École Henri-Bergeron

Handbook

2016-2017

Transportation: 204-253-2681 ext. 337Happiness Is: 204-757-7025Les heures claires: 204-233-4442

Principal: Roger Lacroix roger.lacroix@lrsd.net Secretaries: Ginette Kryschuk ginette.kryschuk@lrsd.net

Sharon Kroeger sharon.kroeger@lrsd.net

2016-2017

ÉCOLE HENRI-BERGERON 363, croissant Enfield

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA R2H 1C6

Tel: (204) 233-7079 Fax: (204) 233-3145

Website: www.lrsd.net/schools/bergeron Twitter: Henri-Bergeron @bergeronLRSD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE 1 HENRI-BERGERON MISSION STATEMENT 2 FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM 2 LANGUAGES AT ÉCOLE HENRI-BERGERON 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 Our school day 3 Arrivals and Dismissals 3 School office hours 4 Attendance 4 Call back system 4 Tardiness 4 Textbooks 4 Lunch Fees 4 Telephone 4 Property damage 5 Bus transportation 5 Courtesy Transportation 5 Student dress code 6 Movement within the school 6 Leaving the school or classroom 6 Toys and Electronic Equipment 6 Bicycles/Scooters/Rollerblades/Skateboards 7 Cold weather 7 Peanut/Nut Safe School 7 A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE Volunteers and Visitors 8 Safety Patrols 8 Emergency Preparedness Plan 8 Medication for students 9 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AT HENRI-BERGERON 9 PARENT VOLUNTEERS 10 ÉCOLE HENRI-BERGERON PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL 10 COMMUNICATION 10

CHILD CUSTODY 10 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 11 SPECIAL PROGRAMS Music 11 Physical Education 11 Media Centre 12 Leadership Course 12 Fiber Arts 12 Lunch Bunch 13 GRADE 7&8 Band Program 13 Guitar 15 Visual Arts 16 Choir ` 17 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Student Services Teachers 18 Divisional Student Support Services 18 Occupational Therapy – Developing Skills for the Job of Living 18 Physiotherapy 19 Public Health Nurse 19 CODE OF CONDUCT 20 Beliefs 20 Behavior Expectations 20 Serious Behavior Infractions 22 Responses to Inappropriate Behavior 22 Divisional Guidelines to Support Appropriate Student Behaviour 23 Response to Inappropriate Behaviour 25 Protocol for the Resolution of Concerns 28 SCHOOL STAFF 29 SCHOOL CALENDAR 30 DIVISIONAL CALENDAR 32

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Welcome Students and Parents École Henri-Bergeron is a Grade 4-8 French Immersion school in the Louis Riel School Division. We strive to create a learning environment that fosters the development of the intellectual, social and emotional dimensions of each child. We endeavor to provide learning experiences that will enable every child to be his/her best and to be successful. The responsibility for the development and welfare of students is both a rewarding and challenging. Administrative, teaching, and non-teaching staff work together to carry out this task, but the ultimate success of the school is based on how well the school, the home, and the community share in the best interest of students. As parents and caregivers, it is important that you become familiar with your school. The handbook provides a description of courses, programs and services that are offered at École Henri-Bergeron. The school website and Twitter are also a way for you to be well informed of your child’s school experience. The staff wish you and your child (ren) success, satisfaction and happiness at École Henri-Bergeron, and encourage you to be as involved as possible about your school and your child’s education. We hope you find your child’s time at École Henri-Bergeron to be stimulating, memorable and enjoyable. We trust that this information will assist you in preparing for a successful and enjoyable 2016-2017 school year at École Henri-Bergeron. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Roger Lacroix Principal roger.lacroix@lrsd.net 204-233-7079

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HENRI-BERGERON MISSION STATEMENT

Children at École Henri-Bergeron experience success as learners in both official languages in a climate of mutual respect, care and trust.

OUR SCHOOL

École Henri-Bergeron is a Grade 4 -8 Middle Years French Immersion School located in the heart of old St. Boniface. École Henri-Bergeron draws its population from a relatively large area and yet still maintains a family-like atmosphere with a student population of approximately 200 students. École Henri-Bergeron has a professional staff of 14 which includes two Student Services teachers, a physical education teacher, a music teacher and a principal. Staff members also include secretaries, a library assistant, educational assistants and custodians. We house two before-and-after-school child care programs for the convenience of working parents: Happiness Is… and Les heures claires. We provide students with a wide range of programs, designed to promote their success as learners, as they develop skills in both the French and English languages in an environment of mutual respect, care and trust. École Henri-Bergeron values and enjoys a high degree of collaboration with and involvement of our parents, the community and the school. We seek out and value contributions of parents, students and staff in order to create a community of learners.

FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM The French Immersion Program aims to develop linguistic competence in the French language in addition to the mastery of the English language. Its purpose is to develop the students’ ability to communicate in both languages. In the immersion program, students acquire the French language and, at the same time, the learning outcomes for all content areas. Students study the same curriculum content as their peers in the English program.

