January 30, 2020
Our week began with an outstanding performance by Axe Capoeira. The students were inspired to become involved in this beautiful art form. Yes, it’s hard work!….Yes, it’s intense!….but the hope is that our students are willing to stretch themselves both physically and mentally as they prepare for the upcoming performance on Friday, February 7, which promises to be one where we can demonstrate what risk-taking and hard work can achieve.
The KM Club Winter Run 2020 took place on Wednesday, January 29. All students who participated will receive a snowflake; if your child was absent on that day, there will be an alternate make up run. Winter Run 2020
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.
Have a great weekend!
Susanna Eppich, Principal
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE & FIELD TRIPSHere are the Items available for purchase on School Cash Online:
Grouse Mountain – Divisions 1, 2, 3, & 4 – Deadline: January 31
Snap Tunes – Divisions 5, 6, & 7 – Deadline: January 24
Axe Capoeira Performance & Workshops – School Wide – Deadline: January 31
“M Is For Music” – Grade 2s and 3s – Deadline: February 12 – Volunteer Deadline: January 30
School Cash Online is now the main form of communication for all future field trips. This means that information about any upcoming field trips for your child will be entered as an Item in School Cash Online and we will no longer be sending home paper copies of these notices. You will receive an e-mail advising you that there is a new Item available for purchase. You will then need to click/follow the link that will take you to School Cash Online, where you will login and see the items available for purchase for your child. Once you’ve clicked into the Item, you will see all the details and will be able to complete a permission form, if required, and be able to submit payment. This district wide process will be replacing the former one where we used to send home a notice with a permission form attached to it. 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 PACCheck out the minutes from the first meeting of the year, where we discussed upcoming fundraisers and events. Thank you to all parents who attended this meeting. The next one will take place on Tuesday, February 11 @ 7:00pm and all are welcome to attend!
Last week’s PAC Newsletter —> PAC Newsletter Jan 23, 2020
Minutes from last PAC Meeting —> PAC minutes Jan 21, 2020
FAMILY LITERACY DAY
What are you doing for Family Literacy Day? For resources to help celebrate the day, click here –> Family Literacy Day Resource
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).
CALENDARHere are the upcoming calendar updates:
January 31 – School Wide Lice Check
February 6 – Treat Day – $1.00 each/Limit one per student
February 7 – School-wide Capoeira Performance @ 1:30pm
February 11 – PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm
Febuary 13 – Hot Dog & Sushi Hot Lunch Day
February 14 – Professional Day – No School for Students
February 17 – Family Day – No School for Students
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.