What a Fantastic Evening! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who made our Meet the Teacher/Welcome BBQ such a memorable success!

To our incredible staff—thank you for staying late to warmly welcome families and help build those important connections. Your dedication truly sets the tone for a great year ahead!

To our amazing parent volunteers—we couldn’t have done it without you! From setting up, running the concession, serving hotdogs, and even making last-minute store runs for more supplies, your support was outstanding.

Special thanks to Miss Hall and Mrs. Lipp for jumping in to help serve hotdogs with smiles and energy!

And of course, a big shoutout to our talented entertainers—Alexander Park, Kurtis Cline, and Ms. Liatopoulos—for bringing joy and music to the evening. You helped create such a welcoming and festive atmosphere.

It was truly a wonderful evening filled with laughter, connection, and community spirit. Here's to a fantastic year of community events!

NEW INFORMATION

Today's Truth and Reconciliation Assembly - We felt immense pride as we listened to students speak with honesty and courage about the importance of relationships, taking action, learning the truth of Canadian history, and leading by example. Their voices were inspiring and filled with purpose.

Our Grade 6 and 7 students set a beautiful tone for the assembly through their quiet strength and respectful presence. Throughout the event, students across all grades demonstrated deep listening and heartfelt respect, creating a space of reflection and unity. Students from Mrs. Bonetti's class read the story, Phyllis's Orange Shirt and the students in Mrs. Reyes's class read the poem, I Lost My Talk, by Rita Jo. 

The final song was incredibly moving. Hearing our entire school sing in various languages was a moment of beauty and connection that will stay with us.

Well done, Dorothy Peacock! Your compassion, leadership, and commitment to truth and reconciliation shone brightly today.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Langley Event - As part of the District’s Truth and Reconciliation journey, we encourage our students, staff, and families to observe the day in their own way. Community partners in Langley are welcoming all members of the community to attend a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum on the evening of September 30^th. 

We have run into some accounting logistics. Moving forward, we will be charging a one-time athletic fee of $5 for students participating in Cross-country, Volleyball, or Basketball. This fee helps cover the cost of registrations, maintaining and replacing jerseys, and student referees. Season celebrations/pizza parties will be separate and information will be sent out with the permission forms once the season has ended. Once your child has been added to a roster, you will be able to make a payment on School Cash Online. 

Cross Country Races - All meets will take place at the Aldergrove Bowl - 685 Lefeuvre Road, Aldergrove. All meets start at 3 pm. 

Thursday, October 2

Tuesday, October 7

Tuesday, October 14

Looking for Volleyball Coaches - Our grade 6/7 volleyball season is about to start!! If you would like to volunteer to support a team, please contact Kim Cline (kcline@sd35.bc.ca). We need help with the following:

• coaching or assisting with coaching
• distribution/collection of jerseys
• communicating re:schedules and game
• coordinating parent drivers

The grade 6/7 volleyball season begins on October 15. Games will be Wednesdays. Information about permission forms, rosters, and schedules will be given to students on Wednesday, October 1. 

Book Sale Fundraiser Success!
We’re thrilled to share that over 700 books found new homes during our recent Book Sale Fundraiser, raising $750 towards new additions for our library! 📚✨
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers—your energy and dedication made this event truly special.
It was a beautiful sight watching children leave with books in hand and smiles on their faces. Here's to growing young readers and building our library together!

PAC NEWS 

Hot Lunch Distribution sign-up is now open!!!

We’re excited to kick off another round of Hot Lunch! Volunteers play such an important role in making this program run smoothly, and we’d love your help. Please use the link to sign up for the days you’re available to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAE2DA0FCC43-58728824-dpehot

To order visit: www.munchalunch.com/schools/dorothypeacock 

GRADE 7 COMMITTEE

Apple Fundraiser. The Grade 7 Farewell Committee has begun fundraising for the special day in June. Back by popular demand is the Fresh Apple Fundraiser by Sun-Oka. Orders are open from now until Monday, October 6th, 2025.  Delivery will be October 17. ORDER HERE

First Committee Meeting of the Year will be: October 7 at 6 PM in the library. 

FROM THE DISTRICT

Choice Program Applications Open Soon for French Immersion. - Did you know there are two options for families looking for French Immersion for their students? Early Immersion starts in Kindergarten and goes to grade 12; the Late Immersion program begins in grade 6. The online registration window opens October 6 and closes October 20, 2025. To learn about French Immersion, there is an online information meeting on October 1^stat 6 pm. This features a short presentation about the program and the benefits of learning an additional language, with time for questions.

Here is the link for the online meeting:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 248 048 850 522 9

Passcode: P9rc9J9X

More information can also found on the District website: https://www.sd35.bc.ca/programs-initiatives/programs-of-choice/immersion-programs/

 All inquiries can be emailed to languages@sd35.bc.ca.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Talk with Me, Play with Me, Learn with Me

Talk with Me, Play with Me, Learn with Me is a fun and engaging Langley Literacy Network program designed for Kindergarten students and their caregivers. The program will run Saturday mornings from 10-11am, October 4 - November 22, 2025 in the Family Place portable on the grounds of Shortreed Community Elementary. It is an opportunity to read, play, learn, and connect. Each week, families will explore new books and activities that support early literacy and learning. Plus, every participating family will take home eight new books to build their home library!  Registration is required, and space is limited - sign up today at:

https://langleyliteracynetwork.com/talk-with-me-play-with-me-learn-with-me/

Reading Buddies Program 

Reading Buddies is an initiative that pairs different grade-level students for community reading time, outside of school hours. A Grade 10, 11 or 12 student buddies up with a Grade 2, 3 or 4 student to practice reading. The program will begin in October 2025 and take place in libraries across Langley. To register for the program visit:

https://langleyliteracynetwork.com/reading-buddies/. 

Please note applying for the program does not guarantee a spot in the program. The number of Little Buddies we can serve depends on the number of Big Buddies that sign up. 

Langley Music Programs Fundraiser with partner, Thank you for the Music Society

Please share with your school community as appropriate. CLICK HERE for all the details and to request your tickets for October 24 

Vancouver Giants – October 24, 2025, tickets are $25. Funds raised will support music programs at Langley Schools.

AROUND THE GLOBE

SD35 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Calendar. Please click HERE for a printer-friendly version.