Announcements

The following novel coronavirus (COVID-19) update has been provided by Fraser Health:

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Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District six-year grad completion rates increased slightly in 2018/19, marking the fifth straight year of overall improvement.

• Completion rates for all students increased from 91.4% in 2017/18 to 91.8% for 2018/19;
• Completion rates for BC resident students have decreased slightly from 92.7% to 92.3% but remain strong;
• Completion rates for Aboriginal Education students have decreased for 2018/19 at 81.2% but continue to sit well above the 69% provincial average;
• Completion rates students with special needs have increased slightly from 81.4% in 2017/18 to 82.5% in 2018/19 and also sit well above the 72% provincial average;
• Completion rates for ELL graduation rates improved from 90.0% in 2017/18 to 90.9% in 2018/19.

See the February 7, 2020 update below from Ministry of Health on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are writing to give you updated information on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a new virus causing respiratory illness. Families may be concerned about the risk to their families. The highest number of infections continue to be reported from Hubei Province, China. There have been a small number of cases of 2019-nCoV in B.C. which are being very closely managed. The risk to British Columbians remains low.

Our knowledge of this virus continues to grow, and we are using new information to adjust our public health recommendations. We are now aware of early evidence that this virus can cause a range of mild to severe symptoms, and it is possible that people will not recognize symptoms that are mild. During this time, they can reduce the chance of spread by limiting contact with others. (more…)

Registration for the following school district programs opens at noon on Thursday, February 6, 2020:

Wheelhouse – Alouette
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Cyberschool – Alouette
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Late French Immersion – Golden Ears
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The following update has been provided by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education:

On January 28, BC Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry announced that the first case of novel coronavirus has been confirmed in BC. Further details are available HERE.

The Ministry of Education will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Health, local health authorities and other levels of government to ensure students and school district employees are kept informed and safe. There is ongoing monitoring throughout BC, nationally and internationally, and all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of infection. (more…)

Fraser Health has provided the following update on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to share with our school communities: 

Re: Novel coronavirus

Fraser Health Medical Health Officers are monitoring reports of the novel coronavirus (named 2019-nCoV), first identified in Wuhan, China. While there have been cases identified outside of China, all of these individuals are known to have recent travel associated with the Wuhan area. 

Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Canada. Public Health officials are working together to ensure that any unusual illness in arriving travellers is being appropriately screened.  Physicians have also been requested to notify Public Health of any illness of concern in patients who were recently in the Wuhan area. (more…)

See the attached letter from Fraser Health, requesting that parents/guardians submit their child’s immunization record to Public Health.

Download Fraser Health letter

The proposed calendars for 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 were presented to the Board of Education at the January 22, 2020 public meeting.

We welcome your feedback on these proposed calendars, which will be out for public consultation from January 23, 2020 through to February 21, 2020 (4:00 pm).

Review the proposed calendars at https://www.sd42.ca/proposed-district-calendars/. A link to an online survey is included on this page.

Due to inclement weather, the January 15, 2020, public board meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 22, 2020. The meeting will take place at the District Education Office, 22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge, starting at 5 pm.

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

The Wheelhouse Information Night scheduled for January 14 has been rescheduled to Monday, January 20 due to inclement weather. Details are below. (more…)