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Inside Page 2 Welcome to award-winning Surrey Schools Page 3 Surrey Schools’ SchoolLink app update Page 3 District calendar at-a-glance (for the fridge!) Page 4 Printers add a new dimension to learning Page 5 Thanks for community support for district students Page 8 Shania Twain visits Surrey school Page 11 The Sedins come to Surrey Schools

SAIL set for the future Surrey Connect, the district’s online learning program, has been transformed into the Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning (SAIL). SAIL sailacademy.ca, which has its base on the second floor of the district education centre, has launched new Grade 8 SAIL Academies based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM and STEMX for gifted students), Arts (STEAM) and Athletics, Performing Arts and Excellence Academy (APAX). All SAIL programs incorporate Makerspace; a shared space for students to work together while sharing tools, resources and knowledge. Makerspaces promote peer learning and knowledge sharing, as well as creativity, problem solving, innovation and more. The Grade 8 academies feature a blended learning environment; combining home online learning with teacher-directed, face-to-face classes three to four days a week. Under the umbrella of SAIL, Surrey Connect will continue to offer its traditional online courses for grades 10–12 with enhanced curriculum. Surrey Connect offers cross-enrolled (with a mainstream school), as well as fulltime grade 8-12 options. SAIL’s K–7 school, located at

Grade 8 SAIL student Dwayne Lemos creates a working circuit from littleBits pre-robotics during his first week in the new program. Photo: Lisa Domeier de Suárez Brookside Elementary, focuses on the STEAM program in a blended learning environment, bridging school and home. The approach provides parents the opportunity to take a more active role in their child’s education by working with teachers to determine suitable gradeappropriate materials and strategies for online work from home. The academies offer a special focus on creating, inventing and tinkering in the Makerspace environment. Through inquiry and project-based learning in an interdisciplinary program, students explore real world topics that foster independent

learning and critical thought. “Our goal is to engage our students’ inherent passion for learning,” says principal Peter Johnston. “The SAIL programs encourage learning that develops creative thought, independence and critical thinking alongside like-minded students in a blended learning environment.”

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2014 Surrey School District 2018 Board of Education SHAWN WILSON Chairperson Phone: (604) 583-0634 wilson_shawn@surreyschools.ca

LAURIE LARSEN Vice Chairperson

TERRY ALLEN Trustee

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The Educate and Communicate Newspaper (EdCom Now) is published by the Communication Services department of Surrey Schools in accordance with Policy 10805: Promotion of External Agencies through Schools. EdCom Now is produced at no cost to the district. It is intended for the parents of Surrey School District students and includes information on upcoming events, district news and projects, and school-based achievements and activities. Commercial advertising in this publication does not imply endorsement by Surrey Schools. For more information, or to provide feedback or article suggestions, contact Gerry Mayer at Surrey Schools at 604-595-6190 or mayer_g@surreyschools.ca For information on advertising, please contact the Surrey Now at 604-572-0064.

Welcome to your award-winning Surrey School District for the 2015-16 school year A message from Surrey Board of Education chairperson Shawn Wilson: The start of a new school year is a reminder that education is not locked in one era, but evolving as time passes. Surrey Schools has long strived to lead the way in improving education and those efforts were again recognized in spring 2015 when the district won Simon Fraser University’s prestigious Cmolik Prize for innovative educational practices in K-12 schools in British Columbia. That recognition was soon followed by a major international award by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE), a non-profit organization serving more than 100,000 educators around the world. The ISTE award recognizes a school system for effectiveness and innovation in the application of technology. One of the more significant district initiatives that was a factor in the awards is Surrey Schools’ pioneering work on its Making Learning Visible: a 360° transformation initiative, which uses technology to record student learning through photos, video and notation to create a digital portfolio of the work to share with parents and review with the student. However, our commitment to improving education is not proved by awards alone. We also continue to see great results in student performance. As one example, the most recent graduation rates show our district success continues to grow. In fact, 88.8 per cent of our students graduated within six years of starting high school, strongly outperforming the provincial average of 84.2 per cent. Not surprisingly, success is attractive and the number of students wanting to study in the district continues to rise. With growth comes growing pains and the Surrey Board of Education continues to press for the funding we need to develop new educational facilities for students. On behalf of all trustees, I wish our district students and families all the best for the 2015-2016 school year.

