Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Jan. 26th, 2024
THIS WEEK
Many students engaged with an exciting assembly hosted by several members of the Vancouver Giants hockey team. The opportunity to learn more about the players, play games and win some tickets helped keep the rainy-day blues away!
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Jan. 29th
3:00 pm: Boys T2 Basketball Game @ Pitt Meadows Elementary
Tuesday, Jan. 30th
7:30 am: Boys T1 Basketball Practice
2:30 pm-4:00 pm: Coding Program (for those who registered)
2:30-3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice
Wednesday, Jan. 31st
3:00 pm: Boys T1 Basketball Game @ Maple Ridge Elementary
Thursday, Feb. 1st
7:30 am: Boys T2 Basketball Practice
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice
Friday, Feb. 2nd
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Drama Program (for those who registered)
WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY ADVANCED BAND
Contact your child’s teacher for details.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Do you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before December 31st, 2024? If so, it is time to think about kindergarten registration. Kindergarten registration is a big step, but it does not have to be a difficult one. See below for a schedule of the registration phases. For more information visit: https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/
GRADE 7 LEAVING COMMITTEE
Grade 7 Fundraising:
Did you know that you can continue contributing to the Grade 7 Leaving Event by donating your cans and bottles? The Maple Ridge Bottle Depot has an account under the number: 604-467-5551. When you donate just mention you’d like the funds to go to this account. The Grade 7s thank you in advance for helping to make their Leaving Event an awesome day!
If you would like to support our Grade 7 leaving celebration an account is up and running at the Maple Ridge Liquor Store at the corner of 207 and Lougheed. Patrons just must mention MRE grad, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to the school and used for the Grade 7 Leaving Event. Thank you!
VISITORS
A reminder that if you are visiting the school to please come to the office and check-in. We require all visitors and volunteers to wear a “visitor pass” in order to ensure the security of staff and students.
HEALTH AWARENESS
We are continuing to practice Health Awareness this year 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 when sick.
ATTENDANCE
If you know that your child is going to be late or absent from school, please let us know through either the parent portal, by calling us at 604-467-5551 or by emailing mre_reception@sd42.ca. If you know your child will be absent multiple days in a row you can enter them all at once so that you do not need to update it each day.
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Want to know what PAC is up to? Visit our Facebook page Maple Ridge Elementary PAC and subscribe to the PAC calendar for current events and news.
Want to get involved, we are always looking for volunteers! Check out opportunities and sign up at https://signup.com/group/47703560186256400 or reach out to pac.mre@gmail.com anytime!
The next PAC meeting is Monday February 12th 2024, 7 pm in the MRE library.
FEBRUARY 9 – HOT LUNCH – HOT DOG DAY
** Orders due February 1
FEBRUARY 23- SNACK DAY – COBS BREAD
** Orders due February 15
BINGO NIGHT!
We are excited to announce MRE’s 2024 BINGO Night! Tickets are available now!
WHERE: Maple Ridge Elementary School
WHEN: Friday, March 1, 2024 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 PM
TICKETS: Entry tickets include a Full Bingo Card Booklet, a complimentary drink voucher and an entry into the door prize for $30. ~ One Entry Ticket per person. ~
Order your tickets using the link:
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GRAND PRIZE:500.00 CASH!
Space will be limited, so buy your tickets today!
Adults Only Please
SD42 NEWS
Information Nights: Wheelhouse & Late French Immersion
Information nights are coming up for the following district programs. Registration for both programs opens on the Parent Portal at noon on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. For additional information about these programs and about the registration process, visit https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/.
Wheelhouse Online Information Night:
Monday, January 29, 2024 (7 p.m.)
Preregistration required: https://bit.ly/WH-Info24-2
Wheelhouse Program
The Wheelhouse is a supportive and nurturing classroom for Grade 6 and 7 students. The program fosters a caring classroom community that helps students develop independence, leadership skills, and a community-focused mindset. In this enriching environment, students not only ignite their passion for learning but also strengthen these foundational qualities.
Program highlights include the following:
- Weekly field study days during which 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;
- A strong focus on building individual skills to be successful learners.
For more information, including a more in-depth look at the program, dates and times for student interviews, and details on how to become a Wheelhouse student, please visit The Wheelhouse online at https://wheelhouse.sd42.ca/.
Registration
Registration for The Wheelhouse opens online at noon, Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Registration will be via the Parent Portal. Please ensure you have created a Parent Portal account and have familiarized yourself with the platform well in advance of the registration date and time. To learn more about creating a Parent Portal account, please visit: https://parents.sd42.ca.
The program runs out of Alouette Elementary (22155 Isaac Crescent, Maple Ridge).
Late French Immersion
The SD42 Late French Immersion program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn French as another language and are looking for a challenge. Students learn French while learning all subject areas of the curriculum. Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2024, at Golden Ears Elementary. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School until Grade 12, when students can graduate with a dual Dogwood.
To learn more about our French Immersion program, watch our French Immersion informational video: https://youtu.be/m-K1X3kA6Lo
For additional information, please contact Laura Brandon, Principal of École Golden Ears Elementary at Laura_Brandon@sd42.ca or Jennifer Simon, Principal and Coordinator of French Programs at Jennifer_Simon@sd42.ca.
Registration
Registration for Late French Immersion opens online at noon, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 23, 2024. Registration will be via the Parent Portal. Please ensure you have created a Parent Portal account and have familiarized yourself with the platform well in advance of the registration date and time. To learn more about creating a Parent Portal account, please visit: https://parents.sd42.ca.
The Late French Immersion program runs out of Golden Ears Elementary (23124 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge).
IN OUR COMMUNITY
HELPFUL LINKS
- Healthy Kids Program – children under the age of 19 years may be eligible for basic dental services.
- Canada Dental Benefit – children under the age of 12 years who do not have access to a private dental insurance plan.
- UBC Dentistry – offers a free dental program for children 12 years and younger. Please see the attached application form.
- Affordable dentistry options for children – Fraser Health Authority
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.