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Literacy Week at Journey Middle School
February 2–6, 2026
Dear Families,
We are excited to celebrate Literacy Week at Journey Middle School from February 2–6, 2026! Throughout the week, students will take part in a variety of engaging, school-wide activities designed to inspire a love of reading and strengthen literacy skills.
What’s Happening During Literacy Week?
Students will be invited to participate in several fun activities, including:
- Daily DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read): A school-wide pause each day to enjoy reading.
- Daily Literacy Trivia: Short, fun questions to spark curiosity and deepen students’ literary knowledge.
- Literacy Week Reading Challenge: Encouraging students to set goals and explore new books.
- Staff Member Mystery Biography Contest: Students read clues to guess which staff member each mystery biography describes.
These activities are designed to build excitement around reading, promote literacy across all subjects, and highlight the joy of exploring books.
How Families Can Support
We encourage you to talk with your student about Literacy Week and ask them about the activities they’re participating in. Your conversations and support at home help make these activities even more meaningful.
Thank you for helping us foster a strong culture of reading at Journey Middle School!
This is a friendly reminder that registration for the Late French Immersion (LFI) program closes on Friday the 30th at 11:55 p.m. There are still spaces available for students who are interested in joining the program.
Why consider Late French Immersion?
Late French Immersion is a great option for students who are motivated to learn a second language and enjoy a challenge. In the first two years of the program, students focus on building strong French language skills. In Grade 8, they transition into the regular French Immersion stream and, upon graduation, earn a Dual Dogwood Certificate.
Research shows that learning an additional language not only strengthens proficiency in a student’s first language, but also supports cognitive development, problem-solving skills, and flexibility in thinking. Many students also gain confidence, broaden their social circles, and open doors to future academic and career opportunities.
If your child is curious, motivated, and interested in expanding their learning experience, Late French Immersion may be an excellent fit.
For more information about French Immersion programming, please see https://vllc.sd62.bc.ca/caregivers/french-immersion-caregivers
PAC Fun Lunch – Ordering is Open through munchalunch.com
Friday Jan 30th – Panago Pizza – Ordering is closed
Friday Feb 20th – Dad’s Soups & Sangys
Friday March 6th – Subway
*Cut off is 7 days before on Fridays at 11:59pm.*
New to MunchaLunch? Let’s get your registered: https://munchalunch.com/signup
Returning Parents – update your kid(s) information:
https://munchalunch.com/account
Next Select the Winter 2026 lunch session, pick your faves, lock them in for each month, pay, and voilà – you’re done.
Prefer to take it one month at a time? Totally fine. Just remember: all orders must be placed and paid for at least 7 days before the next PAC Fun Lunch. Thanks for supporting our school (and making PAC Fun Lunch days possible)!
Got questions or tech hiccups? Email our PAC Fun Lunch Coordinator at [jmspacfoodcoordinator@gmail.com] and we will help you out.
From Journey Middle School PAC
journeymiddleschoolpac@gmail.com
P.S. Next PAC meeting is on Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 6:30pm at the Journey Library – Everyone Welcome!
Registration for Black Grad
Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for Students of African Descent (Black Grad 2026). Join us for the 4th Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for students in our communities (a.k.a. Black Grad). If you or your child are advancing from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, or graduating from high school, college, or university (class of 2026), we want to honour you!
Who can participate:
Students who identify as African, Caribbean, or Black and are:
- Transitioning into middle or high school (Fall 2026), or
- Graduating from high school, college, or university (Class of 2026).
There areno academic or additional requirements.
Important dates:
- Registration deadline:Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Late submissions will be placed on a waitlist
- Event date:Friday, May 8, 2026, at the University of Victoria
https://forms.gle/UxhiRJdQSjtDNUWK9.
This free, family-friendly celebration honours academic milestones through cultural traditions, guest speakers, music, and a reception. Over the past three years, COEA has honoured more than 120 students. For questions or to inquire about donating or supporting the event, please contact BlackGradBC@gmail.com.