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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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Get to Know Me - Articulation Form

May 01, 2023
​This is an optional form for our new students to complete to assist our staff in getting to know you a bit better. 

Student Placement 2023-2024

May 01, 2023
​Please complete and submit this form no later than Monday May 15th, if you wish to provide some information regarding your child's learning needs.

Opening Day Procedure and Schedule

June 23, 2022
​We will be welcoming students for attendance purposes on Tuesday September 6, 2022.
Each family will receive an email from the office prior to the Labor Day weekend advising students of their team color and designated time to report to the school on Tuesday September 6th. The schedule for attendance will be...

Get to Know Me - Articulation Form 2022-2023

May 02, 2022
​This form is optional for new students coming to our school in 2022-2023.

Student Placement Form 2022-2023 (Optional)

May 02, 2022
Please complete this optional form if you have information that our staff needs to know as they consider the class placement for your child.​

Summit Music Enrichment Programs

May 02, 2022
​At Summit we are proud to have three Music Enrichment Programs (Beginner Band, Experienced Band, and Choir) that students of all grades can participate in. For planning the 2022-2023 school year, we would like to know for planning purposes, how many students we might expect to see enrolling in the courses...

Student Placement Form 2021-2022

May 03, 2021
​It is important to us at Summit Middle School that we also consider the “parent voice" in our planning for the upcoming school year.  Please feel welcome to complete this form for your child. This will provide you an opportunity to share with us information about your child's learning needs (academic and/or...

MDI Log In

December 21, 2020

Indigenous student self-identification 2020-2021

September 16, 2020
Self-identifcation letter 2020-21.pdf Please see the attached with respect to Indigenous student self-identification.  Ensuring students and families self identify as having ancestry allows us to better address the diverse needs of all our Indigenous students. Coquitlam School District 43 is committed to the academic success, cultural connection and socio-emotional development...

Yearbooks still available

June 22, 2020
​ Yearbooks for Sale If you would like to purchase a Summit Middle Yearbook, you can do so by logging into school cash online. Quantities are limited! Pages are filled with colored photos of events around the school showing the fun that Summit has had this year and the unique times...

Parent Orientation for Students New to Summit Middle School

June 12, 2020
​Thank you to everyone that was able to attend out Parent Orientation Zoom meeting yesterday, June 11. In case you missed it, here's a link to the recorded video.
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/752cb973-838e-49da-947d-9797b03f5fe0​


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Report Card Proficiency Scale Language

December 04, 2019
In anticipation of report cards coming home on Thursday December 5 th , we felt it was important to clarify the proficiency scale language, as this is still new for many parents and students. Students at Summit do not receive letter grades on their report cards, and it is crucial to...

Coffee & Conversation Book Choices for Kids

November 29, 2019
​At our November 29 Coffee & Conversation, Ms Dziwak (Summit's Teacher Librarian) gathered a few students to present to parents their top picks of novels for middle school students to read. And just in time for Christmas, as a book is always a great gift to give! Check out Ms. Dziwak's...

Possible Disruption to Transit

November 25, 2019
​ Parents/Guardians:   Please be aware that there is the potential for transit service disruptions in the Tri Cities.  Families should be prepared for higher automobile traffic on the roads and it may affect commuting routes to schools.  Please take the time to remind your children about road safety.  Information about...

Early Dismissal October 23rd and 24th

October 21, 2019
Due to the 3-way conferences that are taking place this Wednesday October 23rd and Thursday October 24th, students will be dismissed at lunch time on both days.  Wednesday dismissal is at 12:09pm and Thursday dismissal is at 12:00pm.  Thank you.​

Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) in October and early November

September 25, 2019
​The annual FSA for our grade 7 students will be happening throughout October and early November. For more information, please read the attached letter from our Superintendent, Patricia Gartland. FSA Letter to Parents from Superintendent Sept 2019.pdf

What to expect in September

July 04, 2019
Summer Break is finally here, but before you know it, September will upon us. So here's a quick look ahead. 
On Tuesday, September 3, students will meet with teachers in the gym at the specific times noted below according to grade level, then dismissed from school at the meeting’s end....

Funding Announcement for New Elementary School and Three Additions

May 10, 2019
​The Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education today announced funding for a new elementary school in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain and three classroom additions for other School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) schools. Totaling $73.3 million, the announcement includes a new elementary school for the Sheffield-Partington area of North Coquitlam...

Grade 6 information sessions

April 09, 2019
If you have a grade 5 student that will be attending Summit Middle in September, these information sessions are for you!​

Fraser Health Update re: Measles

February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019
Dear Students, School Staff, and Parents,

As you have heard, there is a measles outbreak at three schools in Vancouver. Please note that this is a localized outbreak and that students who are attending schools not connected to the outbreak have not been exposed. There is no evidence of...

Monthly News Letter

January 23, 2019
Here's a quick link to our Monthly News!  Summit News

Coffee and Conversation

December 21, 2018
​At our Dec 21 C&C, students presented and reecommended favourite books during the winter break. Attached is the PowerPoint shown at  the conversation Cozy up with a good book.pptx

Winter Weather Is Here!

December 07, 2018
Here's all the information you need to know regarding school closures on snowy days. Please take a few minutes to look over the attached document Winter Weather Information 2018 19.pdft.

