Family Literacy Day (Event)
2018-01-27 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Maple Ridge Public Library
130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
This year’s Family Literacy Day event demonstrates how families can learn, play and have fun together while developing literacy skills! Join us for a fun-filled day with Showstoppers Academy and a Family Dance Party, as well as lots of activities, contests and prizes for all ages.
Co-sponsored by Fraser Valley Regional Library, Community Literacy Committee, and Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42.

Wheelhouse Program Information Night
2018-01-30 18:00 - 19:00
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
The Wheelhouse is a program in which students in grades 6 and 7 are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Program highlights include:

Weekly field study days where students learn outside the regular class setting;
A classroom of care and discovery that is well supported by staff, parents, and community mentors;
Leadership activities that improve confidence, citizenship, and social responsibility;
Wheelhouse students are also part of the school district 1-to-1 program, in which each student is assigned an iPad for the school year.

For more information, including a more in-depth look at the program, dates and times for student interviews, and details on how to become a Wheelhouse student, please visit The Wheelhouseonline at http://schools.sd42.ca/wheelhouse.
Registration for The Wheelhouse begins at 7:30 am on Thursday, February 15 at Alouette Elementary.

Kindergarten Registration (General)
2018-02-01 12:00 - 2018-02-08 23:59
The General Registration phase of Kindergarten Registration takes place from February 1-8. All registration periods open at 12 pm (noon).
For information about our online registration process, including registration phases, required supporting documentation and acceptance criteria, please visit: http://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/

Late French Immersion Information Night
2018-02-01 19:00 - 20:00
The SD42 Late French Immersion Program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn a second language or are looking for a challenge. Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2018 at Golden Ears Elementary School. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School.
To learn more about Late French Immersion, attend our information meeting on February 1 at Golden Ears Elementary.
7-8 pm, February 1, 2018
Golden Ears Elementary (activity room)
23124-118th Avenue, Maple Ridge
Late French Immersion registration opens at 7:30 am on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Golden Ears Elementary on a first come, first on list basis.
For more information, please contact Shelley Linton at 604.463.7108 or shelley_linton@sd42.ca

Trades Information Session and Showcase
2018-02-06 18:00 - 20:30
6:00 – 8:30 pm, Tuesday, February 6
Thomas Haney Secondary
23000 – 116th Avenue
Maple Ridge

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is hosting an information session and showcase on Tuesday, February 6 for its 10 trades programs.
Parents and students will be able to meet with our instructors and partner institutions – BCIT, VCC and KPU. Industry professionals and local business owners will also be there to answer questions about hiring and trade experience. Work BC and other employment services will be in attendance to discuss job ready skills and grant funding. Appetizers will be prepared and served by our Culinary Arts students.
The event is free but registration is required. Register at: https://apprenticeship.sd42.ca/?page_id=949
SD42 Trades Programs:
Automotive Service Technician – Partnered with BCIT
Carpenter – Partnered with KPU
Culinary Arts – Partnered with VCC
Electrician – Partnered with BCIT
Hairstyling Program – Partnered with VCC
Horticulture – Partnered with KPU
Masonry/Bricklayer – Partnered with KPU
Metal Fabricator – Partnered with BCIT
Plumbing/Fitting – Partnered with KPU
Refrigeration Tech – Pending Partnership with JARTS

Transition Planning for Positive Futures
2018-02-07
A parent information night entitled “Transition Planning Into the Community for Students with Diverse Abilities” will be hosted at Thomas Haney Secondary on Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm.
Parents will get the opportunity to meet Megan Daly, the new navigator from Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities (STADD) and receive a copy of the new Transition Handbook – Planning for Positive Futures created by Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District’s Learning Services.
The booklet offers a comprehensive overview and step-by-step guide to planning for successful transitions into the community, post-secondary and inclusive employment.
When: Wednesday, February 7, 6:30 pm
Where: Thomas Haney Secondary School, Room 2008
RSVP: Learning Services, 604-467-1101

Late French Immersion Registration
2018-02-08
7:30 am
Golden Ears Elementary (activity room)
23124-118th Avenue, Maple Ridge
Late French Immersion registration opens at 7:30 am on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Golden Ears Elementary on a first come, first on list basis. Learn more about the Late French Immersion program: http://www.sd42.ca/program/french-immersion/

Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee meeting
2018-02-14 15:30 - 17:30
The Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee meets at Edith McDermott Elementary from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

Wheelhouse Program Registration
2018-02-15
7:30 am
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
Registration for The Wheelhouse begins at 7:30 am on Thursday, February 15 at Alouette Elementary.

