rosscarrock school we are your neighbourhood school 2010-2011
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Welcome to Rosscarrock School
• Motto “Rosscarrock Cares”.• Kindergarten to grade six.• Small community school 150 students.• Many students walk to school.• Out of area students choosing
Rosscarrock School: 40.
Rosscarrock School • High quality staff love working
here.• Diversity of students – many
cultures are represented. • Excellent physical appearance
inside.
Principal’s messageThis is now my sixth year in this school. I love working here to support students and their families. Walk down the hallways and peek into classrooms and see why we love our school. Young people and adults are learning together in a supportive environment.
Our students include…• 21% English as a Second
Language (speaking 22 languages from 21 countries)
• 27% with special needs on Individual Program Plans.
• 19% aboriginal students
Programs and unique features
• Daily physical education• .4 music specialist• Part time literacy support teacher• Big Brother/Big Sisters find
mentors for selected students.
Guest educators 2010-2011
• Calgary Reads volunteers – all year • Quest Theatre plays• Visual artists in residence• Hip Hop dance instruction week long
residence• The One World Drum Company week long
residence• Stream of Dreams project• Trickster Theatre Company week long
residence
School culture• Weekly assembly – students
showcase classroom work.• Reading buddies.• Students know students in other
grades by name.• Birds and plants in hall.
Support for students: • Resource teacher coordinates student
services.• High quality ESL and Literacy Support.• Educational Assistants work directly
with children.• Fuel for School Breakfast Program.• Lunch Program: hot soup Tues/Thurs.
Support for Students• Homework Club Monday to Thursday
after school.• After school Y Program for grades 4 to
6.
The Reading Room• Guided reading
resources K to 3.• Books support
classroom reading instruction.
• Books for home reading.
The library is the heart of the school
• All students sign out books.
• Resources for research.
• Teachers read quality literature.
Library improvements• $30 000 new
books.• Freshly painted
walls.• Improved
shelving.• Library assistant
works with students.
New resources that support student
learning
• Social studies texts K – 6.• New music instruments.• New math resources K – 6.• Literacy resources for all grades.
Active Parent Council• Parents and school work together.• New playground September 2007.• New computers in lab and classrooms.• Smartboards in each classroom.• Fundraising supports swimming, off-
campus activities, Guest Educators.
Building Improvements • New roof – August 2006.• Installed sink in lunchroom.• Hallways, library and other public
spaces “de-cluttered”.• Hallways and offices painted Jan 09.• New fire alarm system Aug 09.
Artist StatementMy name is Dena Seiferling and I am a freelance illustrator. In 2008 I worked with Rosscarrock School to create a mural. I had the wonderful opportunity of involving the students in the mural making process. Each class, kindergarten to grade six, participated with me in a brainstorming session. We shared words and images that express the way they feel about their school, and why their school is special. The students then worked individually on their own message, completing a piece of artwork. These visions inspired me to create my ideas for the mural.
The completed mural is located in the front entrance of the school. The first image introduces ‘Rosscarrock School’ and incorporates the element of diversity. The second image blends all of what makes the school special into a whole. The colours are vibrant and express the positive energy that radiates from Rosscarrock School.
How you help our students.
• Support public education.• Model being a learner.• Show respect to others.• Get along with others in the
community.• Have fun together.