February 17th Update to Families

Dear Laity View Families,

Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 15^th and ends on Mar. 1^st with the Lantern Festival.  Many countries such as China, Vietnam, and Taiwan celebrate Lunar New Year.  It’s an important holiday for family and friends to gather and spend time together.

A reminder that Monday is Family Day holiday, so there is no school for students.  We hope you are able to make the most of the long weekend by spending quality time with your loved ones – whether it’s relaxing at home, enjoying outdoor adventures, or simply cherishing each other’s company.  Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.   ​

Jan. 14 – Mar. 14:  Grade 5 Middle Years Development Instrument Timeframe

February 11 – 25:  Grade 8 Transfer Period/Registration (Parent Portal)

Mon., Feb. 17:  Family Day Holiday – School Closed

Tues., Feb. 18:  Spirit Day – Team Colours Day!

     1:00 pm Spirit Assembly – Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off

Feb.19 – Jul. 25:  Kindergarten Late Registration

Fri., Feb. 21:  12:25 pm PAC Hot Lunch – Pizza (pre-order required)

Grade 8 Registration – All Grade 8 registration for the 2025-26 school year will be done online through the Parent Portal.  The Grade 8 Transfer Period will open at 12:00 noon February 11^th.  Deadline for completing a request for the Grade 8 Transfer Period is February 25^th.  Families with children currently enrolled in a Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District elementary school should submit an Existing Student Transfer Request in the Grade 8 Transfer Period.  Read the Grade 8 Transfer Period Information 2025/26 tab on the school district website for more details.

Grade 7 Quebec Exchange Trip Fundraiser – Help support our Grade 7 students as they fundraise for their trip to Quebec!  Start saving your empty bottles now and bring them during school drop-off and pick-up on Tuesday, February 25^th.  There will be a Drive-thru bottle collection at the front of Laity View Elementary.  Need pickup? Text 604-551-5191 to arrange collection.  Thank you for your support!

Jump Rope for Heart – The Laity View Elementary leadership team is excited to present Jump Rope for Heart on Friday, February 28th.  There are many ways to participate!  All students will get the chance to have fun at a variety of inclusive stations on event day.  Leading up to the event, students will be learning about different ways to take care of their hearts and brains.  Students are also invited to help our school give back to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.  Leadership students will be coming to classes each Friday to collect donations.  Alternatively, you can donate through the Jump website for a chance to win cool prizes (Indigo, Amazon, or Walmart gift cards).  Please follow this link for information:  https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/89186 .  All questions can be directed to Mme Edwards at joanna_edwards@sd42.ca .

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lawrance