LANGUAGES AT ÉCOLE HENRI-BERGERON

The majority of instruction occurs in the French language. Students receive 60 minutes per day of English Language Arts. Language instruction is carried out in accordance with the four components of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The school is administered in French, while the communication with parents is in English. French is the language of communication among staff as well as between staff and students. As a rule, extracurricular and other special events are conducted in the French language.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Our School Day The typical school day unfolds as follows: First bell - Students enter 8:50 a.m. National Anthem – Announcements 8:57 a.m. Morning classes begin 9:00 a.m. *Morning recess (Grades 4-6 only) 10:30-10:45 a.m. Lunch 11:45 a.m.- 12:40 p.m. First bell - Students enter 12:40 p.m. Classes resume 12:45 p.m. *Afternoon recess (Grades 4-6 only) 2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Dismissal 3:30 p.m. Students from Rooms 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 & 17 enter by the North doors at the ringing of the 8:50 a.m. bell and after the recess bells. Students from Rooms 7, 8 & 9 enter by the West doors at the ringing of the 8:50 a.m. bell, as well as after the recess bells. Throughout the school year, staff attend Professional Development Days and have Administration Days to plan and prepare reports to parents. On these occasions there are no classes for students. These dates are recorded on page 32 of this handbook and are marked in monthly calendars and on our school website at [http://www.lrsd.net/schools/bergeron] Arrivals and Dismissals Upon arrival in the morning, children must proceed to the school yard. Supervision is provided as of 8:30 a.m. Please do not drop off your child before 8:30a.m. Students only enter the school at 8:50 a.m. If you need to bring your child to school before 8:30 a.m., please register with one of our before-and-after-school child care programs, Happiness Is … or Les heures Claire’s. At the end of the school day, students must promptly leave the school to return home or to their day-care location. Supervision is provided at the bus loop only for students using the division’s bus transportation. If you are picking up your child after school, please meet him/her by the office. If a parent wishes to speak to a teacher, please present yourself at the office and the secretary will call the teacher. ALL students must leave the school grounds no later than 3:40 p.m. When it is necessary to pick-up your son/daughter prior to dismissal time, please REPORT to the office and we will have your child come to the office for dismissal. This minimizes classroom interruption.

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School Office Hours Our school office hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Please leave a message if you are calling outside these hours.

Attendance Regular attendance is vital to the learning process. Students who miss class not only miss valuable instruction, but also the questions, answers, explanations and discussions which promote thinking, interaction with others and therefore, effective learning. Call Back System It is imperative that you contact the school if your child will be absent or late for school. We must be able to act immediately if a child has not made it to school, therefore your call is very important. If you call before 8:15 a.m. or after 4:15 p.m., leave a message on our answering machine. Every absence must be justified by a parent or guardian. Tardiness Students are expected to be punctual and prepared for school every day. A student who arrives after 8:50 a.m. misses important morning routines, community building opportunities and creates a disruption to the class. A student is considered to be late when he or she is not fully prepared in class at the designated time (8:57 a.m.). Students who arrive late must get a late slip from the office to present to the teacher. Textbooks If texts are issued by the teacher they become the responsibility of the student, while remaining the property of the school. If a book is lost or damaged, the parents will be assessed the cost of the book. Lunch Fees Students are welcome to eat at school for a cost of $80.00 per year. Students who fail to follow the lunchroom rules may forfeit the right to eat in the lunchroom. Note: Please see letter which will be sent in September for different payment options.

Telephone Students may use the telephone situated near the school office. Students must obtain permission to use the phone during school hours. We encourage students to use the phone only in the case of an emergency. Visits to friend’s homes should be pre-arranged and written parental permission obtained before coming to school. The telephone should not be used for these purposes.

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Property Damage Any student, who damages school property or the property of others, whether by carelessness or intentionally, will be asked to pay for the repair or replacement of the damaged property. Other consequences may be given if deemed appropriate. Students are encouraged to bring only the necessary supplies for school and leave valuables and unnecessary possessions at home. Bus Transportation Students who are eligible for ridership on the Divisional school bus must follow the same rules that would apply in the school and classroom, and any other rules that the driver might implement. Safety concerns dictate that a student who cannot or will not follow the rules on the bus or at the bus stop may forfeit the right to bus transportation and be required to find alternative transportation to school. Courtesy Transportation Students who are normally transported can temporarily disembark at another stop on their route only with a school-authorized note. Temporary transportation arrangements will be accepted for students (who qualify for bussing under Divisional Policy) as long as the request is:

• For their same bus route • For a drop at a pre-existing stop on their route • Not a repetitive request

The request needs to be in writing from parents clearly stating the date and requested stop location. The school office then signs and stamps the note prior to it being presented to the driver. In order to ensure students’ safety:

• Students presenting unauthorized notes to the driver prior to a bus departure will have to report back to their school office

• Students presenting authorized notes to the driver during a bus run will be returned to their school at the end of the bus route; school will be contacted

NOTE: Courtesy Transportation for students who are not formally bussed is not authorized by the Divisional Policy.

