February 13, 2020

Stay tuned for more information about an upcoming fundraiser ‘Blacklock Hearts for Australia’, which will be an opportunity to raise funds for the koalas who are injured/suffering due to the bushfires.

Reminder that February 14 (Pro-D Day), February 17 (Family Day), and February 24 (Report Card Prep/Design & Assessment Day) are all days where there will be no school for students.  Also, please note that the PAC has organized a Kids Swap Meet on February 22 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in our Gym.  Please see below for more details.

Looking for something for your kids to do during Spring Break?  Check out the Superhero Academy Nicomekl 2020.  There is no cost to attend this program, but families must pre-register and there are a limited number of spots available.  Spots fill up on a first come, first served basis.  If you’re interested, you can complete the Superhero Registration info Spring Break 2020 form and drop it off at Nicomekl Elementary.

A new Blacklock Bedtime Story will be posted on:  Youtube: The Mischievous Librarian every Thursday night at 6:00pm.  Be sure to check it out!  If you haven’t watched previous episodes, they can be found there also.

Here are the current standings:
Monkeys – 10,691; Parrots – 10,398; Geckos – 10,454; and Jaguars – 10,767.

Happy Valentine’s and Family Days!  Have a great long weekend!

Susanna Eppich, Principal

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE & FIELD TRIPS

School Cash Online is the main form of communication for all future field trips.  Here are the Items available for purchase on School Cash Online:

Snap Tunes – Divisions 5, 6, & 7 – Deadline: January 24
Grouse Mountain – Divisions 1, 2, 3, & 4 – Deadline: January 31
Axe Capoeira Performance & Workshops – School Wide – Deadline: January 31
“M Is For Music” – Grade 2s and 3s – Deadline: February 12 – Volunteer Deadline: January 30

It has been brought to our attention that once you have submitted payment for the Item, you can no longer access the information about the field trip/event.  We are looking into a solution for this problem, but in the meantime you can click on the items below for the information:

Snap Tunes
Grouse Mountain 2019-20
Orpheum Theatre – M Is For Music

To access the Login screen, click here –> School Cash Online

Please be reminded that payment options online include credit card (will not accept a Visa Debit or Visa Gift Card) or e-cheque (works with any bank account, not only a chequing one).  If you need information about registering an account on School Cash Online, you can click here –> SCO Registration Info.  All you need to register is our School Board Name (SD#35), our School Name (Blacklock Fine Arts), your child’s name, birth date, and student/pupil number, which can be found on your Family Portal account on MyEdBC.

MESSAGES FROM YOUR PAC

The Langley DPAC is proposing sending the following letter to the Mayor/Council:  Motion Re Vaping

Last week’s PAC Newsletter —> PAC Newsletter Feb 6, 2020

Minutes from last PAC Meeting —> PAC minutes Jan 21, 2020

LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN until Tuesday, March 31, 2020

All children who will be five years old by December 31, 2020 (children born in 2015) are eligible for the Kindergarten program beginning September 8, 2020.

Registration will remain open until Noon on Wednesday, March 31, 2020. All registration takes place at neighbourhood schools and is not available at the School Board Office. Registration is not available during spring break (March 16 to March 27).

The following documents are required at the time of registration:

• Student Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Passport).
• Parents Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Canadian Passport, Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS/Status Card), Permanent Resident card, Refugee documents from Immigration Canada), and
• Parents Proof of residence (BC Driver’s License, utility bill or Mortgage Papers, Property Tax Notice,  Subject-free purchase agreement (move in date within 6 months).
• If able, please bring your vaccination records (optional).

CALENDAR

Here are the upcoming calendar updates:

February 14 – Professional Day – No School for Students

February 17 – Family Day – No School for Students

February 19 – Grouse Mountain (Grade 4 & 5) & Orpheum ‘M Is For Music’ (Grade 2 & 3)  Field Trips

February 21 – Treat Day – $1.00/Each

February 22 – Kids Swap Meet – 10:00am-2:00pm in our Gym

February 24 – Report Card Prep & Design & Assessment Day – No School for Students

February 28 – Pizza Hot Lunch Day

March 5 – K-1 Pod Show @ 9:15am

March 6 – Term 2 Report Cards Published
– Treat Day – $1.00/Each

March 10 – PAC Meeting @ 9:00am

March 11 & 12 – One Hour Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Interviews

March 13 – White Spot Hot Lunch Day

March 14 – 29 – Spring Break

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For access to our District Community Bulletin Board, please click here:  Community Bulletin Board.      There are always new flyers that may be of interest to you.