Parent Presentation: Technology, Youth, & Social Media
2019-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Pitt Meadows Secondary School
19438 – 116B Avenue
Pitt Meadows
An evening of parent education discussing technology, youth, and social media with guest speaker Jesse Miller from www.mediatedreality.com
Register today on EventBrite

Board of Education meeting
2019-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-11 18:00 - 21:00
District Education Office
22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge
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/

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2019-11-28 19:00 - 21:00
Topic:
Parents & New Math Curriculum
Location:
Kanaka Creek Elementary
11120 234a St, Maple Ridge, BC, V2W 1C8

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2019-12-12 19:00 - 21:00
Topic:
Child Anxiety
Location:
Harry Hooge Elementary
12280 230 St, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 0P6

Last day of school before winter break
2019-12-20
Last day of school before winter break.

Schools close for winter break
2019-12-23 08:00 - 2020-01-03 17:00
Schools not in session.

Schools reopen after break
2020-01-06
Schools reopen after break.

Kindergarten registration: sibling phase OPENS
2020-01-08
The sibling phase of kindergarten registration opens noon, January 8, 2020, and closes midnight, January 14, 2020.
Sibling registration (for general and choice programs) is open for siblings of students already attending the desired elementary school (currently in grades K-6). See acceptance criteria 1
NOTE: You must link the older sibling to your Parent Portal account before registration: http://parents.sd42.ca. Registration is done online on the parent portal.

Kindergarten registration: sibling phase CLOSES
2020-01-14 23:59
Registration closes midnight, January 14, 2020. Sibling registration (for general and choice programs) is open for siblings of students already attending the desired elementary school (currently in grades K-6). See acceptance criteria 1.
NOTE: You must link the older sibling to your Parent Portal account before registration: http://parents.sd42.ca. Registration is done online on the parent portal.

French Immersion Parent Survival Night
2020-01-15 19:00
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Ridge-Meadows chapter presents French Immersion Parent Survival Night. Learn new tips, strategies and practical advice on how to survive your first years as a French Immersion parent and, more importantly, how best to support your child. This presentation will be of particular interest to parents with children in Kindergarten through Grade 2.
Presenter: Sandra Turbide, Conseillère Pédagogique for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows School District
Location: Pitt Meadows Elementary Library, 11941 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
Date and Time: January 15, 2020 at 7 pm
RSVP: cpf.ridgemeadows@gmail.com
CPF Members Free, Non-CPF Members $10 at the door

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2020-01-16 19:00 - 21:00
Topic:
Grade 8 Registration Information
Location:
Thomas Haney Secondary
23000 116 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 0T8

Wheelhouse Information Night
2020-01-20 19:00, 2020-01-29 19:00
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
The Wheelhouse is a classroom where students are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Some of the highlights of the program 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, where each student is assigned an iPad for use throughout 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 Wheelhouse online at https://wheelhouse.sd42.ca/.
REGISTRATION for Wheelhouse opens online at noon, February 6, 2020. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2s2LEqG

Kindergarten registration: choice phase OPENS
2020-01-22
Choice registration opens noon, January 22, 2020, and closes midnight, January 27, 2020.
Choice program registration for all students who wish to participate in any one of SD42’s unique program offerings. See acceptance criteria 2-5.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL PROJECT
FRENCH IMMERSION: Eric Langton Elementary, Laity View Elementary, Maple Ridge Elementary (Kindergarten & Grade 1, 2, 3 only), Pitt Meadows Elementary
MONTESSORI: Hammond Elementary
Registration is done online on the parent portal. Visit our kindergarten registration page for more information.

Board of Education meeting
2020-01-22 17:00
** This meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 but rescheduled to Wednesday, January 22 due to inclement weather.
District Education Office
22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge
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/

Basketball and Soccer Academy Info Night
2020-01-22 18:00
Westview Secondary
20905 Wicklund Ave., Maple Ridge
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Westview Secondary is hosting information sessions for its basketball (6:00 pm) and soccer (7:00 pm) academies. Both sessions take place in the WSS library.
These academies run during the regular school day and allow student-athletes to earn course credits, develop skills and an understanding of team play, fitness and injury prevention. Student-athletes will also learn about the benefits of being part of a community of athletes who share a love of sport and a focus on improvement.

