Announcements

Online registration is coming up for students going into Grade 8 next year. Parents will be able to enrol their child through the Parent Portal (https://parents.sd42.ca) starting noon on February 4 and ending at noon on February 19. If you do not register by the deadline, you will need to complete a paper registration form at your child’s catchment school.

For more information see the Grade 8 registration tab on the Student Registration and Transfer Requests page

Learn more at our upcoming online information nights:

District Parent Advisory Council general online information night
January 28 (7 p.m.)
The event will be carried live on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3hXdb2h

International Baccalaureate online information night
January 26 (7:30 p.m.)
Preregistration required: https://bit.ly/3noJHLQ

Learning Services online information night
February 2 (7 p.m.)
Preregistration required: https://bit.ly/2MEpJA0
*For parents of Grade 7 students who have support needs (ministry designations & Individual Education Plans)

Keep our schools safe for staff and students

As COVID-19 continues to be a concern, we know many of you have questions about the safety of our schools. It’s important to remember that COVID-19 in schools is a direct reflection of the number of cases in the wider community. Fraser Health has been supporting schools to manage COVID-19 exposures and is grateful for the commitment schools have made to reduce the risk of COVID-19 by following health and safety plans. (more…)

Is Montessori right for your child? Join our online information night to learn more about this exciting SD42 program run out of Hammond Elementary.

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Online information nights are coming up for the following district programs:

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A letter for school communities from Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside: Message for parents and caregivers.pdf

Medical Health Officer Dr. Ariella Zbar has provided the following letter for school communities in the Fraser Valley region regarding school exposure notifications over spring break: School Exposure Notification During Winter Break.pdf

Current Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 Deputy Superintendent Harry Dhillon has been selected for the top job of Superintendent of Schools.

Dhillon, who has been with the district for more than 32 years, will take over for Superintendent Sylvia Russell, who is retiring on Jan. 31, 2021.

“I am proud to serve this incredible community in which I have lived much of my adult life and where I have spent my career,” said Dhillon, who holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Education from Simon Fraser University. (more…)

The December 9, 2020, regular meeting of the board will be live-streamed at https://www.sd42.ca/online-board-meetings/ starting at 6 p.m.

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Board of Education re-elected trustee Korleen Carreras as chairperson and trustee Elaine Yamamoto as vice-chairperson during its November 18, 2020 regular meeting. Both positions are elected annually.

Dear families,

Halloween is just around the corner and I know that our school communities are looking forward to celebrating this holiday in creative ways. To ensure that all members in our school communities are able to enjoy this holiday, I wanted to reach out with a gentle reminder to please be thoughtful in the selection of costume being worn to school. 

While our school district does not have an official policy on Halloween costumes, we must always be guided by the expectations set out in school codes of conduct and our district Safe, Caring and Healthy Schools policy. As such, we must always ensure our learning environments remain safe, welcoming, inclusive, and affirming for all students, families, and staff. (more…)