Friday Blast January 13

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, January 13, 2023

 

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY ASSEMBLY

Our assembly on January 24^th will 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.

 

BOOK FAIR – French (and English)

On February 6^th and 7^th there will be a French Book Fair taking place.  All classes can attend as there will also be a selection of English books available.

 

HEALTH AWARENESS

In the new year we will be continuing to practice Health Awareness 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.

 

GRADE 8 REGISTRATION – attention grade 7 parents

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 DUE January 19^th

 

February 10th – Hot lunch – Pizza Pizza

ORDERS DUE February 2^nd

 

March 3rd – Hot Lunch – Hot Dog Day

ORDERS DUE February 23^rd

 

March 31- Snack Day- Booster Juice Smoothies

ORDERS DUE March 23

 

USED BOOKS WANTED!

Are you looking to rehome some books?  Well, look no further! The PAC is planning the first ever USED Book Fair this Spring.

 

Drop off your gently used kid and adult leisure reading books in the bins by the school office.  Please no encyclopaedias, dictionaries, or textbooks.

 

More details about the sale will come closer to spring. The event will be dependent on how many books are received.

 

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 16^th.

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

 

LIBRARY WEBSITE

Have you checked out our school website’s “library” tab?  You can by visiting: https://sd42.libguides.com/mrelibrary

 

Here you’ll find a wide selection of resources such as online read-aloud books, Math games and other fun learning sites all listed in one place! These resources are available for both primary and intermediate aged children.

 

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 1^st, 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 15^th, 2023

 

For more information on Flag or Tackle Football:

www.meadowridgeknights.com

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

 

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION

Is your Grade 5 child interested in learning to speak French? If so, a late French Immersion Online Information night is being held in January:

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (7:00 p.m.)

Preregistration is required for this meeting and can be completed at the following link. https://sd42.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5wsdeigrDsvGtUyaJMjl3qQm1qj8lb5QR0M.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

The SD42 Late French Immersion program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn a second language or are looking for a challenge. Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2023, at Golden Ears Elementary. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School.

 

For more information about our French Immersion program, please contact Jennifer Simon at Jennifer_simon@sd42.ca

 

REGISTRATION for Late French Immersion opens on the Parent Portal at noon, February 15th, 2023, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 24th, 2023.

 

 

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.

 

The Wheelhouse program runs out of Alouette Elementary (22155 Isaac Crescent, Maple Ridge).

 

WESTVIEW WINTER CONCERT

You’re invited to the Westview Winter Concert on January 25^th 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.

 

 

 NEXT WEEK…

Monday, January 16 ~ Tier 2 Boys’ Basketball Game 3:00 @ Glenwood

 

Tuesday, January 17 ~ Tier 1 Boys’ Basketball Practice 7:30 am

Tier 1 Girls’ Basketball Game @ MRE

 

Wednesday, January 18 ~ Tier 1 Boys’ Basketball Game @ MRE

 

Thursday, January 19 ~ Division 4, 5, 6 Ice Skating Field Trip

Tier 1 Girls’ Basketball Practice @ Lunch

 

Friday, January 20 ~ Tier 2 Boys’ Basketball Practice 2:30 pm

 

Monday, January 23 ~ Pro-D Day Classes Not In Session

 

 

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!

 

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