Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Info Night
2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
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)

Wheelhouse Online Info Night
2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:00
Online Information Nights:
Thursday, January 25, 2024 (7 p.m.)
Preregistration required: https://bit.ly/WH-Info24-1
Monday, January 29, 2024 (7 p.m.)
Preregistration required: https://bit.ly/WH-Info24-2
The Wheelhouse is a supportive and nurturing classroom for Grade 6 and 7 students. The program fosters a caring classroom community that helps students develop independence, leadership skills, and a community-focused mindset. In this enriching environment, students not only ignite their passion for learning but also strengthen these foundational qualities. Learn more.

SD42 Trades Showcase
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:30
You are invited to attend the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Trades Showcase event. This year promises to be even bigger and better. Attendees will include representatives from local, provincial, and national industries, including Seaspan, Parkland Refining and Supply, Bosa Construction, Bird Construction, Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical, Ozz Electric and many more. In all, more than 40 industries, post-secondary training institutions, employer organizations, tool suppliers, and union representatives will be present. Ask questions, get answers!
When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Where: Thomas Haney Secondary (rotunda)
Doors Open: 5:45pm – 6:00pm
Opening Remarks: 6:00pm – 6:15pm
Industry Panel Q & A: 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Trades Showcase/Meet the Instructors: 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Women in Trades Break-Out Session: 7:15pm – 7:45pm
Registration is required to ensure adequate preparation for refreshments and seating. Register with the link below:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
(or go to Apprenticeship.sd42.ca)

Background information about the event:
The purpose of this showcase event is not only to promote SD42 Trades Training programs, but also to highlight careers in the skilled trades. Parents/guardians and students will learn about employment opportunities and gain industry insights directly from industry personnel.
The evening will begin with a panel discussion that will include industry professionals and success stories of former students. After the panel discussion, there will be time to circulate through the Trades Showcase Fair. There will also be a dedicated breakout session for women who are interested in the trades to explore options and have further discussion.
Note: Refreshments will be provided by our Vancouver Community College Professional Cook Level One students.
If you have any questions, please email:
Brad_Dingler@sd42.ca
Brenna_Michaud@sd42.ca
Download poster.

Grade 8 Registration
2024-02-13 12:00 - 2024-02-27 23:59
Online Grade 8 Transition Period registration is coming up for students going into Grade 8 next year. Registration opens on the Parent Portal at noon, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, and closes 11:59 pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Transfers After Deadline
If you do not register by the online registration deadline, you will need to complete a request under the Enrolment Requests – New; Transfer; Withdraw (2024/2025) school year.
Grade 8 students who did not register during the Feb 13 – 27 registration period will be able to register on the Parent Portal starting noon, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the early enrolment period for the 2024/25 school year.
Additional information about Grade 8 transfers is available under the Grade 8 Transfer Period Information 2023/24 tab on the district website at https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/

Registration opens for Late French Immersion and Wheelhouse
2024-02-14 12:00
Registration for Late French Immersion and Wheehouse opens online at noon, Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Registration will be via the Parent Portal. Please ensure you have created a Parent Portal account and have familiarized yourself with the platform well in advance of the registration date and time. To learn more about creating a Parent Portal account, please visit: https://parents.sd42.ca.
Late French Immersion registration closes 11:59 p.m. on February 23, 2024. Registration for Wheelhouse will close once the program is at capacity.

Family Day
2024-02-19
Statutory holiday. Schools not in session.

Non-instructional day (school-based)
2024-02-20
Schools not in session

Board of Education meeting
2024-02-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-19 18:00 - 21:00
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/.

Last day of school before break
2024-03-15
Last day of school before break.

Spring break
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-22

Schools not in session
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-28
Schools not in session.

Good Friday
2024-03-29
Schools closed for statutory holiday.

Easter Monday
2024-04-01

Schools reopen after break
2024-04-02
Schools reopen after break.

Non-instructional day (district-based)
2024-05-15

Victoria Day
2024-05-20

Last day for students
2024-06-25
Last day for students before summer break. (Kanaka Creek Elementary remains in session.)

Year-end administrative day
2024-06-26
Year-end administrative day. Schools close for summer break (Kanaka Creek Elementary remains in session.)

Opening day for students
2024-09-03
Schools open following summer break.

Board of Education meeting
2024-09-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 21:00
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/

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30
Statutory holiday. Schools are not in session.

Non-instructional day (school growth planning day)
2024-10-01

Thanksgiving Day
2024-10-14

Non-instructional day (province-wide)
2024-10-25
