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387 Darlington St. E.

Yorkton, Saskatchewan
S3N 3Y9
Ph: 786-5540 Fax: 786-5544
http://knoll.gssd.ca
M.C. Knoll School
Respect, Responsibility & Recognition of Excellence
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OUR MOTTO

Respect, Responsibility and
Recognition of Excellence

OUR MISSION

Our mission at M.C. Knoll is to
provide educational opportunities
that promote excellence,
responsibility and respect in a
safe, caring environment.

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Our Staff & School Map





Daily Time Schedule
*Supervision of students begins at 8:40
8:55 - 9:00 Homerooms (Bell)
9:00 - 9:30 Period 1
9:30 - 10:00 Period 2
10:00 - 10:30 Period 3
10:30 - 10:45 Recess (Bell)
10:45 - 11:20 Period 4
11:20 - 11.55 Period 5
11:55 - 12:45 Noon (Bell)
12:45 - 1:25 Period 6
1:25 - 2:05 Period 7
2:05 - 2:20 Recess (Bell)
2:20 - 2:55 Period 8
2:55 - 3:30 Period 9
3:30 Dismissal Bell
It is important students arrive on time for
their school day. The instruction provided in
the morning is usually the foundation for the
day.
Early Dismissal
Students are dismissed at 2:30, once a
month, for a regularly scheduled staff
meeting. Please see the calendar for early
dismissal dates.

School Fees











































Principal Mrs. T. Hall
Vice-Principal Mrs. V. Ruf
Secretary Mrs. C. Buchholzer
Kindergarten Mrs. K. Hanson
Class 1D Miss K. Doerksen
Class 1C Mrs. L. Corson
Class 2R Mrs. K. Rodgerson
Class 2B Mrs. D. Budz
Class 3S Ms. J. Stewart
Class 3/4Z Mrs. S. Zimmer
Class 4J Mr. R. Jordan
Class 5T Ms. Todas
Class 5M Mrs. S. Muir
Class 6K Mrs. A. Knight
Class 6S Mr. M. Schendel
Class 7P Miss D. Phillippi
Class 7M Mr. B. McDowell
Class 8 Ms. S. Christie
Class 8 Ms. J. Cannon
Student Support Mrs. K. Michalchuk
Student Support Mrs. L. Jarvis
Library Mrs. Heuchert
Ms. Semaschuk
Band Mr. S. Yemen
Industrial Arts Mr. E. Bellamy
Home Economics Mrs. B. Ortynsky
Educational Assistants Mrs. C. Somogyi
Mrs. J. Grant
Mrs. V. Bartley
Mrs. L. Haas
Maintenance Mr. Ardell
Mr. Swanson
Guidance Mrs. J. Harman
Speech Therapist Mrs. M. Haczkewicz


Mrs. A. Teneycke


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Gymnasium

Office

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K,1,2 Entrance

Main Entrance
3,4,5,6 Entrance

7&8 Entrance




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Daily Time Schedule
*Supervision of students begins at 8:40
8:50 - 9:00 Homerooms (Bell)
9:00 - 9:30 Period 1
9:30 - 10:00 Period 2
10:00 - 10:30 Period 3
10:30 - 10:45 Recess (Bell)
10:45 - 11:20 Period 4
11:20 - 11.55 Period 5
11:55 - 12:50 Noon (Bell)
12:50 - 1:25 Period 6
1:25 - 2:05 Period 7
2:05 - 2:20 Recess (Bell)
2:20 - 2:55 Period 8
2:55 - 3:30 Period 9
3:30 Dismissal Bell
It is important students arrive on time for
their school day. The instruction
provided in the morning is usually the
foundation for the day.
Early Dismissal
Students are dismissed early for a regularly
scheduled staff meeting. Please see the
calendar for early dismissal dates.

The SCC sets the school fees each year.
They have decided to charge fees
throughout the year depending on the
specific activity. A start-up charge for
Kindergartens ($5) and our Grade 1 to 5
students ($10) will cover the cost of school
agendas and miscellaneous materials. In
addition a $20 supply fee for Grades 1 to 3
provides some classroom supplies for these
students.
Pupil Progress & Interviews
Report Cards will be sent to parents three
times a year. (November, March & June).
Parents are welcome at any time to contact
teachers for updates and information about
their childs progress.

