Enrollment Detail Female = 27 Male = 43

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1 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 Annual School Growth Plan REPORT TO SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHOOL NAME North Canoe Elementary A. SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT and UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT SCHOOL YEAR 2015/16 SCHOOL NUMBER North Canoe s Mission Statement: The purpose of North Canoe School is to enable all learners to develop their individual potential and acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy and caring society. SCHOOL PROFILE / UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS (including staffing and special education assignments) Data (projected for 2015) as of May 21, 2015: General Enrollment Kindergarten 14 Grade 1 12 Grade 2 10 Grade 3 10 Grade 4 13 Grade 5 11 TOTAL 70 Enrollment Detail Female = 27 Male = 43 First Nations Students = 13 students Special Needs: Category K, Q, R = 2 students Category C-G = 5 students Category H = 0 students The community of Canoe is located east of downtown Salmon Arm via the Trans Canada Highway. North Canoe Elementary has served the rural population of the north-eastern section of the District of Salmon Arm since The present day location of the school was established in Students of North Canoe Elementary live in a variety of different settings ranging from rural country living to subdivisions and modular homes. Most students live within walking distance from the school. Canoe is largely self contained, having a general store, plywood plant, card lock service station, hall church, post office, motels, senior centre, golf course, campground, go carts, public beach, marina, ball diamonds and Elks Hall. The cost of living in Canoe makes it an attractive place to live for seniors, young families starting out and single parent families. Our current Parent Advisory Council has developed a strong partnership with the school. We are very fortunate to have their financial support for curricular and extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are offered to our students in addition to the regular curriculum. We have a winter recreation program that involves every student at the school. Students are provided the opportunity to learn skating, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Having winter recreational equipment purchased for the school allows students to be active, learn new skills and increase student and parent participation in activities. We encourage families to borrow the equipment to promote active family outings together. We have swimming lessons provided to all students in kindergarten to grade 3 and gymnastic & dance lessons for all students. These events are supported by our dedicated PAC group. We have a One to One reading program for our students providing opportunities for our students to read with parent volunteers. Also, we have a dedicated group of grade 4 and 5 students who make up our PROPS team; a leadership group promoting active play and organizing activities for all students. Staffing: There are 3 divisions with 4 classroom teachers, 1 librarian (0.1), 1 music teacher (0.2), 1 Learning Resource Teachers (0.3), 4 Certified Education Assistants, 2 lunch hour supervisors, secretary and custodian. We also have a First Nations Worker, Speech and Language Pathologist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, and district counselor who are in the school on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. As well, a district physiotherapist and occupational therapist are in the school when needed. Specific programs supporting our school goals this year: One to One Reading Program, Accelerated Reader, PALS, and Student Leadership (PROPS). North Canoe combines the practices of Restitution with Effective Behaviour Support strategies (EBS), as well as, the Social Responsibility Performance Standards. North Canoe believes in RESPECT: Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect Property and Respect for the Learning Environment. For the start of September, our school will be the new site for the alternate program (K-5). SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 1

2 B. SCHOOL GOALS GOAL 1 STATEMENT: To improve all student s attitude towards reading and ability to read with fluency and comprehension. Rationale: Ongoing student assessment results support the need to make reading a sustained focus for the 2015/2016 school year. Our reading goal is supported by the observations of Classroom Teachers, Learning Resource Teacher, CEAs, One to One volunteers and School Based Team. Our goal is also supported by data derived from: Teacher evaluations of student reading Report card data for 2014/2015 Ministry of Education Satisfaction Survey results both parents and students PM Benchmarks Reading Probes STAR reading assessment LEXIA Raz Kids running record Weschler Assessment Performance Indicators and Data Analysis: Teacher Evaluations Data End of Term 2 for 2014/15. This data shows that 26% of our students are below expectations for reading. Teacher Evaluations Data End of Term 2 for 2014/15. This data shows that 15% of our students moved up one level within the performance standards (minimally, fully, exceeding) Ministry of Education Satisfaction Student Survey results reading related questions. Student surveys indicate that 94% of our students feel they are getting better at reading. (33 - Grade 3 to 5 students were surveyed). Ministry of Education Satisfaction Parent Survey results reading related questions. Survey indicates that 65% of our parents surveyed were satisfied all the time or many times with their child s progress in reading. (29 responses). In May 2015, Weschler Assessment done by Learning Resource Teacher showed that 7 out 21 grade 2/3 students were below or emerging in reading comprehension. In May 2015, Weschler Assessment done by Learning Resource Teacher showed that 1 out 19 grade 4/5 students were below or emerging in reading comprehension. SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 2

3 Percentages In May 2015, Grade 1 PM Benchmark assessment done by Classroom Teacher showed that 3 of 9 students were at a not yet meeting or minimally meeting level. The data shows that there continues to be a need to improve student performance in reading. Student reading skills overall will be improved through the collaborative development and implementation of a school wide plan that incorporates reading support with students in one to one, small groups, and class wide instruction. Teaching strategies will be shared amongst staff and staff will continue to attend district workshops to pursue professional development opportunities. Parent communication regarding importance of reading, progress of students reading and strategies/programs to implement at home should continue. Teacher Evaluations Data End of Term 2 for 2014/15. This data shows that 26% of our students are below expectations for reading. Teacher Evaluations Data (end of Term 2) Below Minimally Meeting Fully Meeting Exceeding Grade Level Expectations Student Satisfaction Survey Results May 2015 related to Reading: (2015: 33 students responded from gr. 3 5) % of Students Responding Many Times/All of the Time: Are you getting better at reading? 60 % 94% SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 3

