as: Certified Education Assistant (CEA) Representatives from the Ministry for Children & Family Development or

another community agency your child’s doctor/pediatrician Parents of a student who requires extra learning or behavioural support are very important partners in planning a program to meet your child’s special needs. An “Individualized Education Plan” or “Learning Plan” or “Behaviour Support Plan” or “Annual Instructional Plan” may be needed. Copies of this document are circulated to all team members and parents & the IEP/LP, AIP (for students learning to speak English) or BSP are included with the student’s report card.

READING Every child...

Every parent... EVERY day...

15 minutes! You can help your child succeed

in school & life!

Is the school library open to family members? Our Library is open most days before school (schedule above). Students should be signing-out library books on a regular basis. Parents may also wish to sign-out library books to read to your child. Show your child that reading is fun! Mrs. Mutter has a collection of parent books & other info by her office near the front door. If you wish to borrow—great… just bring back books when you’re done (honour system)!

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South Rutland Elementary School

May 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

“???” ~

“Plant smiles, grow laughter, harvest love.” ~Quotable Life

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 Aboriginal Drumathon (more info to come)

5 6

7 8 9 PAC AGM @ 6:30-8 pm (Elections)

10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 District-Wide Implementation Day (Staff only)

20

21 22 Victoria Day-Statutory Holiday

23 24 25 26 “Play Day” @ SRE

27

28 29 30 31 Grade 4 & 5 Track and Field Program happens this month— students will need their gym strip & runners at

school on Mondays—>Thursdays

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~Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy~

In order to protect our students and their families, private information is never released to the public regarding any of our students (this includes phone requests from those who say they are parents requesting information). Full names of students are not printed in our newsletter or other notices. Parents are asked to indicate your privacy preference at registration about permission to use your child’s photo or publish your child’s name in our school newsletter/local newspaper or provide your family’s phone number to the PAC (Parent Advisory Council). Student information is stored on the Office computer and is accessible to staff only. These computer records (BCeSIS) are updated on an ongoing basis—if contact information changes, please notify the school Office right away.

~School Newsletter~ Our one-page school newsletter, Rocket Fuel, is usually published every week. The newsletter is posted on the school’s website every Monday (unless there’s a holiday). We hope that you will take the time to give it a ‘quick read’. Newsletter suggestions are always welcomed! Parents who join the SRE Email List (click on the button on the bottom of the our website’s homepage) will receive an email reminder and a link to the newsletter. If you prefer a paper copy of the newsletter, please contact the school office and it will be sent home with a “family courier”. Rocket Fuel includes a weekly calendar. You are invited to put the newsletter on your fridge to keep it handy.

Other school publications include: this Family Calendar & Handbook “Newsflash” notices—used to share urgent

reminders/emergency info Classroom teachers may also publish their own newsletters/calendars. Check with your child’s teacher for their publication schedule.

~School Website~ The school is online at:

http://www.sre.sd23.bc.ca The website is updated regularly and includes on-line copies of our newsletter, a monthly calendar, PAC news and much, much more! We encourage you to check it often!

Our school website also invites you to become an “SRE Email List” subscriber to receive special notices. Click on the “JOIN” button at the bottom of our home page to sign up. Make

sure to update your subscriber info each year by changing your preference to the grade in which your child is registered.

Home&SchoolCommunication~Reporting Schedule~

Information about students’ progress is shared at five times during the school year. Conferences and report cards are designed for this purpose. Exact dates for conferences are also included in the annual school calendar and reminders are provided in newsletters during the year. The schedule for 2013/2014 is: “Early Input” Conferences–

October 5th & 6th (for K-Grade 5) 1st Term Report Cards– December 15th “Celebration of Learning” Conferences–

January 26th & 27th (for K-Grade 5) 2nd Term Report Cards– March 16th 3rd Term Report Cards– June 29th Please Note: Students in Kindergarten—Grade 5 are

dismissed early at 12:30 pm on all conference days.

Please send a hearty snack with your child because there is no lunch break

scheduled on conference days. Recess will be scheduled from 10:45-11

am on all conference days (students will have extra time to each their large snacks so they have energy to finish the long morning).

Call your child’s teacher at

any time if you have questions about their program or progress.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 PAC Mtg @ 6:30-8 pm

14 15 16 SRE’s 50th Birthday

17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 Celebration Assembly @ 8:45 am

29 Waterslides Field Trip (Atlantis-Vernon) K-Gr 5 *Report Card Day

30 Administrative Day (Staff only)

“Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy.” ~Quotesblog

South Rutland Elementary School

June 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

Please call the school by 8:30 am (250-870-5113)

if your child will be absent or late.

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Will the teacher share classroom plans with parents?

