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Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Info Night

January 15, 2024 2:37 PM

Are you the parent of a Grade 7 child with diverse needs starting high school next year? If your child has an individual education plan (IEP) and ministry designation, join us on Zoom for an online information session on Monday, January 29th, 7 p.m.  Preregistration is required for this event (link below). 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.

Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Information Night
Monday, January 29, 2024
7 – 8 p.m.

Preregistration required.

Preregister at https://sd42.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5ckduqsrz4vG9ApCluBAaaPJSaOzcKEzRrL#/registration

Note: This session will not be recorded but follow-up information will be emailed and can be shared with families unable to attend.

Questions? Please contact your child’s support teacher directly or Learning Services Helping Teacher Demetra Kotsalis (604.467.1101)

Info Night: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

January 15, 2024 1:18 PM

Garibaldi Secondary is hosting a parent information night for students and families interested in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Program entry is in Grade 11. Interested students in grades 9/10 are encouraged to attend the info session. 

7 pm, Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Garibaldi Secondary School Library

Information Nights: Wheelhouse & Late French Immersion 2024/25

December 21, 2023 11:58 AM

Information nights are coming up for the following district programs. Registration for both programs opens on the Parent Portal at noon on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. For additional information about these programs and about the registration process, visit https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/.

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December 22, 2023: Winter holiday message for families

December 22, 2023 2:20 PM

Dear families,

On behalf of the Board of Education and senior staff, I would like to wish you all a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and peaceful new year. I hope that you are able to enjoy some quality time with family and friends over the winter break. (more…)

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Continuing Ed: Registration OPEN

December 13, 2023 9:43 AM

Continuing Education registration for winter 2024 is now open.

Registration is open between December 1, 2023, and February 9, 2024.

Online at https://ce.sd42.ca or in-person by appointment
Drop-in registration available between Jan.19 and 26. Mon-Thurs: 2pm – 7pm | Fri: 9am – 2pm

First day of classes: Monday/Wednesday – January 29 | Tuesday/Thursday – January 30.

Download flyer for more information.

Montessori information night

December 5, 2023 3:14 PM

Is Montessori right for your child?

Join our information night at Hammond Elementary (11520 – 203rd St., Maple Ridge) to learn more about this exciting SD42 program.

The event will be held in the Hammond Elementary School library on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

See our Montessori page for more information.

Board statement: safe, caring and inclusive schools

December 1, 2023 5:03 PM

Dear families,

Please see below a statement provided by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Board of Education concerning the hateful targeting on social media of a district employee and our school district.

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Dec. 6, 2023, Board of Education meeting

December 1, 2023 1:57 PM

The December 6, 2023, public meeting of the board will take place virtually and be streamed live on the SD42 YouTube channel.

Agenda packages for public board meetings are posted on the Monday before the meeting at https://www.sd42.ca/board-of-education/board-meeting-agendas/.

 

INFO SESSION: Early Childhood Education Dual Credit Program

November 17, 2023 3:36 PM

This is a reminder that our information session for the new Early Childhood Education Dual Credit Program is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ridge Meadows College (20575 Thorne Avenue, Maple Ridge – Room 1028). (more…)

Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Appoints Teresa Downs to Superintendent Role

November 16, 2023 12:00 PM

Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Downs to the position of Superintendent of Schools and CEO, effective February 26, 2024.

“I know I speak on behalf of the whole board when I say how thrilled we are to have found a leader of such exceptional quality to guide our school district,” said Board Chairperson Elaine Yamamoto. “With her extensive experience at both local and provincial levels, Teresa Downs is uniquely qualified to advance and build upon our district’s established strategic priorities and goals.” (more…)

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