Miss. Roobroeck's Classroom Blog

  Hi Parents & Guardians,  With the school year soon approaching, I would like to introduce you to our classroom setup and explain to you some of the rationale behind what is found in our classroom and ways you and your child can most effectively utilize the space and the resources. My philosophy of education is continuously evolving but certainly involves creating a safe space and welcoming environment, where students are able to be themselves, as well as take risks and learn from one another. We are all on a life-long journey of learning and I am excited to have this opportunity to experience it with your children. The physical classroom is laid out with various seating options for whole group instruction, as well as collaboration with an elbow partner, table group or other grouping within the class. There is also time for individual work which can be done at our back table if students need extra support or they can find a quiet space around the room as well. There are ...

  Hi Parents & Guardians,  I have created your child’s schedule for the upcoming school year and wanted to take the time to explain it in more detail for you.  First, you will notice I have broken down our day by the bell times which are 3 – 100-minute blocks of instruction. We also follow a 5-day cycle that will help us stay on schedule throughout the year. Please note, this schedule is subject to change as there are always disruptions and events happening that may affect our daily routine.  Second, you will notice the colour-coded schedule. Please note, this was developed in accordance with the Ontario curriculum. Here are some notes on the subjects, time allocation and the integration of subjects:  Math will be taught first thing in the morning, as your children will come with fresh minds, ready to learn. A minimum of 300 minutes needs to be allocated to mathematics instruction throughout the 5-day cycle, with the rest dedicated to mental health practice...

                                            Dear Parents and Guardians,  My name is Piper Roobroeck and I am excited to welcome you and your child into my class this upcoming school year. I hope you enjoyed your summer break and cannot wait to hear all about it. I appreciate you taking the time to read this letter and take a look at my blog which will hopefully house many of your child’s learning experiences. I am excited to see where this school year takes us.   With this being my first year as a permanent contract teacher, I appreciate your involvement in our classroom culture and hope to hear from you if there are any concerns. Our board’s vision inspires lifelong learning, with a commitment to serving others within our community. This vision allows us to grow as learners and continue on this amazing journey of learning. I am forever learning and hope to learn ...