Friday Blast – April 28th, 2023

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, April 28^th, 2023

 

 

GLOW DANCE TONIGHT!  

Great family fun for all!

Dress in neon brights (or whites for under the black lights).

DJ and Dancing 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Admission is by donation

Drinks and snacks will be sold – while supplies last.  Cash only.

This is a family event – students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA

Whether it is driving, handing out lunches, or working with students in other ways, our volunteers make MRE an even better place! Students and staff invite anyone who has volunteered this year to a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on:

Tuesday, May 16^th

From 1:00-2:20 pm

In the MRE gym

Please RSVP to mre_reception@sd42.ca by May 2^nd, so we know how many guests to expect.

 

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

May 3^rd is school photo day! We will be taking class, team and club photos as well as an entire school panorama on this day.

 

 GARDEN PROJECT – HELP NEEDED!

Come be part of our School Garden Revival: Saturday, May 6^th at 9 am!

Volunteers are needed to clean out our school garden and shed. We will be dismantling the old beds to make room for new ones. Bring your muscles and tools to take apart the existing landscape ties. We also need volunteers with trucks to drop off the green waste at the end of the day.

 

BINGO NIGHT!

Adult Bingo Night is coming to MRE! Purchase your BINGO Night tickets at https://mre.parentcouncil.net

Click on “Students” to add each adult attending.

Select the “Parent” class

Click on “Orders” to order your Bingo Night items.

*email pac.mre@gmail.com for help with ordering

 

STAR WARS DAY – May the 4^th

Star Wars Day is coming up on Thursday May 4^th! On this day you can dress up as your favourite Star Wars character. Are you a Jedi like Rey and Luke or do you follow the dark side like Darth Vader and Kylo Ren? Maybe you are more of a droid like BB8, R2D2 and C3PO. You can harness the energy of the force or fly a tie fighter. There is a galaxy’s worth of possibilities. Don’t forget to dress up, and “May the 4^th be with you.”

 

YEARBOOK SALES OPEN

MRE 2022-23 Yearbooks are now for sale – purchase using the following link: https://plicbooks.ca/go/3HVWCV

Each yearbook is $17 and will be delivered to the school and distributed directly to the students.

 

GRADE 7 PARENTS do not need to purchase a yearbook for their child as one will be provided free of charge as part of the grade 7 leaving package.

 

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST – CLOSES TODAY

The 2022-2023 Maple Ridge Elementary Yearbook needs a cover!

Any student can enter. Get out your crayons, pencils or paints and make a winning design!  Make sure you do it in full colour.

For your entry to be considered, it must follow these rules:

• Use a regular 8½x11 sheet of white paper
• Make your cover vertical (up-and-down, not side-to-side)
• Include the school name and “2022-2023” in the design
• Include your first name (no last name)

How to Submit Your Art:

1. Take a phone snap shot, or scan of your artwork
2. Email this image to yearbooks@photoexpressions.ca
3. Include your name, your school name, and Division or Teacher name in the email

If you win, we will contact you to get hold of the original artwork if necessary!

All entries are due by: Friday, April 28, 2023

 

BODY SCIENCE PARENT SESSION

Interested parents are invited to attend the Body Science Parent Information Session on May 9^th from 6:30-8:00 pm in the school library.  Please register via: https://signup.com/go/dgsaFVo 

 

SUMMER LEARNING

Are you interested in a summer learning program for your child?  Please see the flyers attached to this Friday Blast for options in both English and French Immersion.  You can also visit:

https://www.sd42.ca/announcement/registration-summer-learning-starts/

 

BC LIONS ENERGY CHAMPIONS

The BC Lions would like to thank students for participating at the assembly last week and learning to be Energy Champions! All MRE students are invited to join the BC Lions Kids Club as honorary members.

With parent permission, students can sign up and be eligible to win exciting prizes, swag and even game tickets.  To sign up, visit: https://tradablebits.com/tb_app/471810

 

PAINT DONATIONS

We are looking for donations of bright outdoor paint and primer.  Remnants are fine.  Please drop them off at the office area. Many thanks!

 

SCIENCE ROCKS! SUMMER CAMPS

The University of the Fraser Valley Faculty of Science is offering Science Rocks! Summer camps at Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses July 4-Aug 18 for students going into grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Fun and exciting science activities exploring physics, biology, chemistry, math and computer science. Learn more: https://ufv.ca/science/science-in-the-community/science-rocks/

  

WESTVIEW SECONDARY ~ ELEMENTARY BAND PROGRAM

Will your child be in Grade 5, 6 or 7 next year? Are they interested in learning an instrument and making new friends?  Consider joining the Westview Secondary Elementary Band next year.  Information attached below.

