Welcome Families! Colonel Sanders School Orientation for Sept. 2021

Welcome Families!
 Colonel Sanders School
Orientation for Sept. 2021

Meeting Protocols

∗   Please ensure your microphone is muted and
    your video is turned off throughout the
    presentation
∗   Please wait to ask questions until the end of
    the presentation

O Canada
Our home and native land
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free
From far and wide,
O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee;
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Colonel Sanders School

School Council & Parent Society

∗ One of the most important ways you can make a meaningful difference
∗ Help nurture and inspire students to achieve their full potential
∗ Purpose is to advise the principal and the Board of Trustees respecting
    matters related to the school
∗   Help make our school communities stronger in a variety of ways
∗   Parent societies are a formal group of parents, incorporated under the
    Societies Act for the purpose of raising funds for the school
∗   Amazing difference you as parents make in creating a vibrant learning
    community
∗   School thrives due to the parent involvement

School Council & Parent Society

Facebook Page

Please join!

2 security questions:

• Name of current teacher -

• Password - Friends

TLC Logo

∗ Rocky Mountains which represent Alberta.

∗ The eagle is our mascot and it symbolizes strength,
  courage and farsightedness.

∗ The book represents learning and knowledge.

∗ The lotus flower grows in any kind of soil, in many
  adverse conditions and thus represents perseverance to
  succeed.

The TLC Motto

Motto
To think, to value, to know

To Think – reflectively, critically, creatively

To Value – ourselves, others, the environment, our
education

To Know – We value knowledge; we are all lifelong
learners

TLC Mission Statement

Mission
The Traditional Learning Centre uses teacher-
directed instruction and character education to
foster reflective thinking, continuous learning and
responsible citizenship. It is a celebration of cultural
diversity and commonly held values. The virtues-
oriented school environment prepares students to
meet the moral, technological and global challenges
of the 21st century.

Character Education

∗ Founded on three Pillars of Respect
  ∗ Respect for Self
  ∗ Respect for Others
  ∗ Respect for the Environment
∗ Virtue based
  ∗ Regular Character Celebrations
  ∗ Character lessons taught intentionally
∗ In all students do - classroom, hallways,
  playground, bus

TLC Parent Expectations

∗ Ensure their child adheres to TLC uniform expectations
∗ Support their children in the completion
  of daily/weekly homework
∗ Participate in daily communication through the student
  agenda, Google Classroom, email, School Messenger or
  other appropriate forms of communication
   ∗ Reading and signing the agenda daily; preferred mode of
      communication
∗ Participates in all Parent Student Teacher Conferences
∗ Works in partnership with staff and administration

Homework

∗ Daily/weekly homework, including home reading

∗ Parents and students assume responsibility for
  homework being completed

∗ Not marked by teachers, checked for
  completeness and notes from parents

Student Expectations

∗ Demonstrates Respect for Self, Others and the
  Environment both face-to-face and digital
∗ Wear the uniform appropriately
∗ Complete homework as assigned
∗ Demonstrate good character
∗ Be an engaged participant in learning

Things to Love about Colonel Sanders
                   School

∗   Clubs
∗   Special Days and Events
∗   Choir
∗   Performances
∗   Technology
∗   Kind safe learning
∗   Student Leadership
∗   Character Celebrations

Things to Love about Colonel Sanders
               School

            Field trips to such places as:
 ∗   Telus Spark
 ∗   Calgary Zoo
 ∗   Canada Olympic Park skiing
 ∗   Swimming
 ∗   Calgary Tower
 ∗   Fox Hollow Golf Course
 ∗   Many more

Things to Love about Colonel Sanders
               School

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   A place for thinking, being, and doing
         Naturalization Area for thinking, being learning,

Things to Love about Colonel Sanders
               School

           Supports Available For Students:
∗   School Librarian
∗   Small group instruction
∗    School Learning Team
∗    English Language Learner Assistants
∗   Area Learning Team
∗   Educational Assistant
∗   Lunch Supervisors
∗   Volunteer Readers

