Springside School Level Plan 23-24
Foundational Items
| Motto | Students Come First |
| Mission | “Building Strong Foundations to Create Bright Futures” |
| Vision | “Learning Without Limits ... Achievement for All" |
| Values | Belonging, Diversity, Learning, Perseverance, Responsibility |
| Aspiration Statements | High Quality Teaching and Learning, Engagement of All Students, Families, and Communities, Effective Policy Healthy, Sustainable Physical and Social Environments |
| Mission | To provide a safe and caring learning environment which supports the successful development of all. |
| Vision | Creating a Culture of Kindness and Positive Energy |
| We Respect | Our classroom celebrates fairness, respect, and responsibility. We respect each other, our belongings, and values. |
| We are Responsible | Each of us is responsible for our actions. To get the best education possible we must be accountable for our actions. |
| We Learn | We are a classroom where we learn from each other. We are all learners and teachers; all our daily interactions are going to develop special life experiences. |
| We Nurture | We promote intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being within our classroom. The leaders of tomorrow are in our schools today! |
| We Belong | A sense of belonging is a team effort. Our classroom is a safe learning environment where we connect and learn from one another, regardless of who we are or where we come from. |
| We Persevere | Success today and tomorrow requires "grit". |
| Because all students deserve a fair and viable chance at developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to lead an emotionally satisfying and productive life. |
| Division Priorities | School Level Work Plan(s) | Tell Your Story | Most Responsible Person/People | Resources |
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Upholding clear, high-quality Board of Education Policies. |
GSSD Board Policies will be reviewed at each regular board meeting. Updates and revisions will be tracked, and the newly revised policies will be communicated to the sector using the From the Board Report.
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Administrative procedures are shared at staff meetings. Feedback and discussion is encouraged for Draft APs. Board policies are implemented at the school level, reflected in procedures and in Springside School Handbook. The handbook is posted on the school website. |
Penny Castle |
"In Focus" Report APs -New and revised APs shared in the Thursday and Friday files. GSSD Portal |
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Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success. By June 30, 2024, 25% more students will exit Kindergarten at appropriate development (green) than when entering Kindergarten. By June 30, 2023, there will be 10% more Grades 1 to 3 reading at or above grade level as compared to fall 2022 data. By June 30, 2024, there will be 10% more Grades 1 to 3 reading at or above grade level as compared to fall 2023 data. By June 30, 2024, at least 50% of students in Grades 4 and 7 will be writing at or above grade level. By June 30, 2024,72% of students in Grades 2, 5, and 8 at or above level in math. |
*Administer Early Years Evaluation (EYE) and analyze results to develop areas of instructional focus and to conduct appropriate interventions. *The Phonological Awareness Skills Hierarchy and Action Plan serves as a reference to reach learning targets. *CR teacher will use “Literacy Beginnings – Kindergarten” as MIR. Additional Resource – “Kindergarten Phonological Goals and Strategies”, will also be used. GSSD resources to access include Early Years, and MIR sections. *Initial Instructional Focus – Rhyme Recognition and Production – Intellectual Domain, Language and Literacy. *Kindergarten Data meetings will be held to develop interventions and Tier 1 instruction in response to results. *Kindergarten student portfolios will be developed for both summative and formative assessment purposes. Grades 1 - 3: Balanced Literacy instruction, using F & P Levelled books, Word Study, Listen to Text, Read Aloud, and Partner Reading. Miss Waldbauer is piloting "Bug Club Morphology" in Grade 2/3. Mrs. Onslow - Levelled Literacy Instruction and UFLI instructional group Writing - T1 and T2 instruction, adaptations made as required. Usage of writer's workshop, GSSD instructional resources, etc. Math - Use screener data to target instruction, GSSD instructional resources and assessments. Focus on numeracy in Math classes, Math Numeracy Home Program and Carnival in February 2024. GSSD Math Consultant - Kristen Myers work session at January staff meeting. Writing Outcomes – each reporting period. Staff continue to explore GSSD Multi-grade writing resources. CR teacher to administer initial writing assessment to determine areas of strength and challenge, as a group. Tier 1 instruction and T2 intervention Grade 2-5 – looking at “Modes in Focus” texts, currently utilized in Grade 4/5. Mentor texts, writing process, etc. Similar to guided reading, but for writing. Strong resource Grade 2/3 Writing in GR station (creative, personal/narrative options), journal writing. Focus on writing process from brainstorming to publication. Powerful Writing Strategies etc. CR teacher administers initial writing assessment to determine areas for growth and challenge. Deb Bulitz, "Do, Done, Get Ready" program (executive function) implemented in Grades 4-8. Instruction and practice in the fall.
