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Dewdney Updates

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I would like to send a big THANK YOU to our community for your support after the recent theft from our school grounds. There has been an outpouring β€‹of donations from offerings of seedlings, seeds, wagons, and even gift car​ds for purchasing needed supplies. We are so lucky to be a part of such a giving community!

​​images.jpgDewdney's School Closure Procedure

With the winter season upon us, certain weather conditions or power outages could result in a school closure or an unexpected early dismissal.  Visit our INFORMATION page for specific details around communications and school closure procedures.   


Reporting Student Absences

Please report your child(ren)’s absence to the school office via the email address dew.info@mpsd.ca       

We want to ensure that all students are accounted for and have arrived safely at school in a timely manner. Your assistance is appreciated, have a great day!

How to Report an Absence

Please be sure to always report your child(ren) absent in one of the following ways:

Β·         Email the school office at dew.info@mpsd.ca

Β·         Leave a voicemail (604) 826-2516. (Voicemail is available 24/7 for messages)

Β·         Call the school office at (604) 826-2516​

What should you report?

Β·         Student First and Last Name

Β·         Date of Absence

Β·         Reason – Sick, Appointment, Vacation, etc.

Β·         Division or Teacher Name​

Absences Explained

Why does the school call when my child is absent?

In the past many children walked to school and following up on student absences was a safety issue. Now, we have a mix of drop off, bussing, and walking. We want to ensure that all students are accounted for at the beginning of the day and after lunch.

Why does the school ask why my child is absent?

Knowing why your child is absent helps us stay informed about your child.  Vacations, appointments and illness can be followed up positively with staff. 

When a higher percentage of students in a particular class are reported as β€œill”, we know we need to follow up on this data with enhanced safety sanitation etc.  All classrooms are cleaned nightly, but in the event of an increased number of absences due to illness other measures may come into play.

Office Calls regarding absences

Each day there are a number of absences that have not been reported to the office.  Each parent must be called until contact has been made to ensure the safety of the child.  Many mor​​nings the list is extensive and takes quite a bit of time to call each parent/guardian.  You can imagine that if your child was unaccounted for you would want to know in a timely manner, calling so many contacts increases the response time.

Information on Upcoming Events:​​​

​Kindergarten registration is now open. 

**Please note that Dewdney is a catchment community school and priority is given to in catchment students. 

*** Students living out of catchment must first register with their in-catchment school and then complete a cross boundary request form at Dewdney. These requests are conditional on spaces and resources available, not guaranteed, and are first come first serve.***

** IMPORTANT **

NEW! The Ministry of Education requires that proof of legal guardianship is made when registering a child. Ideally, a LONG version of the child's birth certificate is preferable as identification, but there are also alternate documents that can be used, (Landed Immigrant Document, Guardianship Order or Income Tax Statement (children are declared).​​

What's Happening Next - Quick Reference Calendar:​

​Eve​​nts at a Glance​​

APRIL

​MAY

  • April 23: Backwards Day!
  • April 24: Parent Morning Connect 8:30-10
  • April 25: Class/School/Grade Six-​​Group Photo
    Day
  • April 28: Learning Update #2 (Report Card) Home​, Neufeld orders close, Federal Election in gym all day
  • April 29: School Wide Read Aloud Celebration day (AM only)
  • April 30: Div 5 & 6 Bear Mountain

  • May 1: Parent Morning Connect 8:30-10
  • May 2: Gr 5/6 Dance (pm)
  • M​ay 6: Wacky Hair Day, PAC freezies (if ordered), PAC meeting
  • May 8: Parent Morning Connect 8:30-10, PAC tacos in a cup (if ordered)
  • May 9: Div 2,4,5 Greater Vancouver Zoo
  • May 13: Track and Field-Discus​ 3pm AME
  • ​​May 14: Track and Field-Grade 5/6 AME, Div 5 & 6 Heritage Park
  • May 15: Track and Field-Grade 4 AME, Parent Morning Connect 8:30-10, PAC popcorn (if ordered)
  • May 16: Non Instructional Day-No School
  • May 19: Victoria Day-No School
  • May 20: PAC freezies (if ordered)
  • May 22: Div 6. Picnic, Parent morning connect 8:30-10, PAC Little Caesar's (if ordered)
  • May 23: Grade Six Vaccines #2
  • May 29: Parent Morning Connect 8:30-10, PAC bake sale
  • May 30: ArtStarts Performance with Deroche Elementary 

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Click the image to access this year's District School Calendar




Make sure you check out our PAC page for information on meetings, fundraising, and PAC sponsored events
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