Edith McDermott Elementary

Easter Monday
2021-04-05
School not in session.

Non-instructional day (district-based)
2021-05-12, 2021-11-12

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

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

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

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.

Book Fair - June 1 to June 10
2021-06-01 08:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00
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

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

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

School closes for summer holidays
2021-07-01

Welcome Back! Tuesday, September 7 - 12:30-2:25
2021-09-07 12:30 - 14:25
Returning students report to last year’s classroom.
New students report to the Library.

School opens following summer holidays
2021-09-07 12:30 - 14:25
School opens following summer holidays.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2021-09-30
Schools closed for statutory holiday.

Non-instructional day (school growth planning day)
2021-10-01

Thanksgiving Day
2021-10-11

Photo Day!! Bring your smiles!
2021-10-14

PAC Meeting
2021-10-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-23 19:00

Crazy Hair Day
2021-10-21

Non-instructional day (province-wide)
2021-10-22

Hub Cycling - Gr 4/5
2021-10-25, 2021-11-02

Gr. 6/7 Immunizations
2021-10-26

Photo Retake Day
2021-11-03

Remembrance Day
2021-11-11

Book Fair!
2021-11-22 - 2021-11-29
Book fair is running from November 22 through November 29. Classes will be visiting the library throughout the week. You can also visit the Book Fair by clicking on the link below:

https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5166450

Thurs., Nov. 25 - Student Led Conferences Begin - 11:30 a.m. dismissal
2021-11-25 11:30 - 17:00
Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. today as we begin Student Led Conferences.

Friday, November 26 - Student Led Conferences Continue!
2021-11-26 08:00 - 17:00
No school today, as we continue the Student Led Conferences.
