News & Announcements

Highlights this week:
Mr Zigar's class make an epic Marble Run
Gestures of Reconciliation in Action
Info on the upcoming Cross Country Running Meet
Final days for the Upcoming Book Fair. Still time to order books!
Reading Link Challenge information.
PAC news, fundraisers and calendars. So much fun ahead!
Our Feature Photo reminds us all to smile and embrace the elements this fine rainy weekend!!

Highlights this week:
Ms. Jorgensen's Grade 2 and 3s reading of Shi-shi-etko inspires unique art with words and ideas on truth and reconciliation.
Positive feedback coming in from the new Mental Health and Wellness Blog. Have a look!
Virtual Book Fair is on! Browse and purchase online at the link.
Grades 3-6 Cross Country Running Club now every Wednesday and Friday.
Inspiring student makes art to raise money for Children's Hospital.
PAC news- Hot Lunch, Neufeld Farms and Fresh to You Fundraiser
Our feature photo showcases a collaborative art mural using recycle magazines. Thanks to Ms. Tolmie and our Grade 5 and 6 students!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Masks are now required for all students, including students from Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Highlights this week:
Check out the new Mental Health & Wellness blog, this edition featuring Monique Gray Smith's work around the 4 Blankets of Resilience.
A look at our reflections and learning on Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Virtual Book Fair information that starts on Monday Oct 4th!
See information on the upcoming Cross Country Running Club- Starts Monday!
Emailing Ms Frizzle absences.
Upcoming PAC fundraisers to look out for.
Our feature photo is Mrs. Fanzega's Every Child Matters project. Thank you to the students who created these beautiful hands of kindness.

In an effort to keep you connected, Vancouver Coastal Health is providing an update on COVID-19.

Highlights this week:
A look ahead to Orange Shirt and National Truth & Reconciliation Day.
A look back to our rainy and resilient Terry Fox Run.
Creativity at work at our new recess Arts and Crafts station.
Save the date for our upcoming Virtual Book Fair!
Upcoming PAC fundraisers to look out for.
Our feature photo is creative forest art! Thank you to the students who made these lovely designs in the woods.

SD48 wishes to invite you to participate in showing support to local Indigenous communities, particularly throughout the month of September, raising awareness of national Truth and Reconciliation.

Highlights this week: Ms. Saenger’s welcome message with some tips about getting a good night sleep; our first days of school in pictures, an announcement for the parent/guardian In The Know session: "Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 4 to 8" and our PAC Meeting 2021-2022 dates.  Our feature photo this week is from our traditional welcome ceremony.  Pictured from left to right, we wish to thank Yvonne, Roxy, Lorraine, Virginia and Cynthia who remind us to care for one another, honour our parents, caregivers and teachers, and lift each other up.

Join SD48 DPAC for their AGM on September 27th to learn more.

On behalf of School District No.48, we are excited to be welcoming all students, both returning and new, to school this September. Please view the Welcome Back to School Package for important information about the 2021/2022 school year.

See the continuations, changes and new safety protocols for the 2021/22 school year.

Welcome to Brackendale!
Find all the information you need for back to school here.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Thursday, September 30th, 2021

This message includes important information about the year ahead and COVID-19 Communicable Disease Protocols for school opening 2021/2022!

Please click on the link for a letter from Superintendent Lisa McCullough regarding district-wide school closures due to extreme heat.