Formal student-led interviews will be held
twice a year. These interviews usually
happen in November and March. Mrs.
Buchholzer will arrange meeting times and
notify you.



Injury or Illness
Any injury or illness suffered while at school
must be reported to the homeroom teacher
and the office. In the case of a serious
accident or illness at school, emergency
contacts as noted on the registration forms
will be used. Parents will be notified
immediately if possible.
Should the emergency warrant immediate
physicians attention, school personnel will
accompany the student to the hospital and
make arrangements to meet the
parents/guardians there. Students are
covered by insurance arranged by the GSSD
for any injury sustained during school hours
or at a school event.

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Medication
Teachers are advised not to administer any
medicine to students. The administration
may administer medication upon request.
Contact the school for more information.

Fire Drills, Emergency Evacuation &
Lock-down Procedures
Fire drills will be held periodically. Routes
and places of exit will be clearly posted.
When the fire alarm sounds, all people in the
building are to leave quickly from the nearest
exit. All classes will assemble in the field by
the Heritage Baptist Church.
Other emergency procedures are in place for
power outages and unauthorized visitors and
will be presented and practiced by the
students and staff.

Parking and Student Pick Up/Drop Off
Please arrange to pick up your child on the
street or in the Heritage Baptist church
parking lot. We ask that you NOT use the
staff parking lot. Remember that using the
staff parking lot for this purpose may be
dangerous. Many small children cross our
parking lot to get to their homes/parents
cars, and it is dangerous to have vehicles
backing up or turning around in the small
space. We know the street or church
parking lot is a further walk for children but it
is a safer alternative.

Guest parking is available at the front of the
school if you are here for a visit. The
driveway is reserved for buses and
emergency vehicles.

Inclement Weather
For the safety of our children, when the wind
chill factor is -30 or it is raining, students will
need to stay indoors.



Lates
Students late for school are asked to report
to the office. Students are expected to be on
time. If habitual tardiness becomes a
problem, the parents or guardians will be
contacted. If tardiness continues, a referral
is then sent to our school guidance
counselor and/or the administration to
address the behavior.
Unexplained Absences
Unexplained absences from school will result
in school discipline action.

Safe to School Program
All students will be on the Safe to School
program. Parents are asked to phone or
notify the school if their children will not be
attending class at any time. After
attendance is taken each morning and
afternoon, our Safe to School list will be
checked. If a childs name is marked as
absent, and we have not had prior
notification of this absence, we will make
every effort to contact the family.
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Safety Patrol
Our patrol operates at 3:30 on Darlington
Street. Students from Grades 5-8 who show
responsibility and leadership are selected as
safety patrollers. Staff members supervise
the program.

Student Transportation to School
For safety purposes, bicycles are to be
walked when they are on paved areas of the
school grounds. Skateboards/Scooters are
to be picked up when on pavement as well.
Students are to walk them when they are on
paved areas of the school grounds. Once
theyve locked up their bike, students are to
leave the bike rack area.

Canteen Use
At noon hour the canteen is open for the
purchase of hot food. Drinks are sold daily
by our Grade 6 students from a cart in the
hallway to Kindergarten to Grade 5 students.
Coupons for milk/juice may be purchased at
the office.
The following schedule indicates who may
purchase items from the canteen.
KA and Grade 1 Day 1
KB and Grade 2 Day 2
Grade 3 Day 3
Grade 4 Day 4
Grade 5 Day 5
Grades 6/7/8 All Days

The demand for our canteen is high at M.C.
Knoll. Because of this, we ask that students
only purchase items for themselves. Siblings
will have a turn on their scheduled day.

Healthy Food Choices
We stock our canteen with healthier choices
and we also ask that children bring healthy
food from home.
Healthy Bodies = Healthy Minds! Please
try to include lots of veggies and fruits and
minimize treats. We ask that no soda pop be
sent to school. Thank you! If you need ideas
for healthy snacks and lunches, please contact
the school.
Microwave Use
There is a microwave available in the
Grades 4 - 8 classrooms. The younger
grades should not be using the microwave
for safety reasons and time constraints.
Noon Hour
Noon hour supervision will be provided for
those students who find it necessary to eat
at the school.
If students must eat at school, they are to
remain on the school grounds for the entire
noon hour.

