L’École française de Saskatoon 1441 Wellington Street, Saskatoon,SK, S7M 1L3

www.gscs.ca/fre

Phone: (306)659-7490 Fax: (306)659-2152

Principal: Jacqueline Castilloux Vice Principal: Ron Georget

Office Coordinator: Maria Chiotis-Miehé Board Trustees: D. Berscheid/D. Boyko/T. Jelinski

BULLETIN # 1 September 16, 2020

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mon, Sept 28 Photo Day 1

K-Mat A, 1BR, 1BU, 3/4B, 4/5M, 5S, 6B

Tues, Sept 29 Photo Day 2

K-Mat B, 2N, 2R, 3N, 7S, 8J

Mon, Sept 30 Orange Shirt Day Wear an orange shirt to honour

residential school survivors and

those who were lost.

Principal’s Message

Welcome Back! It’s been awesome to have students

back in the real world rather than the virtual world. We

hope that the first week of school has been a positive

experience for all. We’re happy to see the smiles, the

laughter and the energy in our hallways. Saskatoon

French School is back! We’ve spent time learning our

new protocols as well as starting our academic

program. Students are being challenged to use their

French again since it has been a while since they’ve

been able to practice!

Thank you for the support you have provided the

school and your children as we transition to new ways

of learning. I have appreciated the many conversations

and expression of encouragement, concern and support

for students and staff. You have entrusted your

children in our care and we do not take this

responsibility lightly. We are constantly finetuning

our practices to keep the staff and students safe while

having a full educational experience for our students. I

would also like to thank the French School Society for

its support as we work to provide the necessary

supports for this environment such as textbooks,

technology, and staffing. Thank you, thank you, thank

you…

We wish you an exceptional year, and although parents

may not be currently allowed in our building due to

COVID restrictions please feel free to contact myself

or your child’s teacher if you have any questions or

concerns. The limited access is intended to be physical

only… The partnership with our families continues to

be important to ensure that our children grow in

knowledge and reach out to transform the world!

School Staff 2020-2021

K-Mat A & B Mme Erica Bronkhorst

Grade 1 Mme Katherine Bulmer

Grade 1 Mme Michelle Brisebois

Grade 2 Mme Janine Rouleau

Grade 2 Mme Taylor Nyborg

Grade 3 / Librarian Mme Abrea Nordick

Grade 3/4 Mme Nicole Baribeau

Grade 4 /5 Mme Nathalie Meszaros

Grade 5 Mme Camille Sperling

Grade 6 / SCC Mme Hilary Boyenko

Grade 7 Mme Sherri-Fay Schindel

Grade 8 Mme Maria Jeanneau

Release M. Nathan Baldwin

Release M. Shoeib Shemshadi

LAT / Literacy Mme Wendy Lepage

LAT Mme Lynn Bui

Educational Assistant Mme Jenny Yew

School Counsellor Mme Kristin Wilde

EAL Teacher M. Scott Mickelson

Speech Language-Pathologist Mme Dianne Lieffers

E.L.O. Mme Roseanne Carter

Second Language Monitor M. Jean-Paul Kamden

Intern Mme Shea Ellis

Intern Mme Geneviève McDonald

Intern Mme Jennifer Ozmun

Principal Mme Jacqueline Castilloux

Vice Principal/Release/LAT M. Ron Georget

Office Coordinator Mme Maria Chiotis-Miehé

Caretaker M. Tekle Asrat

Evening Caretaker M. Noli Anyayahan

Nut Free School Zone

We have students in our school with significant

nut allergies.

Please assist us in respecting our nut alert status

as we work together to ensure the safety and

well-being of all our students.

School Hours

8:45 AM Bell rings

8:50 AM Classes start

10:05 AM to 10:17 AM Group A Recess

10:23 AM to 10:35 AM Group B Recess

11:50 AM Group A Lunch

Group B Outside

12:10 PM Group B comes inside

Group B Lunch

12:15 PM Group A goes outside

12:35 PM Group A comes inside

Classes resume

1:50 PM to 2:02 PM Group A Recess

2:08 PM to 2:20 PM Group B Recess

3:20 PM Dismissal

1st wave bell

3:27 PM 1st wave bus departures

2nd wave bell

3:32 PM 2nd wave bus departures

Student Absences

As the safety of our students is important to us, please

notify the school informing us if your child is to be

absent or arriving late. If no call has been received by

8:50 am, Mme Chiotis-Miehé will contact parents. A

message may be left on voice mail if you wish to call

outside of office hours (8:30-4:00). Thank you for your

cooperation in helping us assure the safety of our

students.

