Dear Laity View Families,
A huge thank you to the PAC for hosting a memorable Breakfast with Santa gathering on Sunday! There were lots of pancakes, lots of fun, and lots of Christmas cheer! Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.
December 9 – 13: Leadership Team Toy Mountain Fundraiser
Mon., Dec. 9: 7:00 pm PAC Meeting (CoLab)
Tues., Dec. 10: 2:20 – 3:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)
Wed., Dec. 11: 2:20 – 3:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)
Thurs., Dec. 12: 11:30 am EARLY DISMISSAL for Three Way Reporting Conferences
11:30 – 3:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)
Fri., Dec. 13: Three Way Reporting CONFERENCES – students and parents attend at scheduled conference times either in person or virtually
8:30 am – 2:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)
Mon., Dec. 16: Spirit Day – Team Colours Day!
Three Way Reporting Conferences, Dec. 12 (early dismissal at 11:30am) and Dec. 13 – A reminder our reporting conferences are this week, as such we dismiss early on Thursday and there is no school on Friday. This is an important time where your child will be showing their learning for the term and setting goals for term 2. As such, please try to find alternate arrangements for your other children.
Toy Mountain – This week, the leadership students are collecting new, unwrapped toys to support families in need in our community through the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society. Donations will be accepted from Monday, December 9th until Friday, December 13th. Donations can be dropped off right inside the library doors in the labelled donation box for Toy Mountain. Together, let’s make this holiday season unforgettable for each and every child.
Christmas Photos with Photo Expressions – There are two opportunities for family portraits before Christmas in the Photo Expressions Port Coquitlam studio in November and December, each of which raises money for our school. When booking your portraits, enter our school name and the school earns $15!
Family Photos – Traditional portraits on white background. You receive a free 8×10 portrait print with any paid order!
Christmas Portrait Event – This year it’s a country chic Christmas theme! There is no free 8×10 portrait with this premium event.
To book your sitting visit: https://photoexpressions.ca/school-portrait-fundraisers
We appreciate your support to raise money for our school!
Inclement Weather Procedures – The decision to close schools due to weather conditions is ultimately the responsibility of the Superintendent, who must balance the safety of students, staff, and parents with the need to provide learning. The decision is not taken lightly and is the result of a carefully thought-out process that is reviewed after each experience and refined if necessary. The decision to close schools is made by approximately 6:30 a.m. Details are:
- posted on the SD42 Twitter feed (@sd42news);
- posted on the SD42 Facebook feed (SD42Facebook);
- shared with News 1130, CKNW, and CBC 690 radio stations;
- posted on the SD42 Website (sd42.ca).
Water Testing Strategy for District Facilities – The school district is updating its water testing program by adjusting the number of drinking water sources in its facilities. This new water testing strategy, which has already been implemented in a number of neighbouring districts, will ensure a more streamlined testing schedule, limiting annual testing only to water sources that are being used. Each facility will also have at least one designated water dispensing station, with the goal of increasing this number over time.
Water sources designated for drinking are marked with a Drinking Water sticker, while those not included in the testing program are marked with a Not for Drinking sticker. A limited number of drinking water sources in the district require a 2-minute morning flush to ensure water quality; these are marked with a 2-Minute Morning Flush sticker. This morning flush is completed by staff as the facilities department prioritizes upgrades as a long-term solution.
Adjustments to designated drinking water locations may be made to meet any emerging needs and ensure easy access to safe drinking water across all our schools.
Staff will review this new labeling system with students at the beginning of each school year to ensure that all students, particularly younger ones, understand which water sources they can use for drinking.
For more information about the water testing program, visit the district website at https://bit.ly/40Uvcqy or the Ministry of Education and Child Care website at https://bit.ly/466CPuI.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lawrance