Dear families, The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District seeks to foster a culture of belonging and respect, and has publicly stated its committed to anti-racism and equity. As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students, families, and staff of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn […]
SD42 Survey: Facilities of the Future
As part of the Strategic Facilities Plan consultation being undertaken by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Board of Education this year, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey at https://letstalksd42.ca/facilities-of-the-future. The public survey will run from October 28, 2021, to 4 pm, November 8, 2021. The information […]
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 […]
Fraser Health: Routine immunizations for school-age children
Dear families, Please see the communication below from Fraser Health regarding routine immunizations for school-age children. Communication from Fraser Health Dear Parents and Guardians, Re: B.C.’s Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation for Students B.C.’s Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation for children has been in effect since July 2019. This regulation supports the gathering of immunization records […]
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 […]