{"id":2497,"date":"2024-12-15T10:18:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T18:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2497"},"modified":"2024-12-15T10:18:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T18:18:11","slug":"december-16th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/december-16th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"December 16th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

On behalf of all of us at Laity View, we want to wish our families all the best this Christmas break. We lookforward to an exciting and adventurous New Year, and will see you back at school on Monday, January 6th<\/sup>, 2025!\u00a0 Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mon., Dec. 16<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Team<\/span> Colours<\/span> Day<\/span>! \u2665<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tues., Dec. 17<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Festive Hat<\/span> or Festive Toque<\/span> Day!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wed., Dec. 18<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Dress<\/span> as a Christmas Carol<\/span> Day!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs., Dec. 19<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Pajama<\/span> Day<\/span>!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fri., Dec. 20<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Festive Sweater<\/span> or Festive Colours<\/span> Day!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last day of school before Christmas Break<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b>12:25 pm PAC Hot Lunch \u2013 Pizza and Chicken Bites (pre-order required)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dec. 23rd<\/sup> \u2013 Jan. 3rd<\/sup><\/strong>:\u00a0 Christmas Break<\/span><\/p>\n

Mon., Jan. 6, 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0 School reopens after Christmas Break<\/span><\/p>\n

January 7 \u2013 11<\/strong>:\u00a0 Kindergarten Sibling Registration<\/strong> (for general and choice<\/u> programs) \u2013 Any child who turns 5 years old in 2025 (born in 2020) with a sibling at Laity View Elementary is eligible to register for the 2025\/26 school year.<\/span><\/p>\n

January 8 \u2013 10:\u00a0 Kindergarten Environmental School Registration<\/span><\/p>\n

January 15 \u2013 20<\/strong>:\u00a0 Kindergarten Choice Registration<\/strong> (French Immersion, Montessori)<\/span><\/p>\n

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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

Family Photos \u2013 Traditional portraits on white background.\u00a0 You receive a free 8\u00d710 portrait print with any paid order!<\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas\u00a0Portrait\u00a0Event \u2013 This year it’s a country chic Christmas theme! \u00a0There is no\u00a0free 8\u00d710 portrait with this premium event.<\/span><\/p>\n

To book your sitting visit:<\/span>\u00a0https:\/\/photoexpressions.ca\/school-portrait-fundraisers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

We\u00a0appreciate your support to raise money for our school!\u00a0<\/span><\/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:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n