June 7, 2024
Happy Friday!
We are looking forward to another fantastic Sports Day at Blacklock. It is important that you read the information below so that everyone has a wonderful day!
Thank you to the PAC for their support in organizing a delicious pizza lunch for all students.
If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please remember to let us know either by phone 604-530-3188 or by e-mail at BFAAttendanceVoicemail@sd35.bc.ca
Warmly,
Susanna Eppich, Principal
House Points are as follows:
Hammerhead Sharks – 18,622; Jellyfish – 18,421; Kraken – 17,884; Orca Whales – 18,618
GRADE 4/5 FIELDTRIP TO GROUSE MOUNTAIN
SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2024/2025
We are excited to offer the opportunity to purchase quality standardized school supplies through EduPac for the 2024/2025 school year. This process will save you both time and money. Please note that this is for Grades 1 – 5 only. Kindergarten Supplies are purchased in bulk and parents will pay the school in September. Information will be sent home with your child.
Use EduPac Services to place an order – EduPac Services
If you would prefer to do the shopping on your own, the lists are below.
- blacklock-fine-arts-grade-1-2024
- blacklock-fine-arts-grade-2-2024
- blacklock-fine-arts-grade-3-2024
- blacklock-fine-arts-grade-4-5-2024
SPORTSDAYFriday June 14th is Sports Day, parents are welcome to attend and cheer during their child’s rotation times on the field and during the Tug of War portion of the day. Due to space constraints families will not be able to participate in the movie.
The day will kick off with our Wheels Parade: all students are encouraged to bring their decorated bikes/scooter (no e-scooters/e-bikes) and join in the parade to kick off Sports Day. Decorate your bike/scooter in team colours! Wheels can be dropped off in the gym before school starts. The parade will begin at 9am. Helmets are mandatory to participate in the parade.
9:20-10:30- Kindergarten and grade 4/5 classes stations on field (parents welcome to come and cheer) 1, 2, 3s movie in gym.
10:30-11:35- Lunchtime and Outside Play: Pizza lunch provided by school.
11:40- 12:50- Grade 1, 2, 3 stations on field (parents welcome to come and cheer) kindergarten and grade 4/5 movie in gym.
1:00-1:15- Recess
1:15-1:30- Grade 5 Tug of War, all watch on field. Grade 5s will battle it out on the field against each other and their parents. This will the final year of Tug of War at Blacklock.
1:30- Frozen Yogurt Treat Day in classrooms. Parents welcome to take their children home at this point.
LANGLEY MUSIC CHOIRLangley Children’s Choir is looking for singers!
- School choir members (if your school has one)
- Good attitude and enthusiasm!
- Advanced vocal skills, and the ability to focus
- A firm commitment to the group
- Desire to develop as a singer and choir member
- Make new friends who like to sing, too
- Learn about how to sing better and learn lots of music
- Perform at other schools (a day off!)
- Have fun on a choir tour or camp in the spring
- Sing at festivals and hear other great choirs
SUMMER FUN PASSES-TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY2024-05-23 RELEASE Summer Fun Pass 2024
My name is Jenna Morrison, one of the REC Programmers with the Township of Langley!
We wanted to reach out to let you know about our NEW Summer Fun Passes for children & youth. If you feel this information would be valuable to add to school newsletters, socials, or end-of-year communication, please feel free to do so!
I’ve highlighted some information below, as well as attached our news release document with more detailed information. You can also easily access the link to the news post here: https://www.tol.ca/en/news/children-and-youth-can-be-active-while-school-s-out-with-a-summer-fun-pass.aspx
The Summer Fun Pass gives children and youth the opportunity to be active and enjoy unlimited drop-in access to pools, fitness centres, and gymnasiums at Township of Langley recreation facilities throughout the summer. Additionally, children and youth will receive free admission to Family Night and Youth Night events at The Outdoor Experience at Aldergrove Community Centre.
The Summer Fun Pass is available to children (4-12 years old) and youth (13-18 years old) for a one-time cost of $25 including tax. The pass is valid from Friday, June 28 to Monday, September 2.
These passes are now available for purchase, can be bought online by signing into your registration account at tol.ca/recregister and selecting the “Buy a Pass” option. You can also purchase the pass in-person or by phone at Aldergrove Community Centre, George Preston Recreation Centre, Walnut Grove Community Centre, and W.C. Blair Recreation Centre.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Jenna Morrison (she/her) BTR, CTRS | Recreation Programmer
Recreation Programs & Services | Township of Langley
22200 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 7T2
Office: 604-533-6173
MESSAGES FROM THE BLACKLOCK PAC
To contact the PAC team, please e-mail:
For Hot Lunch questions – hotlunch.blacklock@gmail.com
For Volunteer questions – blacklockvolunteers@gmail.com
For Fundraising questions – blacklock.fundraising@gmail.com
For General questions – blacklockpac@gmail.com
FAMILY PORTAL in MyED BCIf you do not have an account, or are having trouble accessing your account, please use the link below for assistance:
Below are links to two videos that offer some help in accessing the Family Portal in MyED BC:
How to Access the Family Portal
CALENDARJune 13- LCMS Strings in Spring Concert 6pm (Only for children who participate in Violin)
June 14– TCBY Frozen Treat Day/Sports Day
June 17-21 Grade 5 Operation Waterproof
June 20- K/1 Pod Show 9:30 am (Entry by donation)
June 20- Grade 5 farewell 6:00pm.
June 21– Funfair
June 26-Grade 4/5 Airpark & Family Picnic
June 27- Final Report Card/Last Day for Students 10:45am Dismissal
June 28- Administrative Day- No Students
For access to our District Community Bulletin Board, please click here: Community Bulletin Board.
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