February 7, 2020
Socialpreneur Opportunity
“Socialpreneurship” embraces the skills associated with creativity and innovation while developing ideas that enhance social and business awareness. The Young Socialpreneurs’ Grant is an opportunity to win seed money to allow your young socialpreneurs group bring a socially responsible, innovative dream into reality. This is open to Grades 5-12 students and successful participants are expected to showcase their projects at the IDEA Summit on May 6, 2020. Please view this website for more details and grant application. All application forms are due on March 6, 2020. For further information, please contact Lenny Yun at lyun@sd35.bc.ca
DISTRICT LEARNING RESOURCES
Word Works Daily
Please click HERE for the new PrintShop form for ordering Word Works Daily classroom resources.
Supporting Diversity and Respect Week
“Be an Ally” Notebook – A Resource for Schools and Staff
A shared notebook is currently being built and added to by staff on an ongoing basis. The purpose of the notebook is to generate ideas around the theme of “Be An Ally” for the upcoming Diversity and Respect Week (February 24 – 28). Some sections are well resourced while others could use some support (especially around diverse abilities and Indigenous perspectives). Please share the link widely in the hopes of creating school plans for the week but also to seek more contributions to the document. Any staff members can also directly add to the resource (preferred) or you can also please send links, lessons or other ideas to Renge Bailie. Please note that if you would like to use any of the documents – double click on the icons. Do not drag documents out of the document.
Do you teach Secondary Social Studies?
If so, check out this list of resources available for you to borrow from the District Learning Commons. Please contact Monica Spreitzer, or your Teacher-Librarian, if you need assistance with the online booking system.
New Indigenous Education Resources
New resources to support teachers in incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in their classrooms are now available. The Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in K–12 Curriculum lists both implicit and explicit references to Indigenous learning found within the curriculum and is arranged by subject area and grade. The Indigenous Education Resource Inventory is a non-comprehensive list that includes guides, books, articles, videos and web links to support Indigenous learning.
The Ballantyne Project Presentation
This 45 minute presentation is offered by Dwight Ballantyne and Noel Desjarlais, two young men who were born and raised in very remote First Nations in Saskatchewan and who now live in the lower mainland of BC. It is an educational and interactive presentation that will allow your students to gain a better understanding of the traditions and the distinctive life experiences faced by youth and young adults currently living in remote First Nations in Canada through the personal stories of Dwight and Noel.The presentation is likely best suited for students in grades 8 – 12, but it can be adapted for intermediate students. Dwight and Noel are willing to come and speak with small groups, classes, grade groups or entire schools. Click here for more information, check out this video link, or speak with your Aboriginal Support Worker and/or Aboriginal Worldview & Perspectives Department Head for more information.
DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Stories, Play, and Social Emotional Learning for K-3
February 25 and April 6, 2020 [Register]
In this play-based session we will interact with a wide range of rich learning resources. We will use picture books for Winter and early Spring that link to the facets of Social and Emotional Well-being. Practical tips on how to incorporate the Personal and Social Core Competencies will be modelled. Come prepared to collaborate, play and have fun! Hosted by the Langley Primary Teachers’ Association.
February 14 Pro-D
Odyssey Conference 2020 [Register]
REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 7
Our theme this year is “Empowered Learners: Voice and Choice” with a continued focus on the core competencies. Inside the program guide, you will find learning opportunities for teachers K-12, support staff, administrators, and more. In addition to the many facilitators from inside and outside our District, we are featuring the highly acclaimed Pernille Ripp as a keynote and session presenter in the area of literacy K-12 which is aligned with our District’s literacy goal.
Let’s Write! Engaging Students as Writers and Thinkers with Journals [Register]
Let’s write! Come learn how to use journals to engage students as writers and thinkers and explore the formative assessment possibilities journals offer. The journals combine writing and representing analytical and social-emotional work.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls [Register]
Learn about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, including terminology and context. You’ll be introduced to the resource “Their Voices Will Guide Us” as well as a number of others prior to boarding a bus to head downtown to participate in the Annual Women’s March on the Downtown East Side for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Dinner included.
