1. Carberry Public School Bienvenue and Welcome Carberry Public School Principal Jill Ott Acting.5 V.P-Raza Husain Gr. 1 FI Rep-Valerie Atchison Office Manager- Diana Tenuta PLASP Rep- Joyce Hurlock

2. School 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

3. Vision 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. French immersion in Peel board early French immersion – starts grade 1 extended French – starts grade 7

7. Grade 1 French immersion program 90 percent of instruction is in French

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Grade 2 to 6 50/50 French and English Math taught in English Social Studies and 2 units of Science in French

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

13. 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

14. Immersion teachers are highly qualified proficient in speaking, reading and writing French additional training in teaching French as a second language

15. French immersion class size 20-23 students per class in grade 1

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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?

20. 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

21. 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

22. Indicators that children are successful in French immersion happy enthusiastic about learning positive about school report card indicates progress feedback from teacher

23. Moving out of French immersion Students return to their neighbourhood school—no flex boundaries.

24. 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)

25. Central bus stops bus does not pick up in front of your home child walk up to 700 m to bus stop

26. Registration Deadline January 29, 2010 at 4:00 P. M.

27. 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.

28. Do Not Forget … Registration Deadline January 29, 2010 at 4:00 P. M...after that you go on a waiting list……