Edith McDermott Elementary

May 20 PAC Meeting Tonight 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
2020-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
All Parents of Edith McDermott Elementary students are automatically members of the PAC – your involvement is important.
The PAC discusses fundraising, events, and how to spend funds raised.
Babysitting is available. Please join us.

Monthly Assembly 9:00 a.m.
2020-06-03 09:00 - 10:00
Parents are always welcome to attend.

June 16 PAC Meeting 6:30 to 7:30
2020-06-16 18:30 - 19:30

June 19 - Aboriginal Sports Day
2020-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
Come join the fun as we celebrate Aboriginal Sports Day!

Last day for students
2020-06-24
Last day for students before summer break.

Year-end administrative day
2020-06-25
Year-end administrative day.

School closes for summer holidays
2020-06-26

August 31 - School Office Opens
2020-08-31 08:00 - 15:00
Office times may vary – please call in advance 604 460 9993
Principal’s email: alan_millar@sd42.ca

Orientation Week Begins
2020-09-08
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 will be implementing a gradual restart plan during the week of September 8. This means that students will NOT be returning to classrooms on September 8 as previously announced.
The first two days of school (September 8 and 9) will be reserved for the training of staff on all updated health and safety guidelines and to prepare for the return of our students. Students will begin to return to classrooms on September 10 and 11 in groups at set times for a full orientation on the implemented health and safety protocols and an introduction to their cohort.
Regular daily attendance for all grade 1-12 students will begin on September 14. Parents of our incoming kindergarten students will be provided an updated detailed gradual start schedule directly by school principals.

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
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

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
