Alice Brown Elementary

About

Alice Brown Elementary is located at 20011 44th Avenue in the Brookswood region of Langley, BC (V3A 6L8). The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 7 students and describes its mission as working and learning together to build lifelong learners in a positive, caring environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 534-0744

Email: cthygesen@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Christine Thygesen

Programs and Services

**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support / counselling** Alice Brown has a school counsellor (Ms. N. Zarin) who is at the school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. **Student support / district learning support services (SD35)** Langley School District Learning Support Services supports inclusive learning environments and equitable access to services for learners (Pre K–12). District services listed include Inclusion Support, School Psychology, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Students with Visual Impairments, and Hospital Homebound. **Student support / district student support services (SD35)** The District’s Student Support Services focus on student health and safety and provide support related to school safety, emergency preparedness, critical incident support and response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Boys’ Volleyball
• Girls’ Volleyball
• Basketball
• Cross-country
• Track and Field

School Culture and Expectations

Alice Brown’s expectations are summarized as being a “STAR”: Safe, Trustworthy, Accountable, and Respectful. The school describes itself as a welcoming, safe, and caring community of learners where the dignity of every individual is upheld and positive, cooperative attitudes support student self-esteem. The school emphasizes open communication among parents, staff, community members, and students.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

District transportation requires online registration and eligibility depends on home-to-school distance (elementary walk limit noted as 3.2 km). Families can contact transportation@sd35.bc.ca for help, and should keep their home address up to date in MyEDBC. The District also outlines transportation processes for riders with diverse abilities and for International Student Program riders.