SD35 Community Spotlight – March 2025
March 11, 2025
With winter in the rearview mirror, what better way to kick off spring than with the latest edition of the SD35 Community Spotlight newsletter, which aims to highlight all the incredible celebrations, achievements, and events across the Langley School District. See all the stories, videos and more below. Enjoy!
Message from the Superintendent
As we head into Spring Break, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the work of students, staff, and families. Taking a look back on Diversity and Respect Week, I am pleased to have seen learning opportunities in our schools, from wheelchair basketball, multi-cultural fairs, to lessons that promote kindness inside and outside of the classroom. We should all be proud of our collective work in helping to ensure everyone feels that they belong in our schools.
What we do in the classroom is important and having a chance to communicate and share that with families is also vital to student success. Thank you to parents/guardians for continuing to be part of your child’s learning journey by taking part in student inclusive conferences at the elementary level, as well as following student reflections at the middle and secondary level. We appreciate the positive impact of the home on our student’s lives and for your ongoing partnership.
Sincerely,
Mal Gill
Superintendent of Schools
District and Board of Education Updates
Find recaps of the most recent board meetings below:
Do you want to have a say on the District’s 2025-2026 budget? The District invites you to participate in the budget consultation process by sending an email or completing a survey which you can find here.
The District is seeking feedback on the District Calendar for 2027-2028. tHE Calendar Consultation closes March 26. For information and to view the proposed calendar, click here.
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 14
Last day of classes before Spring Break
Monday, March 31
Schools re-open after Spring Break
Friday, April 18
Good Friday – schools closed
Monday, April 21
Easter Monday – schools closed
Tuesday, April 29
Regular Board Meeting
Around the District
Student Inclusive Conferences aim to amplify student voices and put collaboration and reflection at the forefront of students’ learning journeys. Learn more about them here.
Langley Meadows Community School held a Family Literacy Night, with tables of activities, selections of books, and even a reading nook. The evening was an opportunity to connect with families, support students, and promote a love of reading. Read more here.
A group of students in the District’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program stopped by the board office to take part in a ‘Stuffies Like Me’ activity, that gave students the opportunity to pick a stuffed toy and go through the process of conducting a hearing test on their new fuzzy friend. See all the action here.
Diversity and Respect Week was celebrated in February, with a variety of activities and learning opportunities happening across the District. Find out more about why it is so important here.
In the News
Langley school coach reaches 50-year milestone (Aldergrove Star, Jan. 30)
Aldergrove principal makes cover song for snow day (Langley Advance Times, Feb. 3)
Over 2,600 Valentine’s Cards made by Langley students for seniors (Langley Advance Times, Feb. 8)
Suggestion Box
If you have any ideas about what you would like to see in this newsletter going forward, drop us a line at feedback@sd35.bc.ca
Thanks for reading!