Eating lunch at school is a privilege that may
be removed if inappropriate behavior is
repetitive.

Students who are eating lunch at school on a
regular basis are to remain on the school
grounds unless a note or phone call is
received from the parent or guardian. A form
will be available upon registration to indicate
your preferences for the noon hour.

Those students that stay for lunch are
expected to follow the procedures listed
below:
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Students are to remain seated at desks &
visit quietly until 12:20. They will be
dismissed by a supervisor shortly after that.

1. Respect must be shown for selves
and others
respect for other students
property
respect for supervising adults

2. Students are to remain in classrooms
until they are dismissed.

3. Students are encouraged to use the
washroom and wash their hands (with
soap) before beginning lunch.

4. At the 12:20 bell, assigned helpers
are asked to take garbage and
recycling to the containers at the
station. Students should clean their
desks and prepare for recess. Once
dismissed, students are once again
encouraged to use the washroom,
wash their hands and to have a drink
of water before they go outside.


Noon Hour Outside: 12:25 12:50
Unless the weather is inclement, students
should remain outdoors until the 12:45 bell
sounds, except in the case of emergencies.
Students are expected to play safely and co-
operatively outside.

School Lockers
Lockers are provided for all students. Staff
members may check a students locker at
any given time
Library
Our library is a unique and valuable part of a
M. C. Knoll and St. Michaels Elementary
Schools. We have over 25,000 books and
serve approximately 600 students and 60
staff members.
Students are responsible for the material
they borrow and are not allowed to borrow
materials for or from other students. Books
are loaned for a 14-day period and most
books can be renewed 2 times.

Lost or Damaged Library Materials
All students are responsible for the library
materials they borrow and must pay full
replacement cost for lost or damaged items.
The librarian will assess the cost of damage
and levy an appropriate fee. Please report
lost or damaged materials as soon as
possible.

School Community Council
The key work of School Community
Councils is the co-creation and
implementation of an annual School
Improvement plan. In addition to this, the
SCC runs events such as fundraising, bake
sales, hot lunches,
dental swish
program and many
more. The
members of the
SCC sit on council
with the
administration of the
school and one staff
member. Please
feel free to join us!
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R.C.M.P.
The R. C. M. P. is part of the support
network for M. C. Knoll School. They visit
our building often to make positive
connections with children. If circumstances
call, the RCMP, along with
parents/guardians, will be contacted for any
incident deemed illegal. Please contact the
school if you feel a certain issue should be
addressed with your child or the students in
general.



Band
Band is offered to students in Grades 5 8,
and everyone is welcome to join. Band
classes take place within school hours, and
a report card mark is given during each
reporting period.

Students in Grade 7 and Grade 8 travel to
Yorkdale Central School once every six days
for a division-wide rehearsal.

Grades 6 - 8 students may join one of the
jazz bands that rehearse Tuesday after
school or Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m.
Out of school performances for band
students include performing at the Yorkton
Music Festival and at local concerts
throughout the year. Students in Grades 6,
7 and 8 may travel outside of Yorkton to
attend workshops and festivals

Extra-Curricular Opportunities
M.C. Knoll believes extra-curricular activities
play an integral role in the development of a
child. We encourage our students to take
part in a wide variety of academic, athletic
and arts education opportunities.

Guidance
A School Guidance Counsellor is available
on a part-time basis. The counsellors role is
varied and may include the following:
Serve as a liaison person between the
school, home and community agencies
Provide direct and supportive services
to help students
Implement and facilitate school-wide,
classroom and group programming. ie.
Red Cross CARE program, divorce-
separation group, anger-management
groups.
Students may be taken out of class for help
with:
Gaining a better understanding of self,
personal attitudes, interests and values
Helping to acquire good decision-
making and problem-solving skills
Anger management, social skills, self-
esteem
Dealing with problems at school, at
home and with peers
If at any time you feel like you would like to
seek support or information for your
son/daughter/family, please contact the
school.


