PYP BACK TO SCHOOL

30 AUG 2016

PYP Pedagogical Leadership Team

PYP Coordinator/Coach

Justin Jarman

Early Childhood Principal

Rosella Diliberto

Language Coordinator/Coach

Courtney Hughes

Elementary Principal

Elyane Ruel

Program Support

Counselors:

EC2, EC4, Grades 1-3- 5 Amanda Quigley

EC3, Kinder, Grades 2, 4 Franny Stewart

Teacher-Librarian:

Early Childhood: Louise Phinney

Elementary: Stacey Socholotuk

SEN Coordinator: Jonathan Climas

Mother Tongue Coordinator: Alina Guzganu

Afterschool Activities Program Coordinator: Matthew Magowan

EC2

Ana Pandelescu; Danielle Labrosse

Amy O'Rourke; Roxana Ilie

KINDERGARTEN

Johanna Rusu; Alexandra Grama

Mariana Achim; Rodica Piticar

Jaclynn Mac; Jeni Astratinei

EC3

Grade Level EC Teams

EC4

Emily Hays; Nadia Panaitescu

Theresa Ulett; Adela Crisan

Ana Popescu; Ciprian Grosu

Grade 2

Meagan Mathews; Oliviana Tugui

Callie Lane; Adela Moasa

Jane Campbell; Adina Glasu

Lyndsay Bain; Ramona Iordachescu

Hanna Boughton; Ramona Iordachescu

Shamera Wilkins; Ramona Iordachescu

Nadia Wighton; Ramona Iordachescu

Grade 4

Clark Masters; Carmen Pavel

Tamara Mc Donald; Carmen Pavel

Shona Sarkar; Carmen Pavel

Mary Frances Pollard; Raluca Istrate

Joe Huffman; Raluca Istrate

Marjon Williams; Raluca Istrate

Jason Russell; Raluca Istrate

Grade 3

Grade 5

Grade Level ES TeamsGRADE 1

Naomi Sherlock; Ramona Clinciu

Lisa McKay; Sabina Chiris

David Walbert; Ana Tarus

ART: Steven Aubin; Angela Achim

MUSIC: Peter Lawson Peter Clint-Lawson; James Temple

PE: Alex Sota; Matthew Magowan; Laura Morrison; Svetlana Akhundova

ROMANIAN MOTHER TONGUE: Ramona Ionescu, Elena Roach

MODERN LANGUAGE: Delia Tugui & Adina Glasu (Spanish); Dana Lazar & Andreea Checiu (French)

IT SPECIALIST: Louise Phinney; David Carollo

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL): Alina Guzganu, Heather Knoflick, Jemma Link, Guy Boudreau, Connie Greenleaf

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS (SEN): Jonathan Climas, Janice Myles, Akane Yoshida, Jennifer Szwarc, Rachel Darr

SPECIALISTS TEAM

IN THE OFFICE: EC Administrative Assistant - Cristina Marinescu

ES Administrative Assistant - Cristina Iordache

EC Administrative Assistant

Cristina Marinescu

ES Administrative Assistant

Cristina Iordache

What's new?Early Learning Center

What's new?Outdoor reading corner

What's new?PE kits

What's new?School stationary

What's new?Elementary cubbies upstairs

What's new?PYP Library

AISB is an IB PYP

school; as such, we

embrace a

transdisciplinary

approach to learning.

Language Arts,

Mathematics, Science,

Social Studies and

transdisciplinary skills

(thinking, research,

social, communication,

and self-management

skills) are addressed

during homeroom

classes.

What does my child need to bring to school?

Pair of indoor shoes

Water bottle

Healthy snack for after-school

Small school bag

EC children may bring a comfort toy

EC children need change of clothing/pillow/blanket

All other supplies are provided.

Birthday Parties10 minutes at the end of the day - previously arranged with the teacher

Small and 'healthy' treats

Large cakes and/or processed foods will not be served

Party invites only shared at school if all class is invited

Small group invites should be done outside of school

Teacher communicationPlease set up an appointment when you wish to meet with the teachers

Teachers are not able to check emails during the school day

Changes in end of day schedule should be communicated at least 24 hours in advance

The Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Justin JarmanPYP Coordinator

PYP Parent Workshops

Friday 16th September 8:00 am

Tuesday 20th September 1:30pm

AISB Community Room 13

What is the PYP?