Aboriginal Education Department

September 26, 2018
Please see the attached with respect to Aboriginal Self Identification.  In addition to letting you know about this important work, we are particularly interested in addressing the diverse needs of all our Aboriginal students. Coquitlam School District 43 is committed to the academic success, cultural connection and socio-emotional development of all...

Foundation Skills Assessments (FSA) Information

September 20, 2018
Grade 7 students will be completing the provincial FSA starting in October. Please read the attached document form our Superintendent for more information. FSA Letter to Parents from Superintendent Sept 2018.pdf

Raising Digitally Responsible Youth

March 05, 2018
​Safer Schools Together will be conducting a seminar for parents on Raising Digitally Responsible Youth .  Details and descriptions are in the attached flyer.

Seymour Fieldtrip (Green Team)

February 19, 2018
Their was a delay on the mountain and the bus will not be dropping our students off until 3:45-4:00pm today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Early Dismissal Reminder

February 19, 2018
February 20th & 21st - Early dismissal at 1:00pm for Student Led Conferences

Core Competencies for Parents

November 02, 2017
What are the Core Competencies all about? Provided is one of our Coffee and Conversation PowerPoints on the topic of Core Competencies. ​

Letter to Parents - September 2017 - Fees and Forms

September 01, 2017
Letter to Parent re Fees and Forms - September 2017.pdf Please read the attached letter to learn more about the Fees and Forms that we require to be filled out for your child for the 2017-2018 school year. ​

Back to School Road Safety Tips

August 02, 2017
​With school opening in September, drivers and pedestrians need to more aware of each other especially before and after school times. Please read over these Road Safety tips provided by www.tranbc.ca

Teach Your Child to be a Safe Pedestrian

August 02, 2017
​Throughout the school year, we all need reminders and times to refocus on traffic and pedestrian safety, especially our kids. Before school starts in September and during the first weeks the school year, make the time to review these safety tips provided by ICBC with your child. 

Letter to Parents and Guardians from the Provincial Health Officer

June 19, 2017
Please read the attached letter to parents and guardians from the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall, regarding talking to youth about substance use.

Band Registration for 2017-18

June 08, 2017
​If you are interested in joining band next year, please submit the registration form by June 22nd. The form can be found on our website under "documents". 

PAC Hot Dog Days - Volunteers Needed

May 26, 2017
​Please see the attached request for parent volunteers from Summit Middle School PAC.  Our Hot Dog Day is schedule for next Friday, June 2nd.  

Bell Schedule 2017/2018

May 18, 2017
​Next school year's bell schedule will be a little different. Please take a look at the attached document

Superintendent's Letter to Parents - May 2, 2017

May 02, 2017
Please take a moment to read this very important letter - attached -  from Mrs. Patricia Gartland, SD43 Superintendent.  ​ ​

Summit Book Fair - LAST CHANCE

April 06, 2017
It's your last opportunity to pick up some books for yourself, your children, gifts for birthdays, etc., and it's all for a good cause.  Summit PAC is raising funds to refresh our library with new books!!  Times on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. while Student/Teacher/Parent conferences take place.  Also,...

International Students

March 31, 2017
​ A reminder to international students that if you are returning to SD 43 next year,  your fees for next year   are due to the International Education office by April 15th. If you pay later than April 15th, there is an extra charge and you may not have the school...

Gifted Testing

March 30, 2017
​ From April 10th to 12th, we will be conducting some testing sessions to see if students qualify for the gifted learner designation in our school system. Students who are identified as gifted learners are eligible,  if they wish , to participate in the weekly challenge program, attend middle magnet workshops, apply...

Ski and Snowboard Club

February 14, 2017
​Unfortunately we have to cancel to the final ski trip to Whistler due to low registration by the deadline. Cheques will be returned to the students on Tuesday or Wednesday to take home.

Summit E-News - February 9, 2017

February 09, 2017
​Please be sure to read the latest edition of Summit's E-Newsletter.

Free Movie Night

January 30, 2017
​Come join us this Friday, February 3 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for a free viewing of MISS PEREGINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN. Entrance to the movie is FREE!  All proceeds from the concession will be donated to the Silokwethemba (“We Have Hope”) Project supported by the school. ​

Parents as Partners in Prevention – Substance Use Information Nights

January 30, 2017
​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) presents Parents as Partners in Prevention, information sessions which are open to all parents. While school-based professionals continue to provide substance-use prevention support for students, effective prevention strategies require partnership between school, home and prevention support services. ​ For more infromation, please take a look at the...

Ski and Snowboard Club

January 30, 2017
​ Our trip to Whistler happens this  SUNDAY   Feb 5th. There is fresh snow in the forecast for this weekend at Whistler, woohoo! Everyone who has submitted a registration form is confirmed for the trip. Please look for your name on the bus signup lists by the office so that you...

Ski and SB Club

January 19, 2017
​ ALL students that have registered (as of Thurs Jan 19th) for our Feb 5th trip have a confirmed spot! We have been able to arrange a second bus. Bus sign-up sheets will be posted on the office window on Monday Jan 23rd so please be sure to sign up for...

Ski/SB Registration

January 09, 2017
Time to register for our next trip!  Please note there is a change to the registration process this time.   The details are explained on the registration form so read it carefully and   get your forms and payment handed in promptly!​   ​ Our next trip takes place on SUNDAY Feb...

Extreme Inclement Weather Update

January 06, 2017
​Attached is a letter from our Superintendent.

Summit Middle School

1450 Parkway Boulevard, Coquitlam BC
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