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Rosscarrock SchoolWe are your neighbourhood School
2008-2009
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Kindergarten to grade 6
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Learning is our central purpose
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Principal’s messageThis school is a gem! Walk with me down the hallways and peek into classrooms and see why we love our school. Young people and adults are learning together in a happy, supportive environment.
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Welcome to Rosscarrock School
• Motto “Rosscarrock Cares”.• Kindergarten to grade six.• Small community school 140 students.• Many students walk to school.• Out of area students choosing
Rosscarrock School: 40.
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Rosscarrock School: • High quality staff love working here.• Diversity of students – many
cultures are represented. • Excellent physical appearance
inside.• The community enjoys playground
constructed September 2007.
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Our students include…• 21% English as a Second
Language (speaking 22 languages from 21 countries)
• 27% with special needs on Individual Program Plans.
• 19% aboriginal students
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Programs and unique features
• Daily Physical Education• .4 Music Specialist• .3 Literacy Support Teacher• Mentorship Program – Big
Brother/Big Sisters find mentors for selected students.
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Support for students: • Resource teacher coordinates student
services.• High quality ESL and Literacy Support.• Educational Assistants works directly
with children.• Fuel for School Breakfast Program.• Lunch Program: hot soup Tues/Thurs.
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Support for students• Homework Club Monday to Thursday
after school.• After school Y Program for grades 4 to
6.• The Rosscarrock Community and
Family Support Program (Room 9) provides parents, students and the community at large with help and resources.
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Celebrating student work
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Recent guest educators• Calgary Reads volunteers – all year • Two Quest Theatre plays every year.• Quest Theatre week long residency,
November 2008.• Liz Sullivan – artist in residence 07-08• David Thiaw, African drummer and his band –
October 2007• University of Calgary, Archaeology In-school
Interpretive Program, January 2009• Three Left Feet, dance instructors.
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“Our School, Our Community” mural
Dena Seiferling, Calgary artist
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As you enter the school…
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Lunchroom staff supervise students
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Library• All students sign
out books.• Resources for
research.• Teachers read
quality literature.
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Library improvements• $20 000 new
books.• Freshly painted
walls.• Improved
shelving.• Library assistant
works with students.
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Computers support learning
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The Reading Room• Guided reading
resources K to 3.• Books support
classroom reading instruction.
• Books for home reading.
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New Resources that support student
learning
• Social studies texts K – 6.• New music instruments.• New math resources.• New literacy resources for grades
4 – 6.
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Active Parent Council• Parents and school work together.• New playground September 2007.• New computers in lab and
classrooms.• Fundraising supports swimming,
off-campus activities, Guest Educators.
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Parent Council, staff and community constructed new
playground – September 2007.
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Building Improvements • New roof – August 2006.• Installed sink in lunchroom.• New mailboxes, cupboard and coat
closet in staffroom.• Hallways, library and other public
spaces “de-cluttered”.• Hallways and offices painted Jan 09.
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School Development goals:
2008-20091. Student achievement in the area of
writing will improve.• Increase % of students at the Acceptable Standard in
grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades 3 and 6.
2. Student achievement in the area of writing will improve.
• Increase % of students at Acceptable Standard in grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades three and six.
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How you help our students.
• Learning is our central purpose. • Model being a learner.• Show respect to others.• Get along with others in the
community.• Have fun together.