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Welcome to Mr. Hubick!
1:57 am in School Information by gcouros
Forest Green School and Connections for Learning school community are really excited to welcome Mr/ Mike Hubick to our school community. Parkland School Division recently posted this announcement on their website:
Mike Hubick
Principal, Forest Green School & Connections for Learning
As current Principal George Couros leaves to his new position as Division Principal, Mike Hubick is looking forward to assuming the role of Principal at Forest Green School and Connections for Learning.
Mike’s career started as a French Immersion teacher in 1990 in Swift Current. In 1996 he began his journey in administration as the Principal of Vanguard School (K-12) in Swift Current, followed in 1999 with a Principalship at Fox Creek School. In 2001, Mike joined the ranks of Parkland School Division, as Principal of Blueberry School and then École Broxton Park School in 2004. Mike’s desire to learn and grow as an administrator has been demonstrated time and time again through his ongoing participation in Stephen Covey training and active roles in various committees.
Mike graduated with distinction from the Baccelauré en Education Française program at the University of Regina in 1990 and in 1998 completed his Master of Arts in Education – Educational Leadership from the San Diego State University.
Working personally with Mr. Hubick, I know that he is an innovative leader that believes strongly in distributed leadership and focusing on students first.
Welcome Mr. Mike Hubick to Forest Green and Connections for Learning!
“I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with the Ecole Broxton Park School community for these past 7 years. I am looking forward to continuing my learning as I begin my work with another interesting combination of exciting programs offered through Connections for Learning and Forest Green School. Finding creative ways of serving the diverse learning needs of students is a passion area for me that I know will be fulfilled in my new and exciting assignment.”
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A Big Bright Orange Thank You
4:06 pm in School Information by cjohnson
Thank you very much to all our parents for respecting our bus zone over the last few weeks. The bright orange pylons are meant as a visual reminder to not stop in the bus zone during the few minutes before and after school that our busses need to safely transport students.
You are welcome to use the school cul-de-sac to turn your vehicle around, but please keep moving if you see the orange cones. Dropping off at the skating rink is much safer for your child anyway – that way, they can walk safely through the Forest Green playground, instead of between cars.
Thank you so much, Forest Green families. You are great!
A photo of an art installation in Seattle, 2008, Flickr
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Message From the Superintendent
2:44 pm in Building Understanding, School Information by gcouros
Our superintendent, Mr. Tim Monds, is writing a regular message to Parkland School Division stakeholders, and it is great to see how our vision for learning through the use of technology is so aligned.
Here is part of his message:
…the use of technology is never really about the technology itself – it is always about the learning! Every school in Parkland is equipped with projection devices that provide timely, point-of-instruction access to the internet and online learning resources. Resources like Skype allow students who are doing research to connect with “real” people from around the globe. We see students who are blogging with peers, teachers, parents, grandparents and contacts from other countries. Groups of teachers and students are figuring out how ipods can be used effectively in many subject areas. Electronic portfolios are being developed by some of our youngest students as they take an active role in the assessment of their own learning. Adaptive technologies continue to have a powerful impact on expanding learning opportunities for some of our students with special needs.
Mr. Monds goes on to discuss the tie in between technology and citizenship, and this is something that we truly believe must coexist. It is our role to teach students to use this technology both effectively and ethically. If we are to work with our students now, as educators we must shift to the role of learner.
For the rest of his message, please check out the Parkland site.
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Student Learning and Assessment at Forest Green School
1:22 pm in Building Understanding, School Information by cjohnson
(This information is also available on our January 2011 Newsletter coming out on Friday.)
Report Cards: You noticed some changes with our November report cards, and the March report card will be similar:
1) the terms “Strengths” (not to be confused with excellence, but is an area where your child is progressing well), and “Goals” (an area in which your child needs more time, practice, and progress)
2) shorter paragraph comments for more clarity
3) no “grades” for Art, Music, French and Health
4) we hope to improve the “readability” with font, spacing, and more everyday vocabulary
Blogs: You have probably seen our classroom blogs, where our teachers and students post many exciting projects and information about everyday class events and learning. If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out www.forestgreenschool.ca and scroll down to find your child’s classroom. These blogs are gradually replacing classroom newsletters, so let your child’s teacher know if you still need a paper copy.
E-portfolios: Our students are just getting going on their very own “blogfolios” (Grades 3-6) and digital collection, not web-based (Grades K-2). Staff are busy having students store some of their learning on their portfolios. This work can have two purposes: to showcase learning (a finished product), or to show growth over time (first draft products). We are excited about sharing this project with you in the coming months, and this is meant to be an on-going portfolio that will carry your child into their future grades.
Student-Led Conferences in March: Our hope with all these changes is to have students take more ownership of their own learning, especially as they mature. By looking at their own strengths and by setting goals, research shows that children become even more engaged in their school lives. A student-led conference is exactly as it states: the child leads the conversation with parents and teachers at the table. Our staff will work diligently to help your child prepare for the interview, and the teacher will also have information to share. You will still book a 15 minute interview slot and will still meet in your child’s classroom. Watch for more information in February.
Student learning and assessment should go hand in hand. One rarely exists without the other. Learners are assessing their own skills every step of the way. Teachers can provide the instruction, guidance, and standards needed, but it is often the self-reflection that pushes a learner to move forward. Assessment should not be something “done” to a child, but be something done “with” a child. At Forest Green/CFL, it is around this concept that we are planning our learning and assessment.
