June 11, 2021

This past week the Blacklock Fine Arts staff were honoured by an Appreciation Lunch put on by the PAC.  The beautiful decor and delicious charcuterie boards and fruit, veggie, and treats were enjoyed by all and made us feel very special.  Many thanks go out to the moms who put this together!

Our Aboriginal Support Worker Carlyn Andres has made orange ribbon pins to honour the 215 children found at Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and our residential school survivors.  They are available for purchase at the Office by donation. In wearing this ribbon, we will remember them.  All proceeds will go to the Indian Residential Schools Survivors’ Society.

Mrs. Royer’s Kindergarten students learned about Talking Sticks and how in many Indigenous cultures they are a tool used to make sure that everyone’s voices are heard and respected.  They also learned about Residential Schools and how those children’s voices were not heard.  The students collected Talking Sticks in honour and remembrance of those children who could not share their voice.  These are on display outside Mrs. Royer’s classroom.

Division 1 students have been hard at work creating their first ever Stop Motion LEGO Movies during Library class with Mrs. Huang. Don’t let their short lengths fool you because hundreds of photos went into each movie.   You can enjoy these movies by clicking here:  Stop Motion LEGO Films by Division 1

KEVA planks are a favourite building medium in the Blacklock Library. This year, students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 took part in several KEVA Plank challenges that included constructing animals, famous international landmarks, boats, ball runs, and more!  A slideshow compilation of KEVA Plank creations can be viewed here:  KEVA Planks Challenges Spring 2021

We still have some extra stock of Mome Rath and White Rabbits House Shirts in the Office and are offering them up for sale for the bargain price of $5.  If you are interested in purchasing one of these shirts, please contact the Office.

House points are as follows:

Mome Raths – 21,655; White Rabbits – 21,888; Cheshire Cats – 22,572; Deck of Cards – 24,760

Have a good weekend!

Susanna Eppich, Principal

FAMILY PORTAL in MyED BC

Here is a poster for help with passwords –>  FamilyStudent Portal Poster (2020 Tri 1 and 2)

Below are links to two videos that offer some help in accessing the Family Portal in MyED BC:

How to Access the Family Portal

Help with Forgotten Passwords

DAILY HEALTH CHECK FORM

Thank you for continuing to conduct a daily health check with your child. It is an important measure to help keep our school community healthy and safe. To better assist families, the Ministry of Education has developed an online K to 12 Health Check .

COVID19 Health Check 2022Feb24

Please read the Daily Health Check Form (by clicking on the above link) and use it as a reference when completing the daily health check with your child.

A mobile phone app version can also be downloaded, called K to 12 Health Checker.

Print versions are available in multiple languages on our District website here.

2021/2022 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

If you’d still like to use the Edupac service to buy your school supplies for next year, you can go online to edupac.ca to do so.  Instructions are printed on the back of the order form that was sent out to you a couple weeks ago.  Extra forms are available at the Office.  Lists for next year’s school supplies can be found here –>  School Supply Lists for Grades 1-5 – 2021-2022

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Summer Reading Club is happening again at all FVRL libraries this summer.  Online registration began on June 1.  Information about how to register can be found at www.fvrl.ca.  Please click this link to find out more information about the program.—-> Summer Reading Club 2021 Letter to Parents

CALENDAR

Here are the upcoming events:

June 11 – All Library books to be returned

June 21 – First Nations Indigenous Peoples Day – please wear orange

June 22 – Grade 5 Leaving Celebration @ 1:30pm – Students Only

June 29 – Final Report Cards Published & Last Day prior to Summer Break
– Dismissal at 10:45am

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.