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Alexander Muir Public School Welcome Back Assembly SEPTEMBER 2015. Slide 2 Returning Staff Mrs. Aucoin- Primary SERT Ms. Fraser Gr. 1 & Gr. 3 Ms. Singh- FDK teacher Mrs. Borman- Grade 1 Mrs. ODonnell Grade 6 New staff at Alexander Muir P.S. Mrs. Malcolm Office Secretary Ms. Buttarazzi FDK teacher Ms. Singh FDK teacher Mrs. Kincaid- D.E.C.E. Mrs. Hutton- Reading Recovery Ms. Crozier- A.D.H. Ms. Reith- Special Ed. Assistant Ms. Scheffel- C.Y.W. Mr. Vandikas- Music Ms. Bissell- French We also wish to express a warm welcome to all new students to A.M.P.S this school year! Welcome Back! Slide 3 Be Respectful! The Golden Rule Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Slide 4 5 Ps of Positive Student Behaviours Prompt Be ready to learn when class begins. Prepared Have materials with you and know due dates. Polite and Positive Participant Use your manners, speak in a normal tone of voice, listen attentively to your teacher(s) and others. Get involved in your education. Productive Turn in work on time, and always give your best effort. Problem Solver Use I messages and solve problems peacefully. Seek adult assistance when needed! Slide 5 Be Responsible! Be prepared for classes - bring notebook, textbook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class. Know due dates, and submit all work on time. Take responsibility for your actions (think before you act! We learn from our mistakes!) Come to school on time for learning! (Dont be late) Take ownership for your learning! Get involved in your learning. Slide 6 Be an active participant in all aspects of school life! Participate in all aspects of school life! - Academics - Sports - Arts (music, drama, arts) - Clubs - Special Activities & Events - Volunteer to help around the school! - Participate! Slide 7 Touchstone This is what we believe in as a school No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. ~Aesop Treat others the way you wish to be treated. ~ The Golden Rule Slide 8 If you need help at recess/lunch DRINK REQUEST OR WASHROOM BREAK Ask permission from one of the AMPS staff members or adult lunch monitor to come into the school Use DOOR C entry only ( staff are their to supervise/help you) Use the WASHROOMS/DRINK fountain closest to DOOR C only. Do not wander around the school ACCIDENT/INJURY Ask friend/classmate to get help from staff member or adult lunch monitor Ask permission to go to the office to get assessed, get a band aid, or ice Please only bring one person with you when you have permission. Slide 9 If you need help at recess/lunch BULLYING/PHYSICAL AGGRESSION PROACTIVE Follow the Remind them of the school rules Be polite and respectful with others. Let everyone play! Remind your friends or others of the school rules Use I messages I dont like it when you I have asked you to please. REACTIVE Ask for help from one of the adult lunch monitors or AMPS staff on duty (look for the adults wearing orange vests) Speak to your teacher when you get back to class after recess/lunch After getting permission, come to the office to fill out an incident report. Slide 10 Slide 11 Staggered LUNCH RECESS Due to the increasing student population and our small tarmac & field area, we have decided to have a staggered lunch hour as follows: GRADE 1 TO GRADE 4/5 EARLY LUNCH Eat lunch inside first from 11:50 a.m. -12:10 p.m. then go outside from 12:10 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. GRADE 5 TO GRADE 8LATE LUNCH Go outside first 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. then come inside to eat lunch from 12:30 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. BONUS * Student lunch monitors still get to eat with their classmates (unless rainy day recess) Slide 12 Are you interested in being a LUNCH RECESS CLASS monitor? If you meet the following criteria you can apply to be a student lunch monitor at Alexander Muir P.S. Criteria: If you are a student in grade 6-8 If you are friendly and caring If you willing to give up eating lunch with your friends If you do not go home for lunch If you are looking for a leadership opportunity If you said YES to all of the above then give your name, grade to Ms. Wand over the next few days! Slide 13 Friendly Reminders Nut Free Please! Slide 14 Caring & Safe Schools Policy Slide 15 Safe Ball Play (Recess/Lunch) For safety reasons for all students and staff at Alexander Muir P.S. We will only permit the following balls at our school this year: Acceptable Balls at School Tennis balls Basketballs (on tarmac only- near basketball nets) Small NERF, NERF soccer, NERF footballs only PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OTHER BALLS TO SCHOOL DO NOT BRING BATS or other PLAY equipment without seeking permission from Principal/Vice Principal first. Slide 16 GRADE 6-8 STUDENTS Register Today! Slide 17 Special Events/Spirit Days/Teams & Clubs Slide 18 FORMS! FORMS! FORMS! Agenda Planners $5.00 each Start Up Package ~ School (return all YELLOW forms BLUE optional) Guide to the School Year ~ YRDSB September CONNECTIONS Newsletter Medical Alert/Anaphylactic Return Form Acceptable Use and BYOD form (Gr. 4-8 only) Slide 19 Connect with us on Social Media Slide 20 Questions Slide 21 Try your best! The staff at Alexander Muir wish you a very successful school year! Best of luck!