November 25, 2021

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

Moose Hide Campaign Day – February 10, 2022
A free virtual event open to all Canadian schools! Register your students to join schools from coast to coast to coast for this powerful and unique one-hour livestream event to learn more about reconciliation and the importance of standing up against violence towards women and children.

This is a tangible Reconciliation in Action opportunity for schools in every corner of Canada. On the day, expect…

• Ceremony
• Cultural performances by Indigenous artists
• TikToker Theland Kicknosway as our Youth Keynote speaker
• Words from our co-founders
• Engaging and interactive workshop options which are pre-recorded to use as a tool leading up to Moose Hide Campaign Day, on the day, or as follow up to the event the event.

Grounded in ceremony and Indigenous values, the Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement inviting Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys, alongside all Canadians, to stand up against violence towards women and children. Wearing a moose hide pin is an outward sign of your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children.

To learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign and our teaching resources, please visit our web site and don’t forget to order your moose hide pins here.

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

One Native Life by Richard Wagamese
Form: Short Story Non-fiction Anthology, Length: medium, on SORA in ebook and audiobook
About: Short reflective snippets about life. The succinct musings from Wagamese’s real life delve into all aspects of life. Wagamese is a masterful writer, who talks about the land, politics, memory, childhood and everything in between. There is bound to be a story in this text for everyone”.

The Scout: Tommy Prince by David A Robertson
Form: Graphic Novel, Length: short, on SORA in ebook
About: Take the month of November to learn about Indigenous veteran Tommy Prince. This graphic is accessible to elementary grade 4-7, but supports all ages as we learn about contributions made by Indigenous veterans. This text won’t take you long to read, but will surely stay with you for much longer.

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

Asian Canadian Book Study
December 8, January 5, February 23, April 13, June 1 [Register]
Let’s talk books! Join us as we explore Young Adult novels created by Asian Canadian authors and artists. Together, we will curate a list of novels to support teachers looking for high-quality and engaging Young Adult literature that reflects our diverse community. Read one book or read ten! You determine what works for you throughout the Book Study series.

English First Peoples District Initiative
December 1, January 19, February 11, May 18 [Register]
This Professional Learning Community will connect high school teachers interested in learning more about, advocating for, sharing their current practice and ultimately teaching English First Peoples 12. We will be learning more about English First Peoples 12 as a course, creating connections amongst ourselves as well as community stakeholders, and advocating within our school communities for English First Peoples 12 with the support of this Professional Learning Community.

Geocaching 101
January 26, March 2 [Register]
In this two-part workshop, you will learn how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) device in order to take your class outside and explore your local place through geocaching. In session 1, you will learn about the GPS units, how to find geocaching sites around Langley and how to create your own geocache. In session 2, we will spend time in a local environment putting this knowledge into practice.

DISTRICT LEARNING RESOURCES

Teacher Mentorship Program
Do you have more than 5 years teaching experience? Do you love to help others grow and learn? The Teacher Mentorship Program needs you!

The mentorship program is looking for mentors! A mentor is a teacher with more than 5 years of classroom experience who understands the needs and challenges of the early career teacher, a reflective practitioner who analyzes his own teaching, someone who is involved in ongoing personal and professional development, and a collaborative educator with strong interpersonal skills willing to provide professional guidance to a colleague.

We have a number of early career teachers looking for a mentor.  We need mentors at all grade levels but especially primary (K-5). Please email Gwen Thornburn, District Teacher for Teacher Mentorship Programs, for more information or to get involved.

myBlueprint: *New* Video walkthroughs for setting effective S.M.A.R.T. goals

• Goal Setting for All About Me K-6 (or K-7)
• Goal Setting in Education Planner 7-12 (or 8-12) 

SD35 Season of Theatre Poster 2021/22
We are excited to share this information with all schools and please be on the look out for a poster (or posters) coming in the school mail. Each elementary school should be receiving one paper copy and each middle/high school should be receiving 3 copies of Season of Theatre poster.  Please help us to advertise by sharing this information in your newsletters – thank you!

EXTERNAL STUDENT/STAFF OPPORTUNITIES and LEARNING RESOURCES

Webinar: Teach Food First Toolkit for Educators and Updates to the PHE Nutrition Elaborations (register):
K-8 educators are invited to a 45-minute webinar on Nov. 30, 3:30–4:15 pm PT to learn about a new toolkit for exploring Canada’s new food guide. This session will cover the new Physical and Health Education nutrition curriculum elaborations and share learning opportunities from the toolkit that connect with B.C.’s curriculum and First Peoples’ Principles of Learning.

Health Canada – Consider the Consequences of Vaping and Know More
Spaces are still available but limited and the winter 2021 period will end on Friday December 10^th 2021.  If you haven’t already, please respond at your earliest convenience or click through: Consider the Consequences of Vaping or KNOW MORE to book your session, and we will follow up within 2 business days. If you are interested in booking a 45-minute session for 2022 please email with your contact information and placed on a contact list.

Below is a summary of the virtual experiences we have to offer:

• Know More (Ages 13-18/Grades 8-12): The Know More tour aims to engage teens and young adults on the facts surrounding the overdose crisis, opioids, fentanyl, naloxone, and stigma. This free, interactive virtual experience features activities and resources designed to educate students on the risks associated with opioid use, how to reduce harms (e.g. knowing how to recognize and react to an opioid overdose) and the importance of reducing the stigma associated with addiction.
  • 1 hour sessions
• Consider the Consequences of Vaping (Ages 12-18/Grades 7-12): Designed to inform and engage students on the harms and health risks of youth vaping and to help prevent the uptake of vaping products.­­ Vaping has risks. This interactive and free event will educate high school students on unknown long term health effects, nicotine addiction, and harmful exposure to chemicals and metals with vaping. With two sessions targeting youths (Ages 12 – 15) and young adults (Ages 16 – 18).

These presentations are available in English and French, and we can accommodate schools which are fully virtual or in the classroom, up to a maximum of 50 students. Combining classes is encouraged to maximize student engagement.

Burnaby Art Gallery – New Aquisition Exhibition
The New Acquisition exhibition engages the viewer to think about what is collecting and how we as a society collect. In 2013 the Burnaby Art Gallery review our collection and collection practices noting that there were major gaps in purchases of women, Indigenous artists, and artists of colour. Our mandate changed to actively purchase contemporary artists who are women artists, Indigenous artists, and artists of colour.

The tour highlights key artists from our collection and engages the students in the world of acquisitions. Students will learn components museum practice, explore the role of being an artist, and learn about emerging and established contemporary artists. All bookings will be delivered a kit with supplies to complete the tour.

For more information about the exhibition please visit our website. To book please fill out our booking form or call 604-297-4414.