Thought of the Week: With the Efficacy Framework evidence being analyzed, the Informal and Formal Leadership area of our BLPSA has been discussed as a continued area for growth. This is an important goal for our district, as evidenced by our Success Criteria and by the OLF. Have a look below at the indicators for Developing the Organization:
Health and Safety Reminders: Assessing Workplace Violence Risk
After the March Break you will be receiving the results of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Survey for your school. Consider the following when analyzing your data:
Once we have identified violence related hazards, each hazard needs to be assessed, to determine the potential risk within the workplace. Risk is determined by considering:
- Frequency – how often does a workplace violence-related hazard occur?
- Probability – how likely is a workplace violence situation to occur?, and
- Consequence – what is the worst possible outcome of a workplace violence incident?
Information/Updates
None this week!
Carried Over from Last Week
EQAO Predictions – At our March 3 TMT, we will focus the learning portion of the teleconference on our predictions. I am asking each of you to speak briefly to what you discovered and how you are responding to these predictions. We are searching for responsive “precision” in these discussions so please do be prepared to speak about what you are doing that is above and beyond the “normal”. If you have yet to send your predictions template to me, please do so asap.
School Learning Plan Feedback Meetings – I would like to meet with each of you (and your SLP team if possible) to discuss your SLPs. It is IMPORTANT that staff know that they are welcome to join these meetings! Please communicate this to them. At this time, I would also ask to see the work that you have done around the BLPSA Self-Assessment and hear about the responses from staff. Please remember that this is a tool that will allow your staff to see where they are on our BLPSA journey – this is VERY important work to engage in so that all staff can see where they are at and feel a sense of direction!
Nicki’s Schedule
Mon – MNPS School Visit, BLDS Teleconference, Board Meeting
Tues – MTPS School Visit, TBPS School Visit, Directors Update, PIC Meeting
Wed – NOEL meeting
Thurs – out of the system
Fri – NTIP in am
Upcoming Dates
February 21 – World Down Syndrome Day
February 22 – Long Range Plans Due to the principals
February 24 – Pink Shirt Day (Bully Prevention)
Feb 24 – Primary Math PLC at GOPS 10:00-3:00
February 25 – Junior Math PLC at GOPS 10:00-3:00
February 26 – Student Led Conferences Completed
February 26 – New Teacher Orientation
February 26 – Transition to Kindergarten Plans due
February 29 – PD DAY Spencer Beach
March 2 – SIM via Virtual Learning Environment for SIM Team
March 3 and 4 – BMS Training
March 4 – Annual Learning Plan Update and Review Meetings completed
March 7 – Leads’ Meeting all day
March 8, – Teacher in Charge Training Session – GOPS
March 9 – LLI (Elementary) via Videoconference
March 8 and 9 – LLI Grade 7-10 (See Carole)
March 11 – IEPs Updated and sent home
March 12 – School Organizational Proposals Due to NMC
March 29 – George Couros Session (Stacey)
March 30 – Early Years Book Study 9:00-11:30
Learning Fair Celebration Dates – The Elementary Learning Celebration Fair will take place on Friday, May 27, 2016 at GOPS.
Modelling the Conditions for Learning 