SWIS Best Practices SWIS Work Plan High Schools

Summer Theme Month Project Comments July August Theme: --Peer Leader Training Orientation Preparation for the PL Training -SWIS will connect with newcomer families, -dividing tasks among staff September Theme: -Welcoming Newcomers -following up with the plan and preparation re the Guest speaker/trainer Food, material, etc. . Staff Meetings School Open Houses School Registrations -attend as many school staff meetings as possible to educate people on the services of SWIS and how to access. SWIS will make themselves available to the schools -become familiar with welcoming activities in the school and ask to be a part of the event by setting up a table of information. -SWIS will continue to register students in schools.

Fall Theme Month October Health Talk Project Information Session (parents) Comments -dressing for Winter’ posters in the schools. Work with teachers in classrooms to promote dressing appropriately. 3 Way Conferences Parent Teacher Interviews -SWIS will distribute ‘Parent/Teacher Interview’ videos to LINC classrooms to help parents better understand the process. SWIS will arrange interpreters and meeting times for the youth. -provide general information in EAL classrooms (as needed) for students on health: doctors/dentists/optometrist Theme: Health Talk

Fall Theme cont, Month November Theme: Time and Stress Management New Systems • Schools • Community Organizations • Others Project Time Management/ Stress Management Comments - SWIS will facilitate sessions in several High Schools on time and stress management. These sessions will also include signs of depression and how to deal with conflict. Parent Nights - SWIS will host ‘Parent Night’ in four High Schools for newcomers and their families. We will cover topics such as Canadian School systems, etc. SWIS may also invite guest speakers to Parent Nights (i. e. Guest Speakers from other community agencies, etc. )

Fall Theme cont, Month December Theme: Winter In Canada Mini orientation Project Preparation for School Break Dealing with climate Introducing Canadian events and cultures Comments - promote winter programming going on in the city Providing information and orientation at schools - SWIS organize the orientation at school in a smaller level for the newcomers as a gathering - SWIS organize and facilitate parent’s information sessions Inviting guest speaker

Winter Theme Month January Theme: Healthy Relationships Project Healthy - SWIS will facilitate sessions in Relationships several High Schools regarding (please note that Healthy Relationships. This the session need could include topics such as to be based on sexual health information by a cultural public health nurse. sensitivity and to be organized separately for males and females students) Canadian School System School’s expectations Extra curricular activities Introducing SNOW Preparation for planning Identifying schools for the event Peer Leader Recruitment Comments - SWIS facilitate and organize students information sessions at different schools Consulting and collaborating this session with school staff - SWIS facilitate and organize students information sessions at different schools Invite Peer Leaders from previous years for this introduction.

Winter Theme cont, Month February Theme: -Internet Safety -School Staff Meetings (SWIS Presentation) Project Comments Staff Meetings - attend as many school staff meetings as possible to educate people on the services of SWIS and how to access. - utilize police liaisons to educate students on safe internet usage. Internet Safety Parent Night - SWIS will host ‘Parent Night’ in two High Schools for newcomers and their families. Topics to be announced and based on school’s individual needs.

Winter Theme cont, Month March Theme: -3 Way Conferences Project Parent Teacher Interviews -Racism Address issues of racism -Peer Leader following up meetings/ trainings Following up with Peer Leaders Comments -SWIS will distribute ‘Parent/Teacher’ videos to LINC classrooms to help parents better understand the process. SWIS will arrange interpreters and meeting times for the youth. -work with school teachers and staff on addressing issues. - SWIS continually meet with peer leaders, and providing different workshops - frequently meet with students to keep the connection

Spring Month April Theme: -Safe and None violent Schools -Transition May Theme: Bullying SNOW Preparation June Summer and recreation programs Project Address issues of gangs and drugs Transition into High School Address Issues of Bullying Referrals and registration students Comments -hold numerous sessions on gangs and drugs in several High Schools. Collaborate with other agencies in the city to provide information to youth in regards to gangs and drugs -SWIS will attend high school information sessions. SSWIS will find out when tours are taking place in high schools and take part. -work with school teachers and staff on addressing issues. Collaborate with other agencies in the city to provide information to families about effects of bullying. -SWIS will pass the information to students and refer them to different programs

Summer Theme Month July Theme: August Theme: Back To School September Theme: Welcoming Newcomers Project Comments Based on the organizations decisions SNOW (Students Newcomer Orientation Workshop) School Registrations Updating SWIS Information Distributing Brochures. Booklets, Promoting program -to be held for morning or afternoon in several High School Catholic, Public and francophone as a Newcomer Orientation -registering transfer students as well as Newcomers -making necessary revision to all SWIS documents, such as information packages and brochures -providing and allotting the promotional materials in the school site -posting material at school’s hallways, staffroom, EAL class room (this always needs permission form school’s administration)

SWIS Best Practices SWIS Work Plan in Elementary Schools

Summer Month July August: Theme 1 Back to School September: Theme 2 Welcoming Newcomers Project Comments OWN Invite: Help with School Registrations o Peer Leaders Update SWIS resources and o Trainer for the different information topics Attend Staff Meetings Attend School Open Houses Promote Sports Programming Promote SWIS program with parents and staff Invite: o Interpreters o Community Activity Coordinator o Representatives from various sports facilities o Representatives from assorted funders

Fall Month October: Theme 3 Preparing for Winter Project Hold Winter Safety Session Winter clothing Hold 3 -Way Conference/Parent-Teacher Interviews Information Session at various schools or one central location Comments Invite: o Health Nurse o EAL teacher and/or Principal November: Theme 4 Literacy December: Theme 5 Winter Activities Attend 3 -Way Conference Invite: o Representatives from Promote literacy among clients main library and from library in area Register clients in school break activities Inform families of community events Invite: o Introducing and organizing winter activities o Representatives from the library in area o Representatives from the Community Associations o Representatives from the Leisure Centers

Winter Month January: Theme 6 Awareness Project February: Theme 7 Chasing Away Winter Blues March: Theme 8 Healthy Habits Hold Bullying Session Hold Internet Safety Session Hold Racism Information Session Register clients in school break activities Mini SNOW Session( if the number of newcomers is high) Hold Healthy Eating Session Hold Immunization Session Hold Outdoor Safety Session Attend 3 -Way Conferences/Parent-Teacher Interviews Comments Invite: o Canadian Red Cross o Saskatoon City Police o Consultant/Counsellor Invite: o Representatives from the main library and from library in area o Representatives from the Community Associations o Representatives from the Leisure Centers Invite: o Health Nurses o Nutritionist o City Police o Using video (P/T Interview) Providing information

Spring Month Project April: Theme 9 Learning Skills May: Theme 10 Transition June: Theme 11 Summer Fun! Comments Hold learning skills session in EAL classroom Hold Information Session about Learning Disabilities for specific individuals Invite: Education department at the University of Saskatchewan Attend/Provide high school tours for Grade 8 s Provide necessary support for students transitioning to high schools Hold High School Information Session Provide necessary support for students beginning kindergarten Invite: o EAL Grade 9 s from various schools o High School EAL teachers o High School extracurricular/sports provider teachers Promote Summer Fun programming Promote summer camps and other summer activities Hold a Summer Activity Information Session Invite: o Introducing Summer Programs/activities for kids and youth to families o Representatives from the main library and from library in area o Representatives from the Community Associations o Representatives from the Leisure Centers o Representatives from various summer camps in the city and