You have three convenient ways to report absences,

and you can report planned absences in advance.

1. On your mobile device, download and install the

SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or

the Google Play Store (or from the links

at https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to

create your account. Select Attendance then Report

an Absence.

2. Use the SafeArrival website,

https://go.schoolmessenger.com

The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to

create your account. Select Attendance then Report

an Absence.

3. Call the toll-free number 1-844-425-7221 to report

an absence using the automated phone

system.

Email communication will come

from broadcasts@schoolmessengermail.com.

Please ensure you have this email address on your

approved sender list so it won't be filed as junk or

spam.

School Safety

Please remember the speed limit established is in

effect in all Saskatoon public and private school zones.

The school speed zones are designed to give motorists

more time to react and brake in an emergency such as

a child running out unexpectedly onto the street. This

speed limit allows more time for motorists and

pedestrians to react in hazardous situations and could

avoid a tragedy.

The 30 km/h speed limit is in effect from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June

- including statutory holidays.

For everyone’s safety, please remember to cross the

street at the designated crosswalks to come to and from

our school. Also, please remind your children to

always utilize the crosswalks so as to assure their

safety and avoid accidents. This is especially crucial after

school as there is a lot of pedestrian and vehicle traffic in

front of the school at that time. Thanks for your cooperation.

Bus Transportation Procedures & Guidelines

First Student Bus Service is committed to being as responsive

as possible to the transportation needs of our families and is

working hard regarding any routing issues that have been

brought to their attention.

For up-to-date information call Frist Student directly on

(306) 343-2125 or visit

https://saskatoon.firststudentinc.com/cancellations.aspx,

where you can also subscribe on the parent portal for email

updates.

For the late bus hotline (306) 343-3300, please refer to the

route numbers listed below.

Route 600 Brown Nels

Route 601 Green Deb

Route 602 Light Blue Beryl

Route 603 Pink Tayyba

Route 604 Grey Berhanu

Route 605 Dana

Route 606 Purple Arnel

Route 607 Orange Aimee

Route 608 Dark Blue Scott

Route 609 Red Tri

Route 610 Black Kevin

Route # Route Colour Bus Driver 3:20 Dismissal 3:27 Dismissal

600 Brown Nels 2nd Wave

601 Green Deb 2nd Wave

602 Light Blue Beryl 2nd Wave

603 Pink Tayyba 1st Wave

604 Grey Berhanu 1st Wave

605 White Dana 2nd Wave

606 Purple Arnel 1st Wave

607 Orange Aimee 2nd Wave

608 Dark Blue Scott 1st Wave

609 Red Tri 1st Wave

610 Black Kevin 2nd Wave

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the

school.

Personal circumstances may necessitate a change in your

transportation drop-off and pick-up locations. Any such

changes must be arranged through the school.

Any queries regarding assigned pick-up and drop-off

locations should be addressed directly through First Student at

306-343-2125.

Newsletters

Le bulletin est distribué chaque deuxième mardi par courrier

électronique. Si vous ne recevez pas votre copie, veuillez s’il

vous plaît notifier la coordinatrice de bureau, Mme Mme

Chiotis-Miehé. On vous invite d’ajouter vos commentaires.

Les enseignants envoient aussi leurs propres lettres aux

parents pour vous tenir au courant de leurs activités et de

leurs programmes en classe.

The school newsletter will be emailed home every second

Tuesday. If for some reason you are not receiving the

newsletter, please contact our office coordinator, Mme

Chiotis-Miehé.

Any time sensitive updates in-between newsletters will be

sent via synervoice.

Please note that all school newsletters will continue to be

posted on our school homepage at

www.gscs.sk.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/fre

Classroom teachers will also be communicating with families

through a classroom newsletter. A great deal of information

regarding upcoming activities is shared throughout these

letters.

Forms

Three Important forms have been given to students this

week which need your attention:

Student Data Verification form

Media Release form

Child Health form.

Please complete the forms and have your child(ren)

return them to their classroom teachers as soon as

possible.

Allergy / Specific Medical Forms

Students who have already been identified as needing

emergency medical intervention (i.e. epi-pen) have

been given forms to be filled out by their physicians

and by their parents/guardians. Parents of students who

have such medical needs not known to the school will

need to fill out the appropriate forms. Contact Mme

Chiotis-Miehé in order to obtain the necessary forms.

Before and After School

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon operates our before &

after school program.