Grade 8 Registration
2018-02-15
Registration opens at 12 pm (noon) on Thursday, February 15, 2018. All Grade 8 registrations are done through the Parent Portal at https://parents.sd42.ca. Each registration is time-stamped at the moment the registration form is opened to begin the online registration process. The deadline for Grade 8 online registration is 12 pm (noon) on March 2, 2018.
For more information about the registration process: http://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/

CyberSchool Information Night
2018-02-20 18:30 - 19:30
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge

CyberSchool allows SD42 students in grades 6 and 7 to work at school three days a week, and from home (online) the other two days while still interacting with the class. Benefits of this program include the application of technology, collaboration in both online and face-to-face environments, and the development of independent working skills.
CyberSchool students are also part of the school district 1-to-1 program, in which each student is assigned an iPad for the school year. This option is open to all Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District students who will be going into grades 6 and 7 in September 2018.
Registration for Cyberschool starts Monday, February 26th at Alouette Elementary at 7:30 am.
A video presentation on Cyberschool is available at http://bit.ly/sd42cyber

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2018-02-22 19:00 - 21:00
Meeting Location:
Westview Secondary
20905 Wicklund Ave., Maple Ridge

CyberSchool Registration
2018-02-26
7:30 am
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
Registration for CyberSchool starts Monday, February 26 at Alouette Elementary at 7:30 am.

Kindergarten Registration (Late) OPENS
2018-03-28
The Late Registration phase of Kindergarten Registration takes place from March 28-June 7, 2018. All registration periods open at 12 pm (noon).
For information about our online registration process, including registration phases, required supporting documentation and acceptance criteria, please visit: http://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/

Life After High School Transition Resource Fair
2018-04-17 18:30 - 20:00
Thomas Haney Secondary (rotunda)
23000 116th Ave, Maple Ridge

Calling all students with extra support needs! You and your family or caregiver can learn more about:

Post Secondary Education
Employment Services & Agencies
Recreational & Social Activities
Financial Planning Advice
Transportation Assistance
And More!

View the event poster

SD42 Open House: East Zone Elementary Catchment Review
2018-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Samuel Robertson Technical (gym)
10445 – 245th Street, Maple Ridge
register@sd42.ca

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 invites you to participate in a 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2018 public Open House event at Samuel Robertson Technical on draft catchment boundaries for the new elementary school in the South Albion area of Maple Ridge. This new elementary school, located at 240th Street and 104th Avenue, is currently under construction and will open September 2019.
At the Open House, senior staff will present draft recommendations for the revised East Zone catchments and ask for your feedback. An online survey will be made available from April 25 to May 1 for community members who are unable to attend the Open House but want to participate in our public engagement process.
Pre-register for this Open House by email at register@sd42.ca.
To learn more about the new school, visit http://www.sd42.ca/board-of-education/strategic-facilities-plan/albion-neighbourhood-proposed/
We look forward to your participation!

Elementary Resource Fair
2018-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Elementary Resource Fair takes place Thursday, April 26, from 3-5 pm at the Riverside Centre gymnasium (20575 Thorne Avenue, Maple Ridge).
View the flyer

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2018-04-26 19:00 - 21:00
Meeting Location:
Connex at Arthur Peak
23125 – 116th Avenue
Maple Ridge

Transition Tuesdays Speaker Series
2018-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-05-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-06-05 18:30 - 20:00
Thomas Haney Secondary
23000 116 Ave, Maple Ridge.

