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Building a Community of Kindness Through Story Sharing
During the month of September our school community participated in a collective heartifact mural project to build belonging and strengthen literacy skills. The focus of this year’s mural was inspired by several anchor texts (In a Jar & Wilfred Gordon MacDonald Partridge), as well as a video clip from the show, The Repair Shop. Staff…
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Literacy and Belonging-Building a Connected Community
An action that we have taken to support our school’s learning focus is:Engaging students in two connected, community-building literacy experiences during the month of February. As part of Black History Month, we selected a text from our school library where students can see themselves represented. Two buddy classes read I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes…
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A Parent/Guardian Guide to Emergency Preparedness
The Richmond Board of Education places the safety of students and staff at the centre of its work. The attached document outlines how the district prepares for and responds to emergencies. Families are encouraged to review the guide to better understand district procedures, emergency drills, communication protocols, and the student reunification process. This message has…
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Letter from the Minister of Education and Child Care
Please find attached a letter from the Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care. The Ministry has asked that this letter be shared with parents and caregivers across the province. We are providing it to you on their behalf for your information. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. Attachments…
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Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 18
The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, February 18, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom. Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_woc7CdjTTT2YcMwQ2xy2XQ After registering, you…
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Share Your Feedback on Our Updated District Website
The Richmond School District is updating its district website to a new platform. As part of this work, members of the public are invited to review a preview version of the updated site and provide feedback. A test version of the website will be available for a limited time. This preview allows families and community…
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Newsletter- Timberwolf Times-February 12, 2026
Dear Talmey Families, The Province of British Columbia declared today, February 12, 2026, as a Provincial Day of Mourning in response to the recent tragic event in Tumbler Ridge. Our heart and thoughts are with all families today. Please see here for our latest newsletter. We have attached an information notice about a free Universal Hot Lunch program. Talmey has…
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District Update Regarding Recent Events in Tumbler Ridge
Dear Parents and Guardians, Our thoughts are with all those affected by the events that took place in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. While this incident did not occur within our district, we recognize that news of serious events in our province may be felt in different ways across our school communities. The Richmond School District remains…
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2026-2028 Proposed Calendars for Public Feedback
The Richmond School District welcomes feedback and comments until Tuesday, March 3 about the proposed calendars for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years. The calendars set out winter and spring breaks, as well as school closure days, including district-wide professional development days. Comments on the proposed school calendars can be submitted by email to educationoffice@sd38.bc.ca.…
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Thinking Classrooms-Teacher and Student Learning
An action that we have taken to support our school’s learning focus is: Engaging teachers in professional learning focused on the use of vertical whiteboards, facilitated by Jonathan Tang was a recent action that supported our school literacy focus. While the session was grounded in mathematics, it created rich opportunities for teachers to explore how…