Maple RidgeSecondary School

Feedback, recovery and improvement days  
At the end of each semester, all secondary schools will run feedback, recovery, and improvement days for students. Culminating assessments such as portfolios, essays, examinations, and interviews will take place during instructional days and will be returned to students with feedback.  
 
The last day of regular instruction for students in Semester Two is Monday, June 15. The period from Monday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 24 is reserved for students to receive feedback from an assessment, to rescue or recover a credit, or to improve on an area of missed expectations. Teachers and support staff will communicate with students who will benefit most from attending this opportunity; however, all students will be invited to attend. There will be no new instruction these days. Feedback, recovery, and improvement days are an opportunity for students to work closely with their teacher if they require feedback, recovery, or an opportunity to improve on an area of missed expectations. 

School Council 

This year, the Council has set a priority of purchasing BBQs and a deep freezer for the school. These additions will help better support school clubs, sports teams, community gatherings, and other school events. 

We are committed to raising funds to support student fundraising efforts and to help offset costs wherever possible. Please support School Council on Raise the Dough Day on May 13th.

SCDSB Weekly has arrived! 
Since 2018, the SCDSB has been sharing highlights from schools through a weekly video series. Building on that success, this spring we’re launching the SCDSB Weekly, with a new host and fresh new look! Throughout the school year, we’re bringing you stories from across the board, shining a spotlight on standout moments, events, and achievements in our schools. From innovative classroom learning to inspiring student initiatives, SCDSB Weekly showcases the students and staff that bring our schools to life! Follow the SCDSB on Instagram, Facebook, and X to watch each week, or visit us on YouTube to see all episodes. 
 
The Alliston Union PS Challenger Baseball team took the field at the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, with Jays Care! Students had the chance to practice the skills they’ve been building all season, meet Ace, and learn the seventh-inning stretch with the J FORCE team. It was a home run of a day in every way! Watch it here: Field trip, but make it major league - YouTube 

JEDI Club Caribbean Lunch 

Caribbean lunch is back! On May 14th JEDI club will be hosting a Caribbean carnival in the glade. There are 3 lunch options to choose from, and you can order on school cash online.

Mental Health Week May 4 to 10: Come Together 
During Mental Health Week (May 4–10), communities across Canada are invited to Come Together—a Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) campaign highlighting the powerful role connection plays in supporting mental health. 
 
Schools are places where connection, care, and belonging are built every day. When children feel connected to themselves, to others, and to the world around them, it strengthens their wellbeing and sense of belonging. 
 
Families play a vital role in this. Simple moments—listening, talking, and spending time together—can help your child feel supported and understood. At a time when many people may feel overwhelmed or disconnected, staying connected with your child matters more than ever. 
 
Check out these resources designed to support connection and learn about mental health. 
 
Connect to Self 

 Connect to Your Child 
Helping your Child Build Skills to Connect with Others 
By Your Side Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Resource Hub  

Enabling multi-factor authentication on student devices 
Students travelling internationally must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access SCDSB online services (email, D2L, Google Classroom) from outside of Canada. 
 
MFA must be set up at an SCDSB location using a Windows 11 device. 
 
Step 1: Sign in to Office.com 

 Step 2: Access security settings 

 Step 3: Add a method

Stay Safe in the Sun 
Make sun protection part of your year-round routine. Use these tips to build healthy sun habits for you and your family: 

To learn more sun safety tips, visit the Health Canada Sun Safety webpage. 
Provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. 

 Keep Reading for SCDSB News 

Math at Home blossoms with new activities this May 
Families looking for ways to support their child(ren) in learning math are invited to try Math at Home, an online resource featuring games, problems, and number talk activities that reflect the math your child may be learning at school each month. 
 
In May, activities in school and on Math at Home may include grade-level tasks related to collecting, sorting, organizing, comparing, and displaying data. 
 
Visit scdsb.on.ca/MathAtHome to support your child’s math learning at home!

 Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open! 
Kindergarten is the beginning of a wonderful journey of learning, and we want your child to begin their journey in an SCDSB school! Do you have a child who is turning four in 2026? If so, we invite you to register your child for Kindergarten. To register online or for more information visit the SCDSB website at scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten.

Discover Kindergarten in the SCDSB at a Kindergarten orientation session 
Kindergarten orientation sessions will be held throughout the SCDSB in the spring of 2026. These sessions provide families with the opportunity to engage with their school community as their children prepare to enter school. Learn more about the sessions and find out when your child's school is holding theirs at www.scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten. 

 
Licensed summer school childcare programs 
Child care programs for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6 are provided by independent, third-party child care operators in some SCDSB schools. To support your childcare needs, some operators offer childcare over the summer holidays. Registration in advance is required. Please contact the childcare operator directly to discuss fees and to register. More information and contact numbers can be found at scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/childcare_before_after.