Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Jan. 10th, 2025
THIS WEEK
We would like to wish all our MRE families a Happy New Year!
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Jan. 12th
3:00 pm: Boys Basketball – MRE vs. Harry Hooge (@ MRE)
8:30 am – 10:30 am: Planet Ice (Div. 9)
Tuesday, Jan. 13th
7:30 am – 8:15 am: Boys Basketball Practice
12:40 pm – 2:20 pm: Bowling (Div. 1 & 2)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Tae Kwon Do Afterschool program (for those registered)
Wednesday, Jan. 14th
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Soccer Afterschool program (for those registered)
Thursday, Jan. 15th
7:30 am – 8:15 am: Boys Basketball Practice
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Art Afterschool program (for those registered)
Friday, Jan 16th
Spirit Day – Superheroes
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Dance Afterschool program (for those registered)
MRE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Did you know our school has a breakfast program for students in need? The program is open every morning from 8:00-8:25 and takes place in Ms. Cora’s room. If your child is in need of breakfast to start their day please email Cora (cora_lindgren@sd42.ca). Please also indicate if your child requires supervision from 8:00-8:25 or if they can be dismissed outside (unsupervised) after they finish eating.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES: SNOW
As the weather cools, please review the school district’s inclement weather procedures as they relate to snowfall and possible school closures.
The decision to close schools due to accumulating snowfall is ultimately the responsibility of the superintendent, who must balance the safety of students, staff and parents with the need to provide learning. The decision is not taken lightly and is the result of a carefully thought-out process that is reviewed after each experience and refined if necessary.
Except in rare circumstances, no announcement will be made if schools are open.
The decision to close schools is made by 6:30 a.m. Details are:
- posted on the SD42 Website (www.sd42.ca).
- posted on the SD42 Facebook feed (SD42Facebook);
- posted on the SD42 Twitter feed (@sd42news);
- shared with News 1130, CKNW, and CBC 690 radio stations.
Please note: The district supports individual and family decisions regarding safety. Parents/guardians have primary responsibility for their children’s safe travel to school. If, for any reason, there are personal concerns about the ability to travel safely to school, other arrangements should be made.
Education Assistant Program at Ridge Meadows College
If you or someone you know may be interested in a career working with children and youth with diverse abilities, Ridge Meadows College (operated by SD42) still has seats available for the January 2025 cohort of its Education Assistant (EA) program. The demand for this job is high as the province faces a shortage of EAs and virtually all graduates of the program move on to work in school districts across B.C., including Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42. If you’d like to learn more about the program, you can visit the website at https://rmcollege.sd42.ca/program/education-assistant/. In addition to the EA program, RMC also has programs in administration, early childhood education, community support and others.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION
City of Pitt Meadows Winter Programs
Our winter program guide is available online and in print. Browse the City of Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide for a variety of activities and programs for all age groups! Registration for winter programs is open. To view programs or register, visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide for details.
Low-Cost 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 am) and Saturdays (9-11 am) 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 10-11:30am, Wednesday 8-9pm, Thursday 6-7am and Saturday from 3-6pm.
Holiday Break Drop-In Gymnasium Programs Enjoy the additional Holiday Break Drop-In Programs available from December 23 to January 5! Visit pittmeadows.ca/gymnasium for full schedule.
Upcoming Pitt Meadows FREE Family Events
The City of Pitt Meadows proudly hosts several signature and community events throughout the year, visit pittmeadows.ca/special events. For upcoming holiday events and activities visit pittmeadows.ca/Christmas.
Winter Wonderland – A Holiday Skating Event – December 22 & 23
Enjoy this special family event, sessions will run as follows: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. The cost for this event is $2 per person/per session plus rentals. Skate rentals are $3.95 and helmets are $2.65.
When: Sunday, December 22 & Monday, December 23, 2024
Location: Pitt Meadows Arena, 11435 Bonson Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2S3 For full details, visit pittmeadowsarena.com.
FREE Family Lounge Drop-In Program – Sundays from 3-7pm
Drop by the Constable Rick O’Brien Youth Lounge with your family! The Youth Lounge will open Sundays, from 3-7pm 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 Program – Community Services Let’s Play (1Y – 5Y) – (Course ID# 13735)
Families will engage in a variety of play opportunities with their child, such as loose parts, sensory explorations, the wonder of art, music & movement, science discoveries and more. Registration is required.
This FREE program has 8 sessions and runs from 10-11am, January 14 to March 4. Registration is required, register by phone at 604-465-2470, or visit pittfitandfun.ca
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Welcome back and Happy New Year!
Our next PAC meeting will be Monday Jan 20th, 6:30pm in the MRE library.
All are welcome to attend! If child care is needed please reach to pac.mre@gmail.com or via our facebook page (Maple Ridge Elementary PAC) prior.
Hot Lunch is open for orders which can be place at https://mre.parentcouncil.net
Hot Dog Day Jan 10 (orders closed)
Tim Hortons snack day Jan 24 (orders due by Jan 17)
Streats Hot Lunch Day Feb 7 (orders due by Jan 31)
TCBY snack day Feb 21 (orders due by Feb 14)
Pizza Pizza Hot Lunch Day Mar 7 (orders due by Feb 28)
There are many ways to support MRE, here are our ongoing fundraisers:
Save on Foods receipts can be collected in the bin outside the office and we receive a kickback for money spent.
Support MRE PAC fundraiser when purchasing from https://mabelslabels.ca and 5% of your order goes towards the school.
Mention MRE at the Maple Ridge Liquor store (207 & Lougheed) and 5% of your order goes towards the school.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
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.