Dear parents/guardians, The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District is conducting a survey to determine the need for childcare and educational services for children of essential service workers in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Ministry of Education has suspended all in-classroom instruction, school districts have been asked to provide daytime … [Read more...] about Essential Services Childcare Survey
Mar 26, 2020: Letter from the superintendent
Dear families, As spring break draws to a close, I want to thank you for your patience as we work towards reconnecting with all students to provide teaching and learning opportunities during this challenging time. We now have extensive and clear guidance from the Ministries of Health and Education on how we are to organize for student learning in our new context. I am writing … [Read more...] about Mar 26, 2020: Letter from the superintendent
Mar 17, 2020: Letter from superintendent Sylvia Russell
Dear families, This afternoon, the provincial government announced that it would be indefinitely suspending all in-class instruction for BC’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 learners. This means that schools will NOT be opening after spring break for regular daily instruction. This temporary measure is being put in place to help keep students, staff, families and wider community … [Read more...] about Mar 17, 2020: Letter from superintendent Sylvia Russell
Mar 13, 2020: Letter from superintendent Sylvia Russell
Dear families, Before we head into spring break, I wanted to take a moment to share with you some important school-related updates on the novel coronavirus. I have attached for you a letter from Deputy Minister Scott MacDonald that highlights a number of the important announcements made yesterday by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. School Closures First, Dr. Henry … [Read more...] about Mar 13, 2020: Letter from superintendent Sylvia Russell
Mar 10, 2020: Letter from the superintendent on spring break travel
Dear parents/guardians, Since we are soon heading into spring break, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some important reminders about travel in the current context of COVID-19, as provided by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. If you are planning an international trip with your family this spring … [Read more...] about Mar 10, 2020: Letter from the superintendent on spring break travel