Welcome to the community of Diamond Vale Elementary where we strive to

"Be the Best We Can Be"!

Working together with our parent community, we strive to offer each child a safe and supportive environment in which to foster the intellectual development of each child, develop and strengthen talents and build the skills necessary for a happy and productive life. We aim to educate the hearts and minds of our school community.

 

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Principal: Mrs. Becky Puterbough

Secretary: Mrs. Kathleen McCormack

 

Phone: 250-378-2514

Address: 2675 Coldwater Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B2

First Bell: 8:25 am

Recess: 10:30-10:45 am

Lunch: 12:05-1:05 pm

School Finishes: 2:30 pm

Attendance Information

  • Our school uses Automated Student Absence Reporting (Safe Arrival) to help ensure the safety of our children. If your child is going to be late, absent or leaving early please let us know by calling 1-844-434-8117 before 9:00 a.m. You can also report child absence on line at go.schoolmessenger.ca or using the school messenger app.
  • It is important that you update the school when your contact information changes.
  • We would like you to call the school prior to 2:00pm if you have a message for your child regarding after school pick-up.
    Please call the office if you would like to arrange a meeting with your child's teacher.

School Calendar

Agenda
Agenda
January – March 2025 Jan – Mar 2025
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Jan
31
Fri
Grade 4,5,6 Field Trip to Stake Lake
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Jan 31 all-day
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Feb
12
Wed
Hot Lunch Ordering Opens
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Feb 12 @ 3:00 pm
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Feb
13
Thu
PAC Valentines’ Popcorn & Hot Chocolate
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Feb 13 all-day

On Thursday 13th February, PAC will be selling popcorn and hot chocolate for $1 each. If you would like your child to be able to purchase either/both items, please send them with money (exact change is preferable) on Thursday.

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Feb
14
Fri
Non-Instructional Day (Pro-D)
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Feb 14 all-day
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Feb
17
Mon
Family Day
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Feb 17 all-day
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Feb
18
Tue
PAC Meeting in school library
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Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Hot Lunch Ordering Deadline
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Feb 18 @ 11:45 pm
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Feb
26
Wed
Pink Shirt Day
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Feb 26 all-day
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Feb
28
Fri
Scholastic Book Fair Family Preview Event
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Feb 28 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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Mar
3
Mon
Scholastic Book Fair
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Mar 3 – Mar 7 all-day

Times that you or your child can purchase books from March 3-7th:

Families can purchase during lunch hour between 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Students can purchase between 12:30-1:00 p.m.

After school, families and students can purchase from 2:30-3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5th, sales will also be available from 11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Online Purchasing Link

If you are not able to attend the book fair in person but would like to shop, we also have an option to browse and purchase online.  All purchases will also help to build our account of funds that will go right back into our school!

Here is the link to shop:  Diamond Vale Book Fair 2025

Thank you!  We look forward to seeing you at our Book Fair!

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