Albion Reading Link Team Takes 2nd Place in District Challenge
After a tie breaker round, the Albion Reading Link Team “The Fairytellers” placed 2nd in the School District Reading Link Challenge that what sponsored by Maple Ridge Library.
Congratulations to Sloan, Michelle, Marley and Krishvi. A huge thank you to Ms. Mountfort for supporting the students through the school event and then the district one.
Terry Fox Run/Walk- Friday, April 24
Our Terry Fox run/walk will be Friday April 24th
If we raise $1000 —students will get an extended lunch
If we raise $3000—volunteer staff will complete in a race at the next assembly wearing blow up costumes
The student that raises the most will be principal for a day (this includes taking a friend out for lunch!)
You can create a student page to track your donations!
Donate online:
https://schools.terryfox.ca/AlbionElementaryMapleRidge
Are you Moving?
It is hard to believe that we are already beginning to prepare for the 2026/2027 school year. If your family will not be with us at Albion next school year can you please let our office know.
PAC
PAC Meeting
A reminder of the PAC meeting on Monday, April 20 at 7:00 pm. This will be an on-line meeting only. The link to this meeting is
The Hot Dog lunch for Monday, April 27th is now open on Munch a Lunch. These orders close on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00 pmPlace your order on Munch A Lunch as follows:
RETURNING parents can go directly to the login page:
Reminders
Portalble Panetarium
The Portable Planetarium will be visiting Albion April 20-22. The cost of this in school field trip is $4.00 per student. Please submit this payment through the Parent Portal or send cash in with your child.
Parent Education
Due to high demand, the Ministry of Education and Childcare will continue to offer complimentary FAMILY Sessions on the topics of “Establishing Safe,Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities” as well as “Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying and
Sextortion”. There is one training per month. erase Family Sessions
District News
Registration for summer learning opens on Thursday (April 16)
Registration for summer learning opens on the Parent Portal (https://parents.sd42.ca) at noon, Thursday, April 16 and closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Remaining Events this week…
Wednesday, April 15th
Grade 5 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
Running Club 2:30 pm
Ultimate Home Game – vs Whonnock @ Albion Sports Complex
Thursday, April 16th
Grade 6/7 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
Friday, April 17th
RCMP Fist Pump Friday- more info will be sent out later this week
GSS Band Concert 9:15 am
PAC Hot Lunch Red Robin
📌 Upcoming Dates
- Monday, April 20
Portable Planetarium comes to Albion
Running Club 2:30 pm
PAC Meeting 7 pm- Teams (see link above) -
Tuesday, April 21st
Portable Planetarium at Albion
Passion Club at lunch in MPR
String Club 2:30 pm in Mrs. Maji’s Classroom
Ultimate Practice – 2:30 to 3:30pm at Albion Elementary. -
Wednesday, April 22nd
Grade 5 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
Portable Planetarium at Albion
Running Club – 2:30 to 3pm at the NetPlex
KinderPlay- 3:15 pm-4:15 pm (Pre-Registration required)
Ultimate Home Game – vs Highland Park
PAC April 27th Hot Dog Lunch ordering closes at 8:00 pm -
Thursday, April 23rd
Grade 6/7 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock -
Friday, April 24th
Terry Fox Run/Walk
Grade 4 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock - Monday, April 27
Albion Intermediate Speech Competition - Tuesday, April 28
Albion Intermediate Track and Field Day at Albion Sports Park - Friday, May. 1
Class Photo Day