Rosscarrock SchoolWe are your neighbourhood School
2008-2009
Kindergarten to grade 6
Learning is our central purpose
Principal’s messageThis school is a gem! Walk with me down the hallways and peek into classrooms and see why we love our school. Young people and adults are learning together in a happy, supportive environment.
Welcome to Rosscarrock School
• Motto “Rosscarrock Cares”.• Kindergarten to grade six.• Small community school 140 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.• The community enjoys playground
constructed September 2007.
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• .3 Literacy Support Teacher• Mentorship Program – Big
Brother/Big Sisters find mentors for selected students.
Support for students: • Resource teacher coordinates student
services.• High quality ESL and Literacy Support.• Educational Assistants works 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 Rosscarrock Community and
Family Support Program (Room 9) provides parents, students and the community at large with help and resources.
Celebrating student work
Recent guest educators• Calgary Reads volunteers – all year • Two Quest Theatre plays every year.• Quest Theatre week long residency,
November 2008.• Liz Sullivan – artist in residence 07-08• David Thiaw, African drummer and his band –
October 2007• University of Calgary, Archaeology In-school
Interpretive Program, January 2009• Three Left Feet, dance instructors.
“Our School, Our Community” mural
Dena Seiferling, Calgary artist
As you enter the school…
Lunchroom staff supervise students
Library• All students sign
out books.• Resources for
research.• Teachers read
quality literature.
Library improvements• $20 000 new
books.• Freshly painted
walls.• Improved
shelving.• Library assistant
works with students.
Computers support learning
The Reading Room• Guided reading
resources K to 3.• Books support
classroom reading instruction.
• Books for home reading.
New Resources that support student
learning
• Social studies texts K – 6.• New music instruments.• New math resources.• New literacy resources for grades
4 – 6.
Active Parent Council• Parents and school work together.• New playground September 2007.• New computers in lab and
classrooms.• Fundraising supports swimming,
off-campus activities, Guest Educators.
Parent Council, staff and community constructed new
playground – September 2007.
Building Improvements • New roof – August 2006.• Installed sink in lunchroom.• New mailboxes, cupboard and coat
closet in staffroom.• Hallways, library and other public
spaces “de-cluttered”.• Hallways and offices painted Jan 09.
School Development goals:
2008-20091. Student achievement in the area of
writing will improve.• Increase % of students at the Acceptable Standard in
grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades 3 and 6.
2. Student achievement in the area of writing will improve.
• Increase % of students at Acceptable Standard in grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades three and six.
How you help our students.
• Learning is our central purpose. • Model being a learner.• Show respect to others.• Get along with others in the
community.• Have fun together.