In the Loop – April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Words Matter #getliterate | On-Demand Learning Feature
Just as language literacy and numeracy are important, so is mental health literacy. The goal for school mental health is to improve mental health literacy among students, school staff, and parents.
The focus of the workshop is to: introduce a common language around mental health; promote the reduction of stigma; increase knowledge around what is/what is not a mental illness; provide an overview of the more common mental health concerns and disorders encountered in a school setting; and begin a conversation around good mental health practices, which includes seeking help when appropriate.
First people’s principals of learning included are:
•  Intercultural understanding, empathy, & mutual respect
•  Exploration of identity
•  Generational roles & responsibilities
•  Holistic, reflexive, reflective, etc
•  Knowledge is sacred
•  Patience & time
•  Recognizing consequences of actions
•  Well-being of self, family, community, etc.

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

CUPE 1260 Spring Conference  | May 19 | Register
Join us for a day of learning and professional development open to CUPE 1260 staff in the Langley School District.
Learn the ins and outs of the District from payroll to clerical services to benefits and leave. Get a Microsoft Office certification, learn about our “grumpy bodies” and how to manage pain. Learn about how to organise recess games, or trauma-informed breath work for yourself or the young people in your life. You’ll have a chance to connect with your colleagues in CUPE 1260.

Insignia Library Software Training for TLs & LTs | May 19 | Register
This training is for all district staff (library technicians and teacher librarians) who work with out library software.  This full day face-to-face session will provide you the knowledge and the hands on experience to learn the key features of the Insignia Library System so you can manage your library following the training.  There will be time to learn together, experiment and ask questions about the new system.

ACT CPR and AED Training Workshop | May 19 | Register
Local CPR instructors will train phys. ed teachers in CPR-A followed by our Opioid Overdose Response Training and train-the-trainer session, enabling teachers to deliver the ACT High School CPR and AED program at their schools. Certificates provided by the training agency and ACT Foundation.

Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 for CUPE 1260 Staff | May 19 | Register
The WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1 course is an 8-hour program, including coffee and lunch breaks and is designed to provide life-saving first aid skills to workers in industry. Successful candidates must demonstrate competency in practical skills and achieve 70% or higher on a multiple-choice exam. Certification is valid for three years.

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Open House for all Teachers at Stable Harvest Farm | May 19, 2023 | More info
Teachers are invited for an exclusive open house at Stable Harvest Farm. Here is an opportunity to discover this education garden and to learn how agriculture can enrich a classroom curriculum. More information will be shared about upcoming tours in September and October on interactive and educational experiences on the farm. Please RSVP to register@stableharvestfarm.com by May 12th to secure a spot.

Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years (POPEY) Workshop | June 7, 2023 | More info
POPEY is offering an online workshop on Communicating Student Learning & Student Self-Assessment of the Core Competencies in K-3 Literacy. This workshop will equip educators with additional tools and resources to support the end of year assessment  and reporting process.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Science in the Valley for Grade 6 & 7 Teachers (time sensitive) | Workshops open May 1 | More info
TWU’s “Science in the Valley” has a few unexpected, last-minute openings for grade 6 (Biology) & 7 classes (Chemistry).
Snapshot: Trinity Western University offers “Science in the Valley” workshops which encourage and excite students towards further study of Science. All activities are taught with an emphasis on student “hands-on” participation and a “can do” attitude. With only one class per session, students receive personal teaching instruction from TWU’s Undergraduate students! Upon completion of each workshop, students will receive a certificate of participation.
The cost is $15 per student. Due to this last-minute availability, teachers are asked to directly email Liz Robertson at Liz.Robertson@twu.ca ASAP to register a class. In the email, please be sure to include: name of school, grade, teacher, number of students.

Telus Wise footprint comic contest is open until May 2, 2023 | Enter submissions here
TELUS Wise® footprint contest is a free digital literacy education program that offers informative workshops and resources to help support youth, parents and educators to have a positive experience as digital citizens. (https://www.telus.com/en/wise). TELUS Wise® supports the TELUS Wise Digital Pledge to #EndBullying.
The TELUS Wise footprint comic contest is back! Youth in grades 2-6 can create a comic that demonstrates how to be a good digital citizen for a chance to win cash prizes up to $3,500 for them and their school. Time to get creative, submissions close May 2.
The TELUS Internet for Good® program provides low-income families with children, in-need individuals living with disabilities, youth aging out of foster care and low-income seniors with high-speed Internet starting at $10/month and access to a low-cost refurbished computer. To learn more about the program details, eligibility criteria and how to apply, click here.

Youth Climate Activism Award 2023 | Applications open until May 18, 2023 | More info
The British Columbia-wide Youth Climate Activism Award 2023 is open to students in any grade. Nicknamed the ‘Greta award’, it requires applicants to demonstrate devotion to taking meaningful steps towards improving the outlook for our planet with respect to climate change.
Students who are making a difference should have the opportunity to be recognized. The Youth Climate Cabinet, the custodians of the Award are working diligently to magnify this climate movement.
Shine a light so that adults, communities and politicians can see these young spirits on fire. The submission must take the form of a film of up to 5 minutes or a 500-word essay or a combination of text and photo essay, that shares the applicant’s passion and commitment to their climate activism. Cash awards are as follows: $1000 for students 14 to 19 years of age; $500 for students under 14.

K-Pop Dance Class Offer | Email leein1996@gmail.com for bookings
K-Pop has gained a lot of attention and interest among the young generation in recent years. Not only is it fun, it also encourages the learners to practice basic movements and build confidence. It can also help build a stronger community through a shared experience and passion. There are many ways learning K-Pop fits within the BC curriculum. Both in-person lessons and online materials are available for both elementary and secondary schools. Please refer to the information below for the pricing and further information for in-person sessions. The price, depending on the size of the group and the number of sessions per day, ranges between $120-$150 for one block of class (1 hour).

  • Available between 9am to 3pm – Thursdays/Fridays now till June
  • Available between 9am to 3pm – Monday/ Tuesdays/ Thursdays /Fridays starting September 2023

LEARNING RESOURCES

Mystery Lit Kit | More info
Add a little mystery to your class literature circle sets with these new and exciting mystery books. Varying reading levels are designed to help support all learners. One eBook copy of each of these books are available on SORA.

  • City Spies by James Ponti – R/S
  • Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs – T
  • The strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix – R
  • The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane by Julia Nobel – O/P
  • Notorious by Gordon Korman – R
  • A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #14: Leopard on the Loose – N/O/P

Canadian Museum for Human Rights | For Grades 4-8 Teachers
Canadian Museum for Human Rights has just released an anti-racism teacher guide for grades 4-8 that is available for teachers at this website: https://humanrights.ca/story/pass-mic-lets-talk-about-racism

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