The Board of Education has passed a motion to begin the consultation process for the 2016-2017 District Calendar. The 2016-2017 District Calendar aligns with other local school districts' spring and winter breaks. Some non-instructional days, pro-d days for example, may change and can do so at the local level. To provide feedback on the 2016-2017 District Calendar you may send an email to [email protected]. To view a PDF of the proposed 2016-2017 District Calendar, click here.
Proposed 2016-2017 District Calendar
The Board of Education has passed a motion to begin the consultation process for the 2016-2017 District Calendar. The 2016-2017 District Calendar aligns with other local school districts' spring and winter breaks. Some non-instructional days, pro-d days for example, may change and can do so at the local level. To provide feedback on the 2016-2017 District Calendar you may send an email to [email protected]. To view a PDF of the proposed 2016-2017 District Calendar, click here. Be sure to check out the blog post by our computer teacher Mr. Janzen. In his post he discusses The Maker Movement - How Reality Augments Technology
On Tuesday Night we hosted our Grade 7 Parent Information Evening. We were so excited to see all the families of our future Grads of 2020! Thank you for taking the time out of your evening to be a part of this event. We also want to thank all of our student volunteers, teachers,PAC, and Musical Theatre performers for making this a special night. See you all on June 23 for a great day of fun when we bring all of our grade 7s together before Summer holidays.
ALDERGROVE YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
PO Box 582, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1 Information, schedules, details will be posted on www.aldergrovesoccer.com Questions??? email: [email protected] Spring Soccer Program 2015 (March 30– June 15, 2015) Fitness and Fun! Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club is again operating a Spring Soccer program this spring. This program is endorsed and approved by BC Soccer and has an emphasis on fun and fitness, with a chance to play with old friends as well as make new ones. Spring soccer is aimed at players wanting to continue after the traditional season ends in mid March. This is also an excellent opportunity to introduce new players to the game, and allow kids who are busy with hockey or other activities in the fall a chance to participate in community soccer. The teams will play 5 to 7 a side depending on the age groups. The rules are modified to eliminate off sides, and with substitutions permitted on the fly, this should prove to be a fast paced and fun-filled game. This seasons program – Spring Soccer 2015: For players born 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008: Opening day for Spring Soccer is March 30th. Monday night games start April 6th and run to June 15, 2015 (approximately 10 games, no games on the May long weekend). Games will be played on the turf at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Monday evenings rain or shine, unless the Township closes the field. There will be no practices. For players born 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004: Pending registrations numbers, teams will be all girls teams and all boys teams (not co-ed). Opening day for Spring Soccer is March 30th. Monday night games start April 6th and run to June 15, 2015 (approximately 10 games, no games on the May long weekend). Games will be played on the turf at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Monday evenings rain or shine, unless the Township closes the field. In addition to the Monday night games, we are offering a training clinic for boys and girls on Wednesday evenings for this age group. For fees see below. Registration is now OPEN. Group 1: 2009 Boys & Girls, 2010 Boys & Girls Group 2: 2008 Boys & Girls, 2007 Girls Group 3: 2007 Boys, 2006 Boys & Girls, 2005 Girls Group 4: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Boys & Girls Team Leaders Needed!! PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO OPERATE THE SPRING PROGRAM UNLESS WE HAVE ENOUGH PARENTS STEP FORWARD TO LEAD TEAMS. The Spring program is low-key and does not require a lot of ‘coaching’ – we only need volunteers to help manage the number of players on the field and substitutions. To indicate your willingness to volunteer, please circle the appropriate box on the registration form. Fees & Registration: Print Registration Form from our website, fill out and drop off at Chevron with payment. Instructions are on the form. Registration Deadline: March 22, 2015 **For players currently registered with AYSC (Fall 2014-Feb 2015) Monday night games only: $85.00 OR Monday games/Wednesday training session (2 days/ week): $135.00 **For players NOT registered with AYSC (Fall 2014-Feb 2015): Monday night games only $100.00 OR Monday games/Wednesday training session (2 days/week): $150.00 Note: Wednesday night training sessions (April 1st-June 10th) are for U9-2007 to U12-2004 only and boys and girls must be registered for the Monday night games. Espressivo - A Night of Poppy Music
DW Poppy Secondary School's Music Department annual fundraising concert will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2015. This year's event involves more than 210 student performers in 5 concert bands, 2 concert choirs, 2 jazz bands, 1 jazz choir, and 1 jazz combo and and draws more than 400 audience members from our school and the greater Langley community. In addition to a night of great musical performances beginning at approximately 7:00pm, food trucks Holy Perogy and Suburban Spoon will have dinner available for purchase from 5:00 to 7:00pm. The evening will include a silent auction with all proceeds from the event going to support the integration of technology into the band and choir rooms, the growth of the department's library of print music for band and choir, additional resources for the elementary honour band program, the maintenance of our school instruments and the purchase of additional instruments to support of students in need. Tickets are available at http://espressivodwpoppy.brownpapertickets.com It will be a great evening and we look forward to seeing you there. Parents and students interested in Poppy Blocks should go into their App Store and search for 'Poppy Blocks'. The application is available in both Apple and Android products. This is the best way to keep track of school days, courses, and be notified with last minute updates. Parents having difficulty finding the app can always come by the school and someone here can help.