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Student Dress Code Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Parents are requested to assist their child in exercising good judgement in selecting appropriate wear for classes. Regardless of the weather, the following items are not allowed: Crop tops cut-offs pajamas Short shorts beach wear muscle shirts Tops with spaghetti straps Clothing with offensive language and offensive messages is not acceptable. Undergarments should not be visible. Hats and caps are not permitted inside the school. All students need one pair of indoor shoes and one pair of outdoor footwear. Students who do not exercise good judgment with school attire, will be asked to change into clothing that is appropriate for school. Movement within the School Students must walk safely and quietly throughout the school. All students must use their assigned entrance when entering and leaving the building. Students are expected to behave appropriately in the washrooms at all times. Leaving the School or Classroom Under no circumstances, should a student leave the school or the school grounds without a staff consent. Any student who becomes ill during school hours must inform the classroom teacher or the office. Parents picking children up during the school day are requested to report to the office and wait for their child at the office. Students who are in the lunch program (students who to eat lunch at school) are not allowed to leave the school grounds at lunch time unless accompanied by a parent and the office has been informed. Grade 7 & 8 students who wish to leave the school grounds must have a parent/guardian complete a form that will be distributed at Opening Day Conferences. Please note that we cannot assume responsibility for students eating lunch off school grounds. Students who do not remain at school for lunch must return to school at 12:40 pm. Toys and Electronic Equipment Toys from home create a distraction in the learning environment. We appreciate the cooperation of all parents in ensuring that students leave their toys and trading cards at home. All personal electronic equipment (e.g. cell phones, cameras, I-Pods, radios, Game Boys, laser pointers, etc.) is not allowed at school. For grades 4–6, cell phones must be turned off and left at the office during the school day. In case of emergency, please call the school office. Students can ask staff to use the school phone. For grades 7 & 8, expectations will be set collaboratively by teachers and principal.

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Bicycles/Scooters/Rollerblades/Skateboards Students bring bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, and skateboards to school at their own risk. The school accepts no responsibility for damage to or loss of these items. Wheeled footwear such as “Heelies” is not permitted on school grounds. Bicycle racks are located at the front of the school. Students must proceed to the playground immediately after locking their bicycle. Bicycles should be locked at all times. Storage of bicycles in the school is not possible. Scooter, rollerblades, and skateboards must be brought into the school upon arrival in the morning/afternoon and must be stowed in the student’s locker. In order to ensure the safety of everyone on the playground, all students are required to dismount from their bicycle, scooter, or skateboards, and remove their rollerblades when they are on school property. Cold Weather The Louis Riel School Division recognizes that it is important for students to have the chance for outdoor physical activity and a chance to play. At the same time, the safety of students must be taken into account when dealing with inclement weather.

Students may be allowed outside for a maximum of 15 minutes when the wind chill reaches -27. Students will not be allowed outside for lunch or recess when the wind chill reaches -30.

School administration will make their decisions based on the information from the Louis Riel School Division Website. Peanut/Nut Safe School Due to life threatening allergies for some students, we are asking that no peanut or nut (cashew, pecan, walnut, hazelnut, almond) products be brought to school. This includes products marked “may contain traces of nuts” or “manufactured in a facility that also produces nut products.”

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A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE Volunteers and Visitors The safety of everyone at school, students and adults alike, is of paramount importance. As such, it is imperative that all volunteers and visitors to the school follow these guidelines:

• Use the front or back entrance, both of which are visible from the office; • Sign in at the administration office and receive a “Volunteer” identity tag; • Sign out at the administration office ad return the “Volunteer” identity tag.

Safety Patrols Student Safety Patrols are on duty while students travel to and from the school in the morning and after school. They are located opposite the playground on Enfield Crescent. Patrols are on duty from: 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. 3:30 - 3:40 p.m. Those students crossing Marion & Goulet/DesMeurons or at Braemar before or after school are to register at the school office to be on the Walking School Bus list. Students must be at the lights at Marion Street at DesMeurons (or Braemar) at 8:30 a.m. to meet the crossing guard. After school, these students will meet the crossing guard at 3:35 p.m. at the West doors inside the school. They will then be escorted across these two intersections. Please discuss with your child the importance of respecting the supervisors. A reminder that safety patrols adhere to the cold weather guidelines, therefore, there are no patrols when it is colder than -30oC. “Administrative Guideline EBCA – Emergency Preparedness Plan guides all of the Division’s schools. That plan includes emergency control procedures drills twice per year. Various situations compel response plans to clear school hallways, and we want students, staff, and visitors to be prepared. Not all situations are high-risk; some merely demand added caution. You can assist us in three ways:

• Tell your child (ren) about the importance of respecting adult authority during emergency control procedures drills and situations.

• If you are visiting the school, please model respect for the emergency control procedures by following the directions of staff members without questions.

• Your child (ren) to understand that not all situations are high-risk. We do not want them to be unnecessarily anxious; we do want them to feel confident that they can assist us all to manage unexpected situations.

Please ensure that your Manitoba Medical Number is on the student information form, as well as an up-to-date list of phone numbers where we can reach you, and the name and number of someone to contact in case of emergency in your absence.

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Students sent to the office with headaches, stomach cramps, etc., will stay there for a rest period. Afterwards, the child will return to the classroom if he/she feels better, or we will telephone the parent to pick up the child. Medication for Students The Louis Riel School Division has a clear policy with respect to the administration of medication to students. No medication (prescribed or not) is allowed on the child’s person (other than Epipens and inhalers). Only those medications prescribed by a physician may be given, subject to the following conditions:

• A form signed by the parent/guardian must be given to the school, authorizing school staff to administer the prescribed medication;

• Medication must be delivered to the school by an adult and clearly labelled with the name of the medication, the name of the student, the name of the pharmacist, the name of the prescribing physician, the prescribed dose, the frequency and method of administration, and the date the prescription was filled.

