January 20th Update to Families

Dear Laity View Families,

There are not a lot of schoolwide activities occurring this week, so below are also some important upcoming events for next week.  Be sure to read communication from your children’s teachers for important and relevant information.  Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming weeks. 

Jan. 14 – Mar. 14:  Grade 5 Middle Years Development Instrument Timeframe

Mon., Jan. 20:  Kindergarten Choice Registration last day (French Immersion, Montessori)

Mon., Jan. 27:  7:00 pm Learning Services Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 Virtual Parent Information Session (pre-registration required)

Tues., Jan. 28:  District Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

Thurs., Jan. 30:  7:00 pm DPAC Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 Virtual Parent Information Session (pre-registration required)

Primary Science Fair – Parents are invited to attend our Primary Science Fair Open House and visit classes on Thursday, January 30^th from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.  All primary and Gr. 3/4 classes are participating (except Division 12).  Please note that students must remain in their class with their projects during this time.  Students will not be allowed to visit other classes with their parents.  We hope to see you there!

Learning Services Gr. 7 to 8 Transition Virtual Parent Information Session, Mon., Jan 27^th at 7:00 pm– Are you the parent of a Gr. 7 child with diverse needs starting high school next year?  If your Gr. 7 child has an individualized education plan (IEP) and ministry designation, then you are invited to register for an online information session on Mon., Jan. 27^th at 7pm.  Pre-registration is required at this LINK.  In this session you will learn about the registration process, available support structures in high school, and how to support a successful transition to high school.

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grade 7 to 8 Transition Online Information Session, Thurs., Jan. 30^th at 7:00 pm – This online session will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast live on the SD42 DPAC YouTube channel.  Zoom participants MUST register in advance as there is a limit of 90 participants.  Topics will include portal registration updates, choice registrations, academy programs, information about the Garibaldi Secondary International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and more.

Middle Year Development Instrument, Grade 5 – The district has partnered with the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) at UBC to measure and promote children’s social and emotional development, health, well-being, and assets through the Middle Year Development Instrument (MDI). The MDI is a self-report questionnaire that asks children in middle childhood about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in school, at home, and in the community. The survey questions align with the BC Ministry of Education’s K-12 curriculum, which includes a focus on promoting children’s personal and social competencies.  Grade 5 students are invited to complete the MDI during class time with their teachers between January 14^th and March 14^th.    

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lawrance