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Intramurals
The intramural program starts early in
September and will conclude early in June.
Intramurals for the Grade 5 and 6 students
take place on Day 2, 4 and 6. Grade 7 and 8
students enjoy activities on Days 1, 3 and 5.
They are held during both the a.m. recess
and p.m. recess. Intramurals are optional,
and students can participate in the activities
of their choice.

Out of Bounds
Students are only allowed in the following
areas when supervised by a teacher:
staffroom, photocopy & supply room, PE
equipment room, city areas and St. Michaels
School.

Leaving the School Grounds
Students who must leave school grounds
during the day are asked to report to their
homeroom teacher and/or the office and
bring a dated note signed by a parent/
guardian, or have a parent phone, explaining
the reason for leaving. We ask that students
sign in and/or out for unscheduled leaving
the grounds.


Internet Acceptable Use
M.C. Knoll recognizes that technology
enhances learning and teaching. It has
opened up a world of exciting new
educational possibilities in the classroom.
With this comes responsibility. Everyone in
the M.C.Knoll community is expected to
read, sign and return an Internet Acceptable
Use form in the first few weeks of school.
This form clearly lays out expectations for
using the Internet.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Electronic devices (Cell Phones, MP3
players, electronic games, iPods, etc) that
do not promote learning are not permitted at
school for students in Grade K-5. For Grades
6-8, these devices may be used with the
discretion of their homeroom teacher. They
are not allowed out at recess with the
exception of the first few minutes of noon
hour when students can check for messages
from home.
If problems that arise due to the use of
electronic devices outside of school affect
our school environment, students will be
requested to leave these devices at home
and/or at the office during the day. Any
infractions within school will result in the
electronic device/phone being removed for
the day. Parents will be contacted and asked
to come and pick the phone up. If the
offense is repeated, the device will be kept
overnight. Continued indiscretion can result
in a banning of the item for the rest of the
school year. Please note that the school is
not responsible for lost/stolen items.



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Conduct on Buses
Students are required to follow posted bus
regulations, Good Spirit School Division
administrative procedure 554, and directions
of the bus driver. Students who violate bus
rules will have their bus privileges
suspended for a period of time depending on
the severity of the violation.

Appropriate Dress
The following points are expectations to
follow while at school or on school-
sponsored functions:
No head wear is to be worn in the school
No gang-related clothing is permitted
Jackets and bags (purses, backpacks)
are to be left in lockers or homerooms
Clothing with suggestive language/logos,
alcohol, tobacco or illegal substance
logos is not allowed
Clothing will adequately cover
undergarments, torso, and buttocks.
Clothing will demonstrate respect for the
M.C.Knoll family including peers, self,
and staff
These expectations apply to the school day
and any school function. If you have
questions about appropriate dress, please
contact your school administration.
Footwear
Two sets of shoes are recommended for all
students - one pair for general indoor wear
and Physical Education, and the other for
going to and from school and for outdoor
activities. Changing shoes at the door is an
expectation and a courtesy that will keep our
school clean, and will also provide safety in
the event of a fire drill.

Smoking
The Government of Saskatchewan has
mandated the Good Spirit School Division to
ensure all of their buildings and properties
are smoke-free. Smoking will not be
tolerated. Tobacco and tobacco products
are not permitted at school or on the school
grounds. Any such articles will be
confiscated, and violators will be asked to
leave the property.

Before & After School Program (BASP)
Childcare is offered from 7:30 8:45 a.m.
and 3:30 5:30 p.m. on school days. This
also includes early dismissal days. The cost
is $200/month/child. The cost of your
second child will be $100. It will also be
offered on professional development days at
an additional charge.
For inquiries, please contact the SIGN
building 306-783-9409. Spaces are
available on a first come, first serve basis.


School Health Services
Public Health services are provided at our
school. A public health nurse will be in
school throughout the year working with
students, teachers and parents to help
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conserve and promote the optimum health
and well-being of our children.
Some of the services they may provide are:
Immunization against Diphtheria,
Tetanus and Polio, Measles, Mumps
and Rubella for any student who
missed them in the regular preschool
schedule
Immunization against Hepatitis B in
Grade 6
Immunization against meningitis and
chicken pox
Tetanus-Diphtheria in Grade 8
Hearing and vision screening done
upon request only
Health education and counseling for
individual students can also be done
upon request
Health education in classrooms focus
on a variety of topics
Consent forms will be sent home with
students needing immunization.
Immunizations cannot be done until consent
forms are signed by the parent or legal
guardian and returned to the school. Please
read the consent form before signing.
If you have any questions or concerns about
the above services or other health issues,
contact the Public Health Nurse at her office
(786-0613) or through the school.

