We've had a really rewarding week as Mrs. Norton and I have begun formally meeting with teachers to learn about the wonderful things they are doing in their class. Our discussions have mainly focused on the language and/or math program. During the meetings, we have the opportunity to go through each mark book and see one or two assignments. Discussions focus on assessment and student inquiry.
Staff will also be reading an article on "Mind-Sets and Equitable Education", watching video clips and participating in follow up activities over the next few months. Basically, there are two sets of beliefs that teachers (and parents) can have about a student's intelligence. A fixed mind-set is static-some students can get it and some can't. A growth mind set implies that intelligence is fluid and can be developed. Studies have shown that teachers with a growth mind-set can positively influence their students' learning-if students have a growth mind-set (i.e. "If I persist, I will get this math concept"), achievement scores can improve.
Parents who have a growth mind-set can also strongly influence the way their children view their own capabilities. By incorporating the word "yet" each time your child says they can't do something begins to develop a growth mind-set.
The work of Carol Dweck is really fascinating and worth exploring. We will be talking about this more at the Parent Council meeting on Monday. The following link might be helpful: http://www.mindsetworks.com/webnav/parenttips.aspx
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
November 2014
Staff will also be reading an article on "Mind-Sets and Equitable Education", watching video clips and participating in follow up activities over the next few months. Basically, there are two sets of beliefs that teachers (and parents) can have about a student's intelligence. A fixed mind-set is static-some students can get it and some can't. A growth mind set implies that intelligence is fluid and can be developed. Studies have shown that teachers with a growth mind-set can positively influence their students' learning-if students have a growth mind-set (i.e. "If I persist, I will get this math concept"), achievement scores can improve.
Parents who have a growth mind-set can also strongly influence the way their children view their own capabilities. By incorporating the word "yet" each time your child says they can't do something begins to develop a growth mind-set.
The work of Carol Dweck is really fascinating and worth exploring. We will be talking about this more at the Parent Council meeting on Monday. The following link might be helpful: http://www.mindsetworks.com/webnav/parenttips.aspx
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
November 2014
24-Parent Council Meeting; Grade 6-8 Science Fair sharing in Homeroom
25-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly; Scientist in School visits Mrs. Tyndall
27-Jr Girls Bball Tournament @ LKS
28th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys Vball at John English
30-Grade 4-6 classes sing "O Canada' at Marlies Game
27-Jr Girls Bball Tournament @ LKS
28th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys Vball at John English
30-Grade 4-6 classes sing "O Canada' at Marlies Game
December 2014
1-Jr Boys Vball at LKS; Grade 7 & 8 Vaccines
2-Grade 1-3 visit Young People's Theatre
3-Kindergarten Trip
4-Safe Schools: Grade 4-8 Huddle Up Lunch; Girls Bball @ ECI all day
5-PA Day
9-Grade 5 Queens Park
10-Grade 1-3 Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
11-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
2-Grade 1-3 visit Young People's Theatre
3-Kindergarten Trip
4-Safe Schools: Grade 4-8 Huddle Up Lunch; Girls Bball @ ECI all day
5-PA Day
9-Grade 5 Queens Park
10-Grade 1-3 Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
11-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
12-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Lunch
15-Grade 8 Girls sing "O Canada" at Raptors Game
15-Grade 8 Girls sing "O Canada" at Raptors Game
16-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly; Skills Ontario presentation for grade 7 & 8
22-Holidays Begin
January 2015
5-School Begins
9-Grade 7 & 8 Madd Presentation
9-Grade 7 & 8 Madd Presentation
19-Parent Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m; Grade 6-8 Science Fair
22nd-Scientist in School visits Grade 2 (Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Zappi, Mrs. Hoffman)
22nd-Scientist in School visits Grade 2 (Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Zappi, Mrs. Hoffman)
23-PA Day
27-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
28-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Seeds of Hope Field Trip to Daily Food Bank
29-Parent On-Line Interview Bookings Open
30th-Pizza Lunch
30th-Pizza Lunch
February 2015
5-Parent On-Line Booking Closed
9-Report Cards Go Home
10 and 11-Kindergarten Registration
13-PA Day
16-Family Day
19-Kindie Sharing Assembly
20-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
23-Parent Council meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
March 2015
16-20-March Break
24-Kindie Sharing Assembly
27-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30-Parent Council meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
April 2015
3 and 6-Good Friday and Easter Monday
20-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m
21-Kindie Sharing Assembly
28-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
May 2015
18-Victoria Day
20-Kindie Sharing Assembly
25-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m
27-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
June 2015
5-PA Day
12-Grade 8 Graduation
15-19-Grade 8 Quebec Trip
17-Kindie Sharing Assembly
19-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
24-Report Cards Go Home
25-Day 0; Student Assembly; Lunch on Lawn