LAST (Life After School Transition) Committee is a group of service providers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows that work to support and empower young people with diverse abilities to transition into life after high school.
The Transition Tuesdays Speaker Series, hosted by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District, continues on May 8, May 29 and June 5 at Thomas Haney Secondary, from 6:30 pm – 8 pm.
The information sessions are designed to support parents in accessing many of the ministry and community services that enable an inclusive and smooth transition for high school students into the community. Topics focus on financial supports, employment and social networking.
To register for a session, contact Karen Renter at SD42 Learning Services, 604-467-1101 or karen_renter@sd42.ca. For more information, contact Elena Di Giovanni at SD42 at Learning Services, 604-467-1101 or edigiovanni@sd42.ca.

Download the brochure

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2018-05-24 18:00
Meeting location:
Maple Ridge Secondary
21911 – 122 Ave, Maple Ridge

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2018-06-14 19:00 - 21:00
Meeting location: TBA

Swearing In Ceremony for Board of Education Trustees
2018-11-07 16:00
Congratulations to returning Board of Education trustees Korleen Carreras and Mike Murray, and welcome to our new trustees Kim Dumore, Pascale Shaw, Katie Sullivan, Colette Trudeau and Elaine Yamamoto.
The newly elected Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Board of Education will be sworn in during a ceremony at Thomas Haney Secondary on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
The event takes place in the school rotunda, starting at 4 pm. Thomas Haney Secondary is located at 23000 – 116th Ave., Maple Ridge, BC.

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2018-11-15 19:00 - 21:00
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent David Vandergugten discusses Student Assessment and Reporting.
Meeting location:
Golden Ears Elementary
23124 118th Ave
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2N1

c’usqunela Elementary Info Night (Webster's Corners)
2018-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
Webster’s Corners Elementary (library)
25554 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge

To help families make an informed decision regarding the upcoming registration process (kindergarten to Grade 7) for c’usqunela Elementary, the school’s principal, Jon Wheatley, will be hosting a series of parent information nights. These information nights are ideal for families who would like more information about the school or who would like the opportunity to meet with the school principal before c’usqunela officially opens.
For additional information about the registration process, visit the c’usqunela website at https://elementary.sd42.ca/cusqunela.

c’usqunela Elementary Info Night (Albion)
2018-12-18 19:00 - 20:00
Albion Elementary (library)
10031 – 240 St., Maple Ridge

To help families make an informed decision regarding the upcoming registration process (kindergarten to Grade 7) for c’usqunela Elementary, the school’s principal, Jon Wheatley, will be hosting a series of parent information nights. These information nights are ideal for families who would like more information about the school or who would like the opportunity to meet with the school principal before c’usqunela officially opens.
For additional information about the registration process, visit the c’usqunela website at https://elementary.sd42.ca/cusqunela.

c̓əsqənelə Elementary Registration (K-7) opens
2019-01-07
Registration opens noon, January 7, 2019 and closes midnight, January 31, 2019
c̓əsqənelə Elementary Registration is open to students who will be in kindergarten through to Grade 7 in September 2019 and want to register for this new school.
c̓əsqənelə Elementary is located at 24093 – 104th Avenue, Maple Ridge, and is scheduled to open for the 2019/20 school year.
For additional information about the c̓əsqənelə registration process, visit https://elementary.sd42.ca/cusqunela

c’usqunela Elementary Info Night (Whonnock)
2019-01-08 19:00 - 20:00
Whonnock Elementary (library)
27471 – 112 Ave, Maple Ridge
To help families make an informed decision regarding the upcoming registration process (kindergarten to Grade 7) for c’usqunela Elementary, the school’s principal, Jon Wheatley, will be hosting a series of parent information nights. These information nights are ideal for families who would like more information about the school or who would like the opportunity to meet with the school principal before c’usqunela officially opens.
For additional information about the registration process, visit the c’usqunela website at https://elementary.sd42.ca/cusqunela.

c’usqunela Elementary Info Night (Kanaka Creek)
2019-01-10 19:00 - 20:00
Kanaka Creek Elementary (library)
1120 234A St., Maple Ridge

To help families make an informed decision regarding the upcoming registration process (kindergarten to Grade 7) for c’usqunela Elementary, the school’s principal, Jon Wheatley, will be hosting a series of parent information nights. These information nights are ideal for families who would like more information about the school or who would like the opportunity to meet with the school principal before c’usqunela officially opens.
For additional information about the registration process, visit the c’usqunela website at https://elementary.sd42.ca/cusqunela.