4 Number of Students Parent Satisfaction Survey Results May 2014 related to Reading: (2014: 29 parents responded from K 5) % of Parents Responding Many Times/All of the Time: Are you satisfied with the development of your child s reading skills at school? % 65% Weschler Assessment Data May This data shows that 33% of our students are below/emerging expectations for reading comprehension. Weschler Assessment of Grade 2/3 students reading comprehension in May Below/Emerging Expectations On Target Proficient/Mastery Descriptors SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 4

5 Number of students PM Benchmark Assessment Data, Grade 1 students May This data shows that 3 out of 9 students not yet meeting expectations. PM Benchmark Assessment Data, Grade 1 students Not Yet Meeting Minimally Meeting Fully Meeting Exceeding Expectations Targets: Using a variety of assessment tools including, PM Benchmarks, BC Performance Standards, Reading Probes, STAR Reading, Weschler Assessment and Kindergarten assessment, our goals will be to have: 20% (or lower) of all students in our school not meeting expectations in reading. 20% (or more) of the number of students (all grades) moving up one level within the performance standards (minimally, fully, exceeding) 20% (or more) of the number of students (Gr. 1) moving up one category in PM benchmarks (minimal, fully and exceeding) Reported assessments will be held in October, March and June, and will be compared for each individual child Action Plan/Strategies: 1. Use a variety of assessments (BC performance standards, Reading Probes, PM Benchmarks, Cathi Peters) to establish a baseline for reading for K-5 students in Sept/October. 2. Use student friendly reading rubrics for formative assessment 3. Have and use an updated version of PM Benchmarks. Ensure all staff are trained to use the assessment tool properly 4. Complete and track comprehension and fluency once per term using above assessments 5. Use reading conferencing with students SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 5

6 6. Promote reading activities during Literacy Week 7. Maintain A-Z reading kits (update/increase number of leveled books) 8. Continue to use RAZ kids. Use microphones to use the software fully 9. Promote the community library in our school for parents to sign out books 10. Continue awareness of our First Nations heritage through use of stories and storytelling 11. Continue to use Lucy Caulkins, Reading Power, Daily 3, Lexia, and the Café Book to guide instruction and assessment 12. Seek out in-service opportunities to support reading goal 13. Seek out ways to educate and inform parents on reading strategies 14. Support parents involvement in supporting home reading programs 15. Continue with the One to One Reading Program. 16. Recognize student successes with reading in assemblies, newsletters, and bulletin board displays. 17. A Welcome to Kindergarten orientation session for parents of kindergarten aged children will be organized to encourage focused parent involvement in the teaching of early literacy skills. 18. Continue with the PALS program. 19. Buddy reading classes to reinforce reading strategies in early primary 20. Daily reading in each class supported 21. Continue with LRT support for readers SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 6

7 GOAL 2 STATEMENT: To create a school wide culture of healthy living Rationale: Students learn better, are calmer, more socially adaptable when they are well fed, well rested and have had physical exercise. Performance Indicators and Data Analysis: We will need to gather baseline data: - What is in kid s lunches? Do a survey as to what are in lunches breakdown into categories 4 food groups? How much is processed? Do this over a one week period and teacher gather data from student lunches - See how many kids bring water bottles. (As a school, purchase water bottles for those that do not have them?) - Parent Survey at the start of the year prepare this! - Do the Canada Fitness test at the start, middle and end of year. Research what fitness tests are good to use for assessment for each grade. Assessments may differ.. - Use wellness survey - Observations by classroom teachers, Targets: 100% of our students will receive instruction on Canada Fitness Testing stations. Students will track results throughout the year to see progress Increase the loaning of sports equipment for families to use together (snowshoes, cross country skis, skates etc) Action Plan/Strategies: 1. Fitness: - School-wide running / cross country running, Terry fox run - Winter Recreation snow shoeing, skating, cross-country skiing - Swimming - Gymnastics - Dance - Gym Stations SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 7

8 - Yoga (First Nations) - Aboriginal Games - Props activities at lunch - Community Walking Fieldtrips - PAC Waterslides - Daily Physical Education 2. Healthy Eating: - PAC Soup Days - Action Schools Healthy Eating cooking Program - Canada Food Guide - Litter less Lunches - Use Water bottles promoted - Fruit and Veggie Program 3. Environment and Community - Earth Day Community Clean up - Composting CSRD Recycling Day - Tree Planting - Flower Garden - Indigenous Garden 4. Physical Program - Health and Wellness - Keep going with Dental Health Month tour a dental office - Keep going with Interior Health bulletin boards for Wellness - Jump rope for heart next year - Do a wellness tip in every newsletter - Get Laura Paiement as a support person C. SCHOOL GENERATED COMMUNITY CONSULTATION (staff, parents, students and, where applicable, aboriginal community) The community is involved in developing and implementing the School Goals in the following ways: PAC meetings are held to discuss school goals and opportunities for parent involvement Parent and community members volunteer in our school PAC contribute funds towards various school wide educational programs and initiatives Satisfaction surveys available for all parents and students in grades 3-5 Informal meetings throughout the year Kindergarten parents encouraged to participate in the PALS program D. SCHOOL GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS The community is informed about the School Goals and achievements in the following ways: Monthly Newsletters School website PAC meetings Bulletin board displays Growth Conversations Annual Satisfaction Survey results are shared Local media invited to attend activities celebrating and showcasing school goals Face book District Publications SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 8

9 We certify that this report represents the joint effort of the following: Parent Name Signature Date Parent Name Signature Date Teacher Name Signature Date Teacher Name Signature Date Principal Signature Date Superintendent: Superintendent s Name Signature Date SD #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Annual School Growth Plan Page 9