A curriculum overview will be sent home to parents/guardians with term report cards (a copy of classroom curriculum plans may be requested from the teacher at any time during the term). The way in which the curriculum is taught is at the discretion of the teacher. For further information about BC’s curriculum, contact your child’s teacher, the school principal or visit the Ministry of Education website:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/

“Homework” Remember… homework is your child’s responsibility, but parents can help out! Homework for Primary students is usually daily home reading. Grade 4-5 children can be required to do homework up to 30 minutes per day. Parents of all students can help by:

reading to or with your child on a daily basis to improve their skills (15-20 minutes a day)

making a quiet space & regular time for homework or studying writing in your child’s (Gr 1-5) agenda to communicate with the

teacher as needed making sure your child is well-rested (have a regular bedtime

routine, growing children need about 10-12 hrs. of sleep) helping your children to ‘fuel up’ for a productive school day by

providing a nutritious breakfast, healthy lunch and snack foods (and encourage them to drink water to keep their brains hydrated!)

Please contact your child’s teacher at any time if you have questions about your child’s

program or progress.

School Programs

~BC’s Redesigned Curriculum~

Our Provincial curriculum has been updated with input from education partners (teachers, students, parents). The process of

implementing the redesigned curriculum documents has begun. Provincial curriculum is intended to support students in their learning journey as they develop communication, thinking, personal and social “core competencies”. Today we live in a state of constant change. It is a technology-rich world, where communication is instant

and information is immediately accessible. The way we interact with each other personally, socially, and at work has changed forever. Knowledge is growing and information is changing extremely quickly, creating new possibilities. This is the world our students are entering.

British Columbia’s curriculum is being modernized to respond to this demanding world. To develop new models, the Ministry consulted with education experts both locally and internationally. They agree that to prepare students for the future, the curriculum must be student-centred and flexible, and maintain a focus on literacy and math skills, while supporting deep learning.

What and how we teach our students has been redesigned to provide greater flexibility for teachers, while allowing space and time for students to develop their skills and explore their passions and interests. The deep understanding and application of knowledge is at the centre of the new model, as opposed to the memory and recall of facts that previously shaped education around the globe for many decades.

Our new curriculum maintains a focus on sound foundations of literacy and math skills. Every student will continue to be connected to the basics of reading, writing and math. These critical skills are the foundation of B.C.’s education system and are a key component of developing an educated citizen.

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South Rutland Elementary School

JULY 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

During Summer Break, you may leave a message on our answering

machine…. we’ll call back in August (250-870-5113)

“Stay on the sunny side of life.” ~Two Rays of Sunshine

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Canada’s

150th Birthday

2 3 Canada Day Observance– Statutory Holiday

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK —7:45 am-3:15 pm

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~School Photos~

Early in the school year, individual student photos will be taken by a professional photographer from LifeTouch Photography. Photo package costs vary slightly from year to year. Retakes, if needed, are also taken in the fall. All photo packages are delivered in time for Christmas gift giving. Dates for ‘Student Photo Day’ and ‘Retake Day’ are included in this calendar with a reminder added in the school newsletter. As part of our arrangement with the photographer, all students also receive a free class photo. Class group photographs are taken in the spring. You will be notified about ‘Class Picture Day’ in the school newsletter. Throughout the school year, we also take photos and videos at special school events. These photos may become part of the year end slide show, hallway displays, office photo frame &/or school publications.

~Lost and Found~

Lost and Found items are collected in two large boxes and a rack near the school Office. Students and their families are encouraged to look through these items and claim them at any time. Small items (coins, keys, small toys, eyeglasses, ....) are displayed on the window ledge in the Office—please ask our secretary if you spot an item that belongs to you. Unclaimed articles are donated to a local charity at

the end of each school year.

~School Concerts & Assemblies~ Early in the fall of the year, staff confirm the assembly schedule for the year. We showcase each class at “Rocket P.O.W.E.R.” assemblies (these are usually held on the same day as school Spirit Days each month)—details will be shared in the Rocket Fuel school newsletter when an assembly is scheduled. At our school, we also take pride in showcasing the work of our students at special concerts or talent shows. An evening concert has traditionally been presented before Winter Break. School groups and classes may also host special presentations on special days (eg. the annual Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea, etc). Families will be notified about concerts, assemblies and presentations in the school’s Rocket Fuel newsletter. Cultural Performances are also scheduled by the School District and happen at our school throughout the year. A fee of $10 is paid by all students enabling them to attend. These events are open to parents & preschoolers, too. See this calendar for dates.

