Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Dec. 12th, 2025
THIS WEEK
Santa Mall was the highlight of the week, with all students gleefully shopping for loved ones. The giving spirit is alive and well at MRE. Thank you, Nana Claus!
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Dec. 15th
Christmas Chaos! (wear your favourite holiday style)
1:00 pm – Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, Dec. 16th
9:00 am & 1:00 pm – Winter Concert
Wednesday, Dec. 17th
Thursday, Dec. 18th
Friday, Dec. 19th Last Day! (school resumes Jan. 5th)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Jan. 5th – First Day 2nd term
Jan. 27th– Pro D Day (school not in session)
Feb. 13th– Pro D Day (school not in session)
Feb. 16th– Family Day (school not in session)
WINTER CONCERT – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
We are excited to welcome families to our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 16th, with performances at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Arrival & Seating
Please wait outside in line upon arrival. We will open the doors once we are ready to seat guests. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Additional Notes
- Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
- No food or drinks permitted inside the building. There will be no concession on site.
- Please plan to attend only one performance to ensure there is space for everyone.
- Please plan to stay for the entire performance to support all students.
- Video recording is permitted only for your own child. We ask that you please be respectful of other families.
We look forward to celebrating the season together! ❄️🎶
GROW THE GRINCH HEART
This year Divisions 9 and 16 are inviting the school to help grow the Grinch’s heart by donating non-perishable food items and some basic winter clothing (scarves, mitts and hats). All items will be donated to the Salvation Army and the Friends in Need Food Bank. We will be collecting donations from December 1-16. If you have any food or clothing items to donate, please send them with your child to school or drop them off in the respective boxes in front of the office
Thank you so much for helping us make this a memorable donation.
A MESSAGE FROM MME SIMARD
Thank you to all of our MRE families who supported the Scholastic Book Fair. With your support our school will receive just over $3000 in new books for our students. We hope that our students will be excited to sign out many new books in the New Year.
A reminder to all families, that we are asking students to return all library books prior to the winter break (with the exception of our students participating in the Reading Link Challenge).
Students will not be signing out library books the last week prior to the break. We hope that students will square up their accounts so that they will have a fresh start to the New Year.
We are conscious that is an expensive time of year, so we will accept trades of books in good condition to make up for lost or damaged books.
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Happy Friday, MRE families!
🎲 MRE BINGO IS BACK – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join us for a fun 90’s themed evening full of food, music, games, drinks, and 5 rounds of BINGO! Prizes: Round 1: $100 | Round 2: $150 | Round 3: $250 | Round 4: $500 Grand Prize: $1000
Get your tickets now and snag our early bird pricing! ORDER HERE
Important: You must purchase a Bingo admission ticket in order to buy an extra booklet. Single booklet purchases will be cancelled.
Silent Auction Donations Needed! Own a business or have connections? We’re looking for donations: gift cards, themed baskets, electronics, experiences, liquor, etc. We can advertise your business through our socials and provide a donation letter. Email pac.mre@gmail.com
HOT LUNCH – JAN-MARCH SESSION Our next session dates are here! Stay tuned for order opening details.
- Jan 16 – Tim Hortons
- Jan 30 – Sushi
- Feb 12 – Bubble Tea (NEW vendor!)
- Feb 27 – Pizza Pizza
- Mar 6 – TCBY
Questions? hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com
Questions? Email us at pac.mre@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Maple Ridge Elementary PAC
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Keep your child healthy during winter
As the chilly winter season approaches, there are things you can do to help keep your children healthy
and well.
Get ready for winter at home and in the community
Winter can bring extreme weather and it’s important
to have plans to be safe during cold weather, storms
and power outages, including staying warm, having a carbon monoxide detector and planning for emergencies. Learn about programs that can support your family:
- Get ready for winter: Snow and cold safety for you and your home – Fraser Health Authority
- Indoor air quality – Fraser Health Authority
Bundle up for the cold
Dressing appropriately for cold weather keeps your child comfortable and protected. Wearing multiple layers is a great way to trap body heat and provide insulation against the cold.
Keep a warm hat, gloves, scarves and warm, waterproof boots handy. Remind your child to wear these items before heading outside to play or going to school.
Learn about hypothermia and frostbite as children can be more susceptible.
Protect against winter illnesses
Winter brings an increased risk of colds and flu. Ensure your child receives their annual flu vaccine and talk to a health care provider about any additional vaccines that may be recommended. Teach your child good respiratory etiquette such as regular hand washing, covering their coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick. If they are sick and cannot stay away from others, masks can help to reduce the risk of spreading illness. Learn more about masks here.
Keep their bodies moving
It is important to keep your child active during winter as regular physical activity is important for good health. Outdoor activities such as skating, sledding and going for walks as a family are all great ways to keep active. On colder days, indoor play and activities such as dancing, yoga or sports are great ways to promote movement. Look for drop-in programs at local community centres or indoor sports facilities.
If you play on frozen lakes or ponds, be sure that the ice has been tested for strength and safety. Learn more on the Lifesaving Society’s website.
Find more tips for a healthy winter on Fraser Health’s Winter Health page.
Foundry News
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.