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 at school. The choice of costume … [Read more...] about Message for families: safe and inclusive Halloween
Schools closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for national holiday
Dear families, As you may have heard, the federal government announced yesterday that Monday, September 19, 2022, will be a national day of mourning to commemorate the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Late this afternoon, the provincial government confirmed that B.C. K-12 schools, public post-secondary institutions, and most Crown corporations will also be closed on this day. As … [Read more...] about Schools closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for national holiday
August 31, 2022: Letter for families from Superintendent Dhillon
Dear families, As the summer slowly winds to a close and we prepare to welcome students back to school, I am reaching out to provide information about our start-up for the 2022/23 school year. Student and Family Affordability Fund As you may have heard, the provincial government announced a one-time fund of $60 million dollars to support children and families affected by rising … [Read more...] about August 31, 2022: Letter for families from Superintendent Dhillon
March 11, 2022: Letter for families from Superintendent Dhillon
Dear families, As most of our schools move into spring break, I want to once again express my deep gratitude to staff, families, and students for rising to the challenges presented by this pandemic. Thanks to the dedication and tenacity of our staff, we were able to keep all schools open during the Omicron wave that followed winter break. I extend my sincere thanks to staff at … [Read more...] about March 11, 2022: Letter for families from Superintendent Dhillon
Jan. 11, 2022: Changes to contact tracing for COVID-19 in schools
Dear parent/guardian, Last week, we provided you with an update from Fraser Health, which included information about changes to contact tracing for COVID-19 in K-12 settings. We are writing to answer some of the common questions we have received and to provide further clarification about this shift to a self-management system. *** As a reminder, your child should always stay … [Read more...] about Jan. 11, 2022: Changes to contact tracing for COVID-19 in schools