• Parent/guardian must notify the school in writing of any changes in dosage or time of administration of medication

• Medication presented to a school not meeting the conditions of this regulation cannot be administered by school division staff. The parent/guardian retains full responsibility for administering the medication.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AT HENRI-BERGERON

At École Henri-Bergeron, we believe that parental involvement is a significant factor contributing to a child’s success in school. We further believe that it takes a whole community to educate a child. This said, we encourage parents to take full advantage of opportunities for involvement throughout the education process. Participation can range from general support of the school and involvement in learning experiences at home to direct participation in the activities, planning and decision making in school. Parents are invited to visit our school website and to peruse the shelves and bulletin boards adjacent to the office to locate resources in relation to community events, how to support learning at home and French resources. We encourage all families to get involved in order to maintain and strengthen our home-school partnership. Attending PAC (Parent Advisory Council) meetings is a great way to get involved in your child’s school.

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PARENT VOLUNTEERS Parent volunteers play an important and integral role at École Henri-Bergeron. On average, over 75 volunteers help with program delivery each year. Inability to speak French should not be considered a barrier to involvement as assistance can take many forms. At École Henri-Bergeron, parents are involved in a variety of activities, from in-class help with reading, writing and math, working with individuals or small groups doing projects or accompanying classes on field trips, or helping with our skating program at Bertrand Arena. Due to time constraints parents can also help out at home by performing a variety of activities for teachers such as cutting and collating. The possibilities for volunteering are many and the rewards, especially the pride with which your child views your participation, are great. Please contact any member of the staff, administration or Parent Advisory Council if you are interested. All volunteers must report to the office upon arrival.

ÉCOLE HENRI-BERGERON PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The École Henri-Bergeron Parent Advisory Council is dedicated to the education and well-being of the students at École Henri-Bergeron. The Parent Advisory Council acts in a consultative capacity with the administration in many decisions that are made at the school and divisional level. In addition, the group organizes activities for the school community, such as fundraising for special initiatives, an annual Spring fair, Fiber Arts Club, skating, coordination of volunteers and much more. The Parent Advisory Council welcomes all parents to attend their monthly meetings and become active members of the group. Meetings are usually the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Free babysitting is provided.

COMMUNICATION Effective two-way (school to home - home to school) communication is a critical part of a positive home-school partnership. Communication can take many forms such as notes, student agendas, phone calls, Synervoice, conferences, special evening and daytime presentations, memos, and the school website.

CHILD CUSTODY In most cases, when parents are divorced, both parents continue to have access to school records. Please inform the office if both parents wish to receive copies of correspondence such as school memos and report cards. This information can be sent with the student or mailed directly for a nominal fee of $10.00 for the year. Please note that school information and monthly calendars are available online at [ http://www.lrsd.net/schools/bergeron ]. If you have a court order limiting the right of one parent with respect to custody, visitation or access to information, please provide the office with a copy of legal restriction rights. Unless a copy of your court order is on file with us, we must provide equal access to both parents. In order to avoid placing your child and the school in an awkward situation, please ensure that the school has the proper documentation.

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Over the course of the past few years, the Louis Riel School Division has reviewed various beliefs and practices related to assessment, evaluation and reporting student learning. Progress reports will be sent home in November, March and June. Student progress conferences will occur in November and a Portfolio/Celebration of Learning Evening in March. As in the past, assessment of student progress takes place on an on-going basis at all grade levels. Student achievement is assessed by the teacher and communicated to the student and parent(s) in the form of an oral report and/or written summary. Daily class work, projects, assignments, teacher observations, self-evaluations and portfolios are but a few of the methods used to assess how a student is progressing.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Music École Henri-Bergeron offers a general music program to Grades 4-6 which places a strong emphasis on the Orff Schulwerk skills. Students are invited to participate in our school choir. In addition, École Henri-Bergeron supplements the music program with concerts and workshops by other talented musicians. It is the primary goal of our Music program that each child learns to appreciate music and develop musical abilities. Our Music program also offers band and choir to Grade 7 & 8 students. A guitar club is also offered to Grade 7 & 8 students after school from 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. on Thursdays. Physical Education – Grades 4-6 Physical Education is an integral part of our school program at École Henri-Bergeron. It provides the children with an opportunity to have fun and exercise while developing a healthy life-style and a positive attitude toward physical activity. The program consists of the development of basic skills through a variety of activities such as large group games, volleyball, soccer, basketball and gymnastics. Important life skills such as persistence, effort, self-control, decreasing impulsivity, cooperation with others, good sportsmanship, flexibility and fair play are an essential component of the program, and are emphasized every day. Physical activities (such as low organized games, clubs and fun tournaments) are also offered over the noon hour. Students are also provided the opportunity to participate in divisional activities such as cross-country running and track and field, as well as clubs such as marathon. Physical Education – Grade 7 & 8

Grade 7 & 8 physical education is composed of a wide variety of sports and activities such as soccer, baseball and ultimate football with a greater emphasis on fitness, volleyball, basketball, badminton and track & field. Other activities include co-operative, low organized, multi-cultural

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games, and winter activities. The course will build on the basic skills, movements and strategies learnt from previous years. Rules, sportsmanship, leadership and team spirit are emphasized.