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EYE-TA Assessment October 16 - November 24, 2023 Grade 1 Early Literacy Assessment - data due October 13, 2023 Fountas and Pinell BAS Grade 2-6 - data due November 9, 2023 Kindergarten Early Literacy Behaviours - data due January 26, 2024 Grade 1 F & P BAS assessment - data due February 9, 2024 Grade 1-3 F 7 P BAS assessment - data due May 24, 2024 EYE - TA assessment - data due May 17, 2024 Grade 2-8 Math Screeners - Screener A data due October 10, 2023. Math Screener B data (red and yellow) due April 12, 2024. Writing and Math holistic data due May 31, 2024. Writing Outcomes - each reporting period.
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All Staff |
Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Kindergarten and Primary Manuals F & P Levelled Literacy Books, Word Study, F & P Literacy Continuum Ebooks/Listening to Reading - GSSD Library, EPIC (K/1), Raz Kids (2/3), Spark (4/5) RIME Magic UFLI - subscription - Mrs. Onslow Mathology and Math Up! resources Bug Club Morphology Sask. Common Math Assessments - pre and post assessment, Sask. Math website GSSD Math Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment resources in the portal. Google Read and Write Do, Done, Get Ready - executive functioning program Explore GSSD curriculum team resources, esp. curricular through-lines, summarized outcomes, and planning for the multi-grade classroom. |
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Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
School budget is largely consumed by academic supplies, major programs and resources to support student learning, and technology. Professional Development Days - GSSD presentations, modules, and de-centralized school budgets provide opportunities for professional development and growth. Support SCC initiatives re: playground, etc. in any way possible. |
Priorities are reflected in school budget allocations and expenditures prior to the end of the school year. Springside School Community Council sponsors the "One School, One Book" program, which is launched in January 2024. The SCC is raising funds for school playground equipment.
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Castle |
Atrieve and MyBudgetFile - plan and monitor resources Springside School Community Council and local sponsorship |
| Division Priorities | School Level Work Plan(s) | Tell Your Story | Most Responsible Person/People | Resources |
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Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
Implement "Friends For Life" Program in Grades 1, 4, and 6. Star Buddies Program School Kindness Challenge GSSD Staff Wellness Module GSSD Culture Day, Anti-Racism Modules - Admin Council Small Group Social Skills Instruction - Mrs. Onslow Mental Health and Wellness Day - whole school Anti-Bullying Presentations - RCMP Liason Officer Grade 3/4 Swimming Lessons at Gallagher Center Lego Club to build social skills - Mrs. Ronn
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"Tell Them From Me" Survey Results - Grades 4-8 Star Buddies functions to include, but not limited to: Assemblies, Terry Fox Run, Orange Shirt Day, Education Week activities, Hallowe'en Costume Parade, Kindness Challenge, SRC Reading Carnival, Spring Fling, Town Clean-up Day, Indigenous People's Day, and Reading Buddies. Monthly RTI and EA meetings held by Mrs. Onslow and Ms. Castle, respectively. |
Penny Castle, School Administrator Jessica Ronn, School Counselor |
"Friends for Life" program, teacher PD as needed. GSSD PD Modules, Wellness Resources for staff (monthly newsletter etc.) Busing to Yorkton in June 2024 Shelwyn House Presentations/Constable Kimberly Flett Springside Lions/SCC continued funding for swimming lessons |
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Offering safe and inviting facilities |
Annual Walkthrough held by Springside Fire Department, enter any items to be addressed in FAME. Annual Facility Walkthrough with Maintenance Superintendent Pat Morrison, to update and discuss priorities for the school. A welcoming environment is provided for those in the building
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Star Students of the Month School Calendar NEW: Staff Bulletin Board, bimonthly newsletter on Edsby
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Penny Castle Tina Geisbreit Marcie Anderson |
GSSD Maintenance Department |
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Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion By June 2024, students and staff will report feeling welcome, safe, and included at school. By June 2024, students and staff will identify strategies for identifying emotions and accessing supports to enhance mental well-being. By June 2024, schools will follow established processes when responding to identity-based harassment involving students and staff. |
Use results of 2023 student/staff/SCC survey to promote a warm and inclusive school climate. Education Week 2023, Education Station - Relieving Stress presentation by Michelle Eckhart, Sunrise Health Region Kindness Challenge - Passports to Kindness developed by Ms. Friesen. Students earn sticker stamps for each act of kindness completed between October 23 and November 9, 2023. Two passports were made - one for K-3 students and one for students in Grades 4-8. Caring for Our Stars - Mental Health afternoon activities - April 2024 Friends for Life Program implemented in Grades 1, 4, and 6 Health Education. Staff exploration of trauma-integrated practice, neurodivergent thinkers, etc.
