M.C.

Knoll School
Respect, Responsibility & Recognition of Excellence

387 Darlington St. E. Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 3Y9 Ph: 786-5540 Fax: 786-5544 http://knoll.gssd.ca

OUR MOTTO

Respect, Responsibility and Recognition of Excellence

OUR MISSION

Our mission at M.C. Knoll is to provide educational opportunities that promote excellence, responsibility and respect in a safe, caring environment.

Our Staff & School Map

Principal Vice-Principal Secretary Kindergarten Class 1B Class 1C Class 2R Class 2/3S Class 3Z Class 4T Class 4/5J Class 5M Class 6K Class 6S Class 7P Class 7M Class 8 Class 8 Student Support Student Support Library Band Industrial Arts Home Economics Educational Assistants Mrs. T. Hall Mrs. V. Ruf Mrs. C. Buchholzer Mrs. K. Hanson Mrs. D. Budz Mrs. L. Corson Mrs. K. Rodgerson Ms. J. Stewart Mrs. S. Zimmer Ms. S. Todas Mr. R. Jordan Mrs. S. Muir Mrs. A. Knight Mr. M. Schendel Miss D. Phillippi Mr. B. McDowell Ms. S. Christie Ms. J. Cannon Mrs. K. Michalchuk Mrs. L. Jarvis Mrs. Heuchert Ms. Semaschuk Mr. S. Yemen Mr. E. Bellamy Mrs. B. Ortynsky Mrs. C. Somogyi Mrs. J. Grant Mrs. V. Bartley Mrs. L. Haas Maintenance Guidance Speech Therapist Mr. Ardell Mr. Swanson Mrs. J. Harman Mrs. M. Haczkewicz Mrs. A. Teneycke
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K,1,2 Entrance KA/ B 1B 4T 5M 4/5J 6S SST LLI 6K 3Z 3,4,5,6 Entrance 7P Office Main Entrance 8C 8C 7M GC 7&8 Entrance Gymnasium

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Daily Time Schedule *Supervision of students begins at 8:40 8:55 9:00 9:30 - 9:00 - 9:30 - 10:00 Homerooms (Bell) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Recess (Bell) Period 4 Period 5 Noon (Bell) Period 6 Period 7 Recess (Bell) Period 8 Period 9 Dismissal Bell

Pupil Progress & Interviews Report Cards will be sent to parents three times a year. (November, March & June). Parents are welcome at any time to contact teachers for updates and information about their childs progress. Formal student-led interviews will be held twice a year. These interviews usually happen in November and March. Mrs. Buchholzer will arrange meeting times and notify you.

10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:20 11:20 - 11.55 11:55 - 12:45 12:45 - 1:25 1:25 2:05 2:20 2:55 3:30 - 2:05 - 2:20 - 2:55 - 3:30

It is important students arrive on time for their school day. The instruction provided in the morning is usually the foundation for the day. Early Dismissal Students are dismissed at 2:30, once a month, for a regularly scheduled staff meeting. Please see the calendar for early dismissal dates. School Fees The SCC sets the school fees each year. They have decided to charge fees throughout the year depending on the specific activity. A start-up charge for Kindergartens ($5) and our Grade 1 to 5 students ($10) will cover the cost of school agendas and miscellaneous materials. In addition a $20 supply fee for Grades 1 to 3 provides some classroom supplies for these students.
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Injury or Illness Any injury or illness suffered while at school must be reported to the homeroom teacher and the office. In the case of a serious accident or illness at school, emergency contacts as noted on the registration forms will be used. Parents will be notified immediately if possible. Should the emergency warrant immediate physicians attention, school personnel will accompany the student to the hospital and make arrangements to meet the parents/guardians there. Students are covered by insurance arranged by the GSSD for any injury sustained during school hours or at a school event.

Medication Teachers are advised not to administer any medicine to students. The administration may administer medication upon request. Contact the school for more information. Fire Drills, Emergency Evacuation & Lock-down Procedures Fire drills will be held periodically. Routes and places of exit will be clearly posted. When the fire alarm sounds, all people in the building are to leave quickly from the nearest exit. All classes will assemble in the field by the Heritage Baptist Church. Other emergency procedures are in place for power outages and unauthorized visitors and will be presented and practiced by the students and staff.

Inclement Weather For the safety of our children, when the wind chill factor is -30 or it is raining, students will need to stay indoors.

