Betty Gilbert Middle

School

Believe in Yourself Work Together Achieve Success

Mr. Z. Bako, Principal Mr. A. Joo, Vice Principal

Mrs. D. Molina, Administrative Assistant Ms. K. Langford, Office Assistant

26845 – 27th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC. V4W3E6 Tel: 604 856-8178 Fax: 604 856-7831

Raptors After School Club: The Raptors After School Club is now accepting registration for session three. Students can enjoy cooking, bowling, crafts, gym games , drama science or just come and hang with their friends. The club is free to all grade six students and snacks are provided. Forms are due back by March 4th!!!

RAPTORS EVENTS

February February 29- Anti-Bullying Assembly (12:15pm) March March 4- Term 2 Report Cards Issued March 9- Early Dismissal at 1:55pm for parent teacher interviews March 10- Early Dismissal at 1:55pm for parent teacher interviews March 11- Last Day before Spring Break -Honor Roll Assembly at 10:15am March 25 – Good Friday March 28- Easter Monday March 30- First Day back from Spring Break

Even with an extra day in February, the month has quickly gone by. We are heading into March, with two weeks remaining of school before the break. Please encourage your child to finish strong!

READ OUR NEWSLETTER AT: https://bgms.sd35.bc.ca/news-events/newsletters/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT: BGMSRaptors1

Communication with the School In our very busy daily lives it is difficult keeping up with all the events and tasks each week and especially keeping up with the events and calendar of our school. We try very hard to keep everyone informed. Information comes home in various ways:

School newsletter (e-mailed)

School website – updated regularly (Newsletters etc.)

Sign board outside school (East End) PAC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BGMSRaptors/ Please check these regularly for information. On occasion, dates and times do change. If your e-mail address has changed please let the office know so we can update our records and ensure you get school information. If you are still are not sure please give the office a call and we will let you know.

Speech Fest and more… As we move through the later part of second term there are a few things to note over the next few weeks. Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up and we would like to see all parents come in a talk to your child’s teacher. Please note the letter coming home that indicates e-mail addresses of al the teachers in the school. Contact them directly for a conference time. Parent Teacher conferences will be held March 9th (2-7pm) & 10th (2-5 pm). Betty Gilbert’s annual Speech Festival will take place March 4th , Block B, from 12:15 – 1:30 pm. The contest will be held in the gym beginning just after lunch. Guest judges will evaluating the speeches and selecting the top 2 in Grade 6&7. Public speaking is a valuable skill to develop, but it is not without its challenges. We encourage students to step out of their comfort zone and embrace the challenge that a speech in front of their class and perhaps the entire school presents. Good luck to all!

Satisfaction Survey 2016 The Provincial Satisfaction Survey is unique in its scope, size and usefulness to schools. It gathers information from parents, teachers and students on topics related to school environment, safety, and achievement. The information is used for planning in individual schools and provides a district and provincial perspective. In the next week or so a letter will come home to parents of grade 7 students with web site location and an anonymous log in code to use. We encourage parents to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The surveys contain standard questions for the Province – The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey. Any computer with an Internet connection can be used, and access to the e-survey is simple and secure. All that is required is a logon number that the school will provide to participants. Provincial, District and School Reports for previous years can be viewed at the same site, without a logon number.

The ’dropout seed’ may be planted in

middle school

Dropouts may occur in high school, but the seed is often planted in middle school. In other words,

many kids who drop out of school between ninth and twelfth grade started down that path in sixth,

seventh or eighth grade.

Studies show that, without intervention, a sixth grader is 75 percent more likely than his peers to drop

out of school if he:

Misses class 20 percent or more of the time.

Fails language arts or math.

Earns poor grades in a core course due to behavior issues.

That’s the bad news. The good news is that parents can intervene and steer middle schoolers down the

right path. Here’s how:

Expect your child to attend school every single day. They should only miss school if they are

ill or there is a family emergency.

Encourage your child to work hard and do their best.

Let your child know that you believe in them—and that you know they will succeed at whatever

they try.

Encourage your child to become involved in an extracurricular activity. Students with ties to

the school beyond academics are more likely to stay in school.

Work as a team with your child’s teachers. You all want the best for him.

Talk about school and what your child is learning every day.

Source: A. Khan “Middle School Moment,” FRONTLINE, niswc.com/mid_dropout.

“Kids get in trouble when no one is paying attention.”

—Madeline Levine, Ph.D.

BGMS PAC NEWS – February 26, 2016

NEXT PAC MEETING - Monday, March 7 – 7PM Our Last HOT LUNCH date for the winter session is Mar 11 – PASTA (BOSTON PIZZA) Orders can be done online at www.munchalunch.com/schools/bgms Starting with our SPRING session (April – June 2016) we will be accepting online orders only. If you are having trouble ordering online or with online payment please contact the PAC and we will see what we can do to help you out.

POPCORN DAYS-- Mar 2 is our last Popcorn date before Spring Break! This last Popcorn day we had 99 people do pre-ordering! We sold 180 bags of popcorn on Feb 24th!! Ordering for April- June will be up soon on www.munchalunch.com/schools/bgms A huge thanks goes out to all the “Popcorn moms” !! Thanks for helping us out!

SCHOOL DANCE A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the parents that came out to chaperone our Feb 12 school dance! We can’t make these things happen without you wonderful parents! Our next dance is scheduled tentatively for early May. We really need a few parents that would like to step up to be our “Dance Committee” and help to organize it. We will be here to support you 100% of the way, but just really need coordinators/organizers!

