{"id":2495,"date":"2024-12-08T08:41:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T16:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2024-12-08T08:41:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T16:41:43","slug":"december-9th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/december-9th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"December 9th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dear Laity View Families,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A huge thank you to the PAC for hosting a memorable Breakfast with Santa gathering on Sunday!\u00a0 There were lots of pancakes, lots of fun, and lots of Christmas cheer!\u00a0 Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>December 9 \u2013 13<\/strong>:\u00a0 Leadership Team Toy Mountain Fundraiser<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mon., Dec. 9<\/strong>:\u00a0 7:00 pm PAC Meeting (CoLab)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tues., Dec. 10<\/strong>:\u00a0 2:20 \u2013 3:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Wed., Dec. 11<\/strong>:\u00a0 2:20 \u2013 3:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Thurs., Dec. 12<\/strong>:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>11:30 am EARLY DISMISSAL for Three Way Reporting Conferences<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011:30 \u2013 3:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fri., Dec. 13<\/strong>:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Three Way Reporting CONFERENCES <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 students and parents attend at scheduled conference times either in person or virtually<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08:30 am \u2013 2:20 pm Scholastic Book Fair (Library)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mon., Dec. 16<\/strong>:\u00a0 <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Spirit<\/span> <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Day<\/span> \u2013 <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Team<\/span> <span style=\"color: #800080;\">Colours<\/span> Day!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Three Way Reporting Conferences, Dec. 12 (early dismissal at 11:30am) and Dec. 13<\/strong> \u2013 A reminder our reporting conferences are this week, as such <strong>we dismiss early on Thursday and there is no school on Friday<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is an important time where your child will be showing their learning for the term and setting goals for term 2.\u00a0 As such, please try to find alternate arrangements for your other children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Toy Mountain<\/strong> \u2013 This week, the leadership students are <strong>collecting new, unwrapped toys<\/strong> to support families in need in our community through the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society.\u00a0 Donations will be accepted from Monday, December 9<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0until Friday, December 13<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Donations can be dropped off right inside the library doors in the labelled donation box for Toy Mountain.\u00a0 Together, let\u2019s make this holiday season unforgettable for each and every child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Christmas Photos with Photo Expressions<\/strong> \u2013 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.\u00a0 When booking your portraits, enter our school name and the school earns $15!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Family Photos \u2013 Traditional portraits on white background.\u00a0 You receive a free 8\u00d710 portrait print with any paid order!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Christmas\u00a0Portrait\u00a0Event \u2013 This year it&#8217;s a country chic Christmas theme! \u00a0There is no\u00a0free 8\u00d710 portrait with this premium event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To book your sitting visit<\/span>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/photoexpressions.ca\/school-portrait-fundraisers\"><strong>https:\/\/photoexpressions.ca\/school-portrait-fundraisers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We\u00a0appreciate your support to raise money for our school!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Inclement<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><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\u00a0<strong>6:30<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>a.m.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Details are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">posted on the SD42\u202f<em>Twitter <\/em>feed<\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/follow?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fplatform.twitter.com%2Fwidgets%2Ffollow_button.1383343979.html&amp;partner=undefined&amp;region=follow_link&amp;screen_name=sd42news&amp;tw_p=followbutton&amp;variant=2.0\"><strong>@sd42news<\/strong><\/a>);<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">posted on the SD42 <em>Facebook <\/em>feed<\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MapleRidgePittMeadowsSchoolSD42\"><strong>SD42Facebook<\/strong><\/a>);<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">shared with <strong>News 1130<\/strong>, <strong>CKNW<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>CBC 690<\/strong>\u00a0radio stations;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">posted on the SD42 <em>Website <\/em><\/span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/\"><strong>sd42.ca<\/strong><\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Water Testing Strategy for District Facilities <\/strong>\u2013 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Water sources designated for drinking are marked with a\u00a0<em>Drinking Water<\/em>\u00a0sticker, while those not included in the testing program are marked with a\u00a0<em>Not for Drinking<\/em>\u00a0sticker. 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\u00a0<em>2-Minute Morning Flush<\/em>\u00a0sticker. This morning flush is completed by staff as the facilities department prioritizes upgrades as a long-term solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For more information about the water testing program, visit the district website at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40Uvcqy\"><strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/40Uvcqy<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">or the Ministry of Education and Child Care website at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/466CPuI\"><strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/466CPuI<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mrs. Lawrance<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Laity View Families, A huge thank you to the PAC for hosting a memorable Breakfast with Santa gathering on Sunday!\u00a0 There were lots of pancakes, lots of fun, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2495"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2496,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2495\/revisions\/2496"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}