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Carisbrooke Newsletter
November 2023
In this November issue of the Carisbrooke Newsletter:
- Principal's Message
- Important Calendar Dates
- Remembrance Day
- Changes to Report Cards
- Book Fair
- Student Council Update
- PAC Meeting
- Craft Fair
Principal's Message
In this issue of the Carisbrooke Newsletter you will find information on Report Cards, Remembrance Day Assembly, the Book Fair, Student council initiatives, PAC meeting information, the Winter Craft Fair, and, to begin - important calendar dates.
Important Calendar Dates
Please mark these dates in your calendar.
Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, Nov. 14 - 16
Student Family Teacher conferences Wed. Nov. 15 and Thurs. Nov. 16 EARLY DISMISSAL 1 pm
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performance Wednesday, Nov. 15 grades 3 - 7
Saleema Noon Parent Zoom Meeting Wednesday. Nov. 22 from 6:30 - 8 pm. Link has been sent.
Saleema Noon Body Science workshops Friday, Nov. 24 and Wednesday, Nov. 29
Outdoor School Grade 6 students Tuesday Nov. 28 - Dec.1
General PAC Meeting Thursday Nov. 30 at 7 pm
Curriculum and Instruction Day Monday Dec. 4 SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION
Carisbrooke Craft Fair in the gym Tuesday Dec. 5
Grade 6 Immunization Wednesday Dec. 6
Carisbrooke Band Concert Monday Dec. 11 at 6:30 in the gym
Last Day before Winter Holiday begins is Friday December 22
First Day Back Monday January 8
Remembrance Day Assembly
It was nice to have families and friends join us for the Remembrance Day Assembly. We heard poetry from kindergarten students, music from the Choir, and information on Canada's war history presented by gr. 7 student, Sara Vashishta. Our assembly was led by two grade 7 students, Claire Fasan and Min Eum Lee. Claire and Min Eum stepped right up to the opportunity to lead the school and did an outstanding job. Thank you, Claire and Min Eum.
Our special guest was First Nations Support Worker, Dallas Guss, who told the story of his grandfather - an Indigenous World War ll veteran. We learned Indigenous soldiers did not receive compensation as offered to other soldiers when they returned from war. Each year on November 8 we honour the service of Canada's Indigenous War Veterans.
Changes to Report Cards
Why are there changes?
When you were in school, you were probably asked to memorize information and repeat it on a test, only to forget it soon after. We now know learning is not just memorizing – it’s being able to use what we know and apply it in real-world settings. Universities, colleges, and employers today care more about how students think than how many facts they can repeat.
The learning students do today is more complex than ever. BC redesigned the provincial
curriculum to respond to the needs of today’s learners. The curriculum still gives your child(ren) a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math but also teaches how to think, communicate, solve problems, and use their knowledge in ways that both matter in school and will matter in a rapidly changing future.
What are the changes?
Proficiency Scales, Goal-Setting, and Self-Reflection on Core Competencies
Children in kindergarten to grade 9 will receive marks on four-point proficiency scale. Children in grades 10-12 will continue to receive letter grades for entry into university. Children play a large role in goal setting and self -assessment. On the report card, you will see student generated comments ( or information on where to find these comments). Including children in goal setting and self-assessment is a learning process in itself. Setting goals helps them plan and become responsible for their learning. Even our youngest students have been celebrating their strengths and talking about what they want to learn.
What will be on the report card?
Report cards might not look the same as when you were in school but the information will provide a complete picture of what your child can do, where they need to improve, and next steps for learning. Reporting in this way ensures students focus on the learning instead of marks. We hope the new reports will be clear, descriptive, and easy to read. You will also see your child's comments on goal-setting and self-reflection of core competencies. Click here to find Ministry reporting information for parents and caregivers.
Please know teachers will reach out to parents if there are concerns during the year, not just at report card time.
"I love to draw but I want to be better at writing."
"I want to practise my writing too!":
"My goal is to be a good scientist."
The Book Fair is back- today and tomorrow in the Library.
novels
posters, pens, pencils
All proceeds go to the school library!
Student council members organized a Food Drive this month for people in need. Classes collected non-perishable food items for the Harvest Project. Thank you to all our families! The student council is also helping bring our third school plan goal to life: To support mental health, well-being, and a sense of belonging for students and staff. Student council will introduce three new afternoon school clubs, shown below. These clubs are in addition to the popular Chess Club and the Knitting Club introduced last year. We hope students will take advantage of these opportunities to meet new people, learn something new, and have some fun. Thank you Ms. Friesen, Mr. Backie, and the teachers who lead the afternoon clubs.
Carisbrookr PAC November Meeting
The CPAC has a general meeting on Thursday, November 30 at 7 pm in the Library. Tine Parker, District Vice-Principal, Healthy Futures, is the guest speaker. Tine will talk about the Feeding Futures program in the North Vancouver School District, BC's Fruits and Veggies program, and Hot Lunch options.
Questions about the Craft Fair ? Reach out to Librarian Ms. Clark or Grade 3/4 teacher Ms. Bevan.
Carisbrooke staff thank the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, upon whose unceded traditional territory Carisbrooke School resides. We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.