Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, January 20, 2023
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY ASSEMBLY
On January 24th we will be having an assembly with a focus on the themes of inclusion and diversity. On this day, students are encouraged to wear clothing representative of their culture and heritage. Some ideas include wearing items of traditional clothing, colours, or any other small items such as a pin with a flag, crest or guild.
GRADE 8 REGISTRATION – attention grade 7 parents
Do you have a child going into Grade 8 next year? The District Parent Advisory Council is inviting parents to join its annual secondary school online information session on January 26 (7 p.m.), 2023.
While the Zoom portion is limited to the first 90 participants, the presentation will also be broadcast live and saved on the DPAC YouTube channel for all to see.
- Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/3iBcW1A
- Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3iAvWxd
Here’s how to register your student:
Grade 8 registration for the 23/24 school year will open on the parent portal at noon on Thursday, February 2, 2023, and will close at midnight on Friday, February 17, 2023.
Some ‘at a glance’ information:
- The electronic date/time stamp for a registration is created when a family initiates the on-line application. Families do not have to rush through the application and get it completed to achieve the electronic date/time stamp.
- Last year, a number of families with in-district students registered using the out of district application. Please be sure to use the orange button pathway. This way, you access your existing portal profile data, and the process is streamlined.
- The acceptance criteria can be found at: https://www.sd42.ca/assets/media/9200.1-Student-Placement-revised-June-6-2017.pdf )
HOT LUNCHES ~ Upcoming PAC Hot Lunches in 2023:
January 27 – Snack Day- Tim Hortons Donuts
ORDERS NOW CLOSED
February 10th – Hot lunch – Pizza Pizza
ORDERS DUE February 2nd
March 3rd – Hot Lunch – Hot Dog Day
ORDERS DUE February 23rd
March 31- Snack Day- Booster Juice Smoothies
ORDERS DUE March 23
HEALTH AWARENESS
Reminder: Health Awareness is for everyone entering our school – this includes staff, students, and visitors. Health awareness includes checking regularly for any symptoms of illness (including, but not limited to, COVID-19 symptoms) and staying home if ill.
USED SPIRIT WEAR WANTED!
Do you have spirit wear that your child has outgrown? Please consider donating it back to the school. In the spring we will be selling new spirit wear and re-selling used spirit wear at a discounted price.
MRE SUN RUN TEAM
MRE invites you to join our school community Sun Run Team! This year’s run takes place on April 16th.
The Sun Run mission is to be Canada’s leading and most influential 10k race, inspiring healthy, active lifestyles for people of all ages and at any fitness level in B.C.
If you are interested in participating and running with us, use the following link to register:
https://event.racereach.com/161771?urlcattype=t&zsecure=GabuutrY131Jkkj
On the Join a Team form:
Step 1: Click the “Shaw team division – in person”
Step 2: Scroll down to Team Selection and search “Maple Ridge Elementary Steppers”
Step 3: Enter the Team Access Code – FCGPJT
READY, SET, GO!
The Family Education Center and School District #42 are offering different parent info sessions in January and February.
Ready, Set, Parent focuses on parents of children ages 0-5
Ready, Set, Learn focuses on Parent/Child play information
For more info, check out the flyers attached to this week’s Friday Blast!
MEADOWRIDGE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Registration for Spring Flag Football will soon be opening for children ages 8-18!
The season runs from April to June and teams practice twice per week from 6-8 pm. Games happen every Saturday. The only gear required is a mouth guard.
Registration will begin February 1st, 2023
Registration for Fall Tackle Football will also soon be opening for children ages 8-18!
The season runs from June-November. Teams practice twice per week from 6-8 pm. Games take place on Saturdays. The gear required are cleats (all other equipment is provided)
Tackle football registration begins on March 15th, 2023
For more information on Flag or Tackle Football:
email: mrkregistrar@gmail.com
RIDGE MEADOWS MINOR BALL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
RMMBHA has been committed to offering an organized and affordable house youth ball hockey experience in the Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Mission areas since 2003. The league’s volunteers strive to create an inclusive community with a focus on building a fun, competitive athletic atmosphere that helps all players learn and develop their ball hockey skills. Sportsmanship and fair play are encouraged, while instilling a passion for the game. This is a co-ed league.
