Dear Yennadon Families, We have had another great, albeit short, week at Yennadon! We are excited about returning to offering field trips for our students. Our teachers have been planning all sorts of great visits to some wonderful venues. Thank you for your support and help driving for our various field trips. If you can help us drive, please note that we now require (a) t … [Read more...] about October 17th Update to Families
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Message for families: safe and inclusive Halloween
Dear families, The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District seeks to foster a culture of belonging and respect, and has publicly stated its committed to anti-racism and equity. As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students, families, and staff of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. The choice of costume … [Read more...] about Message for families: safe and inclusive Halloween
October 3rd Update to Families
Dear Yennadon Families, Schools were closed last Friday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to honour the children who never returned home and the survivors of the residential school system in Canada. Last week, our staff facilitated age-appropriate conversations about this day and participated in some school-wide activities. Please review the information below for s … [Read more...] about October 3rd Update to Families
September 26th Update to Families
Dear Yennadon Families, Thank you for joining us last week on Meet the Teacher Night. It was very exciting to invite our families back into the school. Many thanks also to the PAC for organizing our first movie night this school year which was a huge success. This week will be busy with Photo Day, our Terry Fox Run, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please re … [Read more...] about September 26th Update to Families
Schools closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for national holiday
Dear families, As you may have heard, the federal government announced yesterday that Monday, September 19, 2022, will be a national day of mourning to commemorate the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Late this afternoon, the provincial government confirmed that B.C. K-12 schools, public post-secondary institutions, and most Crown corporations will also be closed on this … [Read more...] about Schools closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for national holiday