PD Day Agenda, Oct 11, 2024

Timing/Format

• Literacy (60 minutes)

• Mathematics (90 minutes)

• Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (30 minutes)

• Exploring School-based Resources (60 minutes)

Facilitators: 

• Administrators and school staff

Learning Materials:

• Literacy: Kindergarten To Grade 8 staff will engage in professional learning focused on implementation of the revised 2023 Language Grades 1-8 curriculum. Kindergarten to Grade 2 staff will engage in learning related to using information from early reading screening to inform literacy instruction. Grade 3 to 8 staff will participate in learning to support the use of diagnostic assessment data to inform responsive literacy instruction.

• Mathematics: The learning will engage Kindergarten to Grade 8 staff in the collaborative analysis of student work, diving into student work samples from the suggested common task. This session will facilitate key monitoring strategies, reflections, and guiding questions to support with the collaborative analysis process and considerations for intentionally planning responsive instruction based on student data. 

• Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan: Staff will review the updated Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan, review school-specific data and plan actions to support the development of a positive climate for learning in support of our School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement

• Exploring School-based Resources: Staff will participate in a learning carousel to access and make use of a variety of school-based resources, including English and French literacy resources, MathUP and tech resources (i.e. spheros, podcast kit, handtools, etc)

Martin Street Memo - October 7th

IMMUNIZATIONS: Please see the attached letter from Public Health, regarding immunizations.

HARVEYS LUNCH: Harvey’s is available though Lunchbox on School Cash Online. The school lunches help support field trips and other extracurricular activities.

PICTURE DAY: A reminder that picture day is tomorrow, Wednesday October 9th.

PARKING FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL - Parking and traffic around MSPS is very busy before and after school. Parents are encouraged to have students ride on HSTS transportation or to walk to school. Please respect our neighbours and do not park on Private Property. This includes the apartment building at 224 Martin Street. The parking at this building is only for the tenants of this building. 

SCHOOL COUNCIL - Thank you to the families who came out to our first school council meeting. We have voted in our members for this year and we look forward to an exciting year ahead. Our upcoming school council dates are as follows; November 4th, Jan 13th, April 7th, May 12th (possibly). Our meetings are held in the learning commons from 7 -8 pm and all are welcome to attend. 

CALLING ALL THREE YEAR OLDS -  In October and November, the HDSB will be hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington and Oakville to answer any questions families may have and help future students feel comfortable and confident as they start their educational journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XAvm4n 

ONE STOP TALK - One Stop Talk offers children and youth (aged 0-17) anywhere in Ontario immediate access to free mental health support. The program provides single session counselling support and ensures direct referral to additional local services when needed. Services are provided through an integrated network of infant, child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario. Learn more at OneStopTalk

Important Dates

Wednesday, October 9th Picture Day

Thursday, October 10th         World Mental Health Day

Friday, October 11th Yom Kippur

Friday, October 11th PA Day - No school for students

Monday, October 14th         Thanksgiving Day - No school