One of three IB programs

An international curriculum framework

Revolves around a set of standards that are based on current pedagogical research

Bloom’s Taxonomy

PYP Attitudes

• appreciation• commitment• confidence• cooperation• creativity• curiosity

•empathy•enthusiasm•independence•integrity•respect•tolerance

PYP Math at AISB

a school’s program should provide students with the opportunity to see themselves as

“mathematicians”

PYP Mathematics Scope and Sequence

How do students best learn Mathematics?

Constructing Meaning

Transferring Meaning

Applying withUnderstanding

Our Primary Math Resource

Increased rigor, skill focus

Exemplars

AISB Mathematics Curriculum

Beginning of Year - Mathematics

161.2

189.2193.6

201.9

215

227.8

238.3242.3

161.6

176.2

189.9

201.5

211.1217.3

222.4226.1

140

160

180

200

220

240

260

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Mathematics 2015-16 Beginning of Year

Mathemetics AISB Mean RIT Mathemetics Norm Mean RIT

End of Year - Mathematics

184.1

204.1210.8

215.6

224.9

235241.9

247.2

179.7

191.2

202.6

212.7

220.7224.8

228.2 230.7

140

160

180

200

220

240

260

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Mathematics 2015-16 End of Year

Mathemetics AISB Mean RIT Mathemetics Norm Mean RIT

PYP Parent Workshops

Friday 16th September 8:00 am

Tuesday 20th September 1:30pm

AISB Community Room 13

THE ROLE OF LITERACY

Courtney HughesLanguage Coordinator & Coach

INTEGRATION OF LITERACY WITH ALL SUBJECTS.

ENSURING THE CONTINUANCE OF BEST PRACTICE TEACHING IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY.

Teachers – Coaching in best practice methods. Aligning curriculum.

Students – Assessing data and creating action plans to help groups of students improve.

Parents- Holding parent workshops to educate parents on the Balanced Literacy approach to teaching literacy throughout the day.

What about handwriting and spelling?HANDWRITING SPELLING

Spelling Assessment 3x per Year

Grades K-2 Reading Reform

Grades 3-5 focused intervention based on spelling viewed in assessments and writing.

AssessmentsRunning Records (Reading Test In- House)

Writing Prompt in English and Romanian Mother Tongue (In House)

Spelling Assessment (In-House)

MAP Testing (Reading, Language Usage)

End of Unit Writing Assessments based on learning outcomes

First grade: Using inquiry to discover conventions in writing.Step 1: Students were introduced to the use of quotation marks when writing dialogue.

Step 2: In pairs, students look at pages from books and identify quotation marks. They discuss their use.

First grade: Using inquiry to discover conventions in writing.

Step 3: Students told Ms. Ryan where to put the quotation marks on the original poster.

Step 4: Students write their stories and try to incorporate their new skill.

Grade 2 Information Writing

Grade 5: Research Based Argument Essay- Opinion Writing

Counseling Program Amanda Quigley/Franny Stewart- Counselors

Support for social, emotional and personal growth through:

Classroom guidance lessons

Parenting support

Transition support

Collaboration with teachers, parents and staff

Small group and individual counseling services

Programs to promote strong peer relationships

Community resource liaison

Counseling services

Conflict Resolution Program◦ Transition Support Activities for

arriving and leaving families

STEP Program for Parents and Parenting Discussion Groups

Counseling Groups◦ Divorce Support

◦ Buddy Bunch group

◦ Conflict Management

◦ Anger Management

◦ Coping and Confidence Skills

◦ Social Skills Detectives

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Jonathan ClimasSEN Coordinator

SEN DepartmentSpecial Educational Needs Department

The SEN department supports student's with identified individual academic/behavioral needs. We work in partnership with teachers, families, and external agencies to provide specific, targeted support to students to ensure they experience personal growth and success.

◦ EC & KG: Akane Yoshida

◦ Grades 1 & 3: Janice Myles

◦ Grades 2& 5: Jennifer Szwarc

◦ Grade 4: Jonathan Climas

◦ Learning Support (Whole School Program)

◦ EL —Extended Learning (Grade 1 to 5)

SEN: Referral Process

Step 1

• Teachers address the concerns inside the classroom by differentiating tasks and the environment to meet student needs.

• SEN department may be consulted for strategies but are not directly involved.

Step 2

• If concern remains the teacher completes the Student of Concern form which is directed to the SEN department.

• Teachers must inform parents of their concerns and the referral at this stage.

Step 3

• Within 1 week the SEN team meet with the homeroom teacher for a Student of Concern meeting. Evidence of the concerns is gathered, new strategies provided and next steps agreed on.

Step 4

• The strategies and interventions are started in class and must run for between 3-6 weeks before they are reviewed.

