Dear Families,
Welcome back! I am so excited to begin another year of learning together in Division 3. This year will be a little different, as I will be job sharing with Ms. Johal, who many of you know already. Ms. Johal brings a wealth of experience and a warm, caring approach to her teaching, and I feel very fortunate to be partnering with her this year. For this school year I will be teaching on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Ms. Johal will be teaching on Thursdays until the end of April. For the months of May and June I will return to teaching the class full time.
Part of the reason for this job share is that I am in the final stages of completing my Master of Education, building on research I began three years ago within my graduate work. My research explores how students can use art and design processes to make their learning more visible and assessable and how we can help students further develop their metacognition and core competencies to deepen their overall learning. I’ll also be continuing to collaborate with researchers from Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia on alternative assessment in the Applied Design, Skills, and Technology curriculum, a project that has been gaining recognition both locally and internationally.
Now that you know your child has been assigned to our class we would also like to invite you to our Meet the Teacher Open House on Tuesday, September 16th, from 3:00–5:00 pm. Families are encouraged to sign up for one of two sessions—at 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm—where you’ll hear more about what this school year will entail, have a chance to ask questions, and learn more about our classroom research project.
Please use the SignUpGenius link below to register for your preferred session:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AAAE23ABFBC61-44506846-meet
We are looking forward to welcoming both new and returning families, sharing more about the exciting opportunities ahead, and working together to make this a meaningful and engaging year for your child.
Warm regards,
Crystal Smith & Shauna Johal
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the school year winds down, the class and I want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our incredible parents and guardians. Your generosity, time, and support have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom community. Whether you volunteered your time on field trips, organized class parties, helped with sporting events, drove students to and from outings, or simply showed up with a smile and a helping hand you’ve been an essential part of our team.
I would also like to extend a special thank you for your contributions to today’s Farewell Party for Annemiek. She was deeply touched by your kindness and thoughtfulness. While the kids may have gone home with a bit more sugar in their systems than usual, they absolutely loved the chance to celebrate and say goodbye. It was a joyful and heartfelt sendoff, and your efforts made it extra special. Annemiek is heading back to the Netherlands with so many warm memories thanks to this wonderful community.
I feel so lucky to work alongside such caring and committed families. Thank you again for everything you do. It does not go unnoticed!
With gratitude,
Ms. Smith & the Students of Division 3
We are pleased to announce the following award recipients from this year’s Regional Heritage Fair held at Burnaby Village Museum:
Billy Tran and Liam Tieu – Evolution of Skytrain and Rapid Transit – Burnaby History Award
Audrey Yim and Kayla Shuto – Chanie Wenjack – Indigenous History Award
Rachel Mullin and Yixuan (Sasha) Sun – Iron Workers Memorial Bridge – Labour History Award
Marcus Hui and Zakaria Osman – Lewis Urry – Visitor’s Choice Award
The following individuals will also advance to the Provincial Heritage Fair and present their projects:
Lorcan Duffy – Le Canadarm – Provincial Fair Delegate
Audrey Yim – Chanie Wenjack – Provincial Fair Delegate
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Fraser Health will commence the School Immunization Program for this year’s Grade 6 students on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.
This will take place in the library.
If you have any additions questions or concers, please contact your Public Health Representative at (604) 918-7605.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hartman
Principal
Dear Aubrey Families,
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with you—thanks to your incredible generosity and support, we have raised $4,285 through our recent fundraising efforts for the BC Children’s Hospital!
This amazing achievement is a testament to the strength and compassion of our school community. We are proud to let you know that 100% of the funds raised will go directly toward purchasing medical equipment and supporting mental health services for children at BC Children’s Hospital. Your contributions are helping ensure that our school remains a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for every child.
Thank you for being part of this important effort. We are truly grateful for your ongoing support and care.
Warmly,
Lisa Hartman
Bianca Lavorata
Michelle Panagiotou & the students of Division 2
UBC GIRLsmarts4tech x SAP Canada May 2025 Event Description
If you’re a Grade 7 girl who is passionate about science and technology, are searching
for an opportunity to visit one of the most innovative workspaces in the world, or are
curious about pursuing STEM after high school, register today for UBC
GIRLsmarts4tech and SAP Canada’s all-day tech workshop on Saturday, May 10th,
from 9:00am- 4:00pm. This unique event is taking place at SAP’s downtown office,
where attendees will receive an office tour, robotics and programming tutorials, and
more! No experience needed. Register now: cs.ubc.ca/girlsmarts4tech/registration!
Please direct any questions to girlsmarts@cs.ubc.ca.
