Hello to our parents, guardians, and families of Grade 7 students!

A gentle reminder to please fill in the pre Term 3 survey at your earliest convenience:

Parent/Guardian Survey

Thanks for your support and insight!

-Ms. Ward

Hello, Grade 7s!

As we gear up to begin our Battle of the Books unit, here are a few reminders:

-you will receive your team, your first book, and a ‘make a question’ sheet tomorrow

-we will send you home with 1 book over Spring Break to begin reading… please take good care of your book!

-you can also rent books from a public library, or listen to an audiobook version. You should NOT need to go buy your own copies!

I’ve linked a list of the books (including a short summary) here:

BOTB 2025

Hello Grade 7s!

A friendly reminder that your report cards have been published (virtually) today. Your parent/guardian should have received an email with instructions on how to access your report cards. Please take some time to read through the comments, especially the opening paragraphs about your progress and growth this Term! If you have any questions about how you can further develop your skills in different subject areas, feel free to check in with your teachers by using the following phrase: “Hello, (teacher name). I was wondering if we can find a time to chat about some ways I can improve my skills in (subject area) for Term 3. Is there a time that would work for you?”

Don’t forget to show off some of the evidence of your learning by taking your parent/guardian on a ‘virtual tour’ on Team, including your reflections about: science fair, math amusement park project, agamograph art, etc.

Thank you for all your hard work this Term, and I look forward to seeing what you can achieve in our final few months together!

Best,

Ms. Ward

Fantastic job on our performance today, Grade 7s!

Please check your planners and ensure that you have:

-studied for your Math test tomorrow (Thursday)… remember to  bring your ‘cheat sheets’!

-made progress on your salmon booklet that is due March 11th

-handed in any overdue or owing work to your classroom teachers. The cut-off day is FRIDAY!

Thanks everyone!

Hi Grade 7s!

Absolutely amazing job on the Science Fair last week! We will be uploading our reflections and photos/videos to Teams later this week for you to share with your parents/guardians. A few reminders as we head into this week:

-Please wear your Grade 7 hoodie or a black shirt for Wednesday and Thursday

-Our Spring Concert is taking place Wednesday and Thursday afternoon (1:00PM)

-Report cards go out (virtually) next week

-Hand in any overdue work to Ms. Ward and Ms. Ramen ASAP

I’m excited to see everyone’s science fair projects today! Please arrive with all your work and materials, ready to present. We will share a ‘virtual tour’ on our Teams page for parents/guardians next week. Good luck!

Dear parents, families, and guardians of Division 2,

I am so excited to be working with and learning alongside this group over the next few weeks. My name is Stephanie Elder (she/her) and I am the student teacher in Ms. Ward’s class. Over the past eight years, I have worked extensively at a summer camp on Gambier Island with children and youth in the outdoors. Most of my school experiences prior to starting in the Professional Development Program at SFU were in the Chilliwack School District, so I am looking forward to being part of the Burnaby school community and even more so at Lochdale Community School. I am passionate about outdoor education and building skills that will support students throughout their lives. I am constantly inspired by students persevering in each subject area. I cannot wait to learn more about the strengths and interests of our classroom community, while also supporting each student on their learning journey.

Grade 7 is such an exciting time with opportunities for student leadership in the school, while becoming part of the wider community and thinking about the world around us. I want to support students with their individual needs because every learner is unique. I look forward to getting started with this wonderful group of Grade 7s! If you have any questions or need to connect with me, please contact Ms. Ward via e-mail.

Kind regards,

Stephanie Elder

Student Teacher (SFU)

Hello, Grade 7s!

A few important reminders for this week:

-our Science Fair is Thursday Feb. 27th!

-please review your pink to-do list and have it signed by a parent/guardian by Tuesday

-Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day

-Friday is a Pro-D Day (no school)

Make sure to stay organized and keep track of your upcoming due dates!

Hello to our Grade 7s and our learning community!

As part of our ongoing discussions around digital citizenship, we welcomed a special guest from the Safer Space program to present on keeping our information (and ourselves) protected when going online. During the presentation, we learned about how to stay safe and identify the possible signs of exploitation when engaging with apps and social media.

• Signs of possible exploitation, scams, or fraud online
• Sextortion
• Image sharing and cyberbullying
• Red flags and warning signs
• Digital citizenship, footprint, and permanency
• Privacy and security settings on apps, social media, and gaming platforms
• Tips for staying safe online
• Local community resources
• How to seek help if you or someone you know is in trouble

Some resources that are available to seek support or to report possible exploitation include:

cybertip.ca

needhelpnow.ca

Kids Help Phone: 1.800.668.6868

Children of the Street Textline 604.866.6779

Hey, Grade 7s!

A reminder for everyone re: course selection forms:

-Please read through the instructions carefully, and consult with your parent/guardian/important adult when making your selection

-Remember that Math Honours requires an exam, and both Art and English Enriched require teacher recommendations

-Make sure to return these to your classroom teacher by no later than February 21st

Please see the link below for more information from Burnaby North regarding Grade 8 + Course Selections:

Gr 7 Course Planning Parent/Guardian Information