Post on 31-Aug-2020
Welcome!
¡Bienvenidos!1
Escuela Glenmeadows School
International Spanish Academy
Open House
January 9, 2019
Ray Suarez Erick Noriega
Principal Assistant Principal
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6:30 – 7:00 Welcome
Kindergarten and Spanish Bilingual
Program Overview
7:00-7:10 Questions
7:10 – 7:30 Classroom Viewing
Agenda
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CBE Kindergarten Information and Video
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Teaching Staff Introduction
Erick Noriega, Assistant Principal
Ana Maria Gysler, Resource Teacher
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Current Whole School Student Population: 355
students
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Principal: Ray Suarez
Assistant Principal: Erick Noriega
Resource Teacher: Ana Maria Gysler
Grade Configurations:
2.5 Kindergarten (X2 AM and 1 PM) Current class size is about 15 students
2 Gr.1
2 Gr. 2
2 Grade 3
2.5 Grade 4
2 Grade 5
2 Grade 6
Total of 17.5 Certificated Teaching Staff
1 Music Specialist
1 Library Assistant
2 School Assistants, 1.5 Office Staff, 8 Lunchroom Supervisors
2018-19 Staff
Parent Voice
• Mrs. Tatti Kassa
Student Voice
• Jaqueline and Emma (Grade 6 students)
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Hours for September 2019/20
Grades 1 – 6
Monday – Thursday 9:10 AM – 3:50 PM
Fridays 9:10 AM – 1:30 PM (academic nutritional break at 12:00 PM)
Recess: 10:40 - 10:55 AM – Monday through Friday
Lunch: 12:26 - 1:10 PM
(Grade 1-3) first - 12:45 Switch with Grade 4-6)
Kindergarten
Morning Class (Outside Community Students)
Monday - Thursday: 9:10 AM to 12:02 PM
Alternating Fridays for AM and PM classes.
Fridays: 9:10 AM to 1:30 PM (academic nutritional break at 12:00 PM)
Afternoon Class (Community Students)
Monday - Thursday: 12:58 PM to 3:50 PM
Alternating Fridays for AM and PM classesFridays: 9:10 AM to 1:30 PM (academic nutritional break at 12:00 PM)
* Subject to change
Classroom Teachers and the School Learning Team initially address learning concerns. Further supports in assessment and identification of learning issues may be available through the Calgary Board of Education.
Students may qualify for speech/language/fine motor skills therapies through CBE specialists, Community Outreach of Pediatrics and Psychiatry in Education (COPE) or Calgary Health Services.
Glenmeadows School | Learning Supports
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School Supports: Spanish visiting teachers, Educational Assistants, School Assistants, Noon Supervisors, Practicum student teachers (Teaching and Educational Assistants)
English as a Second Language support is available to facilitate development of English language skills. Support provided is dependent upon student need.
Special needs students with an Individual Program Plan are supported by the teacher and Student Learning Team.
CBE Supports: Occupational, Physical & Speech Language Therapists, Psychologist and Technology support
Glenmeadows School | Learning Supports
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https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildsl
earning/kindergarten.html
Alberta Government | Kindergarten Program of Studies
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Over 400 million people in the world speak Spanish
Spanish is the official language of 21 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial
Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Many countries where Spanish is spoken but is not an official languageUnited States of America and the Philippines.
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Did you know…
Expands the intellect
Teaches responsible citizenship
Develops enhanced feelings of self-esteem and pride in having acquired an additional language
Strengthens English literacy skills
Encourages the joy of lifelong learning
Promotes exploration, understanding and appreciation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and contributes to multilingualism and multiculturalism
Allows students to compete internationally
Broadens students' cultural life through access to literature, art, music and theatre in another language
Provides students with more choices for advanced education and career options
Benefits of Learning a Second Language
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The Bilingual Classroom
Reflects the culture of the target
language through student work, signage
and routines
Respects and promotes the diversity of
cultural groups within the target
language
Promotes language skill acquisition
and development
Presents opportunities to learn and
share information and experiences in
multiple ways
A Bilingual student demonstrates…
A high interest in and passion for
languages
Characteristics that honour and respect
cultural diversity
An eagerness to develop intercultural
awareness and a global mindset
A sense of belonging in an active
community within and beyond the school
Differences and similarities with community school programs
DifferencesStrong focus on development of language and cultureIntegrate language and culture into holistic, global perspectiveGrounded in current language researchRespect and promote diversity of cultural groups represented within the target language
SimilaritiesAlberta Programs of StudyDaily PECharacterCitizenshipPersonal Development
In Elementary, a 50/50 split in instructional
time between English and Spanish allows
students to build fluency in both languages.
Children learn to understand and respond
appropriately in Spanish in a range of
everyday situations.
Spanish Bilingual Program
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Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 6
Spanish Language Arts; Mathematics;
Health/Physical Education and Art
Grades 7, 8 and 9
Spanish Language Arts, Mathematics, and
an Optional Course
Grades 10, 11 and 12
Spanish Language Arts and/or optional
Course
Subjects taught in Spanish as per the
Alberta Programs of Studies
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1. Selected Alberta schools have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOA) with the Government of Spain
2. Curriculum support, resource development, and visiting teachers
from Spain ensure language quality
3. Students graduate with Certificate of Linguistic Accomplishment
from the Government of Spain in Grade 4, 9 and 12
4. Scholarship and travel opportunities in later grades
5. Possibility to earn an International Certificate in high school:
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What if I don’t speak/understand Spanish?
