03-17-2020 4:30PM PST – UPDATE: Letter from BC Minister of Education

Ministry of Education Announcement regarding the suspension of all K-12 in-class instruction

Sent on behalf of Mark Pearmain:

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,

The Ministry of Education announced today the suspension of
all K-12 in-class instruction in British Columbia. As more information becomes
available, we will post it on our website at www.sd44.ca

I wish to convey that these are extraordinary measures
implemented by the Ministry of Education, in consultation with the Ministry of
Health and education stakeholders, to protect students, staff and families from
the spread of COVID-19.

We ask for your patience as we gain further clarity about
what this announcement will mean for our students, staff and families. We will
provide further communication once we have direction from the Ministry of
Education.

Please continue to check our website for updates.

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Mark Pearmain

Superintendent / CEO
North Vancouver School District