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE): Educator Workshop [Register]
The EASE workshop is available K-7 Educators. Find out about anxiety and how it impacts children, discover ways to integrate anxiety prevention tools as part of regular classroom routines, and get hands-on strategies to help students recognize helpful and unhelpful thinking, take brave steps to face a challenge and use relaxation skills to dial down strong emotions and build resilience
Creating and Communicating Growth in Student Learning [Register]
During the morning you will develop expertise in using the iPad to capture student learning through your own experiences with manipulatives. You will have time for reflection leading into our after lunch focus on developing meaningful ePortfolios. You will leave the day with skills and ideas that you can use with your class on Monday!
See our full calendar of upcoming events and find your fit at thinklangley.com
ART MATTERS 2020 featuring Joseph A. Dandurand (Tony)
February 20 & February 21st at Chief Sepass Theatre (Langley Fine Arts)
Joseph is currently working with LFAS Drama 11/12 Major to co-direct with Sue Boucher his original work “Th’owixya: the hungry feast dish“. Phyllis and Drew Atkins have created the masks for the show. Click here for an excellent study guide for “Th’owixya: the hungry feast dish” courtesy of Axis Theatre who is also producing Joseph’s play. Art Matters 2020 with Joseph Dandurand will also involve the Writing Majors who will be working with Joseph and presenting their own celebration of his poetry. In addition to the production of “Th’owixya: the hungry feast dish”, Joseph will share the importance of art to him personally and to his community and articulate “Why Art Matters”. It is our opportunity to stand with Joseph and our Kwantlen community as an ally giving our time and opening our minds to his incredible talent, perspective and generosity. Tickets for the evening performances are $20 and can be ordered by clicking here.
Sun Run Reminder
Join the “Langley School District” Sun Run team to run in the 2020 Sun Run, April 19, 2020. As part of our team you get: a souvenir technical t-shirt with our school district logo/name on it. If you register by February 14th, 2020 the registration price is $49 plus tax and processing fees. Having a captain means you don’t need to go and pick up your bib downtown ahead of time! T-shirts and bibs will be available for pickup on the Thursday/Friday prior to the race – so you must stop by the SBO on April 16th or 17th, 2020.
Click here to register.
Make sure to indicate you want to join an existing team: Langley School District
Pass Phrase: sunrun
Any questions, please feel free to call (604-534-4779) or email (npowell@sd35.bc.ca) Neil Powell.
STUDENT and STAFF OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF DISTRICT
Interested in a Career in Technology?
The Geek Squad Academy is an educational program under BEST BUY that provides opportunities to students aged 10-16 in the world of technology and future careers. Schools must apply to host a ½ day, or full day camp through the application process here. The deadline for applications is February 16, 2020. For further information, please reach out to Lenny Yun at lyun@sd35.bc.ca or Karen Arsenault at karsenault@bestbuycanada.ca.
Trades and Technology Presentations
INSPIRE presentations are geared toward grade 6-8 classes wanting an opportunity to learn about careers in Trades and Technology. The presentations are engaging and have both components of hands on experiential learning and delivery of information around the many, many career options in these fields. They also do a great job demystifying the trades, which is important for our middle school learners. For further information, please click here or reach out to Lenny Yun at lyun@sd35.bc.ca. If you wish to sign up for an INSPIRE presentation at your school, please register here.
Artist Field Trip Opportunity
Do you have a class full of aspiring artists? Would you like to bring them to Opus Art Supplies in Langley to make some art and go on a store tour? If any of them are getting ready to go to a local university to study art, we also want to let them know we offer a student A+ Program. It includes a discount on materials and special student sales through mail and email. Also note that the field trip can be tailored to the needs of your class specifically so we would love to start a conversation with you about your class. Please contact Erin at Opus.Langley@opusartsupplies.com or call 604-533-0601 for more information!
Road Safety Resources
As part of their commitment to promoting a safer driving culture in British Columbia, ICBC has developed an updated road safety curriculum to help teachers give children and young adults the tools they need to be safer. Please click here for more information.