District Announcement: It is with great sadness that we are acknowledging the passing of one of our grade 11 students. Bradly Scow passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends and family.
Carol Robertson, Superintendent, on behalf of the Board of Education
Please view the following links that outline specific guidelines and practices.
* SD85 website will be regularly updated with the latest guidelines and practices.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCES
Posted February 26, 2021: Click Here: COVID-19 School Safety Plan and Protocols
February 8, 2020: – Click Here: Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES
British Columbians can also use the new provincial phone service by calling 1-888-COVID19, available seven days a week from 7:30AM to 8:00PM, with information in over 110 languages. Specific public health questions re: COVID-19 should be directed to your local health authority for response.
Island Health Public Announcement Reminder: Help Reduce the spread of COVID-19
Minister of Education Notice to Parents and Caregivers – December 17, 2020
Island Health Public Announcement: February 12, 2021
Medical Health Officer-Island Health-Notice to Parents and Students-December 11, 2020
COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE K-12 SCHOOLS SEPTEMBER 11/2020
BRITISH COLUMBIA’S RESTART PLAN INFORMATION
SD85 SUPERINTENDENTS LETTER TO PARENTS – AUG. 26, 2020
DR. BONNIE HENRY – MESSAGE FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF – May 29, 2020
- BC’S RESTART PLAN
- BC’S RESTART PLAN PRESENTATION
- PREMIERE JOHN HORGAN’S RESTART PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT MAY 6, 2020
NEW MEASURES TO SUPPORT RETURNING BRITISH COLUMBIANS https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0019-000657
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CONTINUITY OF LEARNING (April 17, 2020) FAQS on continuity of learning
KEEP LEARNING- RESOURCES FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN AT HOME https://www.openschool.bc.ca/keeplearning/
LETTER TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND THE BC CONFEDERATION OF PARENT ADVISORY COUNCILS – MARCH 27, 2020– Letter to Parents and Guardians March 27, 2020
AFTER SPRING BREAK- SD85 Letter to Parents and Guardians March 27, 2020
BC MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CONTINUITY OF LEARNING – Ministry of Education FAQs on Continuity of Learning
COVID-19 STRESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION – http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20200320/covid-19stress-management.pdf
COVID-19 PROVINCIAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF MARCH 17, 2020 – LETTER TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND STAFF SUSPENSION OF IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION AS DIRECTED BY THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER
DEPUTY MINISTER HEALTH LETTER TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND STAFF Letter to Parents, Guardians and Staff from the Deputy Minister
PHSS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL/ SD 85 SPRING BREAK TRAVEL UPDATES PHSS International Travel/ Spring Break Travel Updates
Information, FAQ’s and Travel Advisories on COVID-19 for Children and Students: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20200228/feb-28-coronavirus-update.pdf
The Ministry of Education and Provincial Health Office: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20200228/covid-19-letter-for-parents-and-guardians.pdf
Pink Shirt Day – Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – Click here for message from School District No. 85