Registration is now open for the tykes program (5-6 year olds) and U8-U21 (7-21 year olds). Register at: rmmbha.com
CURIOUS MINDS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Curious Minds Learning Centre has been serving the community since 2008!
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION for the 2023/2024 school year will open February 2023.
Morning Preschool Class 9am – 1pm (located in the portable behind Maple Ridge Elementary)
- 2 days/week (Tues & Thurs) = $200/month
- 3 days/week (M-W-F) =$275/month
- 5 Days/week =$375/ month
+ $50 registration fee
******SUBSIDY WELCOME *******
www.curiousmindslearningcentre.com
curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca Phone: Ms. Sarah 604-315-3240
WHEELHOUSE PROGRAM
The Wheelhouse is a classroom where grade 6 and 7 students are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Some of the highlights of the program include:
- Weekly Field Study Days where students learn outside the regular class setting
- A classroom of care and discovery that is well supported by staff, parents, and community mentors
- Leadership activities that improve confidence, citizenship, and social responsibility
- Participation in school district 1-to-1 program, where each student is assigned an iPad for use throughout the school year.
For more information and details please visit Wheelhouse online https://wheelhouse.sd42.ca/. or attend an online Information Session:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM
Registration Link: https://sd42.zoom.us/meeting/register/u50kcOqgqTotGNVi399JkE_Ebum7YAb5lko6
Eligibility
District Wheelhouse is open to all SD42 students who will be in Grade 6 or 7 in September 2023. Students may begin the program in either Grade 6 or 7.
REGISTRATION for the District Wheelhouse Program at Alouette Elementary begins at noon on February 15, 2023. Registration occurs on the parent portal.
BOOK FAIR – French (and English)
On February 6th and 7th there will be a French Book Fair taking place. All classes can attend, and there will also be a selection of English books available.
NEXT WEEK…
Sunday, January 22 ~ Lunar New Year Begins
Monday, January 23 ~ Pro-D Day Classes Not In Session
Tuesday, January 24 ~ Tier 1 Boys’ Basketball Practice 7:30 am
Inclusion and Diversity Themed Assembly
Writing For Fun Lunchtime Club
Tier 1 Girls’ Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30 pm
Grade 8 Parent Information Night for students with IEPS 7:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
Wednesday, January 25 ~ Lunchtime choir Gr. 2-4
Tier 1 Boys’ Basketball Game @ Davie Jones
Carnival Planning Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm
(all parents welcome)
Thursday, January 26 ~ Tier 1 Boys’ Basketball Practice 7:30 am
Division 4, 5, 6 Ice Skating Field Trip
Tier 1 Girls’ Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30 pm
7:00 p.m. DPAC Online Presentation for Grade 8 Registration
Friday, January 27 ~ Division 2 & 3 Science World field trip all day
Tim Horton’s Donut Snack Day
Lunchtime Reading Club Gr. 2-7
Dress Like a Book Character Theme Day
Tier 2 Boys’ Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30 pm
WESTVIEW WINTER CONCERT
You’re invited to the Westview Winter Concert on January 25th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend.
MRE’s Beginner Band students in grades 5-7 will be performing. Elementary Band is a School District 42 program that is offered to intermediate students at the beginning of the school year. It is free and takes place one hour a week at Westview Secondary.
LOST AND FOUND
The Lost & Found has several items that are missing their owners! Please remind your child to check regularly. Writing your child’s name in their items helps us to return them.
PAC UPDATES
PAC MEETING…
The next PAC meeting is on Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm 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!
ANNUAL REVIEW
As part of our annual review, our PAC executives have reviewed the existing Constitution and Bylaws document and are sharing with the MRE community for review as well. You will have received this document via the parent portal earlier this week.
Please let us know if there are any questions, comments or amendments. In order to be considered, any proposed amendments will need to be received in writing via email at pac.mre@gmail.com no later than Jan 27th. If no amendments are brought forward by Jan 27th the existing Constitution and Bylaws document will be considered accepted as is, and will be moved forward with a vote during our Feb 13th meeting.
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.
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