The physical education program at École Henri-Bergeron can be divided into three categories:

• physical education classes: compulsory for all students • intramural sports: voluntary participation • interscholastic sports: voluntary participation

By participating in physical education students can achieve physical fitness, personal satisfaction, and the awareness of one's abilities. They will also acquire and perfect new sport skills and techniques, discover new friendships, develop self-confidence and many other benefits. Grade 7 & 8 students will have the extra-curricular opportunity to be on the HB basketball, volleyball and badminton teams and compete against other schools in the division. Students need a sports jersey with the school logo for these divisional sports. This is ordered through the Physical Education teacher. Media Centre The École Henri-Bergeron Library and Computer Lab are joined together to form the school’s Media Centre. A half-time Library Assistant and part-time Library Teacher provide students with access to a well-equipped center complete with current print and non-print resources to meet their research needs. Our computer lab currently has 20 computers and a laptop cart. All computers have Internet access through a divisionally controlled server. Firewalls and filters are in place to ensure that access to material is appropriate for school. Each student is required to submit a signed (by student and parent) agreement prior to being granted access to the Internet. On the 2nd floor, École Henri-Bergeron also has one cart consisting of 24 Net books and one cart with 24 laptops for use in the classrooms. Leadership Course This program helps students in all grades gain leadership skills through a variety of activities they plan, implement and facilitate for the staff and students at École Henri-Bergeron. This course is built into the schedule at the same time and on the same school day cycle for everyone. Groups are formed with a mix of grade 4-8 students. Fiber Arts The Parent Advisory Council organizes and supports the Fiber Arts Club. These activities are a volunteer initiative by a parent of the Parent Council. Students learn how to knit, crochet and do looming during the lunch hour. These activities encourage and challenge children in a fun and entertaining atmosphere.

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Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is a program offered during lunch hour at various times throughout the year. Some of the themes explored during Lunch Bunch are: Friendships, celebrating who we are, understanding differences using books studies, visual arts and collaborative group projects.

Music is one of the finer pleasures in life regardless of whether one is involved professionally or on a more casual basis. Band Program Objectives:

• To develop reading skills and proficiency in playing a chosen musical instrument. • To develop an appreciation and understanding of the language and structure of music. • To give students the opportunity to expand their interest and talent. • To provide opportunities for public performance. • To develop self-discipline and pride in the students’ own accomplishments. • To develop team spirit by participating in group activities. • To support future leisure enjoyment and lifelong learning.

Content:

• Learning of one of the following instruments: flute, clarinet, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, or tuba.

• Strong emphasis on good music reading skills as well as posture, facial, and finger technique.

• Focus on individual playing as well as playing in the context of an ensemble. • Instruction of basic music theory.

General Information:

• 165 minutes per school cycle (3 – 55 minute classes per cycle). • Students are expected to attend sectionals and tutorials as required. • Students are required to participate in all band rehearsals and performances. • Students are expected to continue with the instrument initially chosen or assigned and may

only change instruments with band director and parental consent. • Students are required to practice daily for the amount of time indicated by the teacher and

may be asked to record the results on a monthly "Practice Log Sheet" to be submitted to the band teacher.

Instruments:

• Students who are assigned a division-owned instrument are asked to pay a non-refundable usage fee of $60 per year, payable at the beginning of the school year.

• Students and parents assume all responsibilities for any repairs occurring due to the misuse of the instrument.

Band Program Grade 7 & 8

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• Tubas and percussion may be shared between students. For sanitary reasons, separate mouthpieces will be issued to every student assigned to a shared instrument.

• Instruments can be rented or purchased from various music retailers in the city. (At École Henri-Bergeron this is optional. Students will be allowed to take the school’s instrument home.)

Purchasing or Renting an Instrument?

• When selecting an instrument, you are encouraged to choose a popular company brand such as: Yamaha, Selmer and Bundy. Call the music teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

• In purchasing an instrument, note that the cost is usually related to the quality of the instrument.

• Consult the music teacher before purchasing used instruments. • The following companies presently offer rental/purchase agreements:

Quest Music 150-166 Meadowwood Drive 1308 Portage Ave.

204-231-1677 204-233-4151

Long & McQuade 651 Stafford Street 204-284-8552

St. John's Music 1330 Portage Ave. 204-783-8855

Practice Log Sheet: Students may be required to hand in a monthly practice log sheet which is designed to keep an accurate check of the progress your child is making in his/her music studies and to establish the habit of careful, regular, and systematic practice. It is only with systematic work that full playing ability can be realized. It is required that all children practice the amount of time specified by the band teacher. Usually, this is a minimum of 20 minutes per day for four of the seven days of the week. Without this practice, your child's progress on the instrument will be very limited. The Band Experience: Learning to play a band instrument can be a joyful, lifelong experience. A beginning band student can look forward to several years of playing in a school band, beginning in grade 7 and continuing through to grade 12. Of course, there will be times when your child will become frustrated with the constant challenge of learning more difficult music and mastering more difficult technical skills. The best way to remedy this frustration is through encouragement and consistent home practice. By setting aside a specific time each day for practice, your child will be better prepared, more confident and more motivated to master the instrument. The self-discipline gained through regular home practice is not only beneficial to the study of the instrument, but it also encourages good general study habits. Encourage your child to play for you - make time to listen and enjoy.