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South Rutland Elementary School

AUGUST 2017

200 Mallach Road

Kelowna, BC

V1X 2W5

Phone: 250-870-5113

Fax: 250-870-5060

"Engaging Minds... Launching Dreams"

During Summer Break, you may leave a message on our answering

machine…. we’ll call back in August (250-870-5113)

“Sky above our heads, sand beneath our feet. Life is good.” ~Quotesgram

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK —8 am-3 pm

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Take A Break!

~Summer Break Adventures~ It’s summertime… school is out… and many families are at their wit’s end about how to fill two months of their children’s free time. Images of summertime are usually cast in a light of hot, lazy, relaxing days by our lake, but the reality for most working families is the struggle to balance adult work schedules with providing safe activities for children. This dilemma often results in hectic, stress-filled days comparable to those routine days during the school year. While summer camps are an option for some, the cost of day and overnight camps can be too expensive for families’ budgets. Structured activities are beneficial, but parents and caregivers should also keep in mind the advantages of unstructured time for children. So what do we do to keep young children busy, yet also allow them to enjoy the summer months? Whether your child is a pre-schooler or school-age, a wealth of opportunities for fun, educational and even relaxing activities are possible. Here are some tips that may be useful for families and caregivers: Visitthelibrary—TheRutlandbranchoftheKelownaPublicLibraryinPlaza33is

closebyandusuallyoffersagreat,freesummerreadingprogram!Librarycardsarefreeandenableyourfamilytoaccessthousandsofbooks!Childrenandadultscanparticipateinactivitiesthatmayincludereadingaloud,storytelling,rhymetimeandsongs.School‐agedchildrenandpreschoolerscanalsoenjoypuppetshows,arts&craftsactivities,bookdiscussionsandpresentationsbythechildrenthemselves.ThedowntownKelownalibraryalsoofferstrainingcoursesforchildreninusingdifferentsoftwareoreducationalprograms.

Visitourschoolwebsite—Checkouttheweblinksforsometechno‐fun!Discovergeography—Whatmakesaplacespecial?Whatarethephysical

characteristicsofourneighbourhood?Takechildrenforawalkaroundourareaandlookatwhatmakesitunique.Pointouthowitissimilartootherplacesyou

havebeen&howitisdifferent.VisitBenLeeWaterpark,CityParknearOkanaganLakeorlocalparkslikeChichesterPondoffofFitzpatrickRoad.Takealongapicnicandspendtimeexploring.Walkthe“Greenway”orvisittheEECOCentreatMissionCreekRegionalPark!Readstoriesaboutdistantplacesorsingsongstoteachgeography,forexample"HomeontheRange".Makeawishlistofplacesyouwouldliketovisitwithyourchild.Lookthemuponamapandplanatripthere‐‐realorpretend.

Viewandcreatecollections—gotoalocalmuseum,MissionCreekEECOCentreor

theVernonScienceCentreforinspiration.Youmightsuggestthatyourchildrenstarta"collection"andbuildtheirownmuseum.Theycancollectnaturalmaterials,suchasacornsandleavesfromalocalparkorspecialstonesfromthebeach.

Natureisbest—Olderchildrencanlearnaboutweatherbyusingamaporthe

internettolookupthetemperatureofcitiesaroundtheworldanddiscoveringhowhoteachgetsinthesummer.Watchcloudformationsandimagine.Dotheshapeslooklikehorses,ducksorotheranimals?Atnight,childrencancollectcricketsinjars,ordependingontheirage,campoutinatentinthebackyard.Createatreasuremapforchildrento indhiddentreatsintheyard.Readaboutourprovincialbird(Steller’sJay)or lower(Dogwood),andifpossible,bicycleridetoanearbyparkto indthem.

Usecommunityresources—Watchforspecialevents,suchasfreeoutdoormusic

festivalsorconcerts.Ourcommunityhostsconcertsinlocalparks‐‐packapicnicdinnerandenjoytimewithyourfamily.Peopleareresourcestoo‐‐collectors,painters,andbackyardnaturalistsmayliveinyourneighbourhood,eagertosharetheirknowledgewithyourchildren.

Rainydayactivities—SummertimeintheOkanagancansometimesbringthunder

clouds.Ondayswhenoutdooractivitiesarenotpossible,youcansharefamilyhistoryandphotoswithyourchildren.Pullouttheoldfamilymoviesorrunaslideshowofdigitalphotosofpastfamilygatheringsandevents.Prepareanindoorpicnicwithyourchildorcookaspecialtreatordinnertogether.Ormakebeautifulpaintingsandspecialdrawingsanddisplaythemonahomebulletinboardorvisitadollarstoretobuyinexpensiveframesforyourfamily’sworksofart!

Whatever the activity, children can enjoy and appreciate the summer months in ways that are both educational and stress-reducing for all involved.

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Compliments of:

South Rutland Elementary School Celebrating 50 years of...

“Engaging Minds… Launching Dreams”