As part of the Strategic Facilities Plan consultation being undertaken by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Board of Education this year, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey at https://letstalksd42.ca/facilities-of-the-future. The public survey will run from October 28, 2021, to 4 pm, November 8, 2021. The information we collect t … [Read more...] about SD42 Survey: Facilities of the Future
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Planning for a safe and inclusive Halloween
Dear families, As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students and families of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. Please consider the two following guidelines when you and/or your child are making the costume selection: Be kind and consider the school community. Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate the … [Read more...] about Planning for a safe and inclusive Halloween
October 1, 2021: Important update to the provincial K-12 mask mandate
Note: You can also read this message on the district website, which has a page translate option in the top menu. Dear families, This morning, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced an important update to the Public Health Communicable Disease Guidance for K-12 Schools and the Provincial COVID-19 Communicable … [Read more...] about October 1, 2021: Important update to the provincial K-12 mask mandate
Truth and Reconciliation Week at Yennadon
Orange Shirt Day has been recognized as a Federal statutory holiday and has been renamed National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30th is just one of many opportunities we have throughout the year to increase our understanding of the legacy of residential schools and to honour former residential school students, their families and communities. At Yenn … [Read more...] about Truth and Reconciliation Week at Yennadon
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Truth and Reconciliation Week
Dear families, The Government of Canada recently designated September 30th a statutory holiday named the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in recognition of the lasting harm residential schools have had on Indigenous communities. We ask students, staff, and families to use this opportunity to reflect on the profound injustice of residential schools and ensure that … [Read more...] about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Truth and Reconciliation Week