Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Happy Spring Break everyone! See you on Monday, March 30th.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Mar. 30th – First Day of Term 3
April 3rd – Statutory Holiday (school not in session)
April 6th – Statutory Holiday (school not in session)
April 10th (AM) – Jazz Presentation
April 13th @ 6:30 pm – PAC Meeting
April 17th – Spirit Day: “Disney”
April 21st @ 6:00 pm – Family Literacy Night (Intermediate)
STAFFING UPDATE
Our CCW Cora Lindgren has accepted a new position in the district. Ms. Lindgren’s last day at MRE is March 13th. We wish her all the best!
SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Registration for spring after-school programs is open from March 5, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon) to April 7, 2026, at 11 p.m.
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is pleased to offer an array of fun, educational, and sustainable after-school programs in collaboration with our community partners. The after-school programs we offer provide expanded educational, emotional, and physical learning opportunities to help motivate and engage children
For more information about these programs, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca.
All registrations are on a first come, first serve basis. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrolment. Students will go straight to the program at the bell.
PerfectMind Registration Instructions
- Go to https://schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com
- Create an account if you are new to the site
- Login
- Click on the ‘Schedule’ icon at the top left of the screen
- Click on the link to your school under ‘Program Registration’
- Click on the program name
- Click ‘Reserve’
- Add Family Member (your child) and click ‘Next’
- Complete permission form and click ‘Next’
- Complete payment
BREAKFAST CLUB MENU STARTING MARCH 30
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NEXT PAC MEETING: April 13th, 6:30pm in the MRE Library. All are welcome! Need childcare? Email pac.mre@gmail.com
PAC CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS AMENDMENTS – YOUR INPUT INVITED:
The MRE PAC Executive is proposing updates to our Constitution & Bylaws, which will be voted on at our April general meeting.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
- Territorial acknowledgement update
- Member at Large role flexibility
- Cash float increase (to support multiple simultaneous events)
- Gaming account reporting requirements
Full proposed C&B with detailed explanations was sent via the parent portal. And you can also find it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15nKjOCL9jqMe83Book-V–d9r3msp5BzdJlOe0J6g-c/edit?usp=sharing
WANT TO PROPOSE ADDITIONAL CHANGES?
Email pac.mre@gmail.com by March 27, 2026 with your proposed amendment.
QUESTIONS? pac.mre@gmail.com
All parents are encouraged to attend the April meeting to vote on these important updates!
NEUFELD FUNDRAISER – opens today: Stock up your freezers and support MRE PAC. Orders open until April 6. Check out the link on the PAC Facebook group.
Delivery: Monday, April 13 at 7pm
WHITECAPS FUNDRAISER – LIVE: MRE and the Vancouver Whitecaps have teamed up to bring you discounted tickets for the game on April 11th @ 4:30pm vs. New York.Follow the link here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/whitecaps/promotional-page?id=MTU3OQ==
$5 from every ticket sold goes back to the PAC. Link is active right up until game time!
MRE CARNIVAL – NEXT MEETING: April 1st, 6:30pm, in the MRE Library
It’s almost that time of year again, parents; CARNIVAL DAY! Once again, we’re asking for all hands on deck. Let’s make this year incredible for all the kids. If you’re able to assist with volunteering on the day, taking the lead on games or concession, or doing any behind the scenes work, please email: pac.mre@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS: PAC is always in need of volunteers, whether it’s book fair, hot lunch or other events..
Sign up here -> https://signup.com/go/dgsaFVo
Questions? Email us at pac.mre@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Maple Ridge Elementary PAC
| IN OUR COMMUNITY |
Pitt Meadows Spring Programs Registration Opens March 3
The Pitt Meadows spring program guide is now available online and will be available in print on February 12. The City of Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide is packed with a variety of activities, kids basketball, youth disc golf, sewing, sound bathing, core stretch and strength, weight training, there’s programs for all age groups! Registration for opens Tuesday, March 3 at 8 a.m. Visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide for details.
Low-Cost and Free Activities at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre:
Parent & Tot Mini Gym 0-5Y
Looking for an indoor activity? PMFRC offers low-cost Parent & Tot Mini Gym in the gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays (10:05-11:45 a.m.) and Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) for only $1 per child.
Value Times at the Fitness Centre
Work out at the fitness centre during our value times. It’s only $1 for youth (13-18Y) and seniors (60Y+) and $2 for adults (19-59Y). Value times are: Tuesday 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday 8-9 p.m., Thursday 6-7 a.m. and Saturday from 3-6 p.m.
