{"id":2566,"date":"2025-01-25T19:18:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T03:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2025-01-25T19:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T03:21:37","slug":"january-27th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/january-27th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"January 27th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Congratulations to our students and staff for the excellent job practicing our lockdown drill last week.\u00a0 As with fire drills and other safety programs, we want to familiarize students and staff with a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely.\u00a0 A reminder this Tuesday is a district non-instructional day, so there is no school for students<\/strong>.\u00a0 Kindergarten general registration opens at noon on the parent portal this Wednesday.\u00a0 Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Mon., Jan. 27<\/strong>:\u00a0 Family Literacy Day! \u2013 Go check out the public library!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07:00 pm Learning Services Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 Virtual Parent Information Session (pre-registration required)<\/span><\/p>\n

Tues., Jan. 28:\u00a0 District Non-Instructional Day \u2013 No School for Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jan. 29 \u2013 Feb. 4<\/strong>:\u00a0 Kindergarten General Registration<\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs., Jan. 30<\/strong>:\u00a0 1:30 \u2013 2:00 pm Primary Science Fair Open House<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline to order for Hot Dog Hot Lunch (on Feb. 7th<\/sup>)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07:00 pm DPAC Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 Virtual Parent Information Session (pre-registration required)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fri., Jan. 31<\/strong>:\u00a0 12:25 pm PAC Hot Lunch \u2013 Fuel Catering pasta (pre-order required)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mon., Feb. 3<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Team Colours Day!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:00 pm Spirit Assembly \u2013 Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07:00 pm PAC Meeting (Library)<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary Science Fair<\/strong> \u2013 Parents are invited to attend our Primary Science Fair Open House and visit classes this Thursday, January 30th<\/sup> from 1:30 \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0 All primary and Gr. 3\/4 classes are participating (except Division 12).\u00a0 Please note that students must remain in their class with their projects during this time.\u00a0 Students will not be allowed to visit other classes with their parents.\u00a0 We hope to see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning Services Gr. 7 to 8 Transition Virtual Parent Information Session, Mon., Jan 27th<\/sup> at 7:00 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Are you the parent of a Gr. 7 child with diverse needs starting high school next year?\u00a0 If your Gr. 7 child has an individualized education plan (IEP) and ministry designation, then you are invited to register for an online information session on Mon., Jan. 27th<\/sup> at 7pm.\u00a0 Pre-registration is required at this<\/span> LINK<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 In this session you will learn about the registration process, available support structures in high school, and how to support a successful transition to high school.<\/span><\/p>\n

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grade 7 to 8 Transition Online Information Session, Thurs., Jan. 30th<\/sup> at 7:00 pm<\/strong> \u2013 This online session will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast live on the<\/span>\u00a0SD42 DPAC YouTube channel<\/a>.\u00a0 Topics will include portal registration updates, choice registrations, academy programs, information about the Garibaldi Secondary International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade 8 Registration<\/strong> \u2013 All Grade 8 registration for the 2025-26 school year will be done online through the Parent Portal<\/u>.\u00a0 The Grade 8 Transfer Period will open at 12:00 noon February 11th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 Deadline for completing a request for the Grade 8 Transfer Period is February 25th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Families with children currently enrolled in a Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District elementary school should submit an Existing Student Transfer Request<\/em><\/strong> in the Grade 8 Transfer Period.\u00a0 Read the<\/span> Grade 8 Transfer Period Information 2025\/26<\/strong><\/a> tab on the school district website for more details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade 7 Quebec Trip Fundraiser<\/strong> \u2013 Help support our Grade 7 students as they fundraise for their trip to Quebec!\u00a0 Start saving your empty bottles<\/strong> now and bring them during school drop-off and pick-up on Tuesday, February 25th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 There will be a Drive-thru bottle collection at the front of Laity View Elementary.\u00a0 Need pickup? Text 604-551-5191 to arrange collection.\u00a0 Thank you for your support!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

Mrs. Lawrance<\/span><\/p>\n

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