Grade 8 Registration Information Session
2020-01-22 19:00
The District Parent Advisory Council is hosting an information session on the Grade 8 registration process. This session is open to parents and students.
DPAC Grade 8 Registration Information Session
7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Thomas Haney Secondary (Rotunda)
23000- 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge

Non-instructional day
2020-01-24

Kindergarten registration: choice phase CLOSES
2020-01-27 00:00
Registration closes midnight, January 27, 2020.
Registration is done online on the parent portal. Visit our kindergarten registration page for more information.

PMSS Hockey Academy Info Night
2020-01-28 18:00
Pitt Meadows Secondary School (Room 1031)
19438 – 116b Ave., Pitt Meadows
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 has teamed up with Pacific Rim Hockey Academy to develop a specialized program for students in grades 8-12 that allows them to balance their educational requirements with the development of their hockey skills.
Learn more about the PMSS Hockey Academy during an information night on January 28 starting at 6 pm.
View the PMSS Hockey Academy information night poster.

Nikki Lineham’s Math Night
2020-01-28 18:30 - 20:00
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District invites parents to attend Nikki Lineham’s Math Night at Thomas Haney Secondary (23000 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge) on Tuesday, January 28, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
REGISTER for this free event at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-math-night-jan-28th-tickets-84649084691
Nikki Lineham is a Math Specialist Teacher. In the video below, Nikki touches on some of the concepts she will be covering at our free Parent Math Night in January 2020.
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Adapted from https://educatingnow.com/parents/ and http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNumEn.pdf

CyberSchool Information Night
2020-01-28 19:00
Alouette Elementary, Room 1056
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. Some benefits of this program include:

Development of independence and self-advocacy;
Use of technology to analyze and improve critical thinking skills;
Collaboration with peers both online and face to face;
Flexible scheduling – individualized daily agenda;
Use of technology to demonstrate learning.

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 2020.
REGISTRATION for CyberSchool opens online at noon, February 6, 2020. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2QTsHzb

SRT Hockey Academy Info Night
2020-01-28 19:30
Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary (library)
10445 – 245 St, Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 has teamed up with Pacific Rim Hockey Academy to develop a specialized program for students in grades 8-12 that allows them to balance their educational requirements with the development of their hockey skills.
Learn more about the SRT Hockey Academy during an information night on January 28 starting at 7:30 pm.
View the SRT Hockey Academy information night poster.

Late French Immersion Information Night
2020-01-30 19:00
Golden Ears Elementary (activity room)
23124-118th Avenue, Maple Ridge

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 2019 at Golden Ears Elementary School. This two-year elementary program continues either at Maple Ridge Secondary School or Pitt Meadows Secondary.
To learn more about Late French Immersion, attend our information meeting on January 30, 2020, at Golden Ears Elementary.
For more information, please contact Shelley Linton at 604.465.5828 or shelley_linton@sd42.ca
REGISTRATION for Late French Immersion opens online at noon, February 6, 2020. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2QTmAuB

Online Grade 8 registration OPENS
2020-02-04 12:00
Grade 8 registration opens at 12 pm (noon) on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. 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.
For more information about the registration process, please visit: https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/

Kindergarten registration: general phase OPENS
2020-02-05
Kindergarten general registration opens noon, February 5, 2020 and closes midnight, February 12, 2020.
General registration for English school. See acceptance criteria 2-5.
Registration is done online on the parent portal. Visit our kindergarten registration page for more information.

Online registration for Late French Immersion OPENS
2020-02-06 12:00
Registration for Late French Immersion opens online at 12 pm (noon), February 6, 2020. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mxgq0Pptfku7Gw497cY0vxD3KuP4hchPkEWhMzn7Z-ZUN1lUNDhQRlo0UktQSzVXRlEyRkNFMjc1RS4u
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 2020 at Golden Ears Elementary. This two-year elementary program continues either at Maple Ridge Secondary School or Pitt Meadows Secondary.

Online registration for Wheelhouse Program OPENS
2020-02-06 12:00
Online registration for the Wheelhouse Program opens at 12pm (noon) on February 6, 2020. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2s2LEqG
Please note: Applicants must have completed their small-group interview and submitted a completed intake package prior to registering online.
For more information about Wheelhouse and registering for the program, visit: https://wheelhouse.sd42.ca/

Online registration for District Cyberschool at Alouette OPENS
2020-02-06 12:00
Online registration for District Cyberschool at Alouette Elementary opens at 12pm (noon) on February 6, 2020. Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mxgq0Pptfku7Gw497cY0vxAZTAqgSyNIoQAd5J8fjOFUQkFaSEM2M0tFQlI2NTZRQzBZN1BDN1k3Uy4u
Learn more about District Cybershool: https://www.sd42.ca/program/cyberschool/
