Grade 8 Parent NightSeptember 2016

Who to contactClassroom teacher

Val Hayes, Karen Kilpatrick, Wendy Diomis, Grade 8

Counsellors

Mark Woloshen, Vice Principal

Grade 8 Spirit DayBreakfast with their teachersGroup photo & T-ShirtsLINK Leaders LessonSession A – pre-selected activities (shown on

wrist band)Mario’s LunchSession B – same as Session ASession C – same as Session ASession D – same as Session A

Top 10 Reasons why Grade 8R.O.C.K.S. at SDSS

10. Link Crew Welcoming Assembly11. Meeting new friends from other elementary schools and

other Districts12. We can leave campus at lunch! 13. Full Lockers – I have not been locked inside it yet and my

mom won’t nag me to clean it up!14. Academies, Sports, & Clubs – Hockey and Soccer, School

Teams, too many clubs to list – GO SUNDEVLIS!15. Fine Arts and Applied Skills Classes16. Getting different teachers and different classes17. Flex Time - Homework so far is easy!18. The cafeteria is finally open ! When are the Calzones

being served?19. Wednesdays– Get to sleep in!

TOP 10 Things Grade 8’s do not like so far about SDSS…10.Classes are long – 70 minutes is a long time!11.Carrying all those books12.Getting lost – the math and science wing do not

connect!13.Classes are far apart – lots of walking14.Losing money in the vending machine15.½ lockers!16.School starts so early!17.There is only 6 minutes between classes!18.The long line up at the “cool” water fountain19.From the biggest last year to the smallest this

year!

What SDSS Staff say about our new Grade 8’s – Class of 2021.They are so young!They are politeThey are so energetic – even in A & E Blocks!Eager to learn and excited to be here!We look forward to getting to know them

better.

The Responsible StudentPE LockerKeep track of textbooksCell phone use and securityValuables at schoolBe responsible onlineSelf Advocacy

How Parents Can HelpLet your child advocate for themselves Establish regular study timeCommunicate with the teachersAttendance – let us know when your child will

be away – call in, text, note to office etc.Use Parent Connect and the school website to

stay up to date – you can even message teachers through Parent Connect.

Get InvolvedAthleticsTimers & ScorekeepersClubsVolunteeringAttend events, cheer on teams, arts shows,

plays, music nights, etc.

Snowdevils Ski Club8 Tuesdays at Grouse Mountain2 days at Blackcomb https://

grousemountain.com/early-bird$175 membership + $25 Volunteer

Commitment Fee

Connect With UsStudent agenda book and app (SDSS Sun Devils)Parent & Student ConnectTeacher websitesDaily announcementsSchool website http://sd.deltasd.bc.ca/Staff emails (@deltasd.bc.ca)Meet The Teacher September 22Parent Teacher Interviews (Jan.)Course planning evenings (Feb.)Other Events, ie. Plays, Music, Art Shows, etc.

Library Learning CommonsSouth Delta Secondary School

Ms. Sharon Doyle

Library Learning Commons

Library

BooksPlace to studyMostly quiet or

silent

Learning CommonsGathering place to share

learningTechnology … iPads, netbooksDigital learning resourcesEbooksTeacher help for research,

note taking and writingDynamic collaboration with

classroom teachers

Individual Study

Individual Study

Group Study and Projects

School Library ProgramVariety of print and online reading materialsReader advisory to help connect students to

quality reading materialsSpace for readers and learners to connect

Supports for Learning and Literacy

Family Literacy Variety of reading materials easily accessed Family connecting over reading materials,

news, and daily events Model reading

Beyond Print

Academic databases for reference ebooks, journals, magazines and newspapers

Resources for Parents

Study Help

Suggested Reading Lists

Library Learning CommonsStudy Block

Mostly grades 11 & 12Attendance not takenStudents choose to use

library space for quiet and silent study

Access to computers and mobile devices

Access to print and digital learning resources

Teacher help for research, note taking and writing

Flex Time

All grades are welcomeSign up for Flex Time might be

necessaryStudents choose to use library

space for quiet and silent study

Access to computers and digital devices

Access to print and digital learning resources

Teacher help for research, note taking and writing

Resource CollectionFictionNon-fictionEasy ReadingGraphic novelsFrench language First Nations

CollectionTechnology support

and toolseBooksStudent project

supplies

sdss library – we’re the first hit

Library Learning Commonsmost days 8 - 4

Parent Advisory Committee

Grad Class of 2021!!

Questions?