As part of the Strategic Facilities Plan consultation being undertaken by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Board of Education this year, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey at https://letstalksd42.ca/facilities-of-the-future. The public survey will run from October 28, 2021, to 4 pm, November 8, 2021. The information we collect through this survey will help us develop facilities planning options that we will present for public feedback through a follow-up survey. For more information about the strategic facilities review process, visit the S … [Read More...] about SD42 Survey: Facilities of the Future
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Planning for a safe and inclusive Halloween
Dear families, As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students and families of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. Please consider the two following guidelines when you and/or your child are making the costume selection: Be kind and consider the school community. Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate the stereotype of someone’s gender identity, culture, race, religion, age, or disability must not be worn. Be thoughtful and safe. Costumes that depict violence, alcohol or drugs are not appropriate. Similarly, replica weapons … [Read More...] about Planning for a safe and inclusive Halloween
October 1, 2021: Important update to the provincial K-12 mask mandate
Note: You can also read this message on the district website, which has a page translate option in the top menu. Dear families, This morning, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced an important update to the Public Health Communicable Disease Guidance for K-12 Schools and the Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings. I am writing to inform you about this change and to update you on the notification process for school exposures. Update to face coverings mandate The provincial government has announced that … [Read More...] about October 1, 2021: Important update to the provincial K-12 mask mandate
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Truth and Reconciliation Week
Dear families, The Government of Canada recently designated September 30th a statutory holiday named the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in recognition of the lasting harm residential schools have had on Indigenous communities. We ask students, staff, and families to use this opportunity to reflect on the profound injustice of residential schools and ensure that the intergenerational trauma suffered by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families is not forgotten. As part of Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 27 to October 1), the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School … [Read More...] about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Truth and Reconciliation Week
Fraser Health: Routine immunizations for school-age children
Dear families, Please see the communication below from Fraser Health regarding routine immunizations for school-age children. Communication from Fraser Health Dear Parents and Guardians, Re: B.C.’s Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation for Students B.C.’s Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation for children has been in effect since July 2019. This regulation supports the gathering of immunization records by Fraser Health for all students in all schools across the region within the province’s jurisdiction and to offer immunizations in school settings. We care about … [Read More...] about Fraser Health: Routine immunizations for school-age children