School Closure Review Meeting
Langley Secondary School February 10, 2015, 7:00pm As a part of the Long Term Facilities Plan, the Langley School District served a notice of motion to consider the possible closure of Langley Secondary School. Trustees will attend a public meeting at the school on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 7pm, and the matter will be considered at a Special Meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The purpose of the February 10th meeting is to gather information from the community about the impacts of the possible closure. Oral and written presentations will be received. Speakers will be provided a five-minute time limit. Child-minding services will be provided. To register as a Speaker or make a written submission, please contact David Green, Secretary-Treasurer via email at [email protected] or by phone at 604-532-1477. Written submissions may also be mailed or dropped off at the School Board Office, 4875 222 Street, Langley, V3A 3Z7. Langley School District is excited to be hosting our 2nd Annual EdCamp35 here in Langley on Saturday April 18th at RE Mountain Secondary School. For those who went last year (or have been to any EdCamp) you know it is an energizing day of connecting and learning from all stakeholders in education. This un-conference allows participants to bring forth educational topics that are of interest to them, sparking deep conversations on how to make learning better for all our students. Last year we had teachers, support staff, students, admin, parents, district leadership and trustees from several districts come together to ignite and/or continue to fuel their passion for learning. Please check out www.edcamp35.com to see what an EdCamp is and to register.
Possible Closure of Langley Secondary School
As the community is aware, since October 2014 the Langley School District has been involved in a consultation process with the Willoughby community and the Langley Secondary family of schools. At the December 16, 2014 meeting of the Board a notice of motion was served to consider the possible closure of Langley Secondary School as part of this consultation process. In considering a school closure, the Board of Education must follow the procedures prescribed in Policy No. 5029. This policy includes holding a required public meeting and a 60 day consultation period. A public meeting is being held at Langley Secondary School on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 7:00pm to gather information from the community about the impacts of the potential closing of the school. The 60 day consultation period will be completed February 14, 2015. As such, the Board of Education will not be in a position to decide on a Long Term Facilities Plan recommendation at the Regular Meeting of the Board on January 27, 2015 as previously indicated. The Board will instead hold a Public Special Meeting on February 17, 2015 at 7:00pm at the School Board Office to address the possible closure of Langley Secondary in accordance with Policy No. 5029. A decision on a Long Term Facilities Plan business case recommendation will be made only after the LSS closure is considered. Written presentations and requests for oral presentations (speakers will be provided a five minute time limit) at the February 10th public meeting will be received after Monday, February 2nd at: Office of the Secretary Treasurer 4875 222 Street, Langley, BC V3A3Z7 Or via email: [email protected] This is a reminder of the PAC Meeting tomorrow night, January 19 at 7pm in the school library. We encourage all parents to attend.
Dry Grad Pub Night Fundraiser - We need your help to make this a success and generate funds for your dry grad!
Murrayville Pub - 22070 48 Avenue, Langley - January 31, 2015 @ 5:00 onwards Ticket includes a Roast Beef Dinner Buffet, 1 Free Drink, and a Door Prize Draw 50/50 Draw, Balloon Pop and Toonie Toss Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by emailing or calling Sandra Klynsoon 778 242 3605 ([email protected]) who will arrange for drop off through the students. We would like to sell at least 100 tickets so please purchase your tickets today!! ____________________________________ HOW CAN YOU HELP US MAKE THIS FUNDRAISER SUCCESSFUL? We need donations of gifts: Balloon Pop
Toonie Toss
If every grad family made a $20 donation and/or bought a pub night ticket we would really appreciate it. It will be a fun night for you to get to know the parents of your children's peers and will help out the Dry Grad Committee immensely. Even if you can't make it, a small gift donation goes a long way to help! The Board of Education has recently approved a newly updated policy that strives to protect students from harassment and discrimination. With its introduction, school communities have an opportunity to educate students about inclusion and respect for all individuals. In keeping with building a positive school culture and climate, this policy provides a framework for fostering social responsibility in Langley Schools.
A portion of Policy No. 7200 reads: Any communication or behaviour (which may include but is not limited to assault, bullying or harassment) that deliberately degrades, denigrates, labels, stereotypes, incites hatred, prejudice and discrimination towards students on the basis of one’s real or perceived sexual or gender orientation, appearance, capacity, disability, ethnicity or religion, or for any other reason, will not be tolerated. This also includes making gestures, publishing or displaying anything that would indicate an intention to discriminate against an individual or group, or expose them to contempt or ridicule. All members of the school community, including students, staff, parents/guardians, volunteers and trustees are expected to uphold this policy in the interest of student safety and well-being. To view the full document text of School District #35 Board of Education Policy No. 7200, please visit http://www.sd35.bc.ca/board/Policies. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your school. Long Term Facilities Plan Community Consultation
Wednesday, January 14th, 5:30pm-7:00pm Langley School District is currently reviewing options for the implementation of the Long Term Facilities Plan recommendations and, in conjunction with DPAC, will hold an information session on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. This informal opportunity will provide community members with information and be an opportunity to ask questions. Information will be provided through one on one, small group conversations and is the same as that provided at previous community consultation meetings. The meeting on January 14th will be held at the School Board Office, 4875 222nd Street. |
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