Sagonaska Using iMovie

A small group of students (Quinten, Mason, Noah, and Thomas) displayed their tech. skills in the creation of short video capturing some of the best moments of Sag in 2018. For many weeks these students have captured pictures and short videos with their devices, and transferred them to iMovie to create a collage. Students developed their understanding sound editing by capturing interviews, and seamlessly adding them to the underlying track of the video beautifully. Not only do these iMovie skills open avenues of opportunities these student will use for culminating assignments next semester, but it allows them to be creative in displaying their school pride.

Here is a link to the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwNHxip3_3Q&feature=youtu.be

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

The staff and students from Sagonaska Grade 7 Boys would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Click to check out our snowball fight.

https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/Elf_snowball_fight/832584c3-0b67-4f12-add0-e6ed70af77f3

Click to check out Grandma (Tiffany) getting run over by reindeer.

https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/grandma_got_ran_over/76c8bcf5-9692-44fe-8bf0-5686aa8b73da

Sag Takes on 6Social Project

On Thursday (December 13th), John Scully from 6Social facilitated a great day of collaborative learning at Sag.

During the day, students and staff worked on:

1) Developing collaboration skills

2) Identifying the biggest challenge we face as a school currently

1. Developing collaboration skills:

The day was filled with several team building activities that were fun, challenging, and very engaging for our students. The goal of the activities was to develop the essential 'six c's' of 6social.

Students were able to put the 6social theory of effective communication, critical thinking, creativity & imagination, citizenship, character education, and collaboration to practice.

After each team building activity, staff and students were able to reflect on aspects of the 'six c's' that went well and share feedback on how to improve next time. Students were taught about how these 'six c's' can translated to other aspects of their life.

Here is a link to a clip of how two students displayed excellent collaborative skills when given the task of making a paper airplane with one hand.

https://twitter.com/SagonaskaLD/status/1073314448469884928

2. Identifying the biggest challenge we face as a school:

Early in the day, students were given the opportunity to share in small groups what aspects of Sagonaska they were passionate about, as well as the major challenges they face at Sag.
John facilitated a discussion in which all students and staff took part in identifying the biggest challenge.

We look forward to John rejoining us in the new year, as we embrace the opportunity to collaborate and find solutions to our biggest challenge at Sag. Just like every student at Sag works on their learning disability to become better learners, we as a school are excited to confront our current challenge so we can continue to grow stronger.

Here is a link that will allow you to check out what 6social and all their current initiatives. https://www.6social.org/about

Using Technology Effectively at Sagonaska

This week in learning circle we discussed the importance of using our technology effectively. Students were asked to reflect on their current use of technology and were given key advice on different ways of managing their organization through their devices to be more organized and less distracted learners. Today we consolidated our learning with a Kahoot, in which the students were tested on what the strategies they have learned this week. 

Sagonaska Student Review Meetings

Over the next few weeks each of our students will be presenting at their fall review meetings.  This is an opportunity for students and Sagonaska staff to share their progress with parents and home school teachers and administrators.  For most kids, presenting in front of a group of adults can be a daunting and fearful task.  Students provide support to each other by taking the time to openly acknowledge obstacles and find strategies for success together.

Fluency Friday!

Reading Fluency (Automaticity)

Our weekly reading fluency program is an integral part of reading development at Sagonaska.  Fluent reading is described as occurring without immediate intention. Fluent readers are more likely to comprehend because it relieves cognitive load on working memory.

The Sagonaska Reading Fluency Program:

• Students are provided with a reading passage slightly below their independent reading level. 
• A teacher or residence counsellor models fluent reading of the passage (paying close attention to punctuation, expression, pace). 
• The student reads the passage to the adult, with the adult correcting errors immediately. 
• The student reads the passage again. 

**This routine occurs each day.

• Friday:

• Passage is projected so entire class can see (ELMO, Smartboard)
• Student reads passage in front of class while classmates use visualizing strategies (sculpting or drawing) to improve comprehension.
• Teacher and peers identify strengths and ONE next step for student to work on. 

Contact Sagonaska Resource Services for suggestions on how to run your own reading fluency program in a regular school setting.  

Fall Workshop Offerings

https://pdsbnet.ca/en/schools/sagonaska/programs-and-services/professional-development-workshops/

Fall Family Tour Day

Welcome Dragons!!

Congratulations, Dragons!

Congratulations to all of our 2017/2018 Sagonaska Students! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what amazing things you will do in the future. Stay in touch - Once a dragon, always a dragon!

