West Vancouver Schools



Dear Students and Families,??Welcome to the beginning of the third term and our transition to remote learning. Today, staff spent the day connecting online, reviewing our continuity of learning plan, and exploring remote learning opportunities for students. It was a day of intense, “just-in-time” learning by all staff who had to navigate new technology and find new ways to connect with one another.Timelines?this week:On Wednesday, you and your child can expect communication from their teacher(s) to check-in ?Teachers will reach out to students and families through email. Please respond to their communication so we can ensure we have connected with everyone.By Friday, teachers will provide students and families with a general learning overview for week two.Essential Learning MaterialsAfter our meetings today, staff feel that the only essential learning material that students may need to retrieve from school is a laptop or iPad that may have been left in the classroom over the spring break. It is our hope that parents have access to pencils, pens, paper, etc. at home. If there are essential materials that your child will require for their learning that need to be retrieved from the school, please contact me directly at?lmagrath@wvschools.ca?and I will arrange an appointment time to come in on Thursday or Friday. Access times will be scheduled to ensure we are following Public Health guidelines.? In the meantime, please do not physically come to school.If you do not have a device or do not have access to the internet at home, please contact Laura Magrath (lmagrath@wvschools.ca?)Essential Service WorkersWest Vancouver Schools is currently planning services to support children of essential workers. If you are currently an Essential Service Worker, with a child enrolled in the West Vancouver School District and you are needing school age (5-12 years) child care during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please contact Sandra-Lynn Shortall, Director of Instruction, by email at?sshortall@wvschools.ca?Supporting Remote Learning for Students and FamiliesThank you for your patience and flexibility during this transition time to remote learning. Here are some resources provided by our Teacher Librarian, Kristi Yorke:?SD45 Digital Resources (World Book Encyclopedia, National Geographic Kids etc. ) on Information :?Student username: learn45??Password: westvan?School Library HomepageTo access your school library page please go to:? choose your Chartwell.? On each library home page there are a variety of additional links for the students to access.?E-books and audio books?To access?ebooks and audiobooks?students? can use the West Vancouver Memorial Library and download software to their device which is free. You need a library card- if you do not have one please sign up on the phone 604 925 7400 or on line. Any student, employee or resident may get one.? is an attached?handout from WVML with detailed instructions at the end of this to download the software you will need for a tablet or device.??WVML Youth Information- Online Events, Story time and moreWest Van Memorial Library Connect for Students and Families??Check it out! There is a lot happening and some amazing resources. It is really easy to sign up for a card and start accessing these resources .?Open School BC Suggestions and more resources? to Contact the School?If you are needing to contact school personnel, please use teacher emails or contact the following:Principal: Laura Magrath (lmagrath@wvschools.ca)Vice-Principal: Alysha Karsan (akarsan@wvschools.ca)Administrative Assistant: Kara Aspden (kaspden@wvschools.ca)?Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need support for yourself or your family. You can reach me via my direct line 604 981-1214 or?via cell at 604-836-3743.?Take care of yourself and your loved ones. We’re in this together!?Warm regards,LauraLaura MagrathPrincipal, Chartwell Elementary SchoolT?604?981-1210?26860529337000 ................
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