Bienvenue and Welcome Carberry Public SchoolCarberry Public School

Principal Jill OttActing .5 V.P-Raza Husain

Gr. 1 FI Rep-Valerie AtchisonOffice Manager- Diana Tenuta

PLASP Rep- Joyce Hurlock

School InformationSchool Information

• Kindergarten to Grade 5• French Immersion and English Stream• Current 2009-2010 Enrolment- 447• 5 Grade One French Immersion Classes• FI-Grade 1-4 ***2010-2011- Adding Gr. 5• Total staff 26.1• Superintendent Shirley Ann Teal• Trustee Suzanne Nurse

Vision for Carberry Public SchoolVision for Carberry Public School

We welcome the world by maintaining a professional learning community

which works together to understand and support learning by developing

processes and programs that honour all kinds of minds.

Planet earth is inhabited by all kinds of people who have all kinds of minds. The brain of each human in unique. Some minds are wired to create symphonies and sonnets, while others are fitted

out to build bridges, highways, and computers; design airplanes and road systems, drive trucks and taxicabs; or seek cures for breast cancer and hypertension. The growth of our

society and progress of the world are dependent on our commitment to fostering in our children, and among ourselves,

the coexistence and mutual respect for these many kinds of minds.

Dr. Mel Levine

Carberry School Hours

• 8:40-8:50 Playground supervision begins

• 8:50-8:55 Morning Entry

• 8:55 Opening Exercises

• 9:05-9:25 DPA

• 10:55-11:35 A.M. Nutrition Break #1

• 1:05-1:45 P.M.Nutrition Break # 2 • 3:15 Afternoon Dismissal

• 3:15-3:30 Playground Supervision

French immersion in Peel board

early French immersion – starts grade 1

extended French – starts grade 7

Grade 1 French immersion program

90 percent of instruction is in French

Benefits of French immersion

challenge and enrichment

learn about the French culture

gain understanding of Canada’s bilingual and bicultural heritage

appreciate value of learning another language

prepare for future employment opportunities

By the end of grade 1

follow written and verbal instructions in French

speak in French about familiar topics

pronounce familiar French words correctly

read short, simple materials in French

produce short, simple pieces of writing in French

use verbs like être and avoir

create questions in a variety of ways

Grade 1 French immersion program

same provincial curriculum expectations as the English program for English, Math, Social Science, Science, P. E. and Health, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance, Music

Grade 2 to 6

50/50 French and English

Math taught in English

Social Studies and 2 units of Science in French

The aim of the immersion program is fluency in French, particularly in oral communication.

French is part of every child's school experience

another immersion option—Extended French starts grade 7

all students study French 40 minutes/day from grades 4 to 8

at least one high school French credit

Immersion teachers are highly qualified

proficient in speaking, reading and writing French

additional training in teaching French as a second language

French immersion class size

20-23 students per class in grade 1

French as a second language

no requirement for previous French experience

parents can help by demonstrating an interest in their child's day to day learning

Help your child at home

read daily with your child in their first language

ask critical questions about what you have read

watch French children’s shows—Caillou and Carmen à la campagne.

borrow French books, magazines and books on CD from public library

French games and software

enrol your child in French summer camp

family vacation, exchange programs.

Canadian Parents for French—www.cpf.ca

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French Second Language learning opportunities for young Canadians.

There are 3 local chapters in Peel that offer:

French activities for kids Support for parents & schools

Brampton, Mississauga South, Mississauga West

Questions? Call 905-366-1012 or visit www.cpfont.on.ca

strong skills in first language

stays on topic in conversation

likes to work in groups

imitates easily

good memory

demonstrates confidence

risk taker

enjoys new challenges

enjoys books

successful transition from home to kindergarten

Is French immersion right for my child?

What if English is not your child's first language?

strong skills in the child's first language

continue to speak first language at home

Indications that immersion might not be the right choice now

struggling with the transition to school

disagreement within the family about the program

performing below average in their first language

children who will be absent from school for extended periods

current teacher is not supportive of the choice for your child

Indicators that children are successful in French immersion

happy

enthusiastic about learning

positive about school

report card indicates progress

feedback from teacher

Moving out of French immersion

Students return to their neighbourhood school—no flex boundaries.

Busing eligibility

grade 1 to 4 – 1.6 km (1 mile)

grade 5 to 6 – 2 km (1.25 miles)

grade 7 to 8 – 3.2 km (2 miles)

Central bus stops

bus does not pick up in front of your home

child walk up to 700 m to bus stop

Registration Deadline

January 29, 2010 at 4:00 P. M.

Thank you for your interest in early immersion at Carberry. We will be set up

at tables in the forum to answer any questions you may have.

Do Not Forget… Registration Deadline

January 29, 2010 at 4:00 P. M.

..after that you go on a waitinglist……