Lates Students late for school are asked to report to the office. Students are expected to be on time. If habitual tardiness becomes a problem, the parents or guardians will be contacted. If tardiness continues, a referral is then sent to our school guidance counselor and/or the administration to address the behavior. Unexplained Absences Unexplained absences from school will result in school discipline action. Safe to School Program All students will be on the Safe to School program. Parents are asked to phone or notify the school if their children will not be attending class at any time. After attendance is taken each morning and afternoon, our Safe to School list will be checked. If a childs name is marked as absent, and we have not had prior notification of this absence, we will make every effort to contact the family.
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Parking and Student Pick Up/Drop Off Please arrange to pick up your child on the street or in the Heritage Baptist church parking lot. We ask that you NOT use the staff parking lot. Remember that using the staff parking lot for this purpose may be dangerous. Many small children cross our parking lot to get to their homes/parents cars, and it is dangerous to have vehicles backing up or turning around in the small space. We know the street or church parking lot is a further walk for children but it is a safer alternative. Guest parking is available at the front of the school if you are here for a visit. The driveway is reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

Safety Patrol Our patrol operates at 3:30 on Darlington Street. Students from Grades 5-8 who show responsibility and leadership are selected as safety patrollers. Staff members supervise the program. Student Transportation to School For safety purposes, bicycles are to be walked when they are on paved areas of the school grounds. Skateboards/Scooters are to be picked up when on pavement as well. Students are to walk them when they are on paved areas of the school grounds. Once theyve locked up their bike, students are to leave the bike rack area. Canteen Use At noon hour the canteen is open for the purchase of hot food. Drinks are sold daily by our Grade 6 students from a cart in the hallway to Kindergarten to Grade 5 students. Coupons for milk/juice may be purchased at the office. The following schedule indicates who may purchase items from the canteen. KA and Grade 1 KB and Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grades 6/7/8 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 All Days

Healthy Food Choices We stock our canteen with healthier choices and we also ask that children bring healthy food from home. Healthy Bodies = Healthy Minds! Please try to include lots of veggies and fruits and minimize treats. We ask that no soda pop be sent to school. Thank you! If you need ideas for healthy snacks and lunches, please contact the school. Microwave Use There is a microwave available in the Grades 4 - 8 classrooms. The younger grades should not be using the microwave for safety reasons and time constraints. Noon Hour Noon hour supervision will be provided for those students who find it necessary to eat at the school. If students must eat at school, they are to remain on the school grounds for the entire noon hour. Eating lunch at school is a privilege that may be removed if inappropriate behavior is repetitive. Students who have said they are eating lunch at school on a regular basis are to remain on the school grounds unless a note or phone call is received from the parent or guardian. A form will be available upon registration to indicate your preferences for the noon hour. Those students that stay for lunch are expected to follow the procedures listed below:
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The demand for our canteen is high at M.C. Knoll. Because of this, we ask that students only purchase items for themselves. Siblings will have a turn on their scheduled day.

Students are to remain seated at desks & visit quietly until 12:20. They will be dismissed by a supervisor shortly after that. 1. Respect must be shown for selves and others respect for other students property respect for supervising adults keep your hands and feet to yourself

Library Our library is a unique and valuable part of a M. C. Knoll and St. Michaels Elementary Schools. We have over 25,000 books and serve approximately 600 students and 60 staff members. Students are responsible for the material they borrow and are not allowed to borrow materials for or from other students. Books are loaned for a 14-day period and most books can be renewed 2 times. Lost or Damaged Library Materials All students are responsible for the library materials they borrow and must pay full replacement cost for lost or damaged items , regardless of whether or not they actually cause the damage themselves. The librarian will assess the cost of damage and levy an appropriate fee. The full replacement cost must be promptly paid for any materials that have been damaged beyond repair. Please report lost or damaged materials as soon as possible. School Community Council The key work of School Community Councils is the co-creation and implementation of an annual School Improvement plan. In addition to this, the SCC runs events such as fundraising, bake sales, hot lunches, Christmas events, dental swish program and many more. The members of the SCC sit on council with the administration of the school and one staff member. Please feel free to join us!

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Students are to remain in classrooms until they are dismissed. Students are encouraged to use the washroom and wash their hands (with soap) before beginning lunch. At the 12:20 bell, assigned helpers are asked to take garbage and recycling to the containers at the station. Students should clean their desks and prepare for recess. Once dismissed, students are once again encouraged to use the washroom, wash their hands and to have a drink of water before they go outside.

