{"id":2504,"date":"2025-01-05T09:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T17:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2504"},"modified":"2025-01-05T09:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T17:57:14","slug":"january-6th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/january-6th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"January 6th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Happy New Year!\u00a0 We hope everyone had a fun-filled and relaxing break.\u00a0 It is hard to believe that one-third of the school year is complete which means there are two more terms and much more excitement for the remainder of the school year.\u00a0 Thank you to all our families for your generous donations and support shared during the month of December.\u00a0 We have an amazingly kind and caring school community.\u00a0 Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Thurs., Jan. 9<\/strong>:\u00a0 Ski and Snowboard field trip \u2013 all day (for those students registered)<\/p>\n

Fri., Jan. 10<\/strong>:\u00a0 12:25 pm PAC Treat Day \u2013 Popcorn<\/p>\n

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

Jan. 14 \u2013 Mar. 14<\/strong>:\u00a0 Grade 5 Middle Years Development Instrument Timeframe<\/p>\n

Board Meeting Highlights (December 4, 2024)<\/strong> \u2013 Board meeting highlights from the December 4, 2024, public meeting can be found on the district website: https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/2024-12-04-Board-Meeting-Highlights.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

SD42 Accessibility Form<\/strong> \u2013 Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is inviting feedback from students, staff, and families on accessibility barriers in the district.\u00a0 These barriers can range from access to a school program, building, or school information, to the ability to receive a needed service or support.\u00a0 Provide feedback at\u00a0https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/SD42access<\/a><\/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