Parent Involvement

∗ Volunteer opportunities in the classroom, on
  field trips and with certain tasks at school or at
  home
∗ In a position of trust with students, staff or
  property
∗ Volunteers require a valid security clearance -
  no exceptions
∗ Engagement in School Council
∗ Naturalization Area managed and maintained

TLC Uniforms

TLC Uniforms

∗ https://www.mccarthyuniforms.ca/
∗ Video guide available to assist you through the process
∗ Step by step service model will mirror an actual shopping in-
  store experience
∗ Clear step by step direction including how to videos
∗ Upgraded sizing charts and how to measure videos
∗ online chat
∗ Important – students should bring a labeled TLC cardigan to
  school each day

TLC Shoes
∗ Uniform From McCarthy’s
∗ All Black Shoes, preferably proper running shoes that can also be
  used for Physical Education and that your child can tie on their
  own (Velcro preferred)
∗ Polo shirts with TLC logo; cardigan with TLC logo
∗ LABEL ALL ITEMS

Preparing Yourself for Grade 1

∗   Validate nervous feelings
∗   Practice being organized:
    ∗      Practice getting ready to leave the house for either the bus stop or car (build this time into your daily routine)
    ∗      How long does it take to walk to the bus stop with my child? When should we leave our house?
    ∗      How long does it take to drive to the school? When should we leave our house?
    ∗      Preparing a healthy lunch and snack – in containers that students can open on their own (plastic preferred); no microwave
           available; cookies, chips and candy is no no, students need to eat food that will provide them energy to learn; label the contents of
           the lunch bag with: ‘morning snack’; ‘lunch’; ‘afternoon snack’ Having a clean water bottle (with a straw) with fresh water ready
           for each morning
    ∗      Write down all the important school dates on to your personal calendar
    ∗      Name tags in sweaters, lunch bags, school bags, etc
    ∗      Check your email regularly; ensure that you read the email – teachers, the school, and the CBE will communicate through
           SchoolMessenger
    ∗      Have your child dressed for the weather; check the weather each morning, unsure your child has what they need for playing and
           learning outside (the weather changes quickly in Calgary) – students go outside at least 2-3 times per day
∗   Download the My Bus Stop ap (you will receive an email with your bus route and the code for the ap)
∗   Write down your teacher's email to schedule meetings
∗   Once the year begins, familiarize yourself with Google Classroom and homework routines and expectations
∗   On the first day of school, and all other school days, you will separate from your child in the compound area (parents will n ot
    be coming into the school)
∗   Your child does NOT need any school supplies; teachers have purchased all that is needed for learning in the school; a school
    bag is needed

Preparing Your Child for Grade 1

∗   Validate nervous feelings
∗   Start the routine early - bedtime and waking; filling school bag with necessary
    items; NO TOYS AT SCHOOL
∗   Practice being organized:
    ∗   Tying shoes or Velcro
    ∗   Getting dressed – zippers and buttons
    ∗   Packing backpacks and putting them on
∗   Reading and saying their first and last name
∗   Review bus and walking safety rules
∗   Let your child be a part of the planning
∗   Visit the school, playground, and entry doors
∗   Practice phone number and address
∗   Engage in non-preferred tasks
∗   Students go to the washroom on their own; they need to be able to undo
    buttons and zippers on their own
∗   Practice cutting and colouring

Dropping Off and Picking Up

Terry Road
Safe drop off and pick up zone along the passenger side of Terry
Road
-2 openings in the fence Terry Road

Thornhill Drive
Safe Drop off and pick up zone on the passenger side along
Thornhill Drive
-2 openings in the fence along Thornhill Drive

Map of Roads

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Arrival Time

Drop off any time after 8:55 but not after 9:08
Students should proceed directly to their entry doors

Teachers will welcome students at the doors from 8:55 –
9:08

After 9:08 your child will need to enter through the main
door
• we expect students to be in their rooms ready to
  learn beginning promptly at 9:10, which means arriving at
  least 5 minutes early

Meet a Few of the Grade 1 Teachers

Questions

∗ Please enter questions in the chat box at the side.
∗ We will respond to questions as best we can.
∗ We thank you for participating and learning
  about our TLC program at Colonel Sanders.

We Look Forward To Seeing You
        In September!