This is a reminder that October 22, 2021 is a non-instructional day. There will be no classes for students; teachers will be engaging in professional development.
Planning for a safe and inclusive Halloween
Dear families,
As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students and families of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. Please consider the two following guidelines when you and/or your child are making the costume selection: [Read more…]
Oct 18, 2021: PAC Meeting POSTPONED
Please note that the October 18, 2021, (see below) PAC meeting has been POSTPONED. The meeting will be rescheduled at a yet to be determined date.
Grad Photo Information
Please see this message from Mountain West Studios regarding graduation photos.
October 19, 2021: Photo Re-Take Day
If you missed the first Photo-Day in September, not to worry……today is your day!
October 1, 2021: Important update to the provincial K-12 mask mandate
Dear families,
This morning, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced an important update to the Public Health Communicable Disease Guidance for K-12 Schools and the Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings. I am writing to inform you about this change and to update you on the notification process for school exposures. [Read more…]
September 13, 2021: Update for families from Fraser Health
Dear families,
As the school year gets underway, I am writing to share with you a back to school update from Fraser Health. Much of the information in this update will not be new for you, as I spoke to it in my August 27 letter. The update does address, however, the revised provincial notification process for school exposures. While Fraser Health will continue to work with schools to identify close contacts and to share targeted self-monitor and/or self-isolation notices with the appropriate students and staff, there will no longer be general school-wide exposure notifications to school communities. This decision was made by the provincial health officer. [Read more…]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Truth and Reconciliation Week
Dear families,
The Government of Canada recently designated September 30th a statutory holiday named the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in recognition of the lasting harm residential schools have had on Indigenous communities. We ask students, staff, and families to use this opportunity to reflect on the profound injustice of residential schools and ensure that the intergenerational trauma suffered by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families is not forgotten. [Read more…]
Sept 30, 2021: Orange Shirt Day Event
Open to the public:
Come hear Phyllis Webstad speak for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation!
11:00 am, Thursday, September 30, 2021
Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street, Mission, BC (covered area)
Download flyer to learn more.
Sept 28, 2021: PMSS Grad 2022
With the hope of more positive times ahead, I would like to put a call out for our PMSS Parent Grad Committee.
Our initial meeting will be by MS Teams, Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00pm. While I am optimistic, the Grad Banquet is obviously subject to change based off of Provincial Health Orders.
If you would like to participate, please email me and I will add you to the invite. An MS Teams link will be sent the day of the meeting, Tuesday, September 28th.
I look forward to working with you all.
Regards, Colin Sharpe
Principal / Directeur
Pitt Meadows Secondary School