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Guitar Program Objectives:

• To develop skills and proficiency in playing the guitar, as a lifelong skill • To develop an appreciation and understanding of the language and structure of music. • To give students the opportunity to expand their interest and talent.

General Information:

• The student is required to participate in all guitar ensemble rehearsals, tutorials and performances as pertaining to curriculum.

• All students are expected to pay a $20 non-refundable usage fee for use of the division owned guitars. This fee is intended to cover the cost of string breakage, repairs, and the eventual replacement of the instrument. It does not cover repairs or replacement costs of the guitar due to its misuse. Students and parents assume all responsibilities for any repairs occurring due to the misuse of the guitar.

• Students are assigned one specific guitar for the entire year. They are responsible for proper care of the instrument while it is in their possession.

• The guitars must be brought back to school every Thursday. • Students who sign up for guitar are committing to attend all Thursday classes from

September to June. Instruments can be purchased from various music stores in the city. This is optional for École Henri-Bergeron students because they will have the privilege of bringing the school’s guitars home for practice.

Quest Music 150-166 Meadowood Drive 1308 Portage Ave.

204-231-1677 204-233-4151

Fender Classical Guitar

Long & McQuade 651 Stafford Street 204-284-8552 Almansa or La Patrie Guitar

St. John's Music 1330 Portage Ave. 204-783-8855 Yamaha Classical Guitar

The Guitar Experience: Learning to play a guitar can be a joyful, lifelong experience. A beginning guitar student can look forward to several years of playing in a school guitar ensemble, beginning in grade 7 and continuing through to grade 12. It is expected that the student will practice at home as the guitar class in only one hour per week. Of course, there will be times when your child will become frustrated with the constant challenge of learning more difficult music and mastering more difficult technical skills. The best way to remedy this frustration is through the encouragement of consistent home practice. By setting aside a specific time each day for practice, your child will be better prepared, more confident, and more motivated to master the instrument. The self-discipline gained through regular home practice is not only beneficial to the study of the instrument, but it also encourages good general study habits.

Guitar – Grade 7&8

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Visual Arts Program Objectives:

• To develop skills and proficiency in using the specific tools using a variety of mediums. • To assist the student in developing an understanding of the language used in art and an

appreciation of art in context. • To provide the student the opportunity of expanding his/her interest and to encourage

creative expression in meaningful ways. • To provide the student with opportunities for public art exhibitions. • To give the student an opportunity to develop self-discipline and pride in his/her

accomplishments. General Information

• Students who choose Art are assigned 110 minutes per school cycle. • Students will not be permitted to transfer from the Art program once classes have begun.

Content The emphasis is on the following concepts:

• line • shape • value

• size • texture

• space • colour

Throughout the year, the students have the opportunity to work with many different materials, including graphic pencils, coloring pencils, watercolours, acrylic paint, plaster casting and clay. The main focus of the program is to provide an environment which fosters creativity and allows for students to begin developing their own personal artistic style and vocabulary.

Learning requirements

• All students are encouraged to purchase an art kit for $25 from the school at the start of the year. At the start of the year these kits will be distributed to students by the art teacher. The art kits contain all of the necessary materials for art class for the year. Students are expected to bring this kit with them to every art class.

• All students are responsible for the proper care and handling of the art materials provided in the classroom as well as their own art materials for the entire year.

• Should any materials be misplaced/consumed throughout the year, students must speak with the art teacher to arrange the purchase of replacement items.

Why Art? Art appeals to a variety of different learners as art is a balanced subject. Art is about, math, science, language, and history combined. Studying art gives students the opportunity to use a different side of their brain to create their own version of the world or to think more critically about our existing world. It is only through serious practice and dedication towards the arts that students can expect to produce work that is not only aesthetically pleasing to viewers, but also thought-provoking and emotionally engaging to viewers.

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Students who choose choir as an option will have the opportunity to study music through singing.

Choir Program Objectives: The program focuses on developing and strengthening vocal skills such as:

• Ensemble singing in a wide range of musical styles from around the world including modern arrangements of songs.

• Music reading and knowledge of symbols and terms. • Quality vocal production and independent part-singing. • Performance opportunities to showcase what is learned in class. • To give the student an opportunity to develop self-discipline and pride in his/her

accomplishments

General Information: • Students who choose Choir are assigned 110 minutes per school cycle. • Students will not be permitted to transfer from the Choir program once classes have

begun.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Student Services Teachers The student services teachers provide assistance and support to students through a consultative, collaborative approach with the classroom teacher. The Student Services teacher works together with teachers, parents, the administrator, other clinicians and, most importantly, the students. Through observation, assessment, diagnosis, planning and teaching, the student services teachers assists staff in providing effective instruction and learning for students. Referrals for student services are generally requested by the teachers; however they may originate from the parents or the administrator. Parents are kept informed of the developments and progress of their child once he/she is referred for services. Student services may be on a consultative basis or the student services team may be involved in direct intervention. In all cases, the aim is to keep the students integrated in the regular classroom and to provide instructional programs to meet the needs of the students. The Student Services Teacher provides support to address the social and emotional needs of students. Guidance is a total school effort involving students, staff and parents. The program seeks to provide a safe and comfortable school environment in which each child may grow and learn. School counselling provides a variety of services including:

• School-wide and classroom guidance programs such as Bully-Proofing and Addictions Awareness;

• Small group counselling in areas such as social skills, anger management, self-control, making friends, and dealing with family break-up;

• Individual counselling; • Consultation with teachers, staff, parents, and Student Support Services; and • Referrals to appropriate school and community agencies.

