Edith McDermott Elementary

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
School not in session.

Remembrance Day
2018-11-12
Statutory holiday. School not in session.

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!

Wednesday, Dec. 5 - Monthly Assembly 9:00 a.m.
2018-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
Parents are always most welcome to attend the Monthly Assembly!

PAC Meeting Today - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2018-12-11 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Be in the know – come to the PAC meeting today!

Tuesday - Dec. 18 - Christmas Concert 1 p.m.
2018-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
The concert runs on two days – Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19.
The concert is the same on both days; please attend on one day only.
Doors open 12:30

Wednesday - December 19 - Christmas Concert 1 p.m.
2018-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)

December 20 - Entrepreneur Fair - 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2018-12-20 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
On Thursday, December 20th the grade 6/7s at Edith McDermott are having an Entrepreneur Fair in the school
gym. Students have been learning about business plans, production,
marketing, and social responsibility. The Fair will be open from 10:30 am to
2:00 pm and you are invited to come view and shop for items made and
marketed by the grade 6 and 7 students. Item prices will range from 50
cents to $10.00 with most in the $1 to $3 range. All our young
entrepreneurs are donating a portion of their profit to charity or using it
towards the cost of our grade 6/7 camp. Please help us make this exciting event a success.
Please be mindful of our neighbours when you park.

Last day of school before winter break
2018-12-21
Last day of school before winter break.

Winter break
2018-12-24 - 2019-01-04
School closed for winter break.

School reopens after winter break
2019-01-07
School reopens after winter break.

Noon - January 21 to January 25 - Sibling KG Registration
2019-01-21 12:00 - 2019-01-25 23:59 (America/Vancouver)
Sibling kindergarten registration opens online at Noon on Monday, January 21. Closes midnight January 25.
Visit www.sd42.ca and go the to “Parent Portal” to register!

Non-instructional day (curriculum implementation)
2019-01-25

PAC meeting Tonight! 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2019-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Be in the know – come to the PAC meeting tonight!

Family Bingo Night! Friday - Feb. 1 - 6:30 to 8:30
2019-02-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Bring the whole family to the PAC Sponsored Bingo Night!
This Friday night, February 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the gym.
Join the fun!

February 6 - 9:00 a.m. Monthly Assembly
2019-02-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
Parents are always welcome to attend the monthly assembly!

Noon - Feb. 12 to Feb. 19 Kindergarten General Registration
2019-02-12 12:00 - 2019-02-19 23:59 (America/Vancouver)
General registration for kindergarten opens at noon on Tuesday, February 12 and closes at midnight on February 19.
Visit www.sd42.ca go the “parent portal” and register on-line!

Non-instructional day (school-based)
2019-02-14

School not in session
2019-02-15

Family Day
2019-02-18

PAC Meeting Today - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2019-02-26 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Be in the know – come to the PAC meeting today from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Noon - February 27 to June 26 - LATE Kindergarten Registration
2019-02-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Late Kindergarten Registration opens at noon on February 27 and closes at midnight June 26.

Visit www.sd42.ca “parent portal” to register on-line.
