Dear Parents/Guardians,

This email is to remind you of Learning Updates (student report cards) accessibility and Parent/Teacher Meetings.    

Student Learning Updates will be available online on November 22nd at 4:00 pm via a new platform called Brightspace. Please note we are no longer using the Reporting Portal or sending paper copies home. Parents and students will now be able to each create their own D2L Brightspace account to access students’ Learning Updates, schedules and grad status reports. For login instructions,  please see the Instruction Guide for details and follow them carefully, then proceed by creating an account HERE.  If you encounter any technical difficulties or need assistance, please call the school office at 250-652-4401. 

More FAQ can be found at - https://saanichschools.ca/resources/studentsfamilies/d2l-brightspace

Here's the tips listed there - 

1. Verify your email address: Make sure you are using the same email address that is registered with your child’s school office. This is the email you must use to log in.
2. Try a different web browser: Brightspace is compatible with various web browsers, including Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. Switching to a different browser may help resolve the problem.
3. Use unique profiles on shared devices: If you share a computer or device with others, it's best for each user to have their own profile on the device. This prevents any mix-up of information between different users. These links provide more information on setting up profiles for Windows or Mac.
4. Need more help? Explore the Brightspace Community for additional guidance. Alternatively, once logged in, you can consult the integrated help tool, Brightspace Virtual Assistant. This tool appears as a pop-up from the "Get Help" button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

Our Parent/Teacher Meetings event is on Thursday, November 28th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Math/Science wing at Stelly’s.  On Sunday, November 24th at 5pm, the Parent / Teacher online booking will be available by following this LINK https://pickatime.com/stellys-interviews/Nov_28_2024

We are asking parents/guardians to go online to book their 10-minute appointment time slot. 

Register (all users) Enter your email address and push "Login/Create Account".  (User accounts from previous years have been removed)

Please enter your child's information as below…

If you have multiple children at the school, simply add one at a time, you will be able to see the schedules for multiple students on the same page.

Please note that you will need to enter your student’s first name and last name (together with no spaces, ex: JohnSmith) and their date of birth (be sure to include the / between numbers and no zeros in front of single digit numbers).

Scheduling

Each colored square represents an available meeting time. The legend shows you which teacher corresponds to which color, and the times increase as you go down the page.
(Note: you will not see all of the teachers at your school, just the set of teachers that your children have classes with.) Click on a square to book that time.

You will optionally have the choice of setting a time when you would like a reminder email delivered.

Click "Create Appointment".

Repeat until you have a time with each teacher you'd like to visit with.

At any time you can click on "Printable Schedule" and print the resulting web page to get a hard copy of your schedule.

If you want to make changes to your schedule, you can log in at any time with the email address and password you used to create your account.  

Click on “Your Schedule” to display and hide your appointments. There will be links to change the time, or cancel the appointment.

 A confirmation email will be sent to you which includes the room location of your meeting.     

Please Note: If for any reason you are not able to book the appointment, please contact the teacher for an alternate time to have a conversation. Staff email addresses are their first initial then last name@saanichschools.ca. 

If you have any issues using PickATime, you could try contacting their support line:
1-888-250-1945 or email: support@pickatime.com

In addition, the Global Perspectives 11/12 classes are hosting the Global Gala Fundraiser on the same evening as the Parent/Teacher Meetings from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Tickets are $15 available at the door and children under 12 are free.  Enjoy an evening of food, entertainment, and a silent auction, while supporting their humanitarian aid trip to Tanzania over Spring Break 2025.

Respectfully,

Melanie Paas

Principal, Stelly's Secondary School

1627 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1S8

250-652-4401