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Welcome to Kindergarten! 201 9 -20 20 School Year

Join us for the 2019-2020 school year at our caring and dedicated Kindergarten program. Register now and explore the various program options available for your child's education.

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Welcome to Kindergarten! 201 9 -20 20 School Year

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  1. Welcome to Kindergarten! 2019-2020 School Year It’s a Great Place to Grow!

  2. Thanks to you and to our staff!

  3. Land Recognition “We honour the Algonquin people upon whose traditional land we gather.” Miigwech

  4. Meet the Kindergarten Team JK/SKA - Liliya Maslovska/Brigid Berry AM ECE /Enass Zada PM ECE JK/SKB - Kaitlin Keefe AM & Selena Redding PM Su Zhang AM ECE /Rey Mondor PM ECE

  5. Meet the Kindergarten Team JK/SKC- J. Nowiski AM and K. Keefe PM Chris Smeathers AM ECE /TBD PM ECE AM ECEs work- 6:45 to 14:15 PM ECEs work - 10:45 to 18:15 3.5 hour Overlap- 10:45-14:15 We also have volunteers, High School Co-op students as well as Child Youth Care Workers from Algonquin (year to year basis)

  6. Our School Community • The Kindergarten Program • Program Options • Extended Day Programs • Transportation • Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting • Our Community of Character • Safety and Security • Meeting the Individual Needs of Each Student • Volunteer Opportunities • What you can do to help your child get ready for school! What will you learn about today?

  7. Dates to Remember Kick-off to 2019-2020 Registration January 21 – January 28, 2019 But……...You can registeranytime! Student Transfer Application Period – February 4 - February 19, 2019

  8. Program Options If your child will be 4 or 5 years old by December 31, 2019, they can start kindergarten in September 2019. All Kindergarten-aged children attend 2 Year 50/50 Bilingual Kindergarten (Children can start in the first or second year of Kindergarten) Program choices in the OCDSB for elementary (Grades 1-8) students include: • English with Core French (Grade 1-8) • Early French Immersion (Grade 1-8) • Middle French Immersion (Grade 4-8) • Alternative (Grade 1-8) The program selected is a parental decision.

  9. Video

  10. Elgin St. PS Home of the “Eagles” French Immersion School Currently we have 285 students approx. from KG to grade 6. We have 4 Full Day Bilingual KG Programs with a 2 teachers (1 English and 1 French) and 2 Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) per class. We have a very dedicated and caring staff.

  11. ESPS-Home of the “Eagles” Balanced Day 8:00-8:15 - Yard 8:15-Bell rings 8:15-10:15- Instructional Block 10:15-10:40-Recess 10:40-11:00-Nutrition Break 11:00-13:00-Instructional Block 13:00-13:25-Recess 13:25-13:45 - Nutrition Break 13:45-14:45 -Instructional Block

  12. ESPS-Home of the “Eagles” What we offer ILP-Spanish Sports-Soccer, Basketball, Bordenball, Volleyball, X-Country Knitting Club Lego Club Choir Music Club 3rd party - Robotics Club /Coding/Chess Club

  13. ESPS-Home of the “Eagles” What we Offer Tutoring - After School Technology - Chromebooks, iPads, Smartboards and fixed projectors Swimming Lessons/Jack Purcell/Skating Rink Swim to Survive-Grade 3 Supplemental Arts Presentations - Donation from School Council

  14. ESPS-Home of the “Eagles” Nut and Sesame Free School Pizza Tuesdays-2nd break Milk program-2nd break School Cash On-line ordering system Synervoice updates-”Friday Blurb” School Council-2nd Tuesday of the month from 17:30-19:30 (Book Sale/Movie Nights)

  15. Typical/Sample Day in KG 8:00 - Yard 8:15 - Enter School 8:15-10:15 - Play Based Learning 10:15-10:40 - Nutrition Break 10:40-11:00- Recess 11:00-13:00 - Play Based Learning 13:00-13:25- Nutrition Break 13:25-13:45 - Recess 13:45-14:30 - Outdoor Learning 14:30-14:45 - Getting ready for home

  16. 50/50 Bilingual Kindergarten Program • A focus on delivering high quality kindergarten programming, in both French and English. • Oral language is the focus; building communication skills (in English and French, as well as non-verbal skills) • Each child will experience and grow in this program in a way that is unique to them, based on their unique developmental profile.

  17. The Four Frames of the Kindergarten Program • Belonging and Contributing • Self-Regulation and Well-Being • Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours • Problem Solving and Innovating

  18. The Kindergarten Program • Play-based, inquiry learning

  19. Program Options If your child will be 4 or 5 years old by December 31, 2019, they can start kindergarten in September 2019. Program choices in the OCDSB for elementary students include: • 2 Year 50/50 Bilingual Kindergarten (Children can start in the first or second year of Kindergarten) • English with Core French (Grade 1-6)-Centennial PS • Early French Immersion (Grade 1-6)-Elgin PS • Middle French Immersion (Grade 4-6)-Centennial PS • Alternative (Grade 1-6)-Lady Evelyn PS The program selected is a parental decision.

