Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District 42

Summer Holidays
2017-06-30
Schools close for summer holidays.
Kanaka Creek Elementary closes for holidays on Wednesday, July 27, 2017.

Last day for students
2017-06-29
Last day for students before summer holidays.
For Kanaka Creek Elementary, last day for students is Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Board of Education meeting
2017-06-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-05-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-04-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-03-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
District Education Office 22225 Brown AvenueMaple 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/

Retirement Tea
2017-06-20 15:30
Garibaldi Secondary School – gymnasium

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2017-06-15 19:00
Greg Moore Centre
11925 Haney Place
Maple Ridge
AGM and elections

District Track Meet - Intermediate
2017-06-09
District Track Meet (Intermediate) for Grade 6-7
Starts at 8:30 at Maple Ridge Secondary School
21911 – 122 Avenue
Maple Ridge

District Track Meet - Intermediate
2017-06-08
District Track Meet (Intermediate) for Grade 4-5
Starts at 8:30 at Maple Ridge Secondary School
21911 – 122 Avenue
Maple Ridge

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2017-05-25 18:00
Garibaldi Secondary School
24789 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge
Appreciation dinner at 6pm
Christine Yu: Anxiety in Youth, Practical Tips for Parents

Non-instructional day
2017-05-23, 2017-05-01
Schools not in session.

Victoria Day
2017-05-22
Schools closed for statutory holiday.

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
2017-04-27 19:00
Alexander Robinson Elementary
11849 – 238b Street
Maple Ridge

Public Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting
2017-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
District Education Office
22225 Brown Avenue
Maple Ridge
Download: Proposed Preliminary Budget 2017/18, Proposed Preliminary Budget Summary.
For additional information about the budget process, go to http://www.sd42.ca/board-of-education/budget-process/201718-budget-process/

Easter Monday
2017-04-17

Good Friday
2017-04-14

Board of Education meeting
2017-04-12 16:00 - 19:00
Thomas Haney Secondary School
23000 – 116 Ave
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/

Life After High School Transition Resource Fair
2017-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Thomas Haney Secondary School Rotunda
23000-116th Ave., Maple Ridge
Calling all students with extra support needs – you and and your family/caregivers can learn more about getting a head start for a smooth transition.
Learn more about:

Post-secondary education
Employment services
Recreational and social activities
Financial planning advice
Transportation assistance
And more!

Schools re-open
2017-03-27
First day for students after spring break.

Schools closed for spring break
2017-03-13 - 2017-03-24

Wheelhouse Information Night
2017-03-02 18:00 - 19:00
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
September 2017 Entry for The Wheelhouse @ Alouette
The Wheelhouse at Alouette Elementary will soon be accepting registrations for its 5th year as a district choice program in elementary. The Wheelhouse program is proud to be a student-centred learning environment with a strong focus on community engagement, developing leadership, and nurturing individual curiosity.
The Wheelhouse is a classroom in which students are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Students in this program take action in their community, develop greater self-confidence, and have a strong sense of care for their classmates and school.
In The Wheelhouse, everyone is encouraged to work hard, ask questions, share experiences, take risks and learn from mistakes along the way. With teacher and mentor support, students create a learning community in which all students respect and cherish each other, and support their peers to be the best individuals they can be.

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 caring staff, parents and community mentors;
Leadership activities that improve confidence, citizenship, and social responsibility;
Wheelhouse students are also part of the District 1-to-1 program, where each student is assigned an iPad for personal use throughout the school year.

You are invited to attend one of two upcoming Information Sessions:
Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00-7:00pm at Alouette Elementary
Thursday, March 2 from 6:00-7:00 at Alouette Elementary
This program option is open to all students in School District 42 who will be going into Grades 6 and 7 in September 2017, and who are a good “fit” for this style of learning.
The Wheelhouse is a unique program, and it is important for your entire family to consider the choice carefully for your student. Please visit our online materials to determine if this is indeed a good “fit”.
For more information, including a more in-depth look at the program, dates and times for information sessions, and details on how to become a Wheelhouse student, please visit The Wheelhouse online at http://bit.ly/WH-2017

CyberSchool: Parent Information Meeting
2017-02-28 19:00 - 20:00
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge

CyberSchool allows SD42 students to work at school three days a week and work from home online the other two – while still interacting with the class. Some of the 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 one-to-one District Device Program and students will receive the use of an iPad to participate in the program. This option is open to all students in School District 42 who will be going into Grades 6 and 7 in September 2017.
Registration for Cyberschool starts March 6 at Alouette Elementary at 8 am.

Wheelhouse Information Night
2017-02-28 18:00 - 19:00
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
* A second information night is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017

September 2017 Entry for The Wheelhouse @ Alouette
The Wheelhouse at Alouette Elementary will soon be accepting registrations for its 5th year as a district choice program in elementary. The Wheelhouse program is proud to be a student-centred learning environment with a strong focus on community engagement, developing leadership, and nurturing individual curiosity.
The Wheelhouse is a classroom in which students are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Students in this program take action in their community, develop greater self-confidence, and have a strong sense of care for their classmates and school.
In The Wheelhouse, everyone is encouraged to work hard, ask questions, share experiences, take risks and learn from mistakes along the way. With teacher and mentor support, students create a learning community in which all students respect and cherish each other, and support their peers to be the best individuals they can be.

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 caring staff, parents and community mentors;
Leadership activities that improve confidence, citizenship, and social responsibility;
Wheelhouse students are also part of the District 1-to-1 program, where each student is assigned an iPad for personal use throughout the school year.

You are invited to attend one of two upcoming Information Sessions:
Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00-7:00pm at Alouette Elementary
Thursday, March 2 from 6:00-7:00 at Alouette Elementary
This program option is open to all students in School District 42 who will be going into Grades 6 and 7 in September 2017, and who are a good “fit” for this style of learning.
The Wheelhouse is a unique program, and it is important for your entire family to consider the choice carefully for your student. Please visit our online materials to determine if this is indeed a good “fit”.
For more information, including a more in-depth look at the program, dates and times for information sessions, and details on how to become a Wheelhouse student, please visit The Wheelhouse online at http://bit.ly/WH-2017

Trades & Academies Information Night
2017-02-16 19:00 - 21:00
Thomas Haney Secondary (rotunda)
23000 – 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
This information night will include a presentation, a question and answer session, as well as a chance to meet some of the instructors. Register to attend at http://apprenticeship.sd42.ca

Academies:
Basketball, Dance, Digital Arts, Hockey, Interdisciplinary Arts, Microsoft IT, Soccer, and Equestrian Academy. Learn more about our academies.
Trades Programs:
Auto Service Technician, Carpentry Level 1, Culinary Arts, Electrician Level 1 Apprenticeship, Hairstylist Program, Horticulture, Masonry, Metal Fabricator, and Plumbing Apprenticeship. Learn more about our trades programs.
Download our Programs of Choice booklet:

Grade 8 Registration
2017-02-15 12:00
Grade 8 registration for the 2017/18 school year opens at noon, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and will be done on the parent portal. Learn more about grade 8 registration, including district acceptance criteria for prioritizing placement, on our Student Registration page.
Learn about SD42 Secondary Schools.
Learn about SD42 Programs of Choice.

Non-instructional day (curriculum implementation day)
2017-02-14

Family Day
2017-02-13
