Dear parents/guardians, Since we are soon heading into spring break, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some important reminders about travel in the current context of COVID-19, as provided by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. If you are planning an international trip with […]
Feb 26, 2020: COVID-19 Guidelines for BC Schools
Dear parents/guardians, On Monday, February 24, 2020, all school districts in the province received guidance from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the BC Centre for Disease Control regarding recommended measures for preventing and controlling respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, in schools and childcare settings. The link below will take you to a document […]
Feb 26: Update from the superintendent on COVID-19
Dear parents/guardians, As you know, on February 21, Fraser Health provided school districts in the Fraser Valley with an update on novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the release of this update, many different concerns have begun to circulate online in the region. Although school districts cannot speak about specific schools or specific individuals, I want to […]
Provide your feedback on proposed calendars for 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23
The proposed calendars for 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 were presented to the Board of Education at the January 22, 2020 public meeting and are now out for public consultation. To review the proposed calendars and provide your feedback, go to https://www.sd42.ca/proposed-district-calendars/ The survey will be open from Thursday, January 23 to Friday, February 21, 2020 […]
School Safety Notification System
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District has updated its School Safety Notification System in collaboration with the Ridge Meadows RCMP. The revised notification system follows provincial recommendations and covers the six following scenarios: Drop, Cover, and Hold – Used in the event of an earthquake, explosion, or any event that shakes the school. […]