Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum Night at Curriculum Night at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Our Lady of Mount Carmel rd , 2008 September 23 rd , 2008 September 23
Prayer For A New School Year Good and gracious God, as this new school year begins, Fill the hearts of our students with an eagerness to learn about the world You have created, About themselves and, most of all, about You. Bless our staff with the gifts of wisdom and patience that they may help students find the truth. Give our parents generous hearts to encourage and support their sons and daughters. Help us all work together to form a community of learning that teaches not only skills for material success, but all that we need to live our faith fully in this world. Amen
Agenda Welcome/Introductions Catholic School Council Elections St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Volunteering The Board Mission statement System Priorities French/Primary Science/Social Studies: Madame Salciccioli, M. Fragomeni and Mrs. Comin Special Education Resource: Mr. Floreano Teacher-Librarian: Mr. Mota LRT: Mrs. Comin Mr. Iassogna: School Climate; Spirit Awards Artsaround EQAO Results, 2007-2008 School Improvement Plan and School Goals Bill 212:Safe Schools Act Questions, Closing Reflection Class Visits
all of our new staff and families Welcome to OLMC
Congratulations to the OLMC Catholic School Council 2008-2009 Mrs. Kilmer Mrs. Posavad Mrs. Jamieson Mrs. McPhail Mrs. Grosso Mr. Moser Mrs. MacDonald Mrs. Kapuscinski Mrs. Warren Mrs. White Mrs. Goulet
The Board Mission The mission of Catholic Education in Hamilton- Wentworth, in union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model. This fullness will be realized if learning takes place in an appropriate and challenging environment in which members of the school community exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ which reflects Gospel values and responsible use of human, financial and natural resources which promotes academic excellence and clear indicators of achievement.
How we incorporate this into our daily lives at OLMC Our main goal is the safety and well- being of your children, All students learn with the proper support, High and clear expectations for all, Focus is on student learning/achievement, and All activities are Christ-centred
System Priorities Always on-going: Faith Formation Year 3: Success for All Extended Literacy (4 - 8) Assessment Framework to improve Student Achievement Year 2: Safe Schools Differentiated Instruction (JK – 12) Year 1: Numeracy: Assessment/Evaluation (4-8) Catholic School Effectiveness – School Improvement Promotions and Communications
Madame Salciccioli and M. Fragomeni Mr. Floreano Mr. Mota Mrs. Comin Mr. Iassogna
Artsaround A 32-week arts enrichment program through funding from the Ministry of Education and Hamilton Community Foundation For grades 1-6; Grades 4-6 on Monday, Grades 1-3 on Tuesday at OLMC The program is a unique learning experience as it brings local artists into our classrooms to not only teach the children different aspects of the Arts (music, drama, visual arts and dance) that tie into the Ontario curriculum, but to create an awareness of and appreciation for local arts/artists. These arts lessons actually integrate the teacher’s mandatory time requirements for several subject areas including DPA .
Artists and the arts community have an opportunity to share their passion for the arts and have a positive influence on children in their developing years. Artsaround brings the outside world into our school and the inside world out. Each Grade 6 student will have an "out of classroom" arts experiences in that will be tied to the curriculum and allow the children the opportunity to see some of the cultural heritage of our community.
EQAO Results 2007-2008
Looking at Gender Differences
Going a little deeper!
The “Cohort” Effect
Writing and Math Similar % for
Some other possible factors
However….
What the results help to tell us:
What does this all mean for OLMC? Every student deserves the best education Large-scale testing, such as EQAO, are just one of the many tools that support student learning These results are just a “snapshot” of achievement and should be considered alongside school-based info (i.e. report cards, reading records) Regular assessments conducted in the classroom remain the fundamental method of assessing and supporting students However, these results are valuable for all teachers in “differentiating” instruction for children dependent on their current level
Improving Student Achievement in Literacy at OLMC Teach reading and writing everyday Balanced literacy program Assessment ( Quick Assessment, DRA, teacher developed assessment, CTBS, running records) informs instruction Use of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments The teacher facilitates large group, small group and individual instruction Use of a variety of texts to meet students’ instructional reading levels
Improving Student Achievement in Literacy at OLMC Provide differentiated instruction and differentiated student tasks Assign purposeful student tasks not busy work Grammar and spelling instruction is integrated in reading and writing Use of interactive word walls Use appropriate questioning techniques to develop critical thinking skills and reading comprehension – e.g. head and heart questions, not just hand questions Use cross-curricular connections
Improving Student Achievement in Numeracy at OLMC Continue with daily Classroom Instruction Teaching the Mathematics Curriculum expectations Helping students develop a deep understanding of Mathematical concepts. Introducing and modeling the use of mathematical language in class discussion. Modeling effective communication and providing opportunity for students to develop and practice (orally and in writing) communication skills.
Improving Student Achievement in Numeracy at OLMC Introducing students to a variety of problem solving strategies, and allowing for and assisting in the development of their problem solving skills Model appropriate problem-solving strategies and provide students with opportunities to solve multi-step problems in a variety of learning contexts Provide students with strategies to read through problems for understanding.
Improving Student Achievement in Professional Learning Communities at OLMC Work with other teachers in the Division as a literacy and Numeracy team to examine student achievement data and plan for improved student achievement Work with same grade teachers to plan curriculum and appropriate assessment tasks with clear criteria ( achievement charts and rubrics) Work with ministry and board documents and seek support from Board staff, when necessary
School Improvement Plan • Updated plan to come following PA Day on Sep 26 th
Our School Goals Academic Excellence: Working together to improve Student Achievement Catholic Distinctiveness Social Skills Enhancement Active Living Communication Professional Development
Academic Excellence post Ministry exemplars in the classroom (especially in Reading and Writing) to help students and parents develop a visual awareness of expectations use of student agendas to encourage good study habits and organizational skills motivation through Board sponsored events such as Spelling Bees, Public Speaking, and Science Fair utilizing Board support staff Analyzing data for improving student achievement!!!
Catholic Distinctiveness daily scripture readings on the p.a. each morning school prayer recited each day at the end of regular prayer large school masses GOTCHAs Roots Spirit Awards Student Council Fundraising
Communication daily use of agenda and the homework board School Success Team assemblies displaying and sharing of ministry documents such as curriculum resources, achievement charts, and anchor papers Newsletters, class and school The website www.carlisleolmc.com
Social Skills Enhancement Continuing the “Roots of Empathy” program while also continuing to utilize the Second Step program in this capacity bringing in outside “people” resources to help decrease bullying, inappropriate touching, physical challenges Spirit Awards
Active Living incorporation of curriculum expectations in subject areas such as PE/Health including Daily Physical Activity, drama and dance promoting participation in co-curricular activities, especially in CYO and Intramural sports Continue to discuss and develop an awareness of the revised Board Nutrition policy with staff, students, and parents, especially in terms of ramifications it has on current school practises
The Safe Schools Act Part XI I I of the Education Act 42
7 Major Principles of Bill 212 Emphasis on Progressive Discipline A whole-school approach that � utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports and consequences to address student behaviour Early and ongoing � interventions 43
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