Divisional Student Support Services The services of a Psychologist, a Social Worker, an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Clinician are available to the students of École Henri-Bergeron when a need is identified by parents or teachers. These specialists work collaboratively with staff and parents to support students who may require additional assistance in order to assure their success as learners. Occupational Therapy – Developing Skills for the Job of Living The Occupational Therapists (OTs) are part of Louis Riel School Division Clinical Services and support the needs of all learners in the Division’s 40 schools. While at school, children have “jobs” to do: listening, cooperating, playing, coordinating large and small body movements, printing, sitting, and learning. The goal of school-based Occupational Therapy is to work with teachers to assist all children to be as successful as possible at these “jobs.”

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Physiotherapy The overall goal of Physiotherapy in the school system is to enable the student to access and participate in education programming by optimizing physical function. Specific programming may include strategies aimed at improving:

• strength • motor control • flexibility • endurance • gross and fine motor control • access and independence in the school settings

Programs are often carried out by an Educational Assistant and/or the Physical Education Teacher following instruction by and under the direction of the Physiotherapist. The therapist may also make suggestions about seating, gait aids, mobility, and physical education. Public Health Nurse A public health nurse is assigned to École Henri-Bergeron and is available to our school for consultation. If you wish to contact the nurse, please call the Public Health Unit at 204-540-2035.

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Ecole Henri-Bergeron strives to provide a welcoming, safe and caring school community – an environment where effective teaching and learning can occur. It is expected that all students will conduct themselves appropriately at school as well as at divisionally-sponsored activities in the larger community. We Believe That… Effective teaching and learning occurs best in a positive school climate where students behave appropriately. To this end, school staff must model appropriate behaviour in their daily interactions with students. Attributes of appropriate behaviour include, among others:

• respect for self and others • empathy • cooperation • courtesy • responsibility • honesty

A positive school climate results from effective behaviour management strategies. We believe that such strategies:

• promote self-discipline • are pro-active • are based on fair and equitable treatment • consider developmental differences • support constructive behaviour change • respect the findings of educational research • consider the safety and welfare of the school and community

Parents and caregivers play a significant role in shaping their child’s behaviour and attitudes. Indeed, a positive partnership between home and school is key to a positive school climate. Behavioural Expectations All staff and students must behave in a respectful manner and comply with the code of conduct. We believe that most students behave appropriately. Our ultimate goal is student self-discipline. Our expectations – developed collaboratively by students, staff and parents – revolve around three beliefs. These powerful words guide a standard of behaviour at our school:

BE SAFE BE RESPONSIBLE BE RESPECTFUL

Code of Conduct

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All common areas

Be safe • I will keep my hands and my feet to myself. • I will walk. • I will use and carry all equipment and materials appropriately.

Be Responsible

• I will speak French. • I will ask for a staff member’s help when needed. • I will accept responsibility for my actions.

Be Respectful

• I will use a positive tone and use positive language. • I will respect others personal space and their property. • I will stop, pay attention and follow staff requests.

Playground

Be safe • I will keep my hands and my feet to myself. • I will stay in designated areas.

Be Responsible

• At the sound of the bell, I will stop playing and come into the school. • I will return all playground equipment. • I will obtain a staff member’s permission to enter the school during recess time. • I will ask for a staff member’s help when needed.

Be Respectful - I will demonstrate fair play. - I will stop, pay attention and follow staff requests. - I will use a positive tone and use positive language. - I will place my garbage in the garbage cans. - I will use playground equipment appropriately.

Lunch Room

Be Safe • I will remain seated and ask permission if I need something or need to leave. • I will be mindful of others’ life-threatening allergies in preparing my lunch.

Be Responsible

• I will clean up my area. • I will wait to be dismissed by the lunch supervisor.

Be Respectful

• I will place garbage in garbage cans and recycle in appropriate containers. • I will use an “inside voice”, speaking quietly and calmly.

• Recognizing that the lunch program is an accommodation provided to families rather

than a service required by provincial law, students who are unable to abide by these expectations may lose the privilege of staying at school for lunch.

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Serious Behaviour Infractions Students are referred to administration when the following occurs:

• Fighting. • Physical assault. • Threats, verbal assault, disrespectful language or gestures. • Defiance of authority, willful disobedience. • Willful destruction of property or stealing. • Chronic behaviour problems. • Leaving class or school without permission.

The following must be noted as stipulations that will result in immediate referral to the administration, as outlined in the Public Schools Act:

• Bullying, or abusing physically, sexually or psychologically (orally, in writing or otherwise) any person is unacceptable.