 

ROYAL SOCCER CLUB DAY CAMPS 2023

Royal Soccer Club is once again offering soccer day camps, including morning and full day sessions. These camps, appropriate for children aged 5-13, have before and after school care available and will run in the months of July and August. Visit https://royalsoccerclub.com/ to learn more.

Morning session info: https://royalsoccerclub.com/our-camps/summer-day-camps/morning-sessions/

Full day session info: https://royalsoccerclub.com/our-camps/summer-day-camps/full-day-sessions/

 

SCHOOL PARKING LOTS

Our school is a very busy place during morning drop off and after-school pick up times.  Please remember to be cautious when walking from your car to the school – always use sidewalks and avoid walking through the parking lots as much as possible.  If you are dropping off on River Road, please ensure you are not blocking the entrance or exit to the school parking lots or drive-thru area as traffic can back up along the road when entrances/exits are blocked.

Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe place!

 

SPRING CROSS COUNTRY RACES

The district Spring Cross Country races are coming up soon!

Students in grades 4, 5, 6 & 7 will run at Alouette Lake on Tuesday, May 16.

Kindergarten, 1, 2 & 3 students race at the Albion Sports Complex on Thursday, May 18.  Information and sign-ups are posted on the portal.

 

FUTURE LOCKDOWN DRILL

On May 1^st our school will be participating in a lockdown drill followed immediately by a fire drill.

A “lockdown” is a situation where all staff and students stay in a secure location with doors locked and windows closed. Lockdowns may be necessary where there is an internal or external threat to the safety of the school occupants.  As with fire drills and other safety programs, the hope is to familiarize students and staff with a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely.

During the lockdown portion of the drill, students are to clear the halls and report to the nearest available classroom where they are to remain out of sight and stay as silent as possible.

 

HOT LUNCHES  

Friday May 5 – Snack (Tim Hortons Donuts)

Friday May 19 – Hot Lunch (Subway)

Friday June 2 – Snack (TCBY – frozen yogurt)

Friday June 16 – Hot Lunch/Carnival (Pizza Pizza)

 

CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

We will soon be beginning to create preliminary class lists for next year. Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care, and attention to this process. This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized.

Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to observe, discuss, and get to know the students. Staff work together to consider social emotional skills and relationships, as well as learning styles, strengths and needs as placements are made. Our goal is to create safe, engaging, and inclusive classrooms that balance these factors as equitably as possible.

If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to the principal by email (Barbara_mackinnon@sd42.ca) by May 31st, 2023. Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name.

 

NEUFELD FARMS FUNDRAISER…

…is now live! Please use the following link to browse and purchase:

https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2023-maple-ridge-elementary/ref/sm

 

 

 LOST AND FOUND

Items in the lost and found are looking for their owners!

 

WEEK OF May 1-5

Monday, May 1

Lockdown / Fire Drill

12:45 pm Aikido Demo

 

Tuesday, May 2

Lunchtime Writing For Fun Club (Mme Noura and Mr. Mac)

Neufeld Orders Deadline

 

Wednesday, May 3

Class Photos Day

Neufeld Orders Due

Kindergarten dental screenings

                                          

Thursday, May 4

Star Wars Day

 

Friday, May 5

10:00 am Gr. 7 Photo

PAC Snack Day (Tim Hortons)

 

Saturday, May 6

9:00 am Garden Clean Up

 

PAC UPDATES

The next PAC meeting is on Monday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library.  All parents and guardians of MRE students are members of the PAC and are welcome to attend the meetings.  We hope to see you there!

 

NEUFELD ORDER PICK UP

If you ordered from the Neufeld Farms fundraiser, items will be available for pick up on Wednesday, May 10^th at 6:30 p.m. in the roundabout.

 

PAC INFO

Did you know that our PAC has a website?  Don’t miss out on exciting upcoming dates and events happening at MRE.  Register now!

• Go to mre.parentcouncil.net
• Click on “Click Here to Register”
• Enter Access Code MREPAC
• Complete the rest of the registration form.

*NOTE: By listing your email address when you register, you are giving permission to receive PAC notices by email. You may withdraw this consent at any time by responding to emails you receive with a request to unsubscribe from your PAC notice