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Noon Hour Outside: 12:25 12:45 Unless the weather is inclement, students should remain outdoors until the 12:45 bell sounds, except in the case of emergencies. Students are expected to play safely and cooperatively outside. School Lockers Staff members may check a students locker at any given time. There is no expectation of privacy.
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R.C.M.P. The R. C. M. P. is part of the support network for M. C. Knoll School. They visit our building often in an attempt to make positive connections with children. If circumstances call, the RCMP, along with parents/guardians, will be contacted for any incident deemed illegal. Please contact the school if you feel a certain issue should be addressed with your child or the students in general.

throughout the year. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 may travel outside of Yorkton to attend workshops and festivals Extra-Curricular Opportunities M.C. Knoll believes extra-curricular activities play an integral role in the development of a child. We encourage our students to take part in a wide variety of academic, athletic and arts education opportunities. Guidance A School Guidance Counsellor is available on a part-time basis. The counsellors role is varied and may include the following: Serve as a liaison person between the school, home and community agencies Provide direct and supportive services to help students

Band Band is offered to students in Grades 5 8, and everyone is welcome to join. Band classes take place within school hours, and a report card mark is given during each reporting period. Students in Grade 7 and Grade 8 travel to Yorkdale Central School once every six days for a division-wide rehearsal. Grades 6 - 8 students may join one of the jazz bands that rehearse Tuesday after school or Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. Out of school performances for band students include performing at the Yorkton Music Festival and at local concerts
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Implement and facilitate school-wide, classroom and group programming. ie. Red Cross CARE program, divorceseparation group, anger-management groups. Students may be taken out of class for help with: Gaining a better understanding of self, personal attitudes, interests and values Helping to acquire good decisionmaking and problem-solving skills Anger management, social skills, selfesteem Dealing with problems at school, at home and with peers

If at any time you feel like you would like to seek support or information for your son/daughter/family, please contact the school.

Intramurals The intramural program starts early in September and will conclude early in June. Intramurals for the Grade 5 and 6 students take place on Day 2, 4 and 6. Grade 7 and 8 students enjoy activities on Days 1, 3 and 5. They are held during both the a.m. recess and p.m. recess. Intramurals are optional, and students can participate in the activities of their choice. Out of Bounds Students are only allowed in the following areas when supervised by a teacher: staffroom, photocopy & supply room, PE equipment room, city areas and St. Michaels School. Leaving the School Grounds Students who must leave school grounds during the day are asked to report to their homeroom teacher and/or the office and bring a dated note signed by a parent/ guardian, or have a parent phone, explaining the reason for leaving. They must sign in and out if they are going anywhere other than home.

Internet Acceptable Use M.C. Knoll recognizes that technology enhances learning and teaching. It has opened up a world of exciting new educational possibilities in the classroom. With this comes responsibility. Everyone in the M.C.Knoll community is expected to read, sign and return an Internet Acceptable Use form in the first few weeks of school. This form clearly lays out expectations for using the Internet. Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Electronic devices (Cell Phones, MP3 players, electronic games, iPods, etc) that do not promote learning are not permitted at school for students in Grade K-5. For Grades 6-8, these devices may be used with the discretion of their homeroom teacher. They are not allowed out at recess with the exception of the first few minutes of noon hour when students can check for messages from home. If problems that arise due to the use of electronic devices outside of school affect our school environment, students will be requested to leave these devices at home and/or at the office during the day. Any infractions within school will result in the electronic device/phone being removed for the day. Parents will be contacted and asked to come and pick the phone up. If the offense is repeated, the device will be kept overnight. Continued indiscretion can result in a banning of the item for the rest of the school year. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost/stolen items.

Conduct on Buses Students are required to follow posted bus regulations, Good Spirit School Division administrative procedure 554, and directions of the bus driver. Students who violate bus rules will have their bus privileges suspended for a period of time depending on the severity of the violation. Appropriate Dress The following points are expectations to follow while at school or on schoolsponsored functions: No hats are to be worn in the school No gang-related clothing is permitted Jackets and bags (purses, back packs) are to be left in lockers or homerooms Clothing with suggestive language/logos, alcohol, tobacco or illegal substance logos is not allowed Shorts/Skirts/Dresses - When standing with hands placed at their sides, individuals must be able to touch fabric with the knuckles of their fingers. Shirts/Tops/Dresses: Shoulders, backs, chests, torsos, and stomachs must be covered. Spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter-tops, or half T-shirts are not acceptable. These expectations apply to the school day and any school function. If you have questions about appropriate dress, please contact your school administration. Footwear Two sets of shoes are recommended for all students - one pair for general indoor wear and Physical Education, and the other for going to and from school and for outdoor activities. Changing shoes at the door is an
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expectation and a courtesy that will keep our school clean, and will also provide safety in the event of a fire drill. Smoking The Government of Saskatchewan has mandated the Good Spirit School Division to ensure all of their buildings and properties are smoke-free. Smoking will not be tolerated. Tobacco and tobacco products are not permitted at school or on the school grounds. Any such articles will be confiscated, and violators will be asked to leave the property. Before & After School Program (BASP) Childcare is offered from 7:30 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 5:30 p.m. on school days. This also includes early dismissal days. The cost is $200/month/child. The cost of your second child will be $100. It will also be offered on professional development days at an additional charge. For inquiries, please contact the SIGN building 306-783-9409. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.

