c̓əsqənelə Elementary has a new playground for students to enjoy, made possible because of a large community effort. “We have a lot of great kids that are super happy to have the playground finally, to be able to play on,” said Chrystal Akiyama, a member of c̓əsqənelə’s parent advisory council (PAC). “We have worked very hard over the past few years together as a PAC and a co … [Read more...] about New playground unveiled at c̓əsqənelə Elementary
NEWS
Primary Halloween Parade and…
Halloween Parade & Lost and Found: Hello c'usqunela families, We will be having our Primary Halloween Parade on Tuesday morning after attendance in the gym. Any parent who can stay are welcome to drop off their students and then head down to the gym for the parade. The parade will go through all of the Pods and then head to the gym to parade for parents! We have an … [Read more...] about Primary Halloween Parade and…
Portables arriving Oct 30th 7am-12pm
Hello c'usqunela families, The portables for our two new classrooms are arriving on October 30th. They will be installed by a crane between 7:00am to 12:00pm. Please note that this will cause disruption for drop off in our parking lot as only one lane we be available for exit from the parking lot during this time. I strongly encourage families to: Carpool, walk, ride a bike … [Read more...] about Portables arriving Oct 30th 7am-12pm
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools raise tens of thousands during Terry Fox Runs
Whether it was throwing a pie in a teacher's face or participating in a school run, students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows found different ways to raise money for cancer research. At least 18 schools in the district put on their Terry Fox Runs during the months of September and October, raising more than $25,000. “We hope that the kids take away the understanding of w … [Read more...] about Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools raise tens of thousands during Terry Fox Runs
c̓əsqənelə Elementary connects school and community centre with kindness snake
The trail behind c̓əsqənelə Elementary is lined with painted rocks that form a lengthy snake. “It looks like a real snake... that’s made out of rocks,” explained Abigail, a Grade 3 student. The 157-metre path the snake is being built on connects the school and the neighbouring Albion Community Centre. “Our goal was to activate the trail and we wanted to do it with … [Read more...] about c̓əsqənelə Elementary connects school and community centre with kindness snake