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Class cancellation information Sometimes extreme weather conditions or other unusual circumstances can cause class cancellations at a school, or districtwide on short notice. No announcement will be made that schools are open; only cancellations, closures or delayed school openings will be announced. In the event of class cancellations, closures or delays, Surrey Schools will post information on its website at www.surreyschools.ca and provide updates to the following radio stations. • CKNW (980 AM or www.cknw.com) • News 1130 (1130 AM or www. news1130.com) • CBC Radio (690 AM or www.cbc.ca/bc) • Red-FM (93.1 FM) • CTV News Vancouver • Global News BC

media as well as newspapers. Please do not call the radio or TV stations as staff members are very busy receiving updates and preparing newscasts. Calling schools and district offices is also impractical since staff members are generally not available to answer telephone calls far in advance of regular school opening time and phone lines typically become congested in any event. Weather, power, road and safety conditions can change substantially within a few hours, therefore assessments and decisions must be made as close to school opening as possible for the information to be reliable. However, the district will do its best to communicate the status of schools by 7 a.m. Even if all schools are open, many schools can face conditions and circumstances unique to a neighbourhood. Therefore, the district encourages and respects the importance of parental decision-making regarding accessing a school, based on parents’ own location and individual circumstances, their route to school and overall attention to safety.

Class cancellation/delayed opening information may also be posted online by the above news

Surrey Schools’ popular SchoolLink app now on Android The real-time school connection tool for mobile devices is now available as a free download for Android-based phones. This free app has proven popular for iPhone and iPad users since its introduction as a way for parents to stay on top of school and district developments. The app enables your mobile device to access essential school information, as well as receive— virtually instantly—news & announcements, feature stories and timely alerts (special announcements), that are posted to any school’s website. To obtain the app for your device, visit the App Store (iPhone or iPad) or Play Store (Android), search “SchoolLink”, then install the free app. Once installed, just follow the prompts to select

September 8, 2015 Schools Open September 28, 2015 Non-instructional day October 12, 2015 Thanksgiving Day October 23, 2015 Non-instructional day November 11, 2015 Remembrance Day November 13, 2015 Non-instructional day December 18, 2015 Schools close for winter break January 4, 2016 Schools reopen February 8, 2016 Family Day February 19, 2016 Non-instructional day March 11, 2016 Schools close for spring break, four school closure days, Good Friday and Easter Monday March 29, 2016 Schools reopen May 6, 2016 Non-instructional day May 23, 2016 Victoria Day May 30, 2016 Non-instructional day June 24, 2016 Administrative day / schools close

SCHOOL SAFETY ALERT SYSTEM Surrey Schools has a school safety alert system that helps keep students, staff and volunteers safe during an actual or potential threat to safety. School administrators are authorized to activate a safety alert and drills take place at schools regularly to ensure everyone knows the safety rules and how to follow them. The alert system uses specific terms and actions for various situations. A LOCKDOWN is used in situations where there is a safety risk from an intruder on the school grounds or in the building.

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Earlier this year, George Vanier Elementary teacherlibrarian Anna Crosland installed a strange object in the window of the school’s learning commons area. The next morning, a large mob of students gathered, pushing their faces up against the window trying to see what in the world the machine was. Ms. Crosland explained it was a 3D printer that could make objects out of plastic from a digital file. Within days, students seemed right at home with the new tool, designing and creating projects. 3D printers had made their way into Surrey classrooms. It has been a three-year journey from when the district first investigated the potential for using 3D printers as a learning tool. With models becoming more affordable and software becoming less sophisticated, schools are increasingly deploying the printers in a variety of ways. District teachers are using the printers to teach students how to solve real-world problems by creating objects that serve a specific function

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or aesthetic value. As one example, Cambridge Elementary School students were invited to design and create “Mr. Potato Head” parts. “It‘s about students being able to imagine an object, design and print the prototype, realize its flaws and go back to the design table. Students learn the design process, math, geometry; all at a young age,” says Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning teacher Lisa Domeier de Suárez. “They learn to think and problem-solve in three dimensions and the reaction from the students is amazing; they are excited and engaged in learning.” There are now 40 3D printers in district elementary and secondary schools.