Story Belts

Indigenous Education 

Sagonaska students have spent the last two days creating story belts with Indigenous Educator, Danka from Kokum Makwa Enterprises. We learned about wampum belts, treaties and alliances, and the value of story and oral language.

Thank you, Danka!

For Parents: How To Make an IEP Binder

Check out this great video that was shared at our School Council meeting! You can find templates and checklists here: https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps/how-to-organize-your-childs-iep-binder

2018 Recognition Day

2018 Fun Pass for Ontario Parks!

Celebrate the summer with savings when planning a trip to Ontario’s attractions with the 2018 Fun Pass!

The 2018 Fun Pass coupons provide free admission for up to two elementary school-aged children at 18 popular attractions when accompanied by a paying adult or senior. Parents can also save $5 on a daily parking permit at selected Ontario provincial parks. Simply bring a coupon to any participating attraction.

Visit Ontario.ca/funpass for more information about the program and to download the coupons. 

 

Spring Family Tour - Save the Date!

CELA Presentation - School Council March 27, 2018

Google vs Microsoft

Students who are retuning to a school board that uses Microsoft Office 365 may find this resource useful for determining parallels between O365 and Google.

Spring Fundraiser

We sent home our spring fundraiser packages with students on Friday March 2, 2018.  Orders can be made online or by returning them to the school office.  All proceeds from the fundraising will go directly to support student learning, such as supplementing bussing costs for field trips, guest speakers and special events, sports equipment etc.

http://www.dfscanada.com/online-shopping/

4 digit group ID : 6965

Cheques payable to : Sagonaska Fundraising

If you have any questions, please call the school. Thank you for your participation!

School Council Meeting - February 27 - Minutes

Sagonaska School Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday Feb 27^th 2018     6-7pm

1. Welcome
1. Additions to the Agenda
2. Acceptance of Agenda
2. Student Reports

Jr. Boys ball hockey, swim team, playing outside Looking forward to dinner in residence on Thursday.	Int. Boys swimming, skiing at Batawa ski hill, playing hockey, playing outside, looking forward to warmer weather most of group are watching floor hockey game vs the Belleville police team.
Sr. Boys looking forward to March Break and Bulls game have switched to a new Lexia program called Power Up. Hopefully will be on mobile devices soon 9 out of 11 Sr. Boys will be traveling to Milton for a floor hockey tournament Went last week to Loyalist basketball game	Jr. Girls/Sr. Girls  Are in Kingston this evening on an outing Enjoying playing floor hockey Skating outdoors Go Girls program has started

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1. Residence manager’s report - Ian Flynn

• March 7^th ball hockey tournament in Milton. Will be a long day for the students but they will have a coach bus.
• Nancy Sage RN will be retiring. She has worked with Saganoska for 20 + years and has mixed emotions with this.  She will stay on a casual call basis.
• Mental Health first aid training for staff will be happening next week
• IEPs are almost completed and will be coming home soon.

1. Principal’s Report

• Grade 10 are completing EQAO and literacy testing
• Future field trips to Science Center, Toronto,  Indigenous speaker coming  Dates to be finalised.
• Recognition day coming up. Email to go out with info

1. Transition planning - Jeff and Tina 

• Parents can email questions.  will likely be planning smaller focused groups for parents to learn more. Saganoska is a one year program.  If a student is invited back, this will be decided in June so all students are to proceed with the transition planning.  This can be carried into the second year if students returns next year.
• Explored what makes transitions difficult, what a transition plan looks like including anticipated obstacles and identifying proactive supports, encourage the students voice, next year will have visits from staff particularly for children that are struggling, will need parents to sign a consent form.  Parents encouraged to contact Saganoska team anytime with any questions and issues.
• Parents are encouraged to contact special education board resource. Best to start conversations now so that they can invited to the transition meeting.
• Working with kids now to use tech in everyday situations to help ease the student’s anxieties.  “What are your goals? What are the potential barriers? What are the strategies?”
• May 30^th workshop tech support for parents. Check blog for updates 
• Some boards use Microsoft office vs google platforms.  Teaching students to be flexible ie what do they want to achieve vs specific programs. Working with students who will be using office platform set up with mock set up. 

1. Adjournment

Pink Shirt Day at Sagonaska and Sir James Whitney

Sagonaska Workshops - Spring 2018

Questions? Contact us: 613-967-2823 Wendy.O'Neill@ontario.ca or Jeff.Hockett@ontario.ca

Parent Council Presentation - January 30, 2018

Sagonaska Parent Council Presentation by Cindy Perras from LDAO - January 30, 2018

Don't forget to check out the links to LDAO and LD@School under the Sites Worth Checking Out! tab on this blog!