Gymnasium Guidelines
We are fortunate in the Elementary School to have an excellent gym floor. In order to keep the floor in top condition and maintain a safe environment for all, we
are asking for your co-operation with the following guidelines:
· Outside footwear must not be worn on the gym floor.
· Only non-scuff soles are appropriate.
· Food or drinks are not permitted in the gym.
If using the stage please do not cross the floor, use the hallway instead. Students will receive regular gym classes each week with a specialist. Regular classroom teachers may also give instruction. Grades K, 1 and 2 students may wear proper gym clothes to school. Grades 3, 4 and 5 students are required to bring their gym clothes to change.
Please Note: If there are any health problems that might affect participation in Physical Education classes please send a note to the classroom teacher to explain the problem.
Homework
Homework is assigned to all students for the following purposes.
· to practice what is learned in class
· to assist students in learning responsibility
· to allow students to complete work not finished during class
· to give parents an opportunity to be involved in their child’s schooling
All students will be required to do homework on a daily basis. A Student Agenda with assignments noted should be with your child each day when they come from school. Parents should take the time to check the agenda on a regular basis. If you suspect your child may not be doing the required homework don’t hesitate to call the classroom teacher and check.
Study Tips:
· List your home assignments and the due dates of projects
· Ask your teacher about any problems you encountered while doing your homework before class in the morning
· Arrange your work in order of importance
· spend more time on those areas which need improvement
· Review your work two or three days before a test or quiz
· Redo incorrect answers
· Keep your notes neat - it is hard to study from a sloppy notebook
· As much as possible do your studying in one place
· Make sure you have good lighting
· Keep your work area uncluttered
· Use a firm straight chair
· Eliminate distracting noises such as the sound of a radio or TV
As a general rule: (these are suggested maximum times for homework)
Grades 1-2 20 minutes/evening
Grades 3-4 30 minutes/evening
Grade 5 45 minutes/evening
Anti-Bullying Program in District 2
Hillsborough has joined with all the other schools in our District to promote a new anti-bullying program called, “If it hurts, its wrong!” The students are taught how to recognize bullying behaviors and what to do if they are a victim or are a by-stander witnessing bullying behavior. Children are encouraged to report any such behavior that they have witnessed or if they have been a victim themselves. Children are able to report confidentially and these reports are recorded and any bullying behavior is followed up with by staff.
Communication of Evaluation
Communicating information to parents about our pupils is considered an important task in our school.
Throughout the school year, both formal and informal communication will take place regarding the results of evaluation and assessment.
Formal:
Elementary Report Cards: November
March
June
Parent/Teacher Conferences -November (personal)
-March (personal)
Informal:
Telephone conversations - Parent Bulletin Board
Written communications - Agenda Book
TalkMail Message
Conferences involving combinations of:
Parent/student/teachers/principal/support staff
Gymnasium Guidelines
We are fortunate in the Elementary School to have an excellent gym floor. In order to keep the floor in top condition and maintain a safe environment for all, we
are asking for your co-operation with the following guidelines:
· Outside footwear must not be worn on the gym floor.
· Only non-scuff soles are appropriate.
· Food or drinks are not permitted in the gym.
If using the stage please do not cross the floor, use the hallway instead. Students will receive regular gym classes each week with a specialist. Regular classroom teachers may also give instruction. Grades K, 1 and 2 students may wear proper gym clothes to school. Grades 3, 4 and 5 students are required to bring their gym clothes to change.
Please Note: If there are any health problems that might affect participation in Physical Education classes please send a note to the classroom teacher to explain the problem.
Communication of Evaluation
Communicating information to parents about our pupils is considered an important task in our school.
Throughout the school year, both formal and informal communication will take place regarding the results of evaluation and assessment.
Formal:
Elementary Report Cards: December
March
June
Parent/Teacher Conferences -November (personal)
-March (personal)
Informal:
Telephone conversations - Parent Bulletin Board
Written communications - Agenda Book
Weekly TalkMail Message
Conferences involving combinations of:
Parent/student/teachers/principal/support staff
Telephone Messages
Our Administrative Assistant, Anne Boutilier is in the school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Please do not call the school to leave a message for your child unless an emergency situation arises (i.e. sudden illness, called into work or car trouble). We cannot guarantee verbal messages will be conveyed due to inadvertent circumstances, which arise each day. On a daily basis your child should know where they are to go after school and if there is any change from the routine a note should be sent to the teacher.
Lines of Communication
When parents have a concern regarding their child’s education, it is suggested that their first contact be with the teacher of their child. If the problem cannot be resolved at this level (usually it is), the next step is to consult with the school Principal. If this does not resolve the problem, the Director of Education can be contacted. If these actions do not bring about a solution then the matter may be referred to the Superintendent and ultimately to the Provincial Department of Education.
Daily Routine and School Hours:
Doors open ........... 8:15 a.m.
Classes Begin ........... 8:35 a.m.
Announcements ........... 8:40 a.m.
Recess ........... 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Lunch ........... 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Lunch Recess ........... 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Classes Begin ............ 1:00 p.m.
Buses Leave (Grades K-2) … 2:00 p.m.
(Grades 3-5) … 3:00 p.m.
Why Do We Issue Each Student An Agenda?
Hillsborough Elementary School issues an agenda to students, helping them learn to manage their time and plan their days, and to keep you as parents and guardians informed of your child’s school activities. With the subsidy included the cost for the agenda in the 2015-2016 school year will be $5.00
Hillsborough Elementary School requires that students keep their Agendas with them throughout the school year. Individual teachers may ask parents to sign or initial the Agendas on a daily or weekly basis.
The agenda has an envelope in the front for school work and communication. Please check this envelope daily for communication from the school (such as newsletters, notes from your child’s teacher, etc.)
The cost of student agendas has been offset by parent fundraising. Many thanks to all who helped out and supported our Christmas Shopping party held in early December.