September+25,+2013

=September 25, 2013 - Admin Team Meeting=

In attendance: Cheryl Korte, Julianne Taylor, Gail Wright, Cait Barker, Laura Coutts-Mills, Heather Orey, Sharon Lundeen, Brenda Stumbur, Gail Ferguson


 * Discussion on Admin Team role**
 * purpose
 * time
 * responsibilities of each member
 * is the format working as envisioned?

Cityslickers - Gr. 4 - Mrs. B is a wonderful volunteer! EA support - Loved the help with O today! With September 30th deadline approaching - the light at the end of the tunnel can be seen. Working with Gr. 4's using Notebook today. Supervision - Gr. 1s - M and H - walking around independently at recess, having fun - great to see collaboration and coordination of staff Gaining understanding from a parent who was quite frustrated by the school closure. Gr. 3 Writing/Reading levels - great progress! Gr. 1 Terry Fox Discussion - talking about their dreams
 * Highlights of the Day**


 * Calendar Go Round - Continue to check Inside PSD for updates**

Parent input letters will go out this week, IPP colloaboration dates - October 21, 22, 23 - IPP writing dates Focus on the IPPs are to be based on child's strengths, not on deficits learning Services does not want to see the word, "Compliance" written as a goal negative overtones)
 * Inclusive Ed**

Can students participate in the IPP writing? Why not? A way to be an advocate for their learning. IPP writing workshops are being offered by PSD Inclusive Library - a great resource on the Chalkboard November 6th - first draft of IPP on Gail's desk, Emergency Behavior Plans need to accompany the IPP, OT/ SLP - Let Brenda know if you have any needs.

October 9/10 - P/T Interviews Online booking to go live on Monday Let admin know if you would like support for any of your interviews.
 * Assessment & Reporting**


 * PATs**
 * results are in for 2012=2013 cohort
 * As a staff we will have the opportunity to analyze the results to help set direction for academic achievement
 * PSD will decide whether our current gr. 3's will be writing PATs this year


 * CAT-4 - Formalized Assessment - Gr. 2, 3 & 4s will write this year in February

submission deadline - September 30th to PSD Approvals to follow asap
 * Budget**

Make sure all the computers are shut down at night not at log in. There is only so much WI-FI to go around so if access is slow, the demand is high We are down 3 wireless ports October 2014 - Millgrove date for wireless/infrastructure improvement 184 days of Learning - Carolyn Jensen - Day 3 worth a look! Each school is being asked to contribute 8 days of writing. Kelli has done 2 days already - thanks!
 * Technology**

Infrastucture cannot support all the demands for power, concern for overloaded circuits, possibility of electrical fires Shut down and turn off.
 * Facilities ** - Electricity


 * "Get the Scoop" Night Discussion**
 * Stop** - Having the assembly at the end, students were running around the gym and the equipment, going until 7:30
 * Start** - the assembly at 6:45 - shorter length, having parents go through Ali and Leslie's room and lock up the gym storage room.
 * Continue** - looping the video/visuals, having staff present, clean-up was great, third week of September a good date

follow the guidelines, staff will be there to help you.
 * Terry Fox** - Be mindful of the students who have difficulty at assemblies, be proactive, attend to their needs,


 * C.A.V.E - Self- Respect**
 * CAVE Leaders - Cait, Carol, Victoria, Julianne, Brenda, Gail F. Kristeen Gordon, Colleen Boumeester**
 * Begins October 1**
 * See the timetable for your class time.**



If you have a preferred date, let Gail or Deb know. The City of Spruce Grove (mayor/councillors), Senior Executive, Fire Hall, RCMP and EMTs have been invited to attend.
 * Pancake Breakfast** - October 4 and 8th

Jan to lead with help from Heather C, Ali V, Kathryn and Linda (music), and student teachers
 * Remembrance Day Committee**

to help with Gym mats & playground equipment- Let Gail /Brenda know if you have a preferred mat size and/or what you would like to see in your playground bin.
 * School Council**


 * Christmas Concert Dates - December 10, 11, 12**


 * Emergency Response** - Emergency Evacuation - Out of Class, Out of School, Lock Down


 * All classes should have practiced emergency evacuations, and know who their buddy classes.
 * Emergency back packs are coming down to your room.


 * Assurance Model (formally Ed. Plan and AERR) - due October 15, 2013**


 * PLCs**
 * The PLC plan replace individual professional growth plans
 * Gail and Brenda will meet with each PLC group to determine what support is needed
 * November - Gail will meet with staff individually
 * PD Days - PLCs will share their learning