Welcome to Curriculum Evening!
What is the Ministry saying?
Capable young people thriving in a rapidly changing world
Personalized learning is at the heart of the new curriculum.
• Big Ideas
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Deep Learning
Content Learning Standards
Curricular Competency Learning
Standards
Core Competencies
(Thinking, Communication,
Social & Personal)
Aboriginal Knowledge & Perspectives
New Curriculum Demands New Ways to Communicate Student Learning
What is Superintendent Chris Kennedy saying?
“We must continue to find innovative ways to meet the
needs of our learners.”
• Innovation Grants
• Digital Literacy - Coding
• Ignite Your Passion
(courses designed to tap
into the interests and aptitudes of Grade 6 & 7's)
How is West Bay reacting to the changing face of education?
We are finding ways for our students to:
• Communicate digitally with others
• Leverage technology in the creative process (3D printer)
• Communicate face-to-face with experts, mentors, community
members
• Have choice (Language 7)
• Collaborate
• Reflect on their learning
Enrollment
• 405 students
• 39 Kindergarten students
• 2 classes at each grade (K through 7)
What’s New?
• Changing room
• PE equipment storage area
• Updates in student washrooms
• Weekly email bulletins to parents from office
• Regular communication from teachers
• Blog
• Twitter – West Bay Account (@westbayschool)
• Learning Conferences – November 1st and 2nd
(1:30 dismissal)
http://westvancouverschools.ca/westbayelementary/
To improve students’ communication
competency. We will strive to improve:
Students’ ability to connect and engage with
others (to share and develop ideas)
Students’ ability to explain/recount and reflect on
experiences and accomplishments
Nov 2010
IB Team
visited to
evaluate
Fall 2015
IB Team
visited to
evaluate
Collaboration time
French instruction from K through 7
Exhibition – final project for Grade 7s
Transdisciplinary approach
Five Essential Elements
IB Standards and Practices
Coordinator’s salary
Language teachers’ salaries
Annual IBO fee
Evaluation fee
IB training for teachers
Resources/speakers to supplement units of
inquiry
Parents and teachers work together to support student
learning and development
Thank you parents for funding:
• learning resources
• cultural events
• field trips
• special projects….and so much more!
Your generosity and support are appreciated!
PAC Chair: Danielle Katerberg
What are PAC meetings like?
• Chair:
• Co-Secretaries:
• Co-Treasurers:
• Co-DPAC Reps:
Danielle Katerberg
Cora MacDonald &
Heather Thomas
Christina Argyros &
Michele Kolebaba
Anna Day &
Helen Pankratz
Relationships matter….
7
6
5
Ms. Ross, Mr. Darling
4
Ms. Eguia, Ms. Anderson
Mr. Lee, Ms. Miller
Mrs. Kelpin, Mr. Zaleski
3
Ms. Standfield, Mrs. Sun
2
Ms. Charlton/Mrs. DeLazzer,
Mrs. Campa
1
Mrs. McGrath, Ms. Millhouse
K
Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Deacon
Mrs. Hicks
Mrs. Hunt
Mme Lhotak
Mr. Darling
Ms. Eguia
Ms. Huggett
IB Coordinator
Teacher-Librarian
French K-6
French 7
Spanish 7
English Language Learners
Mrs. Oancea
Mrs. Randt
Mr. Lee/Ms. Ross
Mr. Zaleski
Ms. Paterson
Mrs. Carlyle
Mrs. Hood
Band and Music
Music
Digital Literacy
Physical Literacy
Intermediate Teacher
Intermediate Teacher
Gifted Support Teacher
Learning Support Teachers:
Mrs. Babul
Ms. Greenman
Educational Assistants:
Mrs. Brock
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Orr
Ms. VanBuuren
Ms. Higgerty
Mrs. Bushby
Ms. Crittenden
Administration:
Ms. Duncan (Principal)
Ms. Anderson (Head Teacher)
Mrs. Kelpin (Head Teacher)
Mrs. Barrie (Administrative Assistant)
Mrs. Fichtner
Mrs. Tupling
Ms. Golkar
Mrs. O’Handley (Library Helper)
Mr. R. Ventura and Mr. E. Torres (Custodians)
• Follow traffic and parking guidelines
• Upper parking lot
• Turnaround
• Staff parking lot
• Drive slowly
• Avoid using/blocking residents’
driveways
• Encourage active transportation
Please…
• Drop off items (lunches, binders, shoes, etc.) on
table outside office labeled with child’s name
• Avoid interrupting classes
• Ensure your child arrives on time each morning
• Avoid extended holidays whenever possible
• Avoid hallway congestion at pick-up
Thank you…
Classroom Visits
• Grade 7 team – West Portable (Ms. Ross’s room)
• Grade 6 team – Room 205 (Ms. Miller’s room)
• Grade 5 team – Room 202 (Mr. Zaleski’s room)
• Grade 4 team – Room 206 (Ms. Anderson’s room)
• Grade 3 team – Room 204 (Ms. Standfield’s room)
• Grade 2 (Mrs. Campa – 306; Charlton/DeLazzer - 305)
• Grade 1 (Mrs. McGrath – 301; Mrs. Millhouse – 303)
• Kindergarten (Mrs. Deacon - 302; Mrs. Griffin - 304)
There will be two 25-minute sessions in the classrooms
Announcement will indicate time to move to next session.