Gotta say this was a pretty emotional @MicrosoftEduCA #virtualfieldtrip w/ students Cindrich and Canadian Museum of Immigration ... the place my dad landed in 1960 on his journey to #Canada! Such deep learning and so easy to do!!! Go to education.microsoft.com #sd36learn

Indefinite suspension of in-class instruction - Letter to parents as follow up to Ministry Announcement. #sd36learn surreyschools.ca/NewsEvents/Pos… #sd36learn #surreybc #whiterock #cloverdale Surrey Schools

I love how #Canada and #BritishColumbia are taking direction from these strong women. Canada's CPHO and Bonnie Henry 🤡 - thank you for leading us. Young women Surrey Schools take note and follow the example of these two exemplars of leadership. John Horgan Prime Minister of Canada

Kids, thanks for doing your part to #FlattenTheCurve. You’re helping to keep people in your community safe and healthy.

Les dimanches matins peuvent être chargés si vous avez des enfants, je le sais trop bien. Si vos enfants ont manqué la diffusion de l’appel vidéo sur Radio-Canada, ou s’ils veulent réécouter certaines des réponses, ils peuvent regarder le tout ici : youtube.com/watch?v=_N3jt_…

Sunday mornings can be a busy time in a house with kids, I know. So if your kids weren’t able to catch the CBC Kids News video chat when it aired, or if they want to hear some of the answers again, here’s a link to watch the whole thing: youtube.com/watch?v=bL3zR0…

Since John Horgan deemed the Easter Bunny an essential service, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has stepped in to help, donating 1,000 lbs of chocolate so we can add a sweet treat for our students today through our school-based meal program! 🍫😋surreyschools.ca/NewsEvents/Pos… #sd36learn #SurreyBC #bced

Jace, a Surrey Schools student wrote this and it’s AWESOME! #sd36learn #cov19edu #COVID19

A1: Being brave is staying true to practice that is supported by evidence and research, even when many of your colleagues feel you should fall in line with current practice at the school. #iaedchat

Huge thanks to the primary tchrs who schooled me on how to adapt for our small children. Their quotes say it all "Our success is our students' success." Humbled by their dedication, care, and desire not to let COVID eliminate play and growth. BCPTA #SD36learn #Education

The past couple of months has presented @Non_Toxic_Kids with an opportunity to reflect on how schools can change—while continuing to build on what's working. edutopia.org/article/lesson…

Racism has no place in our society and we must stand together against ongoing systemic racism, injustice and inequality. Please see our district's commitment below. #blacklivesmatter #sd36learn #SurreyBC #WhiteRock

Always straddling the tension and trying not to tap out. Forever convincing ourselves that we can hold so many contradictory pieces and feelings. Not only are tension and contradictory pieces OK and normal — they're the magic sauce.

This. 🙌

Within eyeshot of my desk. More important than ever.

"The stress itself will kill you faster than the stressor will — unless you do something to complete the stress response cycle." spoti.fi Wow. Amazing podcast and so many truths. Brené Brown #daretolead #joyfulleaders

"Until people show they have learned from this, we will never forget." Below is a thread of educational resources to help you understand and unpack Canada’s history of residential schools. #EveryChildMatters

Today is the last day of school for my babies. My sweet educators, EAs, administrators, bus drivers, custodians - you made it. When we couldn't count on much, we could count on you to show up day after day to walk our kids through these challenging times. You do holy work.🙏❤️

"The creation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is one single step on a long path ahead. It is a journey that requires all people in this country to travel together." nctr.ca/national-day-f…