• SEN team begin gathering further data using internal assessments. Parent approval is only required when using standardized assessments such as the Woodcock Johnson IV.

Step 5

• A second Student of Concern meeting is held. All gathered data is shared and the interventions discussed.

• Next steps are decided. Within 1 week we meet with parents to share all information gathered and discuss next steps.

Step 6

• Support begins. Documentation is drafted and shared with all parties for feedback.

• The entire process can take up to 8 weeks though we aim to get it done within 4-5 weeks.

SEN: Referral Process

SEN: New ReferralsAny parent or teacher may refer a child at any time!

◦ Academic/Learning Needs

◦ Attention/Focus

◦ Organization

◦ Behavior which interferes with learning

Contact Jonathan at jclimas@aisb.ro

Extended LearningWith Extended Learning (EL) we’re excited to offer a wide range of students in our community with the opportunity to show just how far they can push their thinking, learning and creativity. The Extended Learning teacher works within the classroom and in small groups to provide extended access to different areas of the curriculum.

The aim of the EL program is to be quite fluid, allowing students to transition in and out throughout the year.

Extended Learning Areas:◦ Math: Grades 1-5

◦ Transdisciplinary Skills: Grades 2-5

◦ Includes Reading, Writing, personalized learning

Extended Learning Teacher

◦ Rachelle Darr

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." Emilie Buchwald

Families are welcome and encouraged in the library. We have something for everyone!

Monday to Friday from 7:30am- 4:00pm

Upcoming Author/Storyteller Visits

Niall de Burca September 20-22, 2016

Marsha Skrypuch November 16-18, 2016

Julia Johnson January 30- February 1, 2017

Baba the Storyteller March 2017

Shamini Flint May 3-5, 2017

Upcoming Family Nights

Sept. 22nd with Niall de Burca

Jan. 31st with Julia Johnson

March with Baba the Storyteller

May 4th with Shamini Flint

Ms. Stacey Socholotuk (PYP Teacher-Librarian) & Louise Phinney (EC Librarian and IT Integrationist)

The of our School: Our Libraries

We are now serving the AISB community in 2 new locations!

Secondary Library for MS & HS

Elementary Library for EC & ES

Be sure to stop by, check out the new locations, and borrow some

books for the family.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

After School Activity Program

ASA Coordinator – Matthew Magowan

Mmagowan@aisb.ro

Online registration began using our new platform, CHQ, last week. - You should soon be receiving an email regarding what activities students have been confirmed for.

- You will be able to register your child for any additional activities, on a first come first served basis from Wednesday 5pm.

- ASA activities begin on Monday September 5th.

Online Registration

MOTHER TONGUE PROGRAMAlina Guzganu

Mother Tongue Coordinator

MUSIC CLUBExtracurricular SATURDAY Program

Contact Dana Aparu

After-School CareAvailable each day until 18:00

First 15 minutes are free of charge

5 Euro per child per hour (billed by the half hour)

Includes a snack served at 15:30

ROOM PARENT SIGN-UP

PTO team

PTO PresidentSorina Muresan Tulea

ES Vice President

Dawn Kovacs

EC Vice President

Marion Duggan

What’s Ahead?

HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

Parent Workshops

designed to support your understanding of AISB programs

Monthly Principal Coffee Meetings

beginning October

Regular Communication with Teachers/Weekly Newsletters

PYP PARENT WORKSHOPS:

Wednesday 16 Sept at 8:10-9:30

Friday 18 Sept at 1:30-2:45

EAL/MOTHER TONGUE WORKSHOP:

Wednesday 23 Sept

Parent Handbook

Watch for the link in this week’s newsletter

AISB’S 16th annual Terry Fox Run/Walk

for Cancer Research & PTO Welcome Back BBQ

Saturday, 3rd September

ManagebacProvides access

◦ their child’s report cards

◦ Calendar

◦ Attendance

◦ Newsletter

If you have any questions regarding Managebac or have not yet logged in, please stop by to see Laura in the atrium.

Schedule for the EveningEC & Grade 1 Grades 2-5

17:45 to 18:30 Grade level presentations followed by class visits

PYP Specialists displays in the atrium

18:30 to 19:15 PYP Specialists displays in the atrium

Grade level presentations followed by class visits

Rooms for PresentationsEC & Grade 1

17:45Grades 2-5

18:30EC 2 - Ms. Popescu's room

EC3 - Ms. Amy's room

EC4 -Ms. Hays room

Kinder - PYP Library

Grade 1 – Community Room

Grade 2 – PYP Library

Grade 3 - Community Room

Grade 4 – Secondary Library

Grade 5 - Theatre