Edith McDermott Elementary

Non-instructional day (school growth-planning day)
2020-09-28
School not in session.

Every Child Matters - Orange Shirt Day!
2020-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
What is Orange Shirt Day?
Orange Shirt Day is an annual event where Indigenous and non-Indigenous people come together in the spirit of hope and reconciliation to honour former residential school students, their families and communities. We consider the impacts of the policies and actions of the Government of Canada and the churches that operated the schools.
Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, BC in 2013 at the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event at which survivor ​Phyllis Webstad​ told the story of her shiny new orange shirt taken away from her on her first day of school at the Mission.
Orange Shirt Day occurs in early Fall because this is the time of year when children were removed from their families and forced to attend residential schools. The day inspires Canadians to take part in anti-racism and anti-bullying initiatives at school and work.
The residential school era began in the early 1870’s, with the last school closing in 1996. More than 150,000 Indigenous, Métis and Inuit children attended these schools. There are an estimated 80,000 survivors living today.

Individual Photo Day - Oct. 1 - Wear a smile!
2020-10-01 08:00 - 17:00
Wear a smile … but don’t wear green (due to photo background)

Terry Fox Run - 40th Year Anniversary!
2020-10-02 12:30 - 14:20
This year is the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Edith McDermott Elementary is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our greatest heroes.
If we raise $2500, Mr. Millar will shave 1/2 his beard and leave it that way for one week!
Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to: http://www.terryfox.ca/EdithMcDermottElementary. Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation

Thanksgiving Day
2020-10-12
Statutory holiday. School not in session.

Non-instructional day (province-wide)
2020-10-23

Nov. 6 - photo retakes
2020-11-06 08:00 - 10:00
Hello, If you missed photo day, or had a bad hair day, or just a bad photo … this is your chance for a retake!

Remembrance Day
2020-11-11

Non-instructional day (school-based)
2020-11-12, 2021-02-16

Student Led Conferences - 11:30 dismissal
2020-11-26 11:30 - 14:20
11:30 a.m. dismissal as Student Led Conferences begin

Student Led Conferences
2020-11-27 08:00 - 17:00
Student Led Conferences continue – no school for students – attend school only during your scheduled conference time.

PJ Day! Friday - December 4
2020-12-04 08:00 - 17:00
Sleep in a little …. its okay … it’s PJ Day! Wear your favourite jammies and earn team points!

Neufeld Farms Order Pick up - Tuesday, December 8 @ 3:30 p.m.
2020-12-08 15:30 - 16:00
Neufeld Farms order pick up is at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8 – in the parking lot.
Thank you for your support!

Wacky Christmas Hair Day - Friday, December 11
2020-12-11 08:00 - 17:00
Get wacky! We would love to see your Wacky Christmas Hair on Friday, December 11. Earn points for your team!

Purdy's Order pick up today 2:30 p.m at Mrs. White's / Div. 2 outside door
2020-12-11 14:30 - 15:00
Purdy’s order pick up is at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. White / Division 2’s outside classroom door. Her door is the first door on the south east side of the school.
Thank you for your support!

Last day of school before winter break
2020-12-18
Last day of school before 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!

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

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

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.

Non-instructional day (district-based)
2021-01-25

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.

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!

Family Day
2021-02-15

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.

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.

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

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

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