Transcript Welcome to SDSS Grade 9 Parents & Guardians

September 2, 2014
Student Success
Ms. Keyzers
Classroom
Teachers
Student Services
(Special
Education)
Guidance
Mr. Artindale
Ms. Chartrand
Community
Resources
Ms. Marinis
Administration
Peer Support
Mr. Wilshire
Xion Hakim (President)
Ms. Maharaj
Josh Ogden (Vice
President)
Ms. Sanwalka
September 2, 2014
Sports still
captivate
the world!
THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Skype came on the scene in 2003
Facebook was launched in 2004,
Twitter was launched in 2006
FLIP
phone to
SMART
phone
DESIRE TO
KEEP
IMPROVING!
A new
building
There are two lasting bequests
we can give our children.
One is roots.
The other is wings.
~ Hodding Carter, Jr. (1907-1972)
Grades go
up
Self
esteem
increases
Stay in
school
longer
Students are
more successful
when their
parents are
engaged
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Be Consistent
 Learning as part of daily routine, rules, expectations
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Make connections to real life situations
Essential Skills:
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Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Ability to Communicate
Be a co-learner
Resources
HELP STUDENTS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THEIR OWN LEARNING
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Provide the tools:
WHEN THEY ARE EXPERIENCING
DIFFICULTY
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 Quiet work space
 Materials
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 Routine
 Time
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Challenges are
opportunities to
develop problemsolving skills
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Have your child take
accountability
Ask your child, “What has
the teacher asked you to
do?”
Discuss where they can
look for help
Student
Progress
Interview
Night
Curriculum
Night
Email,
Phone,
Teach
Assist
SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
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Welcome to Grade 9 in 2014-2015
Admin Team:
 Reid Wilshire
 Susan Maharaj
 Mirella Sanwalka
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Thank you for your time this morning, and we
are looking forward to a great year ahead!