{"id":2077,"date":"2023-12-17T09:46:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T17:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2023-12-17T09:46:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T17:46:43","slug":"december-18th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/december-18th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"December 18th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Laity View Families,<\/p>\n

Many thanks to the PAC for funding rollerblading in the gym last week.\u00a0 It was such a great experience for our students.\u00a0 On behalf of all of us at Laity View, we want to wish our families all the best this Christmas break. We look forward to an exciting and adventurous New Year, and will see you back at school onMonday, January 8th<\/sup>, 2024!\u00a0 Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.<\/p>\n

Wed., Dec. 20<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Festive Sweater\/Shirt Day!<\/strong> (plus any winter accessories)<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kernels Popcorn Treat Day \u2013 Gr. 7 Quebec Trip Fundraiser (pre-order required)<\/p>\n

Fri., Dec. 22<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Pajama Day! And <\/strong>Last day of school before Christmas Break<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dec. 25th<\/sup> \u2013 Jan. 5th<\/sup><\/strong>:\u00a0 Christmas Break<\/p>\n

Mon., Jan. 8, 2024<\/strong>:\u00a0 Welcome back!\u00a0 School reopens after Christmas Break<\/p>\n

January 9 \u2013 13<\/strong>:\u00a0 Kindergarten Sibling Registration<\/strong> (for general and choice<\/u> programs) \u2013 Any child who turns 5 years old in 2024 (born in 2019) with a sibling at Laity View Elementary is eligible to register for the 2024\/25 school year.<\/p>\n

January 10 \u2013 12<\/strong>:\u00a0 Kindergarten Environmental School Registration<\/p>\n

January 17 \u2013 22<\/strong>:\u00a0 Kindergarten Choice Registration<\/strong> (French Immersion, Montessori)<\/p>\n

Charitable Donations <\/strong>\u2013 School District 42 is a registered charitable organization and provides the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows with an opportunity to fund local school priorities.\u00a0 It is structured to support both district-wide and school-based fundraising efforts.\u00a0 Donations of $25 or more received from individuals or organizations other than charitable organizations are eligible to receive an official donation receipt for income tax purposes.\u00a0 As a registered charitable organization, the school district can accept donations towards specific programs and projects; the district cannot accept donations that are directed to specific individuals.\u00a0 If you would like to make a donation, please complete and submit the following form:\u00a0https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/Donation-Form-Fillable.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Parent Talk: Keeping Kids Cybersafe on Monday, January 29th<\/sup> <\/strong>\u2013 Navigating the online world and keeping your children safe can feel like an overwhelming task.\u00a0 This session will discuss the trends and provide an overview of current online exploitation while providing parents with practical and realistic effective strategies and approaches to keeping their kids safe online.\u00a0 Interactive games and activities involved!\u00a0 Doors open at 6:30pm at Thomas Haney Secondary School Rotunda.\u00a0 The session starts at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n

Inclement<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Weather Procedures<\/strong> \u2013 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0\u00a0The decision to close schools is made by\u00a0approximately\u00a06:30<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>a.m.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Details are:<\/p>\n