J. Laursoo

@AndreaDeTerra Congratulations Andrea! You will be missed.

So, next year a big change for me, as I will be a Faculty Associate at SFU. I am excited for a new challenge as I work with student teachers! At the same time, sad to leave MACC Suncrest after nine years! I will miss my creative and wonderful MACC peeps.

The words thank you are too small to hold my deep gratitude to #BurnabySchools staff. You continue to face uncertainty with courage and compassion. To students & families, it has not been easy for you either. Thank you for supporting our school communities.

@judydduncan @WestVanSchools @SLShortall @DNelsonAcademy @chrkennedy This is such a great post by an incredible educator and leader. Thank you for sharing your reflections and congrats on your retirement, Judy!

Reflections on my fulfilling career in @WestVanSchools. Final post! bit.ly/3vXa3Ja #westvaned

Imagine navigating a new language, new culture and a pandemic when much of what was in-person is now online. Learn how #BurnabySchools Settlement Workers in Schools are connecting immigrants and refugees with tablets, computers and the skills to use them. ow.ly/NjKf50CLtyo

How do you assess creativity without stifling creativity? Focus on "thinking with creative intent" rather than focusing on whether something is or is not creative. It's still about thinking, not whether something is aesthetically pleasing. #ATAssessment #GFIO #creativity #edchat

Congratulations to our amazing #BurnabySchools staff (!!!) for receiving national and local recognition for all you do to welcome and support families in #Burnaby who are immigrants and refugees. Learn more: ow.ly/o1bn50BnuHk

This is a great site! It has an extensive list of resources and ideas for assessment including formative, summative, competency-based, as well as peer and self assessment. edtechuvic.ca/remoteteaching… Thanks to these educators and @_valeriei for curating and sharing.

The 1st #burnabyschools rainbow walkway at an elementary school! #UniversityHighlands Principal says perfect timing: in addition to celebrating diversity, the school is now exploring "looking for rainbows after a storm." Learn about #SOGI in our schools: ow.ly/tUJi50zT5UW

Time at home during COVID-19? Why not write a poem or story for the 2020-21 Words anthology? Each year more than 100 students become published authors in this unique #burnabyschools opportunity. Learn more & read this year's anthology, hot off the press: ow.ly/rFho50zFFjv

I am enjoying spending the day at the #BSDSustainability event with students who are sharing their insights on how we can be even more sustainable. They demonstrate such great leadership! @burnabyschools

I am so impressed by the community projects that the @capitolhillSD41 G4/5 MACC students did. I enjoyed listening to them speak about the ways they used their voice to take action in areas, such as homelessness and climate change. @burnabyschools

I enjoyed attending the networking event organized by the District Student Advisory Council. Student Governments from all high schools spent the day discussing things that mattered to them. Students in this group were sharing ideas about leadership. @burnabyschools

Learn about the story behind Moscrop Secondary's new Spindle Whorl: ow.ly/kgz650yz2L3 @MoscropSec @BurnabyAbEd #burnabyschools

This was another great day of working with colleagues and @TomSchimmer on standards-based assessment. Thanks to Tom and everyone who participated! @burnabyschools

@maywoodSD41 Thank you to all of the staff and students for a terrific show. I was so impressed by how well the students sang and played their musical instruments! Bravo!

Thank you @JLaursoo for attending our concert today and for recognizing the great work of our music teachers: Mr. Ivaz & Ms. Berar. #maywoodmoment

What a terrific Winter Concert at Taylor Park Elementary this afternoon! I loved the singing, dancing, and enthusiasm the students had. Bravo! @burnabyschools

I’m enjoying the Winter concert by @bbysouthSD41 this evening. Such spectacular performances by the bands, orchestra, choirs and handbells! Bravo students, Mr. Wilson and Ms. Carley! @burnabyschools @BrynWilliams27

Congratulations @strideSD41 on a terrific Winter Concert! Thanks to students and staff for an entertaining show. @burnabyschools @BrynWilliams27

It was so wonderful to see carver Xwalacktun today after several years. He is carving at @MoscropSec a beautiful piece, which illustrates the family and community that @MoscropSec is. @burnabyschools

An excellent afternoon working with @TomSchimmer! It was a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and collaborate. @burnabyschools