In the Loop – October 20, 2022

October 20, 2022

KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

FSA CODING – MARKING

Attention teachers:
Grades 4 and 7 FSA coding (marking) will occur on Saturday, November 19. If you are interested in helping mark, please use this form to apply. Teachers will be compensated for their work (information is included on the form). Deadline for application is Friday, November 4. Please direct any questions to Alexandra Baxfield at abaxfield@sd35.bc.ca or via Teams.

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Free Indigenous Realities Livestream for Grades 6-8 – Nov 30, 2022 12PM EST (more info)
REEL CANADA invites Grade 6 to 8 teachers who would like to participate in the upcoming RCtv Indigenous Realities Livestream. This national webcast will showcase five thought-provoking short films by Indigenous artists in Canada, and a discussion of Indigenous realities, Canada’s Indian residential school system, and what reconciliation means. Complete with lesson plans and teacher resources, the livestream will feature an insightful conversation with an award-winning filmmaker, and questions from students across the country. Best of all, it’s entirely free of charge.

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

Creating a Class TEAM:  K-5 with Alexandra Baxfield [On-Demand Learning Feature]
This virtual session is for teachers who have not yet created a class team
What you need:
A computer with Teams
A second device to participate and follow along with the virtual workshop.

Halkomelem Language Session With Fern Gabriel – October 26 [Register]
Join the LPTA on Wednesday, October 26th at Donna Gabriel Elementary (and online) for the first workshop in a series offered by the LPTA. Fern Gabriel will be there to speak about local Indigenous languages. LPTA members that have paid their fees will be supplied with a few Halkomelem language cards for use with students. This is a great opportunity for teachers looking to infuse Indigenous perspectives into their teaching.

Make Science and Math come Alive with Gizmos – available to all Grade 3 – 12 Teachers – Nov 2, 8, 9, 22 & 23 [Register]
Gizmos are interactive online simulations and case studies for math and science that power inquiry and understanding through hands-on learning and experimentation. With more than 450 Gizmos covering STEM topics for grades 3-12, students can dig deeper into subjects and really understand challenging concepts as they form, analyze, and test ideas to find solutions, just like real mathematicians and scientists.  Sign up for your preferred sessions. Introduction to Gizmos Promotional Video (YouTube)

Capturing Student Learning using Digital Portfolios: Intermediate/Middle Focus – Nov 7 [Register]
Digital portfolios are excellent ways for students to show their learning and growth over time! As the way we communicate student learning changes and evolves, digital portfolios are proven to make capturing and sharing student achievements easy, fun and informative.
This session is focused on having intermediate/middle years students use myBlueprint: All About Me to develop their K-12 learning journey portfolio, student-self assessment and student-goal setting.

Coast Metro K-8 Number Sense Series – Nov 9, 23 & Dec 7 [Register]
Join Marian Small for a three-part professional development series on Numeracy.  In this series, Marian will present classroom teachers with specific ideas and strategies for teaching number sense for grades K to 8.  The concepts and ideas introduced will also be linked directly to Marian’s book entitled, “Making Math Meaningful.”

Supporting Grieving and Bereaved Students – January 24 [Register]
The Child and Youth Bereavement team from the Langley Hospice Society will guide us through a presentation that will explore how children experience and express grief, how grief may vary between different ages and developmental stages, and how teachers and other school staff can provide support to children who have experienced the death of someone significant in their life.

Provincial Pro-D Day | Friday, October 21

EXTERNAL PROFFESIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

SFU Graduate Studies Opportunity – Teaching for Equity and Social Justice (more info)
This Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies in Education (GDE) provides educators the
opportunity to deepen their pedagogical understanding of identity, belonging, social justice and equity while engaging in sustained reflective inquiry. Applications due Nov 7, 2022

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

News Release – Field to Fork Challenge – Call for Grade 4-12 Student Entries (more info)
Grade 4-12 BC students are invited to submit BC grown recipes and cooking demo videos in this year’s Field to Fork Challenge! Participants have a chance to win prizes (totalling $6,400), get their recipes published, and attend a fun and educational conference.  Entries close November 9, 2022.

2022 Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grants (more info)
Your students could get $250 to spark change in their community. Do you know a student with ideas to spark change? Let them know about the grant: applications are now open for 2022.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Teaching Resource available for Langley Schools
The Township of Langley is paying for teachers and students in Langley to receive the Planet Protector Academy teaching resources this school year. They are an environmental education non-profit organization and offer educational programs in climate action, zero waste, and water conservation.
Learn more/sign up for programs on zero waste, climate action and water conservation

MY BLUEPRINT RESOURCES

Fall & Winter Webinar Offerings: (more info)
With each webinar you attend, you’ll expand your myBlueprint knowledge, and leave with actionable next steps and resources to support your students.

  • All About Me Webinar Topics: (to register)
    Your First Class with All About Me
    Harnessing the Power of School-Wide Implementation
  • Education Planner Webinar Topics: (to register)
    Your First Class with Education Planner
    Harnessing the Power of School-Wide Implementation
    Discovering Future Pathway Possibilities
    Implementing Subject-Specific Portfolios
    Goal Setting for Student Success
    Supporting Middle Years Learners with Education Planner
    Preparing for Course Selection
    Completing Course Selection

3 easy ways to get started with myBlueprint this school year: (more info)

Did you know that Parents can create their own MyBlueprint account to access their child’s account?
Check out the Langley School District Educational Technology Support page to learn how – https://www.sd35.bc.ca/students-parents/educational-technology-support/

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