Webster's Corners Elementary School
25554 Dewdney Trunk Road V4R 1X9 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

Today, #SD42 students and staff are honouring residential school survivors and their families by participating in #OrangeShirtDay activities and virtual events. Learn more at http://link.sd42.ca/5c (Artwork below created by students at Webster’s Corners.) #EveryChildMatters

Dear Parents: For those of you who have not yet responded to the Voluntary Return to In-Class Instruction Survey, please check your portal messages as I sent you a link on Friday afternoon. The survey will close on Tuesday, May 26th at 4:00pm. Your responses are critical for planning for June 1st. Thank you in advance for taking the time to fill out the survey.

Starting this month, Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is offering a selection of virtual after-school programs for students in K-7. For program descriptions and registration information, please see visit: https://bit.ly/2LttxQZ

Dear Parents: We are living in unprecedented times and all of us are trying to do the best we can to manage our new reality. At a time when people in our community are dealing with a variety of challenges, we at the school are doing our best to provide a sense of normalcy and routine for our students, and hopefully that is resulting in a positive impact for you our families. I wanted to touch base with you and to let you know that our goal, as a staff at Webster’s, is to c...onnect with our students and also to provide a continuity of learning opportunities for them. By now, all teachers have established learning routines for their students and have also connected with you. I have asked my staff to connect with every child in the class, 1-2 times per week. Teachers and Support Staff will be using a variety of ways to facilitate this connection, including phone calls, emails and Zoom meetings. The purpose of this task is not only to further student learning, but also to keep up the important connections and bonds that we’ve established throughout the year with our students. We really do miss our kids and we want to ensure that they know we care about them. I want to make it clear that our aim is not to add any more stress to your lives. The opportunities for your kids to connect with my staff and the work we provide are meant to be a positive part of your lives. If you are finding that either the amount of work being sent home or the number of connecting opportunities are adding undue stress to you and your family, please contact your child’s classroom teacher so that adjustments can be made. The expectation for K-3 students is to do between 5-7 hours of work during the week, while the guideline for grade 4-7 students is to have about 7-10 hours’ worth of work for the week. Our aim is not to replicate a regular day’s work at school while students are learning at home. We are trying to balance the importance of helping your child to continue their learning, along with maintaining a positive impact in your home. I know that we can achieve both goals, by collaborating together in order to do the best we can for the children of Webster’s. Our school community has done an amazing job of working together, over the years, and I believe that the positive and caring culture we’ve established will see us through these challenging times. I want you to know that the staff at Webster’s are here for you and your children; please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help. Thank-you, Ramin Mehrassa

Thank you to Mrs. Queen, Mrs. Neumann and Mrs. Adams for the 80s Day photos. Awesome spirit. And of course, our special Webster’s munchkin Ella . Not too late to send me your photos.

Good morning and happy Throwback Thursday (80's/90's dress-up) at Webster’s. Looking forward to receiving your photos today. Show us what you got!!

Good Monday morning to you all

Dear Webster's Corners Wildcats: We miss you so much and can't wait until we're together again Stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy.

Week at a Glance: Mar. 9th-13th Monday: Public Speaking in the gym (10:45-11:50) PAC Hot Lunch... Tuesday: Div. 2 to Castle Fun Park (9:15-2:15) Wednesday: Tech Up Workshops (All Day) Volunteering at the Caring Place (11:40-1:15) SPCA Animal Club (11:50-12:10) Thursday: Crazy Hair Day PEAK Game Board Playing (12:55-2:05) Friday: Div. 3 Forest Friday (8:30-10:20) Staff vs Students Basketball Game (1:00-1:30) Last day of school before Spring Break

Week at a Glance: Mar. 2nd-6th Monday: Urban Safari (10:45-1:45) Book Fair (11:50-12:20; 2:20-3:00)... PAC Hot Lunch Tuesday: Book Fair (11:50-12:20; 2:20-3:00) Wednesday: Early Dismissal (11:30) Book Fair (11:30-3:30) Student-Led Conferences (starting at 11:30; school not in session from 11:30am onward) Thursday: Student-Led Conferences (school not in session) Book Fair (open all day until 3:30) Friday: Div. 3 Forest Friday (8:30-10:20) Hearing & Vision testing for K students (8:30-9:30) Book Fair (11:50-12:20; 2:20-3:00) Reading Link School Challenge (1:00-1:45)

