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3175 Cobble Hill Road Mill Bay, BC Ph: (250) 743-5504 |
School Hours
8:50 am - 2:48 pm
Morning Kindergarten
8:50 am to 11:19 am
Afternoon Kindergarten
12:19 pm to 2:48 pm
Secretary Hours
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
September 2010
BIENVENUE TO A NEW YEAR TOUT LE MONDE!
The staff of Ecole Mill Bay would like to welcome you to a new school year. We look forward to working with you throughout this year. We are looking forward to getting to know new students, to introducing new staff and to embarking on a new adventure together.
Please note that due to the new bus schedule, school now ends at 2:50pm.
The information below describes the schedule of events for the first week of school.
We have organized and planned meaningful and purposeful activities for all children. Students will not be in their permanent classrooms until Friday morning. Teachers have planned many activities that will introduce and reinforce school wide programs such as the Virtues Program, the school’s code of conduct and social responsibilities. On Friday, students will go to their permanent classroom.
Our activities will connect to the curriculum (reading and writing, arts, physical fitness, music and social studies). Another purpose of these activities is to continue to establish a climate and culture that is safe and supportive of all learners and reconnect with friends and staff.
On the first day of school, Tuesday September 7th, school will start at the usual time of 8:50am. This will be a short day, and students will be dismissed at 11:50am. Please send a snack but do not send a lunch.
Students are to assemble on the asphalted area to meet teachers. Students will line up in the same line up as last year and spend the morning with their last year teacher and classmates. New students will meet with principal, Lise, in front of the school. She will introduce them to their teachers and classmates. There will be an assembly with all students and teachers at the end of the first day to explain procedures for the next two days.
Wednesday and Thursday
Students will line up in same line up as the first day. Teachers will take the students to their classroom of the previous year and take attendance. Grade 2-3-4-5 students will then be directed to different multi-age groups. Students will rotate through 4 stations during the day. Students will begin the day, eat lunch, and end the day with their peer group. All new students to the school will join their age & grade peer group after they have fully registered. The Grade One students will stay with the same classmates as last year. Madame Bri’s former students will be in the room 11 (former music room) and Madame Camilla’s former students will be in room 22 in the annex building. They will be involved with the same activities as the other students.
Students will be dismissed at 2:50pm from their classroom.
The new kindergarten students are not in attendance this first week as they will be participating in parent/teacher/child conferences as well as small group sessions.
Friday
Class lists will be posted outside the school by the covered area. Teachers will be introduced and will take their students to their permanent classrooms. We ask that everyone assemble on the side of the school. In case of rain, you will be directed to the gym.
We are very excited about the new school year. We continually do our best for your child to have a positive, fun and rewarding school experience. Please feel free to ask any questions of any and all staff.
School kits are $25. Please wait until Monday, Sept. 13th to send money or cheque payable to Ecole Mill Bay Elementary.
Sincèrement,
Lise Pagé-Principal (Directrice) and staff of Ecole Mill Bay
Principal's Message
Bonjour and welcome to Ecole Mill Bay webpage.
The staff hopes this site will be useful for those wanting more information about our school. We recognize the value of effective communication with students, parents and the public and we hope that you will find this new website helpful in learning more about what is happening at Ecole Mill Bay.
Ecole Mill Bay, situated in an idyllic rural area of the Cowichan Valley, is expanding every year and we are excited and proud to be able to offer the possibility of learning French to the children of the south end of the district.
We are fortunate to have an enthusiastic group of parents who participate and assist in many different aspects of our school. Parents who have their children in our school become members of the PAC (Parent Advisory Council).
Our school is a vibrant community made up of not only students, parents and staff of Ecole Mill Bay, but also members of the larger community and extended families. We welcome you to help in classrooms, to participate as committee members, or just to drop by for a visit.
Another important focus for Ecole Mill Bay is fostering a sense of responsibility in our students. Our Ready For Respect programme is geared toward developing intrinsic motivation for students to act in responsible and caring way. Students are aware that they can make a difference is the world and that it is up to them to take a positive and active role. Our school encourages students to participate in discussions, projects and clubs that promote and develop that knowledge.
If you have any questions about our school, we welcome your questions and comments. Email or phone us.
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School Goal
Improve all students' reading skills.
Mission Statement
Our school will provide a positive learning environment where every child is cared for and supported as they become life-long learners and responsible citizens while learning in French and in English.