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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ready.pdf

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