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United Way continues support for district’s vulnerable students

United Way has donated $75,000 to the district’s Community-Schools Partnership department for the 2015-16 school year. The United Way Foundation’s support has been ongoing since 2007. The donation enables Community-Schools Partnership to continue support for vulnerable students and families through after-school and out-of-school extracurricular activities that expand and enrich student learning and experiences.

• Bear Creek PAWS Academy ($30,000) • Mary Jane Shannon, GLIDE Academy ($34,000) The academies are coordinated every school day by the district’s Community-Schools Partnership department to provide instruction in science, arts, sport, leadership and life skills free of charge for vulnerable students and families. Community partners provide academy instructors and equipment.

Urban Partnerships Program supports Aboriginal student leaders

Telus and Staples team-up for school supplies Staples and the Telus Community Ambassadors have donated 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to district students and families in need. Staples provided school supplies, while the Telus Community Ambassadors provided backpacks. Through their Stuff the Bus (Staples) and Kits for Kids (Telus Community Ambassadors) programs, the joint contribution of $50,000 will equip students with all the school supplies they’ll need. Telus Community Ambassadors pack and deliver the backpacks directly to the schools that need them, as identified by the district’s CommunitySchools Partnership department.

RBC Foundation enriches young students’ after-school time Working with the Surrey School District’s Business Development department, RBC Foundation has contributed $132,000 to support four inner-city elementary after-school programs this school year: • W.E. Kinvig, Tech YI Academy ($40,000) • Senator Reid, Connect Academy ($28,000)

of school supplies and backpacks for 20 students in need at Hjorth Road elementary.

CKNW Orphan’s Fund helping many district students The CKNW Orphan’s Fund is contributing more than $20,000 to support a variety of student programs this past summer and into the school year.

The B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and the Government of Canada’s Urban Aboriginal Strategy, through the Urban Partnerships Program, have provided an $85,000 grant to the district to deliver the Windspeaker Student Leadership Program. The grant enables Aboriginal students to participate in four outdoor, hands-on field studies through the school year, as well as regular after-school career exploration, leadership development and recreation activities and excursions.

Coast Capital Savings helps inner-city school students with supplies and backpacks Coast Capital Savings has donated $1,500 worth

The Aboriginal Education Department’s summer Windspeaker program received $2,000 for a 14-day outdoor adventure camp experience for 30 youth at Whistler and Sunshine Coast in July. The fund also provided $2,000 to the Surrey ABA Summer Camp, coordinated by the district’s Continuing Education department. The camp, run by behavior and autism specialists, provided outdoor play, games and art, combined with learning in literacy and numeracy, tailored to meet the needs of students with autism. Through another grant of $17,170, the CKNW Orphan’s Fund also enabled the purchase of 27 iPads for students in the district who need the devices to be able to communicate.

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Variety wraps summer up for students Hundreds of students stayed fit, active and engaged during the summer break thanks to Surrey Schools’ Safe Schools department and Variety – The Children’s Charity. A $100,000 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity, plus support from the Surrey RCMP and the City of Surrey, allowed Safe Schools to host the Summer Recreation program this year. The program gives students opportunities they would not normally be able to access. These opportunities include the Gulf Island TV and Film Camp, Camp Potlatch, Camp Elphinstone and King George International School. The program supports fitness activities, including skating and basketball, and provides food and nutritional lunches. “Without Variety’s support, hundreds of students would not have had these wonderful summer experiences that they

Surrey Schools superintendent Jordan Tinney, front right, joins students and coaches taking part in the Summer Recreation program basketball activities at Princess Margaret Secondary.

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Shania Twain visits the Surrey School District to support students Country pop music superstar Shania Twain visited Hjorth Road Elementary in June to open the first Shania Kids Can program in British Columbia. The program provides support for children at the school, including academic and psychological support, access to nutritious food, recreational equipment and more. The aim of these school and extra-curricular resources is to create a positive, supportive environment where children can learn, grow and reach their potential. Twain, who says she lived through tough times as a child created the program because she wants to counter the challenges faced by children from disadvantaged backgrounds. “Regardless of how much talent you have, you need support and without support… you will most likely fall through the cracks,” says Twain. “And I just don’t think it’s fair to leave our kids that vulnerable that they fall through the cracks just because we weren’t aware that this problem existed.” Twain and the Dilawari Foundation, which provides donations that help make the Shania Kids Can program possible, were thanked by Shawn Wilson, chairperson of the Surrey Board of Education.