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Bimonthly EA meetings held at 8 am; time for questions and informational updates, PD input, and sharing of ideas. Monthly RTI meetings to address individual learning needs and to monitor and record progress. |
Penny Castle Jessica Ronn |
GSSD Wellness Modules on Portal GSSD monthly Mental Health and Wellness newsletter Friends for Life PD and program access for teachers School and Community Mental Health Practitioners STF/CUPE Agreements - Wellness Supports such as counseling, massage therapy, etc. |
| Division Priorities | School Level Work Plan(s) | Tell Your Story | Most Responsible Person/People | Resources |
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Improving student outcomes By June 30, 2024, each school within GSSD will demonstrate improvement in services through the development, review, and revision of processes/practices that reduce barriers and enhance student success. |
Ensure health curriculum action plans for each grade level focus on balanced and purposeful nutrition and holistic models of well-being. Cooking Club (extracurricular) held to teach healthy and safe food practices, twice a week/month. Extracurricular and co-curricular activities, clubs, and athletics to provide extra wellness opportunities to all students. Anti-bullying education continues to be prioritized. |
School Video and newsletter to promote and celebrate wellness. Student recognition at Star Assemblies and special assemblies. Students vs. Staff volleyball game held in November 2023. Extracurricular activities invite parental involvement, and are approved by the SCC. |
All Staff |
SCC and Rec. Bd funding, as well as de-centralized budget. Constable Kimberley Flett Administrative policies and SS Handbook |
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Implementing the "Inspiring Success" Policy: Mandatory treaty education continues in Saskatchewan schools. “We are all Treaty People.” Inspiring Success supports reconciliation in education through:
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Treaty Education is taught using grade-level OTC resources. Orange Shirt Day Classroom Activities and Learning Experiences and Program/Lunch held September 29, 2023. Seven Grandfather Teachings art installation - project administered by Oystrick, Wilson, and Castle. Each classroom will complete a canvas/wood painting that depicts the Cree word/animal/land with the word and teaching associated with it. The works are to be finished and installed by the subcommittee. The project is due for completion in December. Classroom Storybooks - pages/illustrations will be translated to Cree. Each student completes a page for a classroom book. They are compiled into books and will serve as school resources. Books to be made from January through March 2024. Alyssa Lerat leads Bannock-Making Education Station on October 18, 2023). She is sharing the Talking Stick teaching with Grade 2/3 in winter. They will create Talking Sticks after and during the teaching. Circle of Courage philosophy is explored and refreshed among staff, communicated to students.
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Orange Shirt Day Program: Residential school survivor Alyssa Lerat spoke about her experiences and she and her daughter Karys presented and taught the custom of offering food to those who have passed before us. She is taking the offering to the land and praying to those who have passed. Students were generous in their responses and contributions.
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Castle All Staff
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"Inspiring Success - First Nations and Métis PreK-12 Education Policy Framework", Saskatchewan Education, June 2018 Circle of Courage Indigenous Coach Robert Severight GSSD Resources and PD - Indigenous Learning Admin. Leading to Learn Modules Local Knowlegekeepers
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Developing GSSD leaders |
Enter at least one staff member and two students into the GSSD Featured person of the month. School level - Elected SRC is in second year of operation. Students are taught leadership traits and have opportunities to carry them out. SRC activities to include K-5 Carnival (October), Math Carnival (February) Star Buddies - students are paired so that older students provide leadership, friendship, and support to younger students at various school events and activities. EA nominated for Sea Star Recognition due to outstanding work and dedication to enhance school climate. SST piloting UFLI with intervention groups, will extend to Grade 1 by next year. Grade 2/3 teacher piloting "Bug Club Morphology". Three teachers serve as AP to build leadership capacity in the building. Learning Walks conducted by Admin. to inform and involve parents of the quality of education for students at SS. |
SRC meeting minutes and activities recorded . Feedback from teachers engaged in innovative programming. Learning Walk feedback from stakeholders. Education Week and Caring for our Stars pictures, and other leadership recognized and posted in bimonthly newsletter and on Edsby.