  20. English Program-Centennial PS English instruction for all subjects other than French. At the elementary level, the following subjects are taught: • Language • Mathematics • Science and Technology • Social Studies (including Geography and History) • Health and Physical Education • The Arts • Core French (200 Minutes per week)

  21. Early French Immersion (EFI) After the 50/50 bilingual Kindergarten program, students who enrol in the EFI program are currently provided with: • Grade 1 - 80% French; 20% English • Grades 2 to 6 - 60% French; 40% English • Grades 7 and 8 - 50% French; 50% English Note: Mathematics instruction in English begins in Grade 1.

  22. Early French Immersion Program At the elementary level, the following subjects are taught: • French Language • English Language-200 min/week starting in Gr. 2 • Mathematics (English Instruction in Grade 1)-300 min/week • Science and Technology • Social Studies (including Geography and History) • Health and Physical Education • The Arts

  23. MFI – How does it work? Students in the English Program from Grades 1-3 have a foundation in French: • Bilingual Kindergarten -750 minutes per week of French • Grades 1 to 3 - 200 minutes per week of Core French (i.e., 40 min/day) In Middle French Immersion, students build proficiency in French: • Grades 4 to 6 - 66% French; 34% English • Grades 7 and 8 - 50% French; 50% English

  24. Middle French Immersion (MFI) Centennial PS Beginning in Grade 4 through to Grade 8, the following subjects are taught: • Language (English and French) • Mathematics (English Instruction) • Science and Technology (French) • Social Studies (including Geography and History in Intermediate) (French) • Health and Physical Education (French) • The Arts (French)

  25. Alternative Program-Lady Evelyn PS English instruction for all subjects other than Core French. While the following characteristics are found in many of the programs at the elementary level across the District, collectively they form the foundation of the alternative philosophy: • Cooperation and contributions from everyone are valued, awards or prizes are discouraged • Innovative approaches to teaching and learning • Project-based learning, with a balance between student-directed and teacher-directed learning • Mixed-aged groupings/classrooms fostering collaboration • Integrated curriculum stressing interrelation of all learning and subjects • Family and community-centered school environment, collaboration with parents and community members • Ongoing assessment and evaluation; reduced emphasis on grading

  26. Extended Day Program • The OCDSB operates the Extended Day Program for ages 3.8 years to 12 years where there is sufficient interest within the school community. • Extended Day Programs are run either by the OCDSB or by a third party provider, contracted with the OCDSB. Both programs are overseen by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Both programs, offer safe and caring before school and after school options for your child.

  27. Extended Day Program (OCDSB) The Extended Day Program is: • offered before and after the regular school day (core day) • delivered by teams of Registered Early Childhood Educators • led by 1 educator for 13 children of Kindergarten age, or 1 educator for 15 children of Grade 1-6 age • operates on: • PA Days, December Break, March Break and Summer Break Note: operation on these dates is dependent on demand

  28. Extended Day Program at Elgin • Year 1/Year 2 FDBK students usually go to Elgin EDP • Grade 1-6 students usually go to Jack Purcell or YMCA

  29. Extended Day Program-OCDSB Website EDP Registration Fees

  30. Transportation School bus transportation is available for the Core Day program only, for all kindergarten students who live more than 0.8 km from their school (1.6 Km or more for Grade 1-8) Transportation is NOT provided to and from the Extended Day Program. Information regarding transportation is available at your school or from the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA): by phone: 613-224-8800 by e-mail: admin@ottawaschoolbus.ca Follow OSTA @OttSchoolBus

  31. Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting How am I informed of my child’s progress? Parent /Teacher interviews On-going communication via phone/email Websites/Blogs etc….

  32. Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting KG - Kindergarten Communication of Learning: Initial Observation (KGCOL) & KGCOL Term 1 and 2 Grade 1-6: Progress Report Card Report Card in term 1 and 2

  33. Dates to Remember Official Kindergarten Registration Week – January 21 – January 28, 2019 But… You can registeranytime! Proof of citizenship Proof of Address • Lease/mortgage/purchase of sale Student Transfer Application Period February 4 - February 19, 2019

  34. Our Community of Character & Exit Outcomes for all OCDSB Graduates

  35. Safety & Security -Staggered recess for Gr. 1-6 and FDBK students-50% class specific washrooms-Clearly identified staff-4 Lunch Time Monitors for additional supervision -CYC students from Algonquin -Volunteers in classrooms -Student lunch monitors for additional supervision-Safe arrival program-Call or e-mail home by 8:45 -Visitor sign-in with passes-Emergency procedures practiced regularly- 6 Fire Drills / 2 Lockdowns -Emphasis on Character Education

  36. Meeting the Individual Needs of Each Student LST/LRT Psychologist Social Worker Speech & Language Pathologist Educational Assistant OCDSB Specialists Child Youth Care (CYC) students Volunteers Designated Occasional Teacher

  37. Volunteering Parents/Guardians are encouraged to volunteer Field Trips Classroom help School Council

  38. Supplies

  39. ASK QUESTIONS DAILY ROUTINES LISTEN What can you do to help your child get ready for school and adjust to their new environment? READ TALK PLAY ENCOURAGE

  40. Plan on attending our Welcome to Kindergarten Event in the Spring- Date TBD

  41. Thank you for joining us tonight! We hope you will choose to become part of the Elgin St. PS family/community!

  42. Are you ready? We are!! Registration

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