Blacklock Blast – October 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

Thank you to everyone for your support and patience during our recent water main break.  At this time, you may have noticed that the temporary, yellow, construction fence has been removed and that the blacktop is now accessible for all while we await the repaving of that area.

It has come to our attention that there were some technical difficulties with the delivery of text messages via School Messenger.  Our IT Department is addressing this and it should be resolved very soon.  Thank you for your understanding.

The Ministry of Education has made changes to the process through which we communicate student learning (report cards).  Because the Langley School District is complying with the new Ministry of Education Reporting Order, reporting will look different than what you’re used to.  This year, there will be five opportunities to receive information about your child’s learning.  These will include both informal and formal written reports and student inclusive conferences.  As always, staff are available for you to ask any questions as we work together to ensure that every child moves forward in their learning.  Because of this transition, the school calendars that were posted to both the School District and Blacklock websites were unclear.  Therefore, here are the dates with respect to communicating student learning that you need to be aware of:

  • October 27 – Informal Report Card e-mailed home – Grades 1-5
    October 27 – Learning Update – Grade K
  • December 4 – Report Card published in MyED BC – Grades K-5
  • March 6 – 2 Hour Early Dismissal to allow for Student Inclusive Conferences – Grades K-5
  • March 7 – No Students In Attendance to allow for Student Inclusive Conferences – Grade K-5
  • May 6 – Informal Learning Update e-mailed home – Grades K-5
  • June 27 – Final Formal Report Card published online in MyED BC

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

Wishing everyone a great weekend!

Susanna Eppich, Principal

House Points are as follows:
Hammerhead Sharks – 1,100; Jellyfish – 1,170; Kraken – 1,020; Orca Whales – 1,040

MESSAGES FROM THE BLACKLOCK PAC

Here’s the latest PAC Newsletter:  PAC Blast – October 2023

To contact the Hot Lunch PAC team, please e-mail:  hotlunch.blacklock@gmail.com

FAMILY PORTAL in MyED BC

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

CALENDAR

Here are the upcoming calendar events:

October 16 – Photo retakes

October 20 – Pro-D Day – No Students in Attendance

October 25 & 26 – One hour early dismissal @ 1:35pm

October 27 – Informal Report sent to families – Grades 1-5 by e-mail and Grade K by paper

November 10 – Report Card Prep and Design & Assessment Day – No Students in Attendance

November 13 – School closed for Remembrance Day

November 17 – White Spot Hot Lunch Day

November 24 & 25 – Blacklock Fine Arts School Craft Fair – Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm and
Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm – in the Gym


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.

Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary

5100 - 206 Street, Langley
BC, V3A 2E5
Phone: 604-530-3188
Fax: 604-530-9726