• Discriminating unreasonably on the basis of any characteristic set out in subsection 5(2) of The Human Rights Code is unacceptable.

• Using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs at school is unacceptable. • Gang involvement will not be tolerated on school sites. • Possessing a weapon, as “weapon” is defined in section 2 of the Criminal Code (Canada), will not be

tolerated on school sites. • Pupils and staff must adhere to school policies respecting appropriate use of electronic mail and the

Internet, including the prohibition of material that the school has determined to be objectionable. Responses to Inappropriate Behaviour Responses to inappropriate behaviour occur with consideration for individual needs and circumstances. Responses to violations of the Code of Conduct, including disciplinary consequences, are subject to the Administrative Guidelines of the Louis Riel School Division, notably:

• JK Student Discipline • JICI/JICK Responses to Use of Weapons & Violent Behaviour in the Learning Environment • JICH Student Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs • JKD/JKE Student Suspension/Expulsion • ACF/G Interpersonal Relations and Resolution of Concerns About Harassment/Discrimination

Appendices B and C of Policy JK – Student Discipline, describing expectations for student behaviour and possible interventions, are included hereafter for your reference. Interested members of our school community may access copies of the above policies from the Louis Riel School Division website [ http://lrsd.net ] or the school administration. The process for appealing disciplinary decisions begins with the school administration. Further appeal is possible; refer to Appendix E of Policy BC – Board Authority and Conduct, which is reprinted hereafter.

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SCHOOL STAFF – 2016-2017 Administration Roger Lacroix Principal Office Classroom Teachers Mme Kathleen Witkowicz Grade 4 Room 7 M. Jeremy Ritchot Grade 4 Room 8 Mme Jaclyn Richard Grade 5/6 Room 9 Mme Shelby Guénette Grade 5/6 Room 10 M. Eric Vielfaure Grade 5/6 Room 11 M. Donald Sorin Grade 7/8 Room 12 Mme Monique Dubé Grade 7/8 Room 16 M. Alain Laurin Grade7/ 8 Room 17 Specialist Teachers Mme Brigitte Girouard Music, Band, Choir Rooms 3 & 4 M. Kevin Levesque Physical Education Gymnasium M. Guy Michaud Guitar Room 4 Student Services Teachers Mme Lyette Hoskin Grade 4-6 Room 21 Mme Maguy Livolsi Grade 7&8 Room 15 Support Staff Mme Ginette Kryschuk Admin. Secretary Office Mme Sharon Kroeger Secretary Office Mme Diane Thuot-MacDonald Library Teacher Mme Nicola Parent Assistant Library Clerk Mme Colette Letourneau Educational Assistant Mme Helene Moore Educational Assistant Mme Bonnie Gauthier Educational Assistant M. Justin Pilotte Head Custodian M. Garrett Adams Evening Custodian Michelle Ledet Lunchroom Supervisor/Patrols/Bussing Kara Jones Lunchroom Supervisor/Walking School Bus

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Administration Meetings - AMOpening Day Conferences 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMOpening Day Conferences 9:00 - 11:45AMAdministration Meetings - PM

Thursday September 8 Regular classes beginMonday September 19 Professional Learning Day (No School)Tuesday September 27 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

Monday October 10 Thanksgiving Day Holiday (No School)Thursday October 13 School Photos (9:00 AM)Friday October 21 Provincial Professional Learning Day (No School)Tuesday October 25 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

Friday November 4 Administration Day (No School)Thursday November 10 Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45 AMFriday November 11 Remembrance Day (No School)Wednesday November 16 Retakes for school photos Tuesday November 22 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pmThursday November 24 Student Progress Reports sent homeFriday November 25 Divisional Professional Learning Day (No School)

Student Progress Conferences (evening) Book Fair (4:00 - 8:00 pm)

Student Progress Conferences (evening) Book Fair (4:00 - 8:00 pm)

Thursday December 15 Winter Concert 1:00 PM & 7:00 PMLast day of school before Winter BreakEarly Dismissal - 2:30 pmWinter Break

September 2016

October 2016

November 2016

December 2016

Tuesday September 6

Wednesday September 7

Wednesday November 30

Thursday December 1

Weeks of December 23 to January 8

Thursday December 22

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Monday January 9 Classes ResumeTuesday January 24 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

Friday February 3 Professional Learning Day (No School)Monday February 20 Louis Riel Day (No School)Tuesday February 28 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

Friday March 17 Professional Learning Day (No School)Monday March 20 Student Progress Reports sent homeTuesday March 21 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pmWednesday March 22 Portfolio/Celebration of LearningFriday March 24 Last day before Spring Break - Regular dismissal at 3:30 pm

Spring Break 2017

Monday April 3 Classes ResumeFriday April 14 Good Friday (No School)Friday April 21 Divisional Professional Learning Day (No School)Tuesday April 25 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

Friday May 12 Professional Learning Day (No School)Monday May 22 Victoria Day (No School)Tuesday May 23 Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

Friday June 16 Administration Day (No School)Thursday June 29 Student Progress Reports sent homeFriday June 30 Last Day of School - Early Dismissal - 2:30 pm

June 2017

March 2017

April 2017

May 2017

January 2017

February 2017

Week of March 27 - March 31

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