Edith McDermott Elementary

School closes for summer holidays
2021-07-01

Year-end administrative day
2021-06-30
Year-end administrative day.

Last day for students - Friday, June 25
2021-06-25
Last day for students before summer break.
Enjoy! See you on September 7th.

Book Fair - June 1 to June 10
2021-06-01 08:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Support your child’s love of reading ….check out the Book Fair!
This year we are happy to offer “BOGO – Buy one, get one free!”
The book fair will be open in the library during your child’s scheduled Library Time and Online from June 1 to June 10
Free shipping on orders placed between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2
Online link:
https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5159646

May 27 - Sexual Health / Body Science Presentations
2021-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Check the message on the parent portal for the complete schedule.

May 26 - Sexual Health / Body Science Presentations
2021-05-26 08:00 - 17:00
Check the parent portal message for the schedule.

May 25 - 6:30 p.m. - Parent Information ZOOM Session re: Sexual Health Presentations
2021-05-25 18:30 - 19:30
Once again our PAC has arranged for an awesome opportunity for parents to help students to develop their understanding of their bodies, healthy relationships and ways to stay safe as knowledge is power. On Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:00 Susan Maitland, from the Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators will be presenting, via ZOOM, to parents from the Edith McDermott Elementary community. Also, if you scroll to the bottom of this announcement you will see you can have access to further resources to support an ongoing dialogue with your child.
In the presentation parents will learn:

Why we need to talk to children about sexual health at a young age
How to reduce risk of child sexual abuse
What children should know at each stage of development, with specific examples of how to explain concepts and processes
How to become their kids’ preferred source of sexual health information
How to normalize open, honest sexual health conversations in their family
How to effectively answer even the toughest questions kids ask
What will be covered in Body Science workshops for students
This workshop will be delivered via live Zoom!

· Parent Information session Tuesday May 25th 6:30pm-8pm
Sarah Maitland is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Edith McDermott Parents’ Presentation
Time: May 25, 2021 06:30 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83794489133?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 837 9448 9133
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Here is the link for the additional resources… You do have to submit and email address by weeks end.
· Here’s the link to the BSO videos again :EDITH MCDERMOTT (DEADLINE MAY 21)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10jXdM2ooh7UlrGXw633a2oR27waCgBa9Q6T_4hgs00k/edit

May 25 - TWIN Day! Earn Team Points
2021-05-25 08:00 - 17:00
Have some fun, dress like twins with a friend… maybe triplets? Earn points for your team!

Victoria Day
2021-05-24
Statutory holiday. School not in session.

Non-instructional day (district-based)
2021-05-12, 2021-01-25
School not in session.

Easter Monday
2021-04-05

Good Friday
2021-04-02

School reopens after break
2021-03-29
School reopens after break.

School not in session
2021-03-22 - 2021-03-26

Spring break
2021-03-15 - 2021-03-19
School closed for spring break.

Friday - March 12 - Leprechaun Day!
2021-03-12 08:00 - 17:00
Let’s celebrate Spring and St. Patrick’s Day before we head off for Spring Break….
Wear green, wear a shamrock, use your imagination and bring on the luck to win points for your team!

Last day of school before spring break
2021-03-12
Last day of school before spring break.

Student Led Conferences
2021-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
Student Led Conferences continue today. Students only attend during their scheduled conference time.

Student Led Conferences 11:30 dismissal
2021-03-04 11:30 - 14:20
Student Led Conferences begin today. 11:30 a.m. dismissal today

Pink Shirt Day - February 24 - Kindness counts every day at Edith McDermott!
2021-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
If you would like to purchase a pink shirt, please log on to the parent portal to order
or send $10 cash or cheque to your teacher with size required.
Shirts are available in size youth small, youth medium, youth large, youth extra large, adult small, adult medium, adult large and adult extra large.
The price is $10 payable by cash, cheque, or credit card on line.

Feb. 24 - Late Kindergarten Registrations opens @ Noon
2021-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
Is your child turning age 5 this year? It’s time to register for September Kindergarten.
Visit www.sd42.ca for all the details
Registration is all done on-line.

Non-instructional day (school-based)
2021-02-16

Family Day
2021-02-15

Pink & Red Day! Earn team points ....
2021-02-12 08:00 - 17:00
Wear Pink. Wear Red. Wear Pink and Red! Earn points for your team by joining the Pink / Red fun!
Go Owls! Go Ravens! Go Eagles! Go Hawks!

February 3 - General Kindergarten Registration Opens @ Noon
2021-02-03 08:00 - 2021-02-10 17:00
Is your child turning 5 this year? If so, it is time to register for September Kindergarten!
Visit www.sd42.ca for all the details.

January 6 - Sibling Kindergarten Registrations Opens @ Noon!
2021-01-06 08:00 - 2021-01-12 17:00
Is your child turning 5 this year and a sibling of a current grade K to grade 6 student? It’s time to register for September Kindergarten!
All registration is done on-line – please log in to the Parent Portal to access the registration.
Registration opens at noon on January 6 and closes at midnight on January 12.

School reopens after winter break
2021-01-04
School reopens after winter break.

Winter break
2020-12-21 - 2021-01-01
School closed for winter break.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Day - Friday, December 18
2020-12-18 08:00 - 17:00
Oh some of those ugly sweaters are really cute! Wear your sweater on Friday, December 18 and earn team points!
