In the Loop – April 6, 2023

April 6, 2023

KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Moose Hide Campaign Day | May 11, 2023 | Register
The Moose Hide Campaign is a movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys working together to end gender-based violence. The campaign has been brought into the lives of over 400,000 youth through the K-12 education system and continues to grow each year! There is support from every province and territory and changes are being made thanks to the dedicated teachers and young people who are joining this reconciliation journey with us.
One of the main initiatives of the movement is the annual Moose Hide Campaign Day, which brings Canadians from coast to coast together to make tangible progress on reconciliation and the creation of a country free of violence. For this year’s campaign day, two livestreams are being offered, one for elementary grades and one for middle- and upper-year grades. There will be a variety of new video workshops and lesson plans for each grade level that are focused on reconciliation and change making. All the workshops and livestreams will be available to registrants in advance of campaign day so Educators can create learning opportunities that work for their students and schedule. As the campaign is grounded in Indigenous medicine; all of our resources including lesson plans, workshops, and of course, the physical moose hide pins, are and will always remain free of charge.

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

Supporting Students Through Challenging Behaviour | On-Demand Learning Feature
By reframing the behaviour and finding ways to meet students needs while supporting them with their lagging skills, we can build in the strategies to work through challenging behaviours.

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.

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Elementary GSAs | April 18, 2023 | Register
The next virtual offering for the 2022-2023 school year will be an upcoming SOGI 1 2 3 webinar focused on Elementary GSAs. Developed in partnership with educators with a wide range of experience, this webinar is intended to help those who are already running or looking to start a GSA learn the range of best practice, how to maintain momentum, respond to resistance, and discover your motivation for this work. 

Exploration du modèle ÉCRI pour mieux soutenir l’écriture de nos élèves | April 19 & May 17 (FREE) | Register
Literacy success is at the heart of Francophone and immersion programs. In this series, we will discuss the fundamental pillars of literacy success for your middle school literacy programs. You will be confident of the essential elements you can build on.
During this two-workshop series, participants will explore the Écriture cohérente et raisonnée en immersion (ÉCRI) instructional model, a model that organizes writing instruction into five steps. This workshop is geared towards classroom teachers and learning support teachers in Grades 3-9 Immersion.

Virtual Intermediate Integrated Resource Unit on Mining Workshop | Grade 4-6 Educators | April 21, 2023 | Register
Mineral Resources Education Program of BC will be presenting a virtual Intermediate Integrated Resource Unit on Mining workshop this April! This fun, informative, and hands-on workshop will increase one’s understanding of rocks, minerals, and mining, and prepare Educators for Earth Science and Mining units with classroom-ready activities and information. This workshop is open to ALL Grade 4-6 teachers across BC! Participants will receive a comprehensive resource package which includes a binder of activities and useful information, maps, posters, a resource USB, and curated rock, mineral, mining, and reclamation sample kits (valued at $400)!

J’enseigne en français: Francofun | Week: July 3-7 Immersion | July 10-14 Core French ($150 before May 15) | Register
Come and discover Francophonie outside the school walls on the sunny site of Burnaby Mountain. There will be cultural activities every day and, to celebrate the end of this rich week of learning, we will have dinner in downtown Vancouver at a francophone restaurant. Register early for the opportunity to participate in this week of French professional development that combines pedagogy, language, art and the outdoors!
Each day will consist of educational and cultural activities organized around the theme of cultures and identities in the French classroom. There are two programs offered, one for immersion teachers and one for Core French teachers. Registration closes on June 15.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Summer Camps at Sea to Sky Gondola | More info 2023 | School Rates
Groups are welcome to visit and explore our trails and surroundings on their own, or they can book a guided tour with our private guides, or you can enhance their visit to include an education session. Check our educational programs and transform the experience with innovative courses like Mountain Sustainability, Backcountry Leadership, and Junior Rangers, learning with hands-on education. Attached you will find our School Rates brochure, and prices include tax to make it easier for you. Please inquire about our availability through our School Group page.

Science World Future Science Leaders Program | More info
Students will join a community of young science enthusiasts and get advanced skills and techniques to use in university and beyond. This program is designed to engage curious minds with the nature of science, unleash creative potential, and build a life-long network of like-minded peers.

