Albion Elementary

We Are All Stars!

10031 240th Street
Maple Ridge, BC, V2W 1G2
t. 604.463.4848
f. 604.463.4689

 

Weekly Memo- September 22-26, 2025

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🌟 Albion Elementary Weekly Memo

Week of September 22–26, 2025

🎉 School Highlights

🚴 Cops for Cancer Visit

Last Wednesday, we were fortunate to welcome Cops for Cancer to Albion! While we didn’t reach our $1000 goal, we proudly raised $650.00. Mrs. Von Krogh and I agree that our students have earned an extended recess next week.
Way to go, All Stars!

 

 

🌞 School Theme: “Rise and Shine”

This year, we’re embracing the theme “Rise and Shine” to guide our activities, assemblies, and weekly affirmations.
Each week, we share an affirmation over the announcements to spark meaningful conversations in classrooms and at home.

✨ Weekly Affirmation

“Be brave enough to try, and bright enough to grow.”
This week’s focus is on Courage and a Positive Growth Mindset.

🎨 Passion Club Returns

Starting Monday at 12:15 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room, students in Grades 2–7 are invited to work on a project they’re passionate about.
Students must bring their own supplies (e.g., drawing, writing, bracelet making, origami, beading, knitting, etc.).

This club will meet every Monday.

📚 Library Volunteers Needed

Ms. Mountfort is looking for parent volunteers to assist in the library.
If you’re interested, please contact her at:

📧 jennifer_mountfort@sd42.ca

📋 Important Reminder

2025/2026 Student Verification Forms

Please review your child’s verification form carefully, make any necessary corrections, sign the back, and return it to the school as soon as possible.

🗓️ PAC News & Events

📚 PAC Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 pm in the library and via Zoom.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 875 9069 9495
Passcode: 355216

🌭 Welcome Back BBQ & Open House

Thursday, Sept. 25 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Thanks to Meridian Meats and Save-On-Foods, we’ll be offering complimentary hotdogs (limited quantities).
A cash-only concession will be available for drinks and snacks.
Classrooms open from 5:00–6:00 pm.

🎃 Upcoming PAC Events

  • Oct. 3 – Fun Friday: Treat Bags ($2 after school)
  • Oct. 7 – Parent Session: Keeping Kids Safe Online (Zoom @ 7:00 pm)
  • Oct. 17 – PAC Subway Hot Lunch (pre-order via Munchalunch)
  • Oct. 17 – Halloween Family Dance (details to follow)
  • Nov. 15 – PAC Christmas Market

🧡 Indigenous Education

 

🏘️ Community Information

🚫 Substance Use Prevention Series

In partnership with Open Parachute and Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed the Substance Use Prevention Series to equip parents, caregivers and guardians with practical tools and strategies for supporting substance use prevention in the home.

This three-part webinars series, accompanied by a dedicated Q&A section, translates key concepts into everyday scenarios – empowering families to engage in open, proactive conversations about substance use to build resilience in children and youth.

💙 Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears

Provides up to $200/year for students in financial need to participate in extracurricular activities.
Applications must be supported by the school principal.  See KIWANIS CLUB OF GOLDEN EARS Extracurricular Activity Fund Application

🧠 Family Education & Support Centre

Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, in partnership with the Family Education & Support Centre, is offering evening Zoom workshops during the fall term.

Registration and session information can be found in the attached flyer or on our district website. Registration is limited to one parent/caregiver as spaces are limited; however, more than one parent/caregiver may participate in the Zoom meeting. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. Class materials and Zoom links will be emailed to you before the session.

For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca.

📅 This Week’s Events

Monday, Sept. 22

  • Passion Club (MPR) – 12:15 pm
  • Rec Volleyball Practice – Lunch
  • Rec Home Game vs Websters Corners
  • Running Club – 2:30 pm @ Netplex

Tuesday, Sept. 23

  • Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice – 7:30 am
  • Girls Competitive Volleyball Practice – 2:30 pm
  • PAC Meeting – 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 24

  • Boys Home Game vs MRCS
  • Running Club – 2:30 pm @ Netplex

Thursday, Sept. 25

  • Girls Home Game vs MRCS
  • Rec Volleyball Practice – Lunch
  • PAC BBQ & Open House – 4:00–6:00 pm

Friday, Sept. 26

  • Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice – 7:30 am
  • Individual Photos
  • Girls Competitive Volleyball Practice – 2:30 pm

📌 Upcoming Dates to Remember

  • Sept. 29 – Intermediate Assembly (8:45 am) / Primary Assembly (10:45 am)
  • Sept. 30 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (No School)
  • Oct. 10 – School Growth Plan Day
  • Oct. 13 – Thanksgiving (No School)
  • Oct. 24 – Provincial Pro-D Day
  • Oct. 29 – Albion Pumpkin Patch
  • Oct. 31 – Costume Parade
  • Nov. 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly
  • Nov. 10 – Professional Development Day
  • Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day