Posted: November 14, 2021
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I Am An Ally T-shirts – Order Deadline this Thursday
An ally is someone who stands up for, supports and encourages the people around them. Being an ally means supporting equal rights for everyone – regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender or religion; doing what you can to call out discrimination and to fight for equality; and trying to make the world a better place for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+.
Last year, the district held a design contest for a special t-shirt to recognize allyship, and the winning design came from Rebecca, a student and R.E. Mountain Secondary. Now these shirts are available for ordering for students, families and staff. There is an item in School Cash Online that allows you to order as many as you might want. Delivery is expected for before the winter break.
Information About School Status During Inclement Weather
Snow closures and power outages are an annual occurrence in Langley School District. So, where do you go to get information about the status of schools during periods of inclement weather? If you are able to access the internet via computer or smartphone, current information about Langley schools can be accessed on all school websites or www.sd35.bc.ca. Updates are also posted to Twitter @LangleySchools and Facebook at www.facebook.com/langleyschooldistrict. If you don’t have internet connectivity but your phone is working, call a relative or friend in an area that has not been affected by the storm and ask them to check the district website for you. Local radio stations are also informed of school status in Langley. Tune in to CKWX 1130AM, CKNW 980AM, Country Radio 107.1FM, Pulse 107.7 or CBC 690AM or 88.1FM for updates.
Please note that Langley District schools are all considered ‘open’ until a decision to close is required. Decisions on school closures are usually made by 6:30am. As always, it is a parent’s decision whether to send their child to school based on safety and individual circumstances. If you feel it is unsafe for you or your child to travel to or attend an open school for any reason, please keep your child home and report an absence to the school.
International Students’ Program – Homestay Families Needed
Click on the poster to go to the ISP Homestay Section.
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PAC News
Family Photo Fundraiser
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone with their best smiles this week! Don’t forget to arrive at least 5 mins before your session, photo-ready.
Vancouver Giants Tickets
Enjoy an afternoon with your family! Tickets now available for:
Sunday, December 19 @ 2pm
Vancouver Giants vs Tri-City Americans
Seats are located in Section I and are $20 each
Please email to bulpittpac@outlook.com with number of tickets you’d like to purchase. Once your request is confirmed, you will receive instructions for payment. All tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Orders will be open until November 26th.
Spirit Wear
This year’s orders are now open! Ordering deadline is end of day November 26. We hope to have delivery in time for Christmas. To order, please use your MunchaLunch account. If you have any questions, please email to bulpittpac@outlook.com
Alternative Fundraiser
Due to the unprecedented nature of COVID-19 we have been limited in the ability to hold regular events to fundraise for our staff and students. This year the PAC would like to offer parents a new way to donate directly to the PAC, for those who do not wish to purchase goods or have limited time to participate in events.
A direct donation of $40 would be the equivalent to your child raising $275 through fundraising activities (Purdy’s, Neufelds, etc.). Funds raised go towards supporting teachers in their classrooms, busses for field trips, programs such as Dance Pl3y, Saleema Noon and more!
If you wish to make a direct donation, please send an e-transfer to bulpittpac@outlook.com with direct donation in the Message line. Please note, at this time we are unable to provide tax receipts.
Next General Meeting
Don’t forget – our next meeting has been rescheduled to this Monday, November 15 at 7pm in the school library.
Something to read (or watch)
- Child not sleeping well? Quality sleep is critical for young bodies and brains. This page, from BC Children’s Hospital and Kelty Mental Health offers advice for creating a calm sleep zone. I’m checking my own space for the same features, since I’m getting tired of waking up from 2-3 every morning. Create a Calm Sleep Zone.
- Languishing. Time confetti. Mastery. Mattering. Flow. This TED talk addresses the uneasy and unpleasant state of languishing, which is a clear enemy of well-being. It is well worth the 15 minutes it takes to watch. And hey, the speaker used family MarioKart as a cure for his own languishing. How to stop languishing and find flow.
Things to remember from the calendar
Monday, November 15
- PAC Meeting – 7pm in the library.
Thursday, November 18
- Ally T-Shirt Oder Deadline
Friday, November 19
- Fun Lunch
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