February 10, 2022

KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

• Links to Key Info AND Resources in Langley
• Instructional Services Website: For all your district-vetted resources K-12!  Check it out!
• Aboriginal Resources vetted by the District
• District Learning Commons – K-12 Resources to book out! Kits, Lit Circle Sets and more!
• TCS Sites (TCS SS-grade 3, 4-8, Secondary): Key resources are still being placed in these Teams. If you need access to one of these Teams, please email mismith@sd35.bc.ca

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

SORA APP (access instructions on how to use the SORA app here):
As we continue our individual and professional commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, her are two SORA recommendations to further deepen and engage with learning/teachings from Indigenous authors. Special thanks to the Aboriginal Department for the curated resources they have made available to all staff and students in the Langley School District.

Five Little Indians, by Michelle Good
Form: Fiction, Length: long, on SORA in audiobook and e-book
About: Nominated for countless awards and part of this upcoming season of Canada Reads- Five Little Indians is a must read. This book has been one of the most popular reads on the Langley School District SORA App! Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention. Along and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and foreign world of Downtown Eastside Vancouver, where they cling together, striving to find a place of safety and belonging in a world that doesn’t want them. The paths of the five friends cross and crisscross over the decades.

We All Play, Julie Flett
Form: Picture Book Length: Short
About: Joyous book for ages 7 and up. Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. It includes a glossary of Cree words for different animals that feature in the book.

Kevin Lamoureux Recordings Session 1 & 2
Please see below the recording links to Lamoureux’s first two sessions with the Langley School District. His contributions and teachings on truth, reconciliation and our collective responsibility are compelling and transformative. Catch this incredible speaker at this year’s Odyssey, where the learning will continue.
Video| Ensouling Schools: Kevin Lamoureux Oct 2021 Session 1
Video | Ensouling Schools: Kevin Lamoureux January 2022 Session 2

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
To see our full calendar of offerings, visit www.thinklangley.com

Odyssey 2022 – February 11, 2022
The conference’s theme is “Listen, Reflect, Act: Waking up to our Collective Responsibility.” As Justice Sinclair said, “Education is the key to reconciliation.” Therefore, we call upon every member of the Langley School District to continue this vital journey with us. We will critically examine our personal biases, attitudes, beliefs, values, and practices to facilitate change. Each one of us can contribute towards truth, reconciliation, and healing. Please contact your administrator or Odyssey lead in your school if you wish to participate!

Spelling Through Phonics McCracken Style – February 22, 2022 [Register]
Join us for a Bite Size Pro D on how to implement the McCracken Spelling Through Phonics method. This 40 year old (first published in 1982) way of teaching letters and sounds while applying it directly into writing helps students develop their phonics and spelling skills. Application is the magic. This session will go over the procedures and steps for Late Kindergarten, Grade One to Three. It’s quick to implement and requires tools you already have in your classroom.

Rescheduled! La collaboration en immersion française (M-7e)
April 12 (Kindergarten), April 19 (Gr. 1-3), April 26 (Gr. 4-7) [Register]
Veuillez nous joindre en janvier! Collaborez, partagez, apprennez, questionnez et mangez! Les séances sont organisés par niveau et nous allons discuster les sujets suivants: la progression des sons, les mots fréquents, le vocabulaire commun, la progression de la grammaire, les livres pour nos élèves (étude de roman, cercles littéraires), les resources utiles, et les autres items que vous aimeriez discuter et/ou partager. Public: Enseignants de James Kennedy et Belmont.

DISTRICT LEARNING RESOURCES

PE Teachers:  Just a reminder of the PE Sexual Health OneNote Binder of Resources created just for you! Click here to access.

EXTERNAL STUDENT/STAFF OPPORTUNITIES and LEARNING RESOURCES

See Us, Learn Us: Teaching About the Black Canadian Experience (more info)
Greg Birkett and Coleen Birkett will present a 9-part webinar series just in time to celebrate Black History Month. What can you expect from this series?

• Authentic perspectives shared by renowned Black Canadian educators and authors
• Trusted K-12 resources and ideas to incorporate into your classroom practice
• Capacity-building support across the series on how to create more equitable learning environments
• Examining educators’ unconscious bias in a safe and productive manner through meaningful interaction
• Strategies to support students in seeing themselves as a valued member of their learning community

Outdoor Learning Resources: Canadian School System Outdoor Learning Leaders (more info)
View a list of over 30 professional learning opportunities & initiatives from our Canadian partners for the season ahead!

1. Top 5 Winter Resource & Equipment Picks
2. Free Outdoor Learning Virtual Winter Workshop Series
3. Earthy Chats Podcast

Grade 6 Poster Contest – Infectious Disease & Climate Change: Awareness & prevention in your community (more info)
The Canadian Public Health Association has an opportunity for teachers and students to learn more about climate change and the impact it is having on the spread of infectious diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile virus in our communities.  Students across Canada can submit a hand drawn poster to bring attention to a climate sensitive infectious disease for a chance to win a Chromebook and other great prizes. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2022.

Grade 6 teachers can use the ‘Teacher Toolkit’ to help incorporate these concepts into lesson, which includes a five-lesson plan, to guide teachers in facilitating a rich, cross-curricular learning experience for students.

Fort Langley Film Festival – Fort Flicks (more info)
Creative Compass Society, a Fort Langley based non-profit society is organizing a 48-hour film challenge, The Fort Flicks which will kick off the inaugural Fort Langley Film Festival held at the Fort Langley Community Hall. Printed posters are available upon request.

Watershed Engagement Survey (more info):
The Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy would like to hear from students across BC on how to ensure that watersheds sustain healthy ecosystems and communities for the future. People of any age living in BC can respond to their discussion paper and questions until March 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm PT.

Floating Classrooms – Ridge Wilderness Adventure (more info)
Get your class outside for a dynamic and engaging experience! Ridge Wilderness offers educational half-day, full-day and overnight canoe trips to school groups. A variety of prescribed learning outcomes can be included upon request. Our programs fit beautifully with all school levels.

Floating Classrooms – Our day trips to Pitt Lake, Alouette Lake, Stave Lake, Vanier Park and Harrison River range from 2.5 – 5 hours long and are flexible to meet any time requirements your school may have. All equipment as well as highly trained guide(s) are provided in the cost of the trip. Looking for more than a day trip? We also offer Overnight Programs!