Over 90% of our students are from English speaking homes
50% of our programming is in English
Private Spanish classes for parents are currently being planned to be offered at our School with the support of the School Council
George Saunder’s, Bilingual Children: From Birth to Teens
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is English language learning impacted?
Instruction in second language enhances first
language literacy skills; language skills are
transferrable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Spanish in Southwest Calgary:
Glenmeadows (K-6)
A.E Cross (Grade 7-9)
Dr. E.P Scarlett or William Aberhart (Gr.10-12)
Calgary Board of Education
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Daily Physical Education
Music Specialist program
Artists in Residence
STEAM Focus
Other
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What age / grade do students enter ?
Kindergarten (4 years of age on or before March 1,
2019)
CBE Calculator
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten/Pages
/default.aspx
Program is either AM or PM, based on bussing
zones / residence
Grade 1 (5 years of age on/before March 1, 2019)
All day
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Parents are welcome to come and volunteer.
All parents require a valid police clearance in order to volunteer.
You need to provide government issued photo ID to apply for a police clearance.
The first step of the process is required to be done at the school and the second part on your own (on-line or at the police station).
You can apply for a police clearance in the spring so that you will be cleared by September.
Police clearances are valid for 5 years.
You must have lived in Canada for at least 1 year before you can apply and you must also have a current Calgary address.
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Volunteers
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How will my child get to school ?
Kindergarten AM or PM bus picks up in your community Southland Transportation 26 communities are currently provided busing
Students within “walk limit” (1.6 km) do not receive busing
www.cbe.ab.ca/transportation
individuals who are eligible to apply for a waiver can find forms and instructions at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees-and-waivers/Pages/Waivers.aspx
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Altadore
Aspen Woods
Bankview
Bel-Aire
Beltline
Bowness (South)
Britannia
Chinatown
Christie Park
Cliff Bungalow
Coach Hill
Cougar Ridge
Currie Barracks
Discovery Ridge
Downtown Commercial
Core
Downtown East Village
Downtown West End
Eau Claire
Elbow Park
Elboya
Erlton
Garrison Green
Garrison Woods
Glamorgan
Glenbrook
Glendale
Inglewood
Killarney/Glengarry
Lakeview
Lincoln Park
Lower Mount Royal
Manchester
Mayfair
Meadowlark Park
Mission
North Glenmore Park
Parkhill
Patterson
Ramsay
Richmond
Rideau Park
Rosscarrock
Roxboro
Rutland Park
Scarboro
Scarboro / Sunalta West
Shaganappi
Signal Hill
South Calgary
Springbank Hill
Spruce Cliff
Strathcona Park
Sunalta
Upper Mount Royal
West Springs
Westgate
Wildwood
Windsor Park
Communities Designated to
Glenmeadows for Spanish Bilingual
Fee for all CBE students accessing Transportation
(Established annually by Board of Trustees in late Spring.)
2018-19 fees are $335 for alternative programs. For designated regular programs, bussing is free. Form must be completed and fee submitted prior to end of June or as soon as registration is completed if after June 30.
Note: Fees may change for 2019-2020.
One form per family
Bus routes developed throughout the summer
Routes and stops may be similar to this year or may change if there is a significant shift in demographics
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Bus maps will be available from the school in late August.
Kindergarten children have two bus routes.
AM Program - Early morning and mid-day or
PM Program - Mid-day and late afternoon
Kindergarten class placement (morning or afternoon) is determined by address and established by Transportation Department in late June.
My 1st Ride Program is offered by the CBE and Southland Transportation and First Student bus companies. Registration information is posted on the web and will be available at the Office.
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Vast majority of the student population rides the bus
each day
Southland Transportation is the carrier
CBE does not staff or run buses
AM/PM Kindergarten placement based on community
Sign up for My First Ride (see website)
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/schools/busing-and-
transportation/Pages/my-1st-ride-program.aspx
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Busing
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Please note that the AM and PM designations are based on
this year and are subject to change for 2019/20)
AM CLASS: Surrounding Communities
PM CLASS: Community Students
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Busing
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Children who will be taking the bus will be placed in an AM or PM class based on residential community.
For children who are not taking the bus, parents will be asked at registration if they have a preference for morning or afternoon Kindergarten.
We are unable to accommodate requests for a specific teacher or classroom.
If there are more requests than we can accommodate for either AM or PM, we will draw names.
Parents will be informed of their child’s placement at the orientation meeting May 2019.
Class Placement
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Students who are not Canadian citizens
register through Calgary Board of
Education’s Admissions Office (Kingsland
School) for their designated community
school
Parents must phone to make an
appointment
Phone # 403-777-7373 ext. 1
Registration | Non-Canadian Citizens
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How to Register. http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/Pages/Kindergarten-to-Grade-9.aspx
Registration
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Registration must be done in person by the
parent or legal guardian at the school
You must provide identification and proof of
address at the time of registration (ex. current
utility bill) along with your child’s birth certificate
or passport.
Acceptance is not based on registration date.
Priority will be given to all registrations
received by Feb. 28
Registration
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A written invitation to our School Orientation
will be sent to you in May for May 30th 2019
at 6:30 pm
Orientation
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Literature Review on The Impact of Second-Language Learning:
https://www.caslt.org/files/media/news/Lit-review-Impact-L2-Learning.pdf
https://www.caslt.org/files/media/news/Lit-review-Impact-L2-Learning-
Exec-Summary.pdf
Second Language Research
Questions and Answers
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Good night and thank you !
¡Muchas gracias y buenas noches!45