• Before school hours: 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM

• After school hours: 3:20 PM to 6:00 PM

Please contact them at 306-665-1450 for further information

or visit their website at Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon

GSCS On-line Cyber School

If a student currently enrolled at the GSCS On-line Cyber

School should decide to return to face-to-face lessons, parents

should contact the Office Coordinator (Maria Chiotis-Miehé)

on (306) 659-7490 beforehand so that the necessary steps can

be taken.

Mme Jacqueline Castilloux

Principal

LOST & FOUND CORNER

Every year we have numerous lost objects which pile up.

In an effort to return items to their rightful owners, we

will be adding photos of lost and found items with each

newsletter.

Please make an effort to have your child(ren) collect their

belongings before they are disposed of next week.

View below what has been found this week:

School Arrival

Parents are reminded that students will not be able to enter the school before 8:30 AM unless they are going

to the Boys and Girls Club - Before & After School program. The side gym door is the entrance for Before

& After School program. This door is to the right of the main school entrance door.

Students are reminded that this year they will be entering and exiting the building from their designated door

only. Designated doors will be opened at 8:30 AM

Students should be in the building by 8:45 AM.

Classes begin at 8:50 AM.

Late students enter the school through the main door and check in at the office.

Late arrivals

Students arriving after 8:50 AM will be marked late. Students are to use the main entrance doors to check in

at the office as all other entrances will be locked at 8:50 AM

Early departures must be reported by 8:50 AM either via School Messenger or via a note to the classroom

teacher. If an unexpected absence later in the day should occur, please notify the office.

School Departure

The dismissal bell at the end of the school day is at 3:20 PM.

First wave bell is at 3:20 PM and first wave buses depart at 3:27 PM.

Second wave bell is at 3:27 PM and first wave buses depart at 3:32 PM.

At the end of the school day, Kindergarten students will be brought out the main school door.

Grades 1-8 are to use designated doors to exit the school.

Students are asked to leave the school grounds promptly.

Dropped-Off Items

If you need to drop off any items for your child during the day, please leave the item outside of the main

doors and call the office at (306) 659-7490.

Mme Chiotis-Miehé will recuperate and deliver the item to you child.

COVID-19 Daily Screening

If you need to access the COVID-19 daily home screening questionnaire previously sent to all families on

September 4th, 2020, you may access the questionnaire at the following link:

https://www.gscs.ca/Documents/COVID-19%20Daily%20Screening%20Questionnaire.pdf

Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment

Notice to our students and parents/ guardians/ caregivers

Fair Notice and Process What behaviours warrant a Student Violence/Risk Assessment to be initiated?

• A Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment will be initiated for behaviours including:

o Serious violence or violence with intent to harm or kill;

o Verbal/written threats to harm or kill others (“clear, direct and plausible”);

o Online threats to harm or kill others; o Possession of weapons (including replicas); o Bomb threats (making and/or detonating explosive

devices); o Fire setting; o Sexual intimidation or assault; and o Gang related intimidation and violence.

What is a Threat? • An expression of intent to do harm or act out violently

against someone or something.

• May be verbal, written, drawn, posted on the internet, or made by gesture.

Duty to Report To keep our school communities safe and positive, staff, parents/guardians, students and community members must report all threat-related behaviours to the school principal or vice-principal.

Duty to Respond Threats must be taken seriously, investigated, and include an appropriate response. Our goal is to respond to threats quickly and in a professional manner so that we can maintain a safe, positive learning environment for all. Each school has a multi-disciplinary Violence Threat/Risk Assessment Team. The team includes the school principal, vice-principal, school counsellor(s), school resource officer (police) and superintendent/division office support. It may also include community resources from the Ministries of Social Services, Justice, Mental Health, the RCMP and other agencies as needed. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is pleased to offer this commitment and level of support to our school communities, and we appreciate the communtiy partners who are working with us. It is important for all parties to engage in the Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment process. If, for some reason, there is reluctance to particpate in the process (by the threat maker or parent/guardians) the threat assessment process may continue in order to ensure a safe environment for all, and an intervention/support plan will be put in place for the threat maker.

What is the purpose of a Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment? • To ensure the safety of students, staff,

parents/guardians and others;

• To ensure a full understanding of the context of the threat;

• To begin to understand the factors that contribute to the threat maker’s behaviour;

• To be proactive in developing an intervention and support plan that addresses the emotional and physical safety of the threat maker; and

• To promote the emotional and physical safety of all.

