Edith McDermott Elementary

June 13 - Wacky Hair Day! (moved from June 5)
2018-06-13 08:30 - 14:20 (America/Toronto)
Create your best crazy wacky hair-do and enjoy some laughs!

Sports Day - 12:00 to 2:20 p.m.
2018-06-15 12:00 - 14:20 (America/Toronto)
Come join the fun and cheer on the students during Sports Day!

June 20 - PAC Meeting - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2018-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)

Year End Assembly - 9:00 a.m.
2018-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto)
Parents are always welcome!

Last day for students - Noon dismissal
2018-06-27
Last day for students before summer holidays. Noon dismissal.

Year-end administrative day
2018-06-28
Year-end administrative day. School closes for summer holidays.

School Opens! 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2018-09-04
Welcome back! Tuesday, September 4, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday to Friday – regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

2018-2019 Welcome Assembly - 9:00 a.m.
2018-09-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
Parents are always most welcome to join the fun at our monthly assemblies!

Sept. 18 - PAC Meeting - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2018-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come to the PAC Meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight!

Sept. 20 - Open House 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2018-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come check out the school and meet the staff!

Sept. 21 - PAC Welcome Back Movie Night - 7:15 p.m.
2018-09-21 19:15 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
More details to follow!

Non-instructional day (curriculum implementation)
2018-09-24
School not in session.

Terry Fox Run!
2018-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
The tradition continues … Terry Fox is still making a difference in the fight against cancer!

Individual Photo Day - Wear a Smile (but don't wear Green)
2018-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Individual Photo Day. Green clothing does not work against the photo back drop.

Orange T-Shirt Day - In the Spirit of Truth and Reconciliation
2018-10-01 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
In the Spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we are having a special assembly at 10:30 a.m.
See the September 2018 Newsletter for more details about Orange Shirt Day.

Thanksgiving Day
2018-10-08
Statutory holiday. School not in session.

Thursday - October 18 - PJ Day - 1:30 p.m. Reading Camp Out
2018-10-18 08:30 - 14:20 (America/Vancouver)
Join the fun in your favourite PJ’s! Bring a book, a blankie and a flashlight … the lights will be low, as we enjoy reading for fun in a camp out atmosphere in the gym.

Non-instructional day (province-wide)
2018-10-19

Celebrating the Terry Fox Donation Drive - 1:30 p.m. October 22
2018-10-22 13:30 - 14:20 (America/Vancouver)
Come join us for this special assembly as we celebrate our school’s success in raising over $2000!!!
Mr. Millar is very ready to have his beard shaved and a lovely pie to the face!
Thanks very much to all of you for your outstanding generousity and support for Terry Fox and Cancer Research.
We will gladly continue to accept your donations up to and including October 22.

Thursday, Nov. 8 - 8:45 a.m. Remembrance Day Assembly
2018-11-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come join us in showing our respect and remembrance for all Veterans.

Non-instructional day (district)
2018-11-09

Remembrance Day
2018-11-12

Nov. 14 - Monthly Assembly 9:00 a.m.
2018-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
Parents are always welcome to attend assemblies!

November Spirit Day! Theme: The 1960's
2018-11-16 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join the fun … dress like the 60’s … earn points for your Team!

Bookfair!! November 21 to November 28
2018-11-21 10:10 - 2018-11-28 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come check out all the books and other neat things at the Bookfair! The Bookfair runs from November 21 to November 28.
It is open at recess, lunch and after school. It is also open during the Conferences – on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alouette Addictions Presents "Teen Drug Trends" at Maple Ridge Secondary School
2018-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Frank Talk about Substance Abuse and Vaping
Hi all..
I’ve worked with both of these individuals throughout my career and they present the information parents need to know in a very frank, honest, and informative manner. As our kids approach adolescences and high school a parents best way to support their students as they navigate this world is to be informed so please check your calendars and make an effort to be at Maple Ridge Secondary on the 21st for a presentation as described below..
Dawn Taylor and Scott Williams from Alouette Addictions will be at the MRSS cafeteria on Wednesday November 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm to give a presentation on Teen Drug Trends in our community. They will cover the following topics:

Anecdotal account of Drug Trends across our district
How to identify if your child has an addiction
Information about Vaping
Community Resources to support our kids and their families
Question and Answer time

Student Led Conferences - 11:30 a.m. dismissal
2018-11-22 11:30 (America/Toronto)
Student are dismissed at 11:30 a.m. today, as the Student / Parent / Teacher Conferences begin

Student Led Conferences - All Day - Students only attend during scheduled Conference time
2018-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Students do not attend school today, as the Student / Parent / Teacher Led Conferences continue.
Students only attend during their conference time.

Spirit Day Today - Dress like your favourite Literary Character!
2018-11-26 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
So many favourites to choose from….
Will it be Harry Potter, The Big Bad Wolf, Curious George, Wodney Rat or Bootsie Barker??
Grab your favourite book and see who you can be and earn points for your Spirit Team.

PAC Meeting 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tonight!
2018-11-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Be in the know … come to the PAC meeting tonight!