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Castle |
GSSD PD for new programs
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Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
Compliance with GSSD Administrative Procedures at each school Engagement in the Professional Growth Continuum Supervision of Support and Professional Staff |
SS Student Handbook Consistent Communication - Edsby (whole school) and Classroom Platforms School Newsletter (online, Edsby, bimonthly) |
Penny Castle Amanda Kornaga |
GSSD Portal Resources
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Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources |
Exploration and implementation of UFLI Resource in Student Support. Implement provincial Health Curriculum, direction by GSSD curriculum team. Training and Implementation of Math UP! in Grades 4-8 Use the Indigenous Resources section in the portal to support success in Indigenous learning outcomes Use Treaty Education kit as a starting pt. to ensure Treaty Ed is taught in an aligned manner across the grades. School Admin. to complete Learning to Lead Modules on Anti-Racism by June 30, 2024. |
All Teaching Staff |
Literacy Consultant Indigenous Consultant GSSD Admin. Team |
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Fostering connections and supporting transitions By June 30, 2024, there will be a 2% increase in student attendance, based on the June 2023 data. By June 30, 2024, GSSD will deepen relationships with families and communities by increasing our understanding of Indigenous identities, histories, and worldviews. By June 30, 2024, GSSD will deepen relationships with families and communities by engaging in authentic opportunities to promote student intellectual, physical, socio-emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. By June 30, 2024, schools will develop, review, and revise, processes/practices that reduce barriers and enhance student success.
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Daily attendance and student engagement will be encouraged in the CR and on school media. Attendance is monitored and tracked in Edsby; home contact made as necessary by office. Orange Shirt/Truth and Reconciliation Day Activities and Program held in September 2023. Continued school participation in Ribbon Skirt Day learning activities, and in the YTC Indigenous People's Day to build on experiential learning. Implementation of "Under One Sun" and "Taking Action for Reconciliation" resources in library. Staff exploration of "Inspiring Success" - January PD.
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Use monthly attendance reports to identify potential areas for support. Attendance notice sent home, as applicable. Education Stations held during Education Week to reflect cultural diversity and student passions and interests. Families all welcomed to Morning Muffin and reading in the gym on October 20, 2023. Local elder involvement in Orange Shirt Day, Education Stations, and in storytelling in the CR. School Artwork - "Seven Grandfather Teachings" to be completed in January 2024. Displayed throughout building. Identify, as a staff, at least three achievable, land-based learning opportunities for our students, prior to March 2024.
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Penny Castle |
GSSD Attendance letter and visual is shared with school community. "Inspiring Success, First Nations and Metis PreK-12 Education Policy Framework" |
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Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community By June 30, 2024, GSSD will deepen relationships with families and communities by engaging in authentic opportunities to promote student intellectual, physical, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.
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Kindergarten Family Engagement Days are held during the October 6th, 2023 and January 22 - February 9th February 2024 windows.
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First Family Engagement Day held October 6, 2023. Parent/student feedback at the event. Students and parents engage in learning stations in the classroom together. |
Karlie Hnidey |
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Communicating openly and clearly |
Three times per year, the school team will unpack their School Level Plans. Team to review what is on or off target and adapt the plan as needed. Team will reflect upon its effectiveness in progressing through the plan, individually and as a team. SLP is formally reviewed at December, February, and May staff meetings. Progress is reported and discussed at monthly RTI meeting and staff meetings.
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SLP progress is communicated in Principal's Report at SCC meetings. SLP is posted on school website. SLP is reference pt. for school activities and learning programs, communicated in bimonthly newsletter and in principal reports. |
All professional staff are responsible to develop and implement the plan, coordinated by Castle. |
GSSD Strategic Plan SLP template, Edsby, SS Website |
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Forming partnerships to support GSSD’s priority areas By June 30, 2024, GSSD will deepen relationships with families and communities by engaging in authentic opportunities to promote student intellectual, physical, social-emotional spiritual and physical well-being. |
SS Open House to welcome families and students to the new school year. Springside Fire Department - Fire Safety Presentation - October 16, 2023 Education Stations - community volunteers teaching peroghi and bannock-making to students. Springside School Community Council Hot Lunches begin in October 2023. Family Reading and Morning Muffins - October 20, 2023. Learning Walkthroughs to be held by Admin. in January and April, 2024.
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SS Open House/Supply Drop-off held the afternoon of September 1, 2023. Kindergarten Family Engagement held October 6th was well-attended and very successful for all. |
All Staff |