Dear Parents: Please be advised that for the next 2-4 weeks, work will be done on the school roof replacing the shingle sections of the roof. The roofing company will be doing the work in two sections. The first section will be the east side of the school, on the side of the Mrs. Medland's and Ms. Sanders' classrooms. The usual entry points will be blocked off and access to these classes will be via the back doors. Students can line up by these doors where they will be met... by their teachers. Adults will be at these entrances to ensure both parents and students know where to line up. The second section of the work will be on the west side of the school, including the front office area as well as the intermediate wing of the school. Once the fencing is in place for these sections, I will send out another portal informing everyone about where students should meet to enter the building. Thank you for your understanding, Ramin Mehrassa

Week at a Glance: Feb. 24th-28th Monday: Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) PAC Hot Lunch... Basketball game at home vs Blue Mountain (3:00) Tuesday: Be Kind Wednesday: Pink Shirt Day Volunteering at the Caring Place (11:40-1:15) SPCA Animal Club (11:50-12:10) Thursday: ROAR Assembly (1:00) Friday: Div. 3 Forest Friday (8:30-10:20)

Week at a Glance: Feb. 17th-21st Monday: Family Day school not in session Tuesday:... Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) Wednesday: Volunteering at the Caring Place (11:40-1:15) Thursday: Division 2 SPCA Bake Sale (12:10-12:30 & after school) PEAK groups Reading / board games / test run (12:45-2:00) Friday: Maple Man (all day) Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10)

Week at a Glance: Feb. 10th-14th Monday: Div. 1, 3 & 5 skating (8:45-10:15) Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10)... PAC Hot Lunch (12:10-12:30) Basketball game away at Albion (3:00) Tuesday: Prep for Friendship Salad (8:30-10:00) PAC Meeting (8:45-10:30) Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) PEAK Friendship Salad (1:00-2:00) Wednesday: "Valentine’s Day" 100’s Day Mobile Dairy Lab (8:30-11:30) Student Voice at GSS (12:30-2:00) Thursday: Non-Instructional Day school not in session Friday: School not in session Monday: Family Day school not in session

Starting the month off right by volunteering at the Caring Place Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No. 42

WINTER WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT: All Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows public schools and district facilities are OPEN today, Tuesday, February 4. Buses are on regular routes. Special needs buses are running.

Week at a Glance: Feb. 3rd-7th Monday: Div. 2, 4 & 6 skating (8:45-10:15) Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10)... PAC Hot Lunch - Pancakes & Sausage (12:10-12:30) Bye week for Basketball Tuesday: Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) Wednesday: Volunteering at the Caring Place (11:40-1:15) Thursday: PEAK groups Reading / board games / planning (12:45-2:00) Friday: Jump Rope for Heart forms due Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10)

Week at a Glance: Jan. 27th-31st Monday: Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) PAC Hot Lunch... Basketball game at home versus Meadowridge (3:00) Tuesday: Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) Wednesday: Volunteering at the Caring Place (11:40-1:15) Thursday: Jump Rope for Heart Stations (morning) PEAK groups (12:45-2:00) Friday: Div. 3 Forest Friday (8:30-10:30)

Week at a Glance: Jan. 20th-24th Monday: Conflict Resolution workshops Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10)... Basketball game at home versus C’usqenela (3:00) Tuesday: Conflict Resolution workshops Div. 5 OWL presentation (10:00-11:30) Basketball Practice (11:50-12:10) Wednesday: Volunteering at the Caring Place (11:40-1:15) Student Voice at THSS (12:00-2:20) Thursday: PEAK groups Reading / board games / planning (12:45-2:00) Friday: Non-Instructional Day School not in session

All #SD42 Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows public schools are OPEN today, Friday, January 17. Buses are on snow routes. Special needs buses are cancelled. Like yesterday, give yourself extra time to travel to school this morning. As a reminder, if you have personal concerns about the ability to travel safely to school, make other arrangements and notify the office at school. For additional information: https://bit.ly/377zL20

All #SD42 Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows public schools are OPEN today, Thursday, January 16. Buses will be on snow routes. Special needs buses are cancelled. Give yourself extra time to get to school this morning. If you have personal concerns about the ability to travel safely to school, make other arrangements and please notify the school. For more information: bit.ly/2TEOSMH