What happens in a Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment? • All threat making behaviour(s) by a student(s) is

reported to the principal/vice-principal who activates the Violence Threat/Risk Assessment protocol;

• Interviews are held with the student(s), the threat maker, parents/guardian(s), and staff;

• An investigation determines the level of risk and directs an appropriate resoponse to the incident; and

• Intervention plans are developed and monitored.

For further information contact: Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools: 420-22nd St. E, Saskatoon, SK Phone: 306-659-7000

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools

Safe Positive Schools

Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment

Notice to our students and parents/guardians

The approach to student discipline in Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is guided and reflected in our mission to provide a welcoming community where we nurture faith, encourage excellence in learning and inspire students to serve others, making the world a better place.

We love because He first loved us.

– 1 John 4:19

At Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, we draw inspiration and strength from the gospel of Jesus Christ. Parents, students, and staff work together to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, positive environment in which all behaviours reflects the religious dimension of Catholic education. We believe that all interventions on behalf of a student with problem behaviour must respect the dignity of the individual, reflect justice with love, and focus on forgiveness and reconciliation. As part of our Safe Positive Schools strategy it is important for you to know that we will respond to student behaviours that pose a potential risk to the health and well-being of other students, staff and members of community. As a member of the Community Threat Assessment and Support Protocol, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools works in collaboration with many community partners to provide necessary supports and interventions in order to prevent and reduce the potential for school violence. The goal is to promote the safety of all members of our community. Violence prevention in our schools, neighborhoods and broader community is all of our responsibility.

WORKING TOGETHER TO RESOLVE CONCERNS AT SCHOOL

From time to time, we recognize parents/guardians may have concerns that are specific to their

child’s school experience. GSCS believes that addressing concerns as soon as possible with the

person classroom teacher therefore, every reasonable effort should be made to resolve a concern

at the school level. For parents (including guardians), most issues would be addressed first with

the classroom teacher and if necessary the principal.

The following procedures can help guide you through the process.

PARENT

AND

Contact your child’s teacher and book an appointment to address your concerns in private. The purpose of this meeting should be to define the concern, clarify the issue, develop an understanding of each other’s point of view and develop strategies to remedy the concern. Address issues in person rather than through social media or email.

Contact your school principal to set up a meeting to discuss your concern. The Principal may meet with the teacher involved privately, or may request a meeting with both the parent and teacher. The Principal will ensure that the issue is heard and that the school has the opportunity to respond thoughtfully to the concern.

If the problem is still unresolved,

If the problem is still unresolved,

Contact the school’s superintendent. Upon receipt of the concern, the superintendent

will review the issue with the parent and school and work towards a resolution.

Contact the Director of Education. Upon receipt of the concern, the Director will review

the issue with the parent, school superintendent and determine course of action to

bring resolution issue.

If the problem is still unresolved,

Nov-18

SAFE POSITIVE SCHOOLS

Working together to create safe positive school communities for everyone Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 9

Students are more likely to attend and achieve at school if they feel accepted, respected and valued. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) promote positive relationships between and amongst students, staff and families through a wide variety of strategies including working directly with community partners and families. GSCS believe that all students and staff have the right to a safe, caring, and respectful school environment, free from bullying behaviour.

Definition of bullying:

In 2013, the Government of Saskatchewan conducted anti-bullying consultations throughout the province. A result of these consultations was the following definition of bullying which Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools has adopted and have specific division processes and strategies to address student bullying and harassment.

What are schools doing to prevent and respond to reported bullying?

Bullying is a serious issue and is not acceptable at school, at a school-related activity, online (cyber-

bullying) or in other circumstances that will have an impact on the school climate.

Our responses include division and school based strategies. These include:

1. Division Anti-bullying Policy and Division Code of Conduct 2. School Code of Conduct 3. Social skills instruction

4. Collaborating with community partner expertise including the Restorative Action Program in our high schools (RAP), the Bully Prevention Network , Red Cross RespectEd program, School

Resource Officers – Saskatoon Police Services, RCMP, school counsellors

Bullying is a relationship issue where one person or group repeatedly uses power and aggression to control or intentionally hurt, harm, or

intimidate another person or group. It is often based on another person’s appearance, abilities, culture, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual

orientation or gender identity. Bullying can take many forms: physical, emotional, verbal, psychological or social. It can occur in person or

through electronic communication.

Saskatchewan’s Action Plan to Address Bullying and Cyberbullying November 2013

What can I do as a parent/guardian or community member to prevent and respond to reported bullying at a school?

