Hello everyone! Welcome to our Friday edition of Alpha Bits featuring the always cool Mr. SD. Read below to see what he’s been doing to keep busy while social distancing.
Author: Ms. Haigh
Alpha Bits – Mr. McLean
In today’s edition of Alpha Bits we bring you one our wonderful Connect teachers: Mr. McLean. Check out what he’s reading and what he misses most about Alpha below.
Alpha Bits – Ms. Tsai
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today we bring you one of Alpha’s newer additions: Ms. Tsai. Check out what she’s been reading and doing over the last few months. Let’s stay connected, even while we’re apart!
Alpha Bits – Ms. Deacon
In today’s edition of Alpha Bits we bring you Ms. Deacon. Looking after her young daughter is keeping her busy, but see what else she’s been up to during social distancing.
Alpha Bits – Ms. Corewyn
Happy Monday everyone! Today we bring you Ms. Corewyn, one of Alpha’s incredible Science teachers. Check out her favourite books below, and see what she misses most about teaching in person.
Alpha Bits – M. Harvey
Today we bring you one of Alpha’s delightful French teachers: Monsieur Harvey. Read below to see what he’s reading and doing at home. We hope this project is helping you feel connected to the hardworking staff at Alpha during this strange time.
Alpha Bits – Ms. Cawker
Today’s Alpha Bits brings you another of Alpha’s extraordinary Foods teachers, Ms. Cawker. See what she’s been up to during the Pandemic, surprise surprise she may be spending a lot of time in the kitchen honing her skills.
Alpha Bits – Ms. Smedbol
Ms. Smedbol is a newer addition to Alpha, but that doesn’t mean she misses it any less. Check out what this hardworking member of the English department misses most about her days inside our school and to learn what she’s been doing to keep busy. Hopefully this is helping everyone feel a little more connected during these unusual times.
Canada During Covid: A Living Archive
The Online Canadian Encyclopedia Historica Canada, has decided to create a living archive during Covid-19. What does that mean? It means that they are collecting artifacts from Canadians to help future Historians understand this time in history better. They want to know what your experience looks like? Sounds like? Feels like?
@CanadaDuringCovid: A Living Archive invites Canadians to document their experiences and creations during this unprecedented time.
How do you participate? First, ask your parent or guardian if it’s okay for you to contribute something to the archive, as it will be visible online. Then it’s time to get creative!
All forms of submissions are welcome, including photographs, GIFS, TikTok videos, poetry, music, painting, drawing, or a written snippet about your day.
Become a part of this public archive by tagging @CanadaDuringCovid and using the hashtag #CanadaDuringCovid on Instagram. We will repost with credit.
Have a private account? Send a direct message! Don’t have an Instagram account? Email your submission to covidarchive@historicacanada.ca.
Mental Health Resources
During this time of global health concerns, our mental health is paramount and regular self-care is important!
Here are a few tips:
- Monitor your screen-time and limit your Covid-19 news intake
- Stick to a schedule (write out a plan for the day, go to bed and wake up at regular times)
- If you can, get out for walks in nature as much as possible (keeping a 2-metre distance from non-family
members at all times) - Stay connected with friends and family on the phone and/or social media.
- Visit the Calm Blog or download the Mindshift app from Anxiety Canada
- Visit the Burnaby School District website for further counselling & mental health resources
- The Provincial Government also released a list of helpful mental health resources.