Community Services – Let’s Play (FREE Registered Program)
Let’s Play is a vibrant and inclusive community program for all ages led by Community Services. Families will engage in a variety of play opportunities with their child, such as loose parts, sensory explorations, the wonder of art, music and movement, science discoveries and more. Registration is required. See location, dates and full details, or register at pittfitandfun.ca.
Youth Week in Pitt Meadows – May 1 to 7
Join us for Youth Week! Drop by the Constable Rick O’Brien Youth Lounge from May 1 to 7 for FREE drop-in youth (11-17Y) activities. The Youth Lounge is located in the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre. Learn more: bcyouthweek.com or pittmeadows.ca/youth
FREE Family Lounge Drop-In Program – Sundays from 3-7 p.m.
Drop by the Constable Rick O’Brien Youth Lounge with your family! The Youth Lounge will open Sundays, from 3-7 p.m. for a time of unstructured activities for you and your children. Enjoy a variety of activities including billiards, ping pong, video games, retro arcade and board games. There is also a concession with food and drinks. Our Recreation team will be on hand to supervise, but please remember that this is a parent-led program. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Older siblings (11Y+) are also welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For questions or details about this program contact the Youth Lounge Supervisor at abuckle@pittmeadows.ca or 604.465.2456.
FREE Gardening Workshops (16Y+)
Enjoy one or all of these beginner-friendly garden workshops: Herb Harvest & Garden Tea Gathering, Pollinators & Edible Flowers, Small Space Gardening & Companion Planting, Soil to Seedling. Registration is required. See dates and full details in the spring guide or register at pittfitandfun.ca.
And There’s More:
Youth Ambassadors Wanted!
Do you want to represent and celebrate amazing youth in our community? The City is looking for Youth Ambassadors from Grades 1 to 6. Learn more about this opportunity at pittmeadowsday.ca.
FREE Family Events in Pitt Meadows
The City of Pitt Meadows proudly hosts a number of community events throughout the year. Some upcoming events from April to June 2026 include the Pitt Meadows Dayand Pride. For full details about community events and activities, visit pittmeadows.ca/specialevents.
Personal Training at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
From Teen Weight Training to Personal Training, there are a variety of individual and group programs available. See full details in the Spring Guide.
Park Amenity and Grabenhorst Garden Donation Programs
The City of Pitt Meadows offers residents, community groups, businesses and visitors the opportunity to honour a loved one, commemorate a special occasion or give back to the community. From memorial plaques to benches, these programs are designed to create lasting tributes while supporting local spaces and initiatives. Learn more about the Grabenhorst Garden Donation Program and Parks Amenity Program in the Spring Guide.
Experience Art & Culture at the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery (PMAG) is located on the main floor of the South Bonson Community Centre in Pitt Meadows. PMAG is committed to supporting local and regional artists and artisans and will showcase six exhibitions per year at the main gallery and four exhibitions per year at the pop-up gallery. Admission to the gallery is free and all work is available for sale.
The Pop-Up PMAG can be found in the lobby at City Hall. This satellite gallery showcases smaller collections of work from Lower Mainland artists.
For more information about the gallery and the exhibits visit pittmeadows.ca/pmag.
Discover Trails in Pitt Meadows
Discover the beauty of the outdoors by venturing through the scenic trails and dikes of Pitt Meadows. View the Pitt Meadows Trail Guide online or pick up a printed copy at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, the South Bonson Community Centre, City Hall or the Pitt Meadows Library.
Disc Golf Anyone?
Bonson Park is a vibrant, multi-use community space designed for year-round fun and connection, offering amenities for everyone to enjoy. The Bonson Disc Golf Course is open for play and located at 11546 Bonson Road, Pitt Meadows. Keep score when you play and download a printable score card. Drop by today! Learn more at pittmeadows.ca/bonsonpark
Explore and Discover Grabenhorst Garden
Established in 2025, Grabenhorst Garden is a stunning five-acre sanctuary nestled within the Agricultural Land Reserve of Pitt Meadows. This land has a rich story—once a horse pasture in the 1970s, then a Christmas tree farm, and now a flourishing public garden shaped by decades of love and care. As you explore, you’ll discover ornamental gardens, a tranquil pond, accessible pathways, a historic barn, a place of remembrance, a community orchard and edible garden and spaces for environmental education. We hope you enjoy your visit! Open year-round 9 a.m. to dusk, Friday to Monday. Admission is Free. Plan your visit and learn more today: pittmeadows.ca/grabenhorst
The Foundry
The Foundry provides mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth, and family peer supports, and social services to youth aged 12-24 years of age. It provides drop-in counselling as well as various social events that your child can attend. This is a terrific way to build positive connections with others within the Maple Ridge community.