We rely on all our community members to assist us in reporting incidents of bullying. If you have concerns about possible bullying behaviours at your child’s school we ask that you contact a school staff member immediately and set up an appointment to meet. The school will work with you in creating a plan to respond to the bullying or harassment. Other community partners may be invited to

assist the school staff in developing the plan.

What if bullying is occurring outside the school?

Bullying and harassment occurs during the summer months and after school hours. The prevalent use of social media by our young people has increased cyber bullying which generally occurs outside school

hours. Make sure you know how your child is using the internet, social media platforms, or his /her phone to interact with others. Your reserve the right as a parent to look at the content of your child’s

devises is you have safety concerns.

Other Reporting Options for youth and adults to report bullying include:

http://iamstronger.ca – Saskatchewan online report that is anonymous and is forwarded to either your school division representatives or another appropriate agency such as your local police service.

www.reportabully.ca – The Association of Crime Stoppers Programs of Saskatchewan has developed a format to report by phone or by texting.

Type: ww.reportabully.ca

Text: “BULLYTIP” followed by your message to CRIMES (274637)

Talk: 1.800.222.TIPS (8477)

Each bullying tip will be reviewed by a police officer to determine if there is a criminal element

To the information provided and will conduct an investigation accordingly. If there is no criminal element to the tip and a school is named the information will be shared with the designated contact for

the school to be addressed.

Procedures for Conflict Resolution

1. A concern should be addressed firstly to the person who is most closely associated with it. Consequently, if a parent or guardian has a concern with a teacher, the initial contact should be made with the teacher so that the problem can be aired and discussed.

2. If the parent or guardian is not satisfied with the results of

the initial discussion, an in-school administrator should be contacted to resolve the difficulty.

3. If the parent or guardian is not satisfied with the results of

these discussions, the Unit Superintendent should be contacted to resolve the concern.

4. If the parent or guardian remains dissatisfied with the

resolution of the concern, that person should contact the Director of Education. The Director of Education or designate shall review the situation as soon as is practical. A person not involved in the dispute must conduct the review. He or she shall:

a) Consult with the school division staff who have been

involved in the dispute. b) Consult with the parent or guardian. c) Investigate the circumstances surrounding the

dispute. 5. The above procedures will be conducted in a timely

fashion.

Following the review the Director of Education or designate will bring closure to the dispute by summarizing his or her findings and by communicating a final decision regarding the issue(s) to the involved parties.

Document developed May, 2003

PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND SCHOOLS WORKING TOGETHER:

CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROTOCOL

MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION Catholic education is a partnership between the home, school and church. We recognize that positive respectful relations between parents or guardians and staff foster student growth and development. Occasionally, conflict occurs between parents or guardians and staff. This can be stressful for all concerned. This protocol has been developed to help create the conditions for effective conflict resolution. It is our hope that this protocol, coupled with a genuine willingness to resolve conflict constructively, will result in enhanced relationships that exemplify gospel values. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our response to conflict resolution is founded within our fundamental beliefs as a Catholic School Division, which is outlined in our Mission Statement: “Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education draws its inspiration and strength from the gospel of Jesus Christ. Parents, students, and staff work together to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, positive environment in which all behaviour reflects the religious dimension of Catholic Education”. Our Board policy on educational commitment emphasizes that: Catholic schools are communities of love, freedom and service which seek:

• To foster good human relationships; and

• To assist parents in their Christian responsibility as primary educators of their children.

Our administrative policy on personal harassment states: It is expected that all personal interactions and relationships are characterized by mutual respect which acknowledges the dignity and affirms the worth of each person. It is the responsibility of each individual in the school division to conduct themselves such that personal interactions and relationships are free of personal harassment. Our Code of Conduct states that: A Code of Conduct defines the values and vision of the school division in which all relationships are conducted in a respectful and dignified manner. Catholic Schools share with parents or guardians the responsibility to develop students’ personal and social skills to achieve this vision; consequently,

• each person within a school has the right to feel emotionally and physically safe; and

• each person has the responsibility to contribute to a safe, positive learning environment.

PROTOCOL FOR RESOLVING CONFLICT

We in Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division recognize there is nothing in life more important to parents or guardians than the well-being of their children. We strive to provide a safe respectful environment for our staff and students. We believe that the best outcomes for all students occur when parents, guardians and the school staff work together. Conflict is part of all human relationships. We do not view conflict as something negative. When handled appropriately, conflict can lead to growth, personal development and positive change.