If you get a chance, drop by Rountree and take a look at the bulletin board just outside the office. It is covered with pictures of students and a brief description of various ways they have exhibited the different PYP Learner Profile traits. Submissions range from saving a younger child from a possible drowning to a willingness to try a tomato. These forms and descriptions have been sent in by Rountree parents in celebration of their child(ren).
One of the strengths of the Primary Years Programme is the focus on helping students develop into life-long learners, not just memorizers of facts and formulas. PYP stresses equipping students to be ready to live and excel in a global society. Helping students develop the Learner Profile is one goal we have Rountree.
You can download a copy of the parent submission form from the Rountree web page, or send a note to school and we can send a blank copy home with your child. Let's catch 'em being good.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
November 2, 2010
This weekend I was reminded of one of the greatest strengths of our school- the sense of community we have at Rountree.
The Rountree Roundup was held Saturday afternoon with perfect weather. Many Rountree students, parents and faculty were present. Games were played, Silent Auction items were purchased and laughter was shared.
The following evening the annual Weller Street Halloween parade took place. I was unable to attend this year, but from what I have heard, it was one of the best attended in recent memory. Rountree families and Rountree faculty and staff turned out to enjoy each other's company and marvel at the creativity of the costumes.
This sense of community translates into a strong volunteer base at the school. Not a day goes by that there are not volunteers at the school performing a variety of tasks- making copies, reading with students, planning student events or stuffing Monday envelopes are just some of the many ways parents and volunteers give of their time to Rountree.
Thank you to all the volunteers who work to make Rountree a better place for students and staff.
If you are interested in volunteering at Rountree, please call the office at 523-4900.
The Rountree Roundup was held Saturday afternoon with perfect weather. Many Rountree students, parents and faculty were present. Games were played, Silent Auction items were purchased and laughter was shared.
The following evening the annual Weller Street Halloween parade took place. I was unable to attend this year, but from what I have heard, it was one of the best attended in recent memory. Rountree families and Rountree faculty and staff turned out to enjoy each other's company and marvel at the creativity of the costumes.
This sense of community translates into a strong volunteer base at the school. Not a day goes by that there are not volunteers at the school performing a variety of tasks- making copies, reading with students, planning student events or stuffing Monday envelopes are just some of the many ways parents and volunteers give of their time to Rountree.
Thank you to all the volunteers who work to make Rountree a better place for students and staff.
If you are interested in volunteering at Rountree, please call the office at 523-4900.
Friday, October 22, 2010
October 22, 2010
Another week has flown by. As usual, it was a wonderful week at The Tree.
November 1-4 has been set aside for parent-teacher conferences. Teachers have blocked out times before and after school to visit with parents regarding students' academic progress. Report cards will be discussed as will other relevant data.
Hopefully these conferences will facilitate two-way conversation. Not only will the teacher share information with you, you can share information with your child's teacher and ask questions to gain more insight into your child's life at Rountree.
As a parent, don't be shy about coming to the conference with a prepared set of questions. Keep the list short as most conferences only last 20 minutes. Some questions you may wish to ask are:
1. What skills will me child be expected to master this year?
2. What can I do to stay involved in my child's learning?
3. What is the best way to communicate with the teacher (email, phone calls, notes, other?)
Talk to your child before parent-teacher conferences and ask him/her if there is anything he/she would like for you to bring up with the teacher.
If you have not already done so, you may sign up for a parent-teacher conference by calling the Rountree office at 523-4900.
Have a great weekend!
November 1-4 has been set aside for parent-teacher conferences. Teachers have blocked out times before and after school to visit with parents regarding students' academic progress. Report cards will be discussed as will other relevant data.
Hopefully these conferences will facilitate two-way conversation. Not only will the teacher share information with you, you can share information with your child's teacher and ask questions to gain more insight into your child's life at Rountree.
As a parent, don't be shy about coming to the conference with a prepared set of questions. Keep the list short as most conferences only last 20 minutes. Some questions you may wish to ask are:
1. What skills will me child be expected to master this year?
2. What can I do to stay involved in my child's learning?
3. What is the best way to communicate with the teacher (email, phone calls, notes, other?)
Talk to your child before parent-teacher conferences and ask him/her if there is anything he/she would like for you to bring up with the teacher.
If you have not already done so, you may sign up for a parent-teacher conference by calling the Rountree office at 523-4900.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 15, 2010
First Posting
As you can read in the above disclaimer, I am setting up this blog in an attempt to increase two-way communication with parents and other stakeholders. My plan is to post a Week in Review message each Friday. These postings may focus on academic topics, Primary Years Programme issues, upcoming events or other school-related topics.
Your comments are an invaluable part of this process. All comments will have to be approved before being posted. Comments that are student specific or address an issue with an individual teacher will not be posted.
This is my first foray into this type of a public forum so any suggestions on how to make it better would be welcome.
Rountree is a great school and will only get better if we increase communication between school and home.
Your comments are an invaluable part of this process. All comments will have to be approved before being posted. Comments that are student specific or address an issue with an individual teacher will not be posted.
This is my first foray into this type of a public forum so any suggestions on how to make it better would be welcome.
Rountree is a great school and will only get better if we increase communication between school and home.
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