{"id":2699,"date":"2025-04-13T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2025-04-13T09:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T16:00:36","slug":"april-14th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/april-14th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"April 14th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

This Thursday the PAC is hosting a Coffee and Donuts Fundraiser, so drop by for a free coffee.\u00a0 Pick up of pre-ordered boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts is between 8:00 \u2013 9:00 am.\u00a0 There will also be a few single Krispy Kreme donuts for sale.\u00a0 A reminder there is no school on Friday and Monday due to Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays.\u00a0 Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week. \u00a0\u00a0\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

March 1 \u2013 May 2:\u00a0 Student Learning Surveys Timeframe<\/span><\/p>\n

Mon., Apr. 14<\/strong>:\u00a0 10:20 \u2013 10:35 am Intermediate Cross Country Training \u2013 Volker Park<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06:00 pm Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony Parent Meeting (Library)<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Apr. 17 \u2013 23:<\/strong>\u00a0 SD42 Proposed Preliminary 2025\/26 Budget Survey available online<\/span><\/p>\n

Wed., Apr. 16<\/strong>:\u00a0 10:20 \u2013 10:35 am Intermediate Cross Country Training \u2013 Volker Park<\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs., Apr. 17<\/strong>:\u00a0 8:00 \u2013 9:00 am PAC Coffee and Donuts Fundraiser \u2013 outside front entrance<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Summer Learning Registration OPENS on the parent portal<\/span><\/p>\n

Fri., Apr. 18:\u00a0 Good Friday \u2013 No School<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon., Apr. 21:\u00a0 Easter Monday \u2013 No School<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Intermediate Playground Addition Update<\/strong>:\u00a0 A reminder that the fenced off area beside the intermediate playground is still out of bounds.\u00a0 The installation is almost complete.\u00a0 We are waiting for the district inspection, then we can remove the fencing.\u00a0 The students are very eager to play on this new playground structure!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yearbook Cover Contest<\/strong> \u2013 It is that time again for our annual Yearbook Cover Contest.\u00a0 We invite students to submit a design for the front or back of this year\u2019s Laity View yearbook.\u00a0 All submissions are due to the office by\u00a0Friday, April 25th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 See the yearbook cover contest parent portal message for the criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration for Summer Learning, Apr. 17th<\/sup> to May 8th<\/sup> <\/strong>\u2013 Parents can register on the parent portal for English or French elementary summer learning and\/or secondary summer learning through the parent portal between noon April 17th<\/sup> and 3pm on May 8th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Kindergarten to Grade 6 English is hosted at c\u0313\u0259sq\u0259nel\u0259 Elementary and French is hosted at Laity View Elementary<\/strong> both from 9:00 am \u2013 12:20 pm and Grade 7 to 8 Transition is hosted at THSS.\u00a0 For more information about summer learning, please review the flyer at<\/span> https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/2025-02-10-Summer-Learning-Options-2025.pdf<\/a> .\u00a0 Accompanying the elementary summer learning, there are Positive Power Camps from 12:20 \u2013 2:20 pm.\u00a0 These camps offer games and activities designed to build confidence, strengthen teamwork and communication, and to learn to manage stress.\u00a0 For more information about summer learning Positive Power Camps, please review the flyer at<\/span> https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/SD42-Afternoon-Camp-2025.pdf<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Student Learning Surveys <\/strong>\u2013 If you have a student in Grade 4 or 7, parents are invited to complete a Student Learning Survey.\u00a0 This year, parents do not need a logon code to access the online Student Learning Survey.\u00a0 Electronic surveying is available until May 2nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 The website to access the electronic survey is:<\/span> www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/sat_survey\/access.htm<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0 Please do not<\/u> use Safari as there is currently a glitch with this browser.\u00a0 We invite you to take 15 minutes of your time to fill this out.\u00a0 The more parents who complete these surveys, the higher quality of feedback we will receive.\u00a0 Your input is appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Homestay Families Wanted for International Students<\/strong> \u2013 Are you interested in supporting the SD42 International Homestay Program?\u00a0 The district is currently recruiting host families for elementary students.\u00a0 For more information, please check out the following link<\/span>:\u00a0 https:\/\/inted.sd42.ca\/host-a-student\/hosting-information\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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