PAC RAFFLE Each student was given one book of 5 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 each. Please return you book of tickets and money to the school no later than Feb 29th. Extra books are available through the PAC. Draw date is March 7. 1st Prize basket contains puzzles, board game, DVDs, chocolae fondue kit, Cineplex Gift Cards ($50), snacks, beverages, coffee, tea and MORE. 2nd prize is a BGMS Hoody (either one that is in stock, or can order one in Sept) 3rd Prize is a $25 Milsean Gift Card Students will have their name put into a draw for every book of tickets sold. Draw will be for a free hot lunch (1 entrée, 1 drink, 1 side of their choice.) There will also be prizes for the top students and family (siblings) that sell the most books of tickets. The money the PAC raises at BGMS goes towards items such as new uniforms for the school sports teams, helping with the cost of things like busses for field trips and updated technology for the students to be able to use. We would also like to be able to treat the kids to special events and opportunities throughout the year.

Understanding the Pre-Teen / Teenage Brain

An One Evening Workshop with Gary Anaka: A dynamic public speaker, famous for his audience engagement, ener-

getic and lively sessions. His presentations are always filled with humour and optimism to support everyone, from babies to seniors,

to become life long learners, and to maintain a healthy brain throughout one's life. His practical suggestions, whether about how the

brain learns or how to stay healthy, can be applied immediately in any work or life situation.

If you want to help today's pre-teen/teenagers, then you need to begin with their brains!

Today's schools are full of children struggling with learning challenges, fragile brain issues,

boredom, or stress. How can teachers and parents unlock and engage the pre-teen/teenager's

"digital" brain? The brain is undergoing huge changes: it's a work in progress. Discover why the pre-teen/teenager’s brain is in biological turmoil

Why children need to leave every class with experiences, not notes

How dopamine drives their risk-taking behaviour

What pre-teens/teenagers crave most

Strategies to effectively reach and teach children, leading them to academic success and a life-long learning potential

Pre-teens/Teenagers have a great opportunity to influence the development of their own brains.

Langley Middle Childhood Matters Committee In Partnership with Langley Parents as Partners, Langley DPAC

Parent Workshop

Langley Fundamental Middle & Secondary School

21250 42nd Ave, Langley

Thursday March 3, 2016 7pm to 8:30 pm

Langley Fundamental Middle &

High School

21250 42nd Avenue, Langley

Time: 7pm—8:30pm

To Register for this workshop

Contact

UNDERSTANDING THE PRE -TEE N / TEE NAGE BRAIN

COST FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE / REGISTRATION IS R EQUIRED

EMAI L TO R EGI STER : langleyparentworkshops@gmail .com or contact Bern ice @ 604 506 1967

INCLUDE NAMES OF ALL ATTEN DING AN D CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

Come out and play some Softball

Langley Fastball will be running some “Try it before you buy it” Sessions at Glenwood Elementary School, 20785 24 Avenue, on Mondays

Februar y 22nd, Februar y 29 t h , & M arch 7 t h from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Don’t know if your child wants to play softball? This is a great opportunity to try out the game, meet coaches and ask any questions you may have. We have Coaches and current players to take your

kids though demonstrations and show them the key skills of softball. No experience necessary and all equipment for the free trial will be provided, bring your runners and come on down.

You are never to old to start playing!

Register N ow for t he 2016 season at w w w .langley fast bal l .com Contact langleyfastball@gmail.com for more info

The 2016 softball season games will start in Early April and end in Late June

Ou r Br ing a Fr iend program is back ! Sign up a friend as a new player and you will receive an LFA t-shirt. Sign up 3 or more friends and

receive a LFA Hoodie!! Have more than two children wanting to play? Ask us about our family discounts.

D iv ision Bir t h Year Gam e Days Rate

Learn to Play 2010 & 2011 Mondays & Wednesdays $100

Mini Mite 2008 & 2009 Tuesdays & Thursdays $125

Mite 2006 & 2007 Tuesdays & Thursdays $125

Mite select 2006 & 2007 Mondays & Wednesdays $175

U12 2004 & 2005 Mondays & Wednesdays $205

U14 2003 & 2004 Tuesdays & Thursdays $205

U16 2001 & 2002 Mondays & Wednesdays $205

U19 1997, 1998, & 1999 Tuesdays & Thursdays $205

SPRING SOCCERBOYS & GIRLS

Register online for April LangleyUnited.com

• Spring soccer – April to June• Under 5 to Under 18• 1600 girls and boys last spring

• Competitive rates• Soccer Moms, Dads programs• Adult teams • Summer camps

• New players always welcome!

LANGLEY UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONDeveloping boys and girls

for the community of LangleyEmail info@luysa.com Web langleyunited.com

Phone 604-530-3470

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What parents say:

“They made it really fun. I was not sure if my sonwould like soccer, but he loved it!! Thanks kindly.”

“The soccer put on by Langley United was fantas tic.The coaching was excellent and the kids had a greattime. For our daughter, who is new to soccer, it hassolidifie

d our deci si on to si gn her up for next season. ”

For more information and to register online:

langleyunited.com

Photo credits: Little boy, Danika Dickson. Right, from top: Dan Ferguson – Langley Times,Scott Moye, Jean-Paul Eleizegui, Gary Ahuja – Langley Times, Danika Dickson

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