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OPSA Meeting

OPSA Meeting. June 5, 2013. Important Dates. Dental Screening – June 11/12 Volunteer Tea – June 13 Pizza Lunch – June 14 Welcome to Kindergarten – June 20 OPSA Staff Appreciation Lunch – June 21 Awards Assembly and Family Picnic Lunch – June 24 Graduation – June 25 Play Day – June 26

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OPSA Meeting

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  1. OPSA Meeting June 5, 2013

  2. Important Dates • Dental Screening – June 11/12 • Volunteer Tea – June 13 • Pizza Lunch – June 14 • Welcome to Kindergarten – June 20 • OPSA Staff Appreciation Lunch – June 21 • Awards Assembly and Family Picnic Lunch – June 24 • Graduation – June 25 • Play Day – June 26 • Report Cards – June 27 • Last day of school – June 28

  3. Character21st century andglobal learningOpportunity for allDeveloping the whole childLiving Brightly WHAT WE BELIEVE

  4. Because we believe • Co-curricular Opportunities – athletics, arts, living brightly • Integrated technologies • Updated website • Leadership and Legacies • Grade 6 Principals’ Advisory Council • Lunch • Beautification • Eco recertification • Day 1-5 Schedule • Parent involvement

  5. BECAUSE WE BELIEVE • Higher order thinking skills and rich tasks • Differentiated instruction • Intentional reading instruction (primary focus) • New Social Studies curriculum • Big Ideas/Inquiry Based Learning

  6. Caring and Safe Schools Plan • Regular committee meetings • Live Brightly theme • School climate survey • Rainy day lunch plan • Assigned supervision duty locations • Vests and walkie talkies

  7. School-Wide • Character trait focus • responsibility, cooperation, respect, perseverance, kindness & caring, empathy • Character assemblies • Class of the month • Learning buddies • Presentations

  8. Religion in the Classroom • Framework of Inclusive Curriculum (2006 and 2011 census) • Equity policy – share diverse perspectives and different ways of knowing (e.g., African Heritage Month, Asian Heritage Month) • Goal: cultural and religious diversity • Students see themselves reflected in curriculum • Staff meeting item – equal emphasis/balance, inclusive curriculum

  9. Class Organization • Teacher allocation given by the board planning department based on projection of October 2014 • JK/SK classes • Primary cap and exemptions • Junior classes

  10. NEXT STEPS • School Staffing Committee • Parent Council Staffing Committee

  11. OPTION A OPTION B – SELECTED JK/SK 10/8 = 18 JK/SK 10/8 = 18 JK/SK 10/8 = 18 JK/SK 10/8 = 18 JK/SK 10/7 = 17 JK/SK 10/7 = 17 1 18 1 18 118 1 18 2/311/9 2/3 11/9 2/311/9 2/3 11/9 2/311/9 2/3 11/9 2/312/8 2/3 12/8 3/4 15/8 3/4 15/8 ** 4/5 12/15 4 24 4/512/15 5 30 628 6 28 Allocation sheet calls for 3/4 of 11 Gr. 3/12 Gr. 4

  12. Rationale • Best organization within parameters set • Transition from SK to Grade 1 • Past splits • Timetabling - Team teaching and single grade opportunities

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