Code of Conduct

TDSB Code of Conduct

• https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/1714

Perth Ave. PS Code of Conduct

• pending

The Classroom Library

Books

The classroom has a variety of graphic novels, chapter books, picture books, non-fiction and reference books.

eBooks

We use resources from the TDSB Virtual Library and EPIC! (yhs8422) Students can use desktops, chromebooks, tablets or iPads to access these digital resources. See the Technology webpage for more information about using the TDSB Virtual Library.

EPIC!

• class code: yhs8422, students will have their own pin however it isn't set up yet.

• digital library; ebooks, audio books, and educational videos

• the class account is available during school hours

• used to access a wide range of texts

• students can favourite books

• teachers can assign specific titles to students

• quizzes are available to show understanding of books

• home account is available for a fee. The class account gives families a 43% discount. (optional)

TDSB Virtual Library - Read Watch Learn webpage

Credentials are write in brackets. The first part is the username. The part is the password.

• Capstone (trillium / trillium)

• Tumble Books (tdsb/reads)

• Tumble Math (tdsb/math)

• Destiny Discover - doc with login instructions

  • From the Read Watch Learn webpage click on Destiny Discover

  • On the right click on the TDSB student and staff image (Do not select a school from the list.).

  • Click on the blue button. Do not enter a name or password.

  • Select books that you wish to read. You can read them online or by using the Open button or check them out.

• NoveList (TDSB email and password)

  • book information and recommendations

• Britannica (trillium / trillium)

  • encyclopedia

• Pebble Go Next (Gr. 3-10) (trillium / trillium)

  • Science and Social Studies

• Explora (Gr. 4-12) (TDSB email and password)

  • Social Studies, Science, Math, Culture

• Gale in Context: Elementary (trillium / trillium)

  • all subjects

Audio Books

Toronto Public Library

• Libby app ("add" Toronto Public Library and borrow books by entering your library card number and pin.)

Scholastic

• https://clubs.scholastic.com/

• Class code: RC217125

• educator sign-in webpage - https://classroomessentials.scholastic.ca/

School Library

The class will visit the school library bi-weekly for browsing and book exchange in the afternoon. We will also be working with the teacher-librarian Ms. Kipp-Ferguson, on school library, literacy and research skills in unit blocks of time, scheduled in the morning.

Toronto Public Library

• https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/

Students are encouraged to get a library card if they do not already have one. The class will visit Perth Dupont library each month for lessons on literacy and research skills. Note; if students forget their library card, the librarians may allow students to borrow a book if they can provide the phone number associated with the library card (account).

Library Card

• Get a library card here.

Kids TPL website

• https://kids.tpl.ca/

Learning Spaces

Desks

Each student has a designated desk / table space with a school chair. Desks arranged in groups of 2 or 4 and are turned backwards so the inside is not used for storage.

Carpet

• in library, between the coat closet and the guided teaching / conference area

Calming Area

• wooden child's desk and chair

• bench seat

Alternative Learning Spaces

• walk in the hallway

• buddy classroom (TBA which teacher and class this will be)

• hallway (not advised since it is very busy with the daycare and kindergarten classes which share our hall)

• Vice principal or principal's offices

Flexible Seating

Flexible seating gives students the opportunity to use different types of seats or sit in a different areas of the classroom. Guidelines and norms are co-created with students to understand why we use flexible seating, what the options are and when flexible seating is used.

• rocking chair, floor rockers

• cushions - seat, floor, wiggle

• tile floor

• carpet

• bench

• bean bag seats

• stools

• ball chairs

Bulletin Boards

Literature Genres

Book Recommendations

Universal Themes

Classroom Jobs

Writing

Media Literacy

Oral Communication

Phonics

Science & Technology

Social Studies

Mathematics

Birthdays

The Virtual Classroom

Brightspace (D2L)

• https://tdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/login

• student credentials

  • username: nine digit student number; Gr. 3 password: hall; Gr. 4 password: hall106

Navigation Bar

• links to frequently used websites, tools and resources

Calendar

Activity Feed

• posts and assignments

Technology - Hardware

• Perth Ave. PS is working towards having a 1:2 ratio in grades 1 - 4 .

• In grade 5 students will receive their own chromebook for use at school and home for academic purposes through the 1:1 Device Program. Student in grade 9 also receive a device through this program.

• It is very helpful if students bring their own HEADPHONES / EARBUDS and MOUSE.

• These can be stored at school a designated place or taken home each day and returned the next day. The school will provide headphones and mice but our supply is limited at this time.

• There is more information about use of technology in the classroom on this site's Technology webpage.

Desktops

• Currently there are 2 desktops

Laptops

• Currently there are;

  • 9 student laptops

  • 1 teacher laptop

Surface Pros tablets

• Currently there are 6 devices

iPads

• None at this time

Class Presentation Technology

• paper screen hung from hooks on blackboard

• laptop, digital projector, external speaker

Student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Option

• Students can bring their own device, preferably a chromebook, to school for academic purposes

• More information about the BYOD option is available on the TDSB website > elementary school > the classroom > technology