Hjorth Road Elementary students present Shania Twain with a banner they made “Our board has always made a priority – and has a strong record – of doing all it can to ensure all students in our district have every chance and every support to realize their potential,” says Wilson. “It is important to ensure the students from families that aren’t able to access the same

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A message from your District Parent Advisory Council On behalf of the Surrey DPAC board, welcome to the 2015-2016 school year. The board met in July to discuss the upcoming year and some of our priorities. Improved communication is one of our overall goals and September is a natural opportunity to connect with our parents and school PACs. Our plan for the first general meeting of this school year is to gather information from our parents to identify some of our collective interests. It is from this initial forum that we want to develop the topics for the 2015-16 general meetings. Our intention is to hold meetings that are relevant, useful and based on the input from parents. The October general meeting will be the PAC 101 information session that traditionally occurred in September. This year, we’ll work to increase the number of PACs registered with the Surrey DPAC. DPAC membership ensures that we have the most recent contact information for the PACs. We will also engage with more parents via electronic media by updating our website regularly and utilizing social media like Facebook. The board has also decided to include some time for informal off-topic discussions at our

general meetings. The DPAC meets with school district administration and trustees several times throughout the year. We want to be very deliberate in our engagement with parents at general meetings so we accurately represent mutual concerns and provide representative input to the district. It is an overwhelming prospect to be relevant for all of our school PACs. Surrey is a large and diverse district. The reality, however, is that regardless of the differences between our school communities, we are all faced with the same implications from the 2015/2016 provincial budget. With another year of inadequate funding to education our concerns in Surrey continue to be the lack of capital to alleviate the financial burden of portables and inadequate funds to match the increase in services required as a result of Surrey’s population growth. In addition, Bill 11 and the resulting changes in the School Act will affect us all. It has been a topic thoroughly editorialized in our media but until it is implemented in October, it is difficult to speculate how it will change actual practice in our schools. It is more important than ever for us as parents to become independently

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Sedins visit Holly Elementary! Henrik and Daniel Sedin and their wives (respectively) Johanna and Marinette visited Holly Elementary School in September to officially open the new “Clubhouse 36”, an out-of school program designed to provide consistent, connected and professionally operated programming for at risk and vulnerable Surrey students aged 6-12. The two Vancouver Canucks stars joined some students in a science experiment before participating in a game of “gagaball” (pictured). Surrey Schools and the YMCA of Greater Vancouver have partnered to launch Clubhouse 36 with the financial support of the Sedin Family Foundation and Westland Insurance, as well as the Robert L. Conconi Foundation and Bosa Properties Foundation. Other donors include BMO and Canucks for Kids Fund. The program was piloted in July at Holly Elementary, Lena Shaw Elementary and Georges

Vanier Elementary schools. It will continue to offer skills development activities for students two days each week during the 2015-2016 school year, as well as full day programming during spring and summer breaks. The program provides an encouraging and nurturing environment for kids to build confidence and self-esteem through social and emotional support as well as sport, art, peer mediation, leadership and academic learning. Lunch and breakfast are also provided. The program allows students to try a wide variety of new activities; to develop new passions and interests; to consider new goals for their future; and, to develop increased independence that will support them inside and outside the classroom. “We are very pleased to support Surrey Schools with a program that enriches student learning outside of the classroom with interesting and

fun activities offered in a safe space,” says Daniel Sedin, co-founder of the Sedin Family Foundation. “For young children aged 6-12, school is the centre of their daily activity. Offering Clubhouse 36 in partnership with the YMCA in community schools makes it as accessible as possible for students and their families.” Students participating in Clubhouse 36 represent a diverse range of cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds. All students participate free of charge and are identified to participate by school- based staff. “The four of us all grew up in a small town in Sweden and community was really important to our families,” says Henrik Sedin, co-founder of the Sedin Family Foundation. “It is inspiring for us to see how Clubhouse 36 is already impacting the lives of students and their families in the Surrey community.”

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