Who's in Your Neighbourhood?
Lions and tigers and ACRONYMS, oh my!
It's All About Relationships!
Looking Out for #1
Trail Mix
100
This person is responsible for the school, teachers and other employees at the school. They are accountable to the Superintendent and must oversee the educational progress of students in the school.
Who is your school Principal?
100
This refers to the team, led by the school principal, that assists classroom teachers in developing and implementing instructional strategies and behavior management strategies for students. We also have a district this team to help support this work.
What is ESS?
100
No significant learning occurs without a significant this.
What is relationship?
100
True or False: It's ok to leave your laptop at work for the weekend.
True! Setting a healthy boundary between your work and home life can be a protective factor for your mental health and well-being. It'll still be there on Monday!
100
This team won the Stanley Cup final in 2023.
Who are the Vegas Golden Knights?
200
The teacher in your school who supports, advocates for, intervenes, and leads students and staff in the areas of academic learning, career-connected learning, social emotional learning, and mental health.
Who is your School Counsellor or Guidance Teacher.
Teachable moment! Guidance Counsellor is an outdated term and is no longer in use in New Brunswick. The difference between a School Counsellor and a Guidance Teacher is that a School Counsellor has a masters degree (or equivalent) in counselling and can offer counselling sessions, whereas a Guidance Teacher can not.
200
The process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.
What is SEL, or Social Emotional Learning?
200
Positive relationships with teachers and staff help students to feel more this to their school community, which may contribute to improved attendance, positive behaviour, and greater academic success!
What is connected?
200
True or False: You should never reach out to your admin team or school colleagues when you have questions or need support. You are expected to know it all.
False! Being a teacher is rewarding, challenging... and overwhelming at times. If you have a question or a need at work, chances are someone not only knows how to help, but would be more than happy to! Remember the people in your neighbourhood!
200
How many stars are there in our solar system?
One - the sun!
300
This person is a specialized educator who helps students with different learning needs. They create personalized plans, adapt teaching, and use special tools to support students. Their role is vital in ensuring student needs are met to ensure that everyone can do well in school!
Who is the Resource teacher?
300
This professional association advocates for the teaching profession, influences public policy, provides service to teachers, and offers opportunities for professional growth.
What is the NBTA, or New Brunswick Teachers Association?
300
This is what ACEs stands for.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
300
True or False: If you get asked to chaperone a dance or volunteer for a school-based event in the evening or on the weekend, you better say yes every. single. time.
False! School communities are made up of many caring individuals who sometimes share their free time to support school-based initiatives. That said, you are under no obligation to sacrifice precious time with your family and friends or to volunteer if it will throw off your work/life balance. You are allowed to say no.
300
This musical artist and member of the Tobique First Nation recently became the first-ever double winner of the prestigious Polaris Music Prize.
Who is Jeremy Dutcher?
400
This works closely with students to help them manage and improve their behavior in an educational setting. Their role focuses on supporting students who display challenging behaviors that may impact their learning or the learning environment.
What is a BIM, or Behaviour Intervention Mentor?
400
A this is a plan for a student that specifically and individually identifies practical strategies, goals, outcomes, targets and educational supports, and is designed to ensure the student experiences success in learning that is meaningful and appropriate, considering their individual needs.
What is a PLP?
400
Share these kinds of comments about your students with their grown ups. When they have questions later in the year, they'll feel more comfortable coming to you.
What is positive?!
400
True or False: As a teacher, you have access to professional counselling services through the NBTA Teacher Counselling & Wellness program.
True! Counselling can help to improve mood, improve communication and relationships, promote self-esteem and resilience, and protect against burnout. Reach out!
400
The Confederation Bridge linking New Brunswick and PEI is this long!!
What is 12.9 km or 8 miles!?
500
A multidisciplinary group of professionals who have expertise in the delivery of assessment and intervention services in community, family, and school-based settings. In addition to having a sitting member on ESS, these folks may provide intervention services at a child or youth’s school, meaning you may see them in your building from time to time.
What is C&Y, or a Child & Youth Team?
500
In ASD-S we have a this Educators Network that focuses on addressing discrimination, fostering inclusivity, and create welcoming classrooms for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff.
What is SOGI, or Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity?
500
This SEL website is a great place to go to get strategies and ideas for relationship building in your classroom. Hint - it's an acronym!
What is CASEL?
500
True of False: you give yourself enough credit for the dedication and commitment you bring to your work, the positive impact you have on your students' lives, and the energy and creativity you share with your school community.
FALSE! We can confirm that you are, in fact, not giving yourselves enough credit1 You are AMAZING! You're working SO HARD because you care SO MUCH, so crank that credit dial all the way up. You. Are. CRUSHING IT!
500
A local celebrity who's in this room right now!
Who is former YTV star and NBCC billboard model, Jay Nickerson!?