School Health Services Public Health services are provided at our school. A public health nurse will be in school throughout the year working with students, teachers and parents to help conserve and promote the optimum health and well-being of our children. Some of the services they may provide are: Immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella for any student who missed them in the regular preschool schedule Immunization against Hepatitis B in Grade 6 Immunization against meningitis and chicken pox Tetanus-Diphtheria in Grade 8 Hearing and vision screening done upon request only Health education and counseling for individual students can also be done upon request

Volunteers come in once a week to dispense the fluoride rinse to all students with a parental consent form. Care of Property Students are expected to assume responsibility for the care of both school and personal property. All articles of clothing, footwear and other belongings should be clearly marked with the owners name. Students are asked not to bring large amounts of money or valuable items to school. Money, watches, rings, and other personal valuables should always be under their care. Students are responsible for the safekeeping of their own belongings. Any loss of or damage to property must be reported to the main office. Efforts will be made to locate property through the lost and found area. Valuable belongings may be re-claimed from the main office. Students will be required to make restitution for any willful damage to property. All lost and found items will be displayed in the Commons Area periodically. Items not claimed after several weeks will be donated to charity. Homework Generally, the only homework that will be sent home will be extra reading, studying for exams, or work that was not finished during the allotted class time. We also feel that sending homework home before or during a holiday that takes place during the regular school year is not
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Health education in classrooms focus on a variety of topics Consent forms will be sent home with students needing immunization. Immunizations cannot be done until consent forms are signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to the school. Please read the consent form before signing. If you have any questions or concerns about the above services or other health issues, contact the Public Health Nurse at her office (786-0613) or through the school. Our community Dental Health nurse has helped some of the parents set up our swish program for Kindergarten to Grade 8.

successful. Because we do so much group work, discussion, and student-led learning, the homework that is sent may not be exactly what is covered during your week of holidays. Therefore, we ask that students catch up on missed work after they return from their vacation.

Sugarless gum may be allowed in the classroom with the teachers

Telephone Use The staff may allow students to use the phone on an individual need basis. We do ask that playdates are arranged before students come to school. Duties, Responsibilities and Guidelines for Students A student at M.C. Knoll has a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents and their school for their conduct. The image they project through attitude and actions reflect on the spirit and reputation of the school. Below are our expectations for conduct at M.C. Knoll. Students are to: be diligent in pursuing their studies; to attend school regularly and be punctual. cooperate fully with everyone involved in providing education programs and services. comply with the rules of the school. explain their actions to their teachers. respect the rights of others. respect and care for personal and public property. be polite and display good manners. keep all sunflower seeds out of the school building and grounds.
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permission. There should not be any gum outside or in other areas of the school. Generally, school-wide expectations for students are to follow directions, be respectful and tolerant of others, to be engaged in classroom activities and do the best they can to make their school life a successful. Discipline Procedures All schools have a discipline procedure in the Good Spirit School Division. Each of these is based on individual student need. The administration will contact parents should a personal discipline plan be needed for their child.

Student of the Month - is chosen on the following criteria: someone we are proud to say is an M.C. Knoll student, tries his/her best, is caring and kind, and is a great role model.

M.C. Knolls Bullying Policy

Bullying is the act of repeatedly and intentionally causing harm to another person. It usually involves three individuals or groups: the bully, the victim and the bystander. It is characterized by an imbalance of power. Bullying can take different forms including: Verbal (taunts, name-calling, threats, intimidation), Emotional (exclusion, gossip), Physical (assault), Cyber (text and instant messaging, technology). We have the right to expect that the members of the school will respond to bullying incidents that our school will be safe that relationships within our school and on the playground are friendly, caring and respectful We have the responsibility to know the definition of bullying that our school has created act in a way that ensures the safety of everyone in our school be kind, courteous and respectful

Our Schools Response to Bullying M.C. Knoll believes that consequences do not change behaviour but merely gain the students attention. Authentic behaviour change comes with student learning and all of us need to play a role in making this change. Rights & Responsibilities of the M.C. Knoll Community We will all respond to bullying when we encounter it. We will do this through conflict resolution, role-playing, teaching, mentoring and parental involvement. These strategies may involve the victim, the bully and the bystander.

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