Hello Division 4! 

I hope you all had an enjoyable Spring Break and found creative ways to spend your time at home. I spent a lot of my time reading the books I always buy but never have time to get to. I also began sketching and painting a variety of plants :). 

I understand that many of you have questions and/or concerns around what school will be like for the next few months. As of this moment, I do not have many answers but I know that we will get through this together week by week. This week, your teachers are trying to figure out ways for you to have the best learning experience possible. I will be checking in with each of you and your families in the coming days. Please remember to not only check our blog but our Microsoft Teams page as well as this is where the majority of our communication will take place. 

I know that most of you have questions about COVID-19 and managing our emotions during this time. I have found some interesting articles that provide a pretty good explanation. Feel free to discuss them with your parents/guardians or myself. 

Articles: 

Why everything is closing for coronavirus: it’s called “flattening the curve”

Why tough times can create better neighbours

Vaccines are like giving your body’s defenses a cheat sheet

Dealing with stress and strong emotions

Parents/Guradians,

Below are some links to help you navigate this week! I will also be updating this page as I get more information from the district. 

1. Here is the latest update from our Superintendent: Update from Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen
2. Updates on COVID-19 responses from the district and provincial government with translations: COVID-19 Updates
3. If you are an essential service worker and require child care, please let the district know by filling out this form:  Burnaby School District Essential Service Workers Survey
4. The school district is in the process of creating an online platform that students can use to supplement their learning at home. Please watch for updates here at: Burnaby School District Website
5. An additional online resource from the provincial government to help support learning at home: Keep Learning

I miss you all very much but I am excited for our next adventure into online learning! I am having a lot of fun trying to create videos for you to use. I can’t wait to hear from all of you and know that you are safe!

Talk to you all soon,

<3 Ms. Ramen