Art Vancouver International Art Fair | May 4-7, 2023 | More info
The Art Vancouver International Art Fair takes place May 4th to 7th at the Vancouver
Convention Center, West. Students and teachers are invited to participate in a youth-focused program called Art Ignites on Friday, May 5th from 1-4 pm at the Vancouver Convention Center, West. During that time, programming designed specifically for youth is offered.
Art Ignites is passionate about promoting youth engagement and creativity through the arts. Their goal is to inspire, educate, and ignite the imagination of students by exposing them to a variety of art forms – from painting and sculpture to digital art.
Activities have been developed for students, grades 8 to 12. The Educational Resource Guide will be available near the end of April 2023. This was developed by the team and suggests activities to enhance learning outcomes from multiple areas of the BC Curriculum including: Art, Social Studies, English, and Business. The activities can be adapted to meet the needs of a diverse population of students.

Education Planner Contest | myBlueprint | Sign Up
With the end of the school year in sight, it is time to double down on student goal setting and pathways planning. With this in mind, the Education Planner Pathways Planning Engagement Contest for Grades 6-9 was created to guide students through the process and reward them for their excellent work. What’s up for grabs? $300 in total prize value! Amazon/Starbucks/Indigo Gift Cards and an honorable mention in the myBlueprint Community and Blog. The contest runs from Apr 3 – May 12, 2023 and the winner will be announced on May 19th, 2023.

Youth to Sea | Ocean Wise | More info | Apply
At Youth to Sea, our mission is to coach youth (ages 15-18) and give them opportunities to develop their problem-solving, critical-thinking and communication skills. By engaging with their local communities through learning journeys, soft skills workshops, and Ocean Service Projects, we help equip young people with the skills, tools and strategies they need to be active decision-makers in their local, regional, and national communities. This is a 10 month program that brings together youth from Vancouver, Victoria, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax to provide them with opportunities to develop their ocean conservation knowledge and personal skills.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Earth Day Activities | K – 7 | Power Smart for Schools | April 22, 2023 | More info
Earth Day is April 22 and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” Hands-on activities have been developed to help students embrace their sense of responsibility for the planet and its people. Activities are available in French and English.
For kindergarten to grade 3: A nature exploration game and cut-out craft activity. For grades 4 to 7: Protect your water way activity and filtration experiment. Classrooms that complete the activities will be entered to win our Earth Day prize package including: Biodegradable sprout pencils that grow into plants, Eco-friendly wildflower seed kits, and a visit from Science World and BC Hydro

Build a Biz Educator Package | Grade 2-8 Teachers in BC | More info
Are you looking to bring Future Ready Programs, Tools, and Resources to your classroom in areas such as entrepreneurship, public speaking, digital literacy & more? If so, your school is probably eligible to receive the Build a Biz Kids Educator Package ($2,000 value) at no cost to you! Get digital and printed tools and resources designed to elevate 70+ soft skills that will help you reach BC Curriculum requirements!

Live It Earth | Focused Education Resource | More info | Log in to access
News Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) templates are now available on the Focused Education website. This online teaching resource is available to K-7 French and English teachers at no cost.

Money Matters | Financial Literacy | All grade levels | More info
Learning the importance of needs versus wants is a vital part of both our social and emotional development. But it’s also important for developing and strengthening ones financial literacy. Understanding money management and developing strong economic habits at an early age can lead to lifelong financial success no matter what your income. So where, and when, do we start? Find a wealth of resources, for students of all ages, on Curio.ca!  When it comes to managing your finances, being informed pays off. So why does money matter? This theme explores a variety of basic and not-so-basic topics, from saving and spending, to NFTs and long-term lending. Curio is free for all teachers in the district to access.

  • What are NFTs and why are people buying them? | Elementary (ages 8 to 11) | 11 min | Video
    An estimated $25 billion US was spent on NFTs last year alone. But what are NFTs? And what does non-fungible token even mean? 
  • Emergency Fund | Secondary | 7 min | Video
    An emergency fund is supposed to protect you during those “rainy days” — in cases of illness, disaster,  or other unexpected events. But are Canadians really prepared for these kinds of financial bumps?

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