Our community Dental Health nurse has
helped some of the parents set up our swish
program for Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Volunteers come in once a week to dispense
the fluoride rinse to all students with a
parental consent form.


Care of Property
Students are expected to assume
responsibility for the care of both school and
personal property.
All articles of clothing, footwear and other
belongings should be clearly marked with the
owners name.
Students are asked not to bring large
amounts of money or valuable items to
school. Money, watches, rings, and other
personal valuables should always be under
their care.
Students are responsible for the safe-
keeping of their own belongings.
Any loss of or damage to property must be
reported to the main office. Efforts will be
made to locate property through the lost and
found area. Valuable belongings may be
re-claimed from the main office. Students
will be required to make restitution for any
willful damage to property.

All lost and found items will be displayed in
the Commons Area periodically. Items not
claimed after several weeks will be donated
to charity.




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Homework
Generally, the only homework that will be
sent home will be extra reading, studying for
exams, or work that was not finished during
the allotted class time.
We also feel that sending homework home
before or during a holiday that takes place
during the regular school year is not
successful. Because we do so much group
work, discussion, and student-led learning,
the homework that is sent may not be
exactly what is covered during your week of
holidays. Therefore, we ask that students
catch up on missed work after they return
from their vacation.

Telephone Use
The staff may allow students to use the
phone on an individual need basis. We do
ask that playdates are arranged before
students come to school.

Duties, Responsibilities and Guidelines
for Students
A student at M.C. Knoll has a responsibility
to themselves, their fellow students, their
parents and their school for their conduct.
The image they project through attitude and
actions reflect on the spirit and reputation of
the school. Below are our expectations for
conduct at M.C. Knoll.
Students are to:
be diligent in pursuing their studies;
to attend school regularly and be
punctual.
cooperate fully with everyone involved
in providing education programs and
services.
comply with the rules of the school.
explain their actions to their teachers.
respect the rights of others.
respect and care for personal and
public property.
be polite and display good manners.
keep all sunflower seeds out of the
school building and grounds.
Sugarless gum may be allowed in the
classroom with the teachers
permission. There should not be any
gum outside or in other areas of the
school.
Generally, school-wide expectations for
students are to follow directions, be
respectful and tolerant of others, to be
engaged in classroom activities and do the
best they can to make their school life a
successful.

Discipline Procedures
All schools have a discipline procedure in the
Good Spirit School Division. Each of these
is based on individual student need. The
administration will contact parents should a
personal discipline plan be needed for their
child.


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Student of the Month - is chosen on the
following criteria: someone we are proud to
say is an M.C. Knoll student, tries his/her
best, is caring and kind, and is a great role
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M.C. Knolls Bullying Policy
Bullying is the act of repeatedly and intentionally causing harm to another person. It usually
involves three individuals or groups: the bully, the victim and the bystander. It is characterized by
an imbalance of power. Bullying can take different forms including: Verbal (taunts, name-calling,
threats, intimidation), Emotional (exclusion, gossip), Physical (assault), Cyber (text and instant
messaging, technology).

We have the right to expect that We have the responsibility to
the members of the school will
respond to bullying incidents
that our school will be safe
that relationships within our school
and on the playground are friendly,
caring and respectful
know the definition of bullying that
our school has created
act in a way that ensures the safety
of everyone in our school
be kind, courteous and respectful

Our Schools Response to Bullying
M.C. Knoll believes that consequences do not change behaviour but merely gain the students
attention. Authentic behaviour change comes with student learning and all of us need to play a
role in making this change.
Rights & Responsibilities of the M.C. Knoll Community
We will all respond to bullying when we encounter it. We will do this through conflict resolution,
role-playing, teaching, mentoring and parental involvement. These strategies may involve the
victim, the bully and the bystander.