Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, June 16, 2023
CARNIVAL – WAS AMAZING
Thank you to the many volunteers who helped make the MRE Carnival today a wonderful day. It was a delight to see so many students enjoying the games, the rides, and one another’s company.
LAST DAY EARLY DISMISSAL
A friendly reminder that the last day of school for students is June 29th. It is an early dismissal at 12:00 pm on this day.
CANDY & FREEZIE SALE
There will be a Freezie sale after school on Monday June 26th. French Immersion students are fundraising for a Grade 7 trip to Quebec.
As usual, the sale will take place at the front entrance of the school and on the basketball court behind Mrs. Span and Mme Alliette’s classrooms.
Freezies will cost $1
Candy will cost $2
LEARNING CENTRE
The last day for the Learning Centre that runs before and after school Monday to Wednesday is on June 21st.
CANADIAN MULTICULTURALISM DAY
The annual Canadian Multiculturalism Day will be held on June 24th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. At this fun and exciting event there will be multicultural performances, a fashion show, food trucks and tons of other free activities like face painting and a bouncy castle! Please visit the website for more information: https://ridgemeadowskatzielip.ca/
Or watch the youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ584V1WHOM&t=1s
SECONDARY SUMMER MUSIC CONCERTS
On June 7th there will be summer music concerts at Garibaldi and Westview.
Garibaldi’s concert starts at 6:00 pm and Westview’s concert starts at 7:00 pm. Many different band groups will be performing. See the flyers below for more information.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Supplies for students in grade K-3 are provided for a flat fee that can be paid in September.
$55 for kindergarten
$50-$60 for grades 1-3, depending on whether a planner is used.
If you experience financial hardship with the costs associated with purchasing your child’s school supplies, please contact the school for support.
For Intermediate Students Grade 4-7
Get ahead on your to-do list by purchasing your child’s school supplies for September now! See below for information on how to order a Creative Pack filled with all the teacher-approved school supplies your child will need. If you don’t want to purchase a Creative Pack, supplies lists are also attached to this edition of the Friday Blast.
ARE YOU MOVING?
Schools are making preparations for September 2023.
If you know that you will be moving and not attending MRE for the 2023-24 school year, please visit the school district website https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/ for registration and transfer information.
If your child is planning to attend school outside of SD42 for the current school year, please complete our withdrawal form on the Parent Portal. Withdrawing through the Parent Portal helps us ensure student records are transferred to the new school in a timely manner. If you are withdrawing more than one child, complete a separate request for each child.
To complete a withdrawal form, log in to your Parent Portal account, click on the “Registration” tab, and under “New Requests” select the appropriate withdrawal period. Contact your child’s new school/school district to inquire about their registration process.
Please note: A withdrawal cannot be used to request a different school within SD42. If your child is currently attending an SD42 school and you would like to request a transfer to a different school within our district, you will need to complete a transfer request. See the transfer request process tab above for more information.
CURIOUS MINDS PRESCHOOL
Located in the portable behind Maple Ridge Elementary
Our Morning Preschool Class 9am – 1pm
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
Phone: Ms. Sarah 604-315-3240
KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMPS AT BURNS BOG
July-Aug Camps
Children ages 6-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of scientific experiments, hands-on crafts, and entertaining games led by our experienced team of camp counsellors. Camp Curriculum each week will follow one of the five unique themes we have: Animal Mania, Wilderness Survival, Destination Imagination, Junior Scientists, and Bog Detectives. With the aim to educate children on the importance of peatland ecosystems, we will provide a positive learning environment and enriching educational experience for all participants.
Register at https://burnsbog.org
Leadership Camps, July 31 – August 25, 2023
This year we are hosting a brand-new camp! Our Environmental leadership day camps will give teens ages 13 to 15 the opportunity to explore environmental careers, conduct fun outdoor experiments, and share ideas on how we should tackle environmental issues such as climate change. Throughout the week, campers will dig into ten fields of environmental careers, from wildlife conservation to environmental engineering. Campers will be taking part in outdoor activities such as invasive species pulls, team debates, and fun outdoor games. If you are interested in pursuing a career within environmental science and love being outdoors and exploring diverse ecosystems such as Burns Bog, this camp is for you!
More information at https://burnsbog.org
SUMMER 2023 – PITT MEADOWS PARKS AND REC
Hello Summer Programs!
Our summer program guide is now available online and is now available 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 summer programs opens on May 30 at 8 am. Visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide for details.
Youth Lounge at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre!
This safe place is for youth ages 11-18 years old. For an annual membership of $10, youth members can access the Youth lounge and enjoy activities such as billiards, foosball, table tennis, PlayStation pods, retro arcade games, Nintendo Switch and special events. For details visit www.pittmeadows.ca/youth.
Low-Cost Activities at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre:
Parent & Child Playtime
Looking for an indoor activity? PMFRC offers low-cost Parent & Child Playtime in the gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays (10-11:45 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 8:30-9:30am, Thursday 6-7am and Saturday from 3-6pm.
Multisport 13Y+
Drop-in for Multisport on Fridays from 3-5pm, it’s only $1 for youth (13-18Y).
Splash into Summer!
Keep cool this summer at the Harris Road Pool and the Spray Park. Harris Road Pool is open from July 1 to September 4 and the Spray Park season runs from June to September, weather permitting. For full details visit pittmeadows.ca/parks-recreation/drop-schedules-hours-rates/outdoor-public-swimming-spray-park
FREE Summer Registered Programs:
Feature Artist Workshops – Outdoor Sketching – Join us in August for two outdoor sketching workshops with avid sketcher, Wendy Mould. The workshops will be held outside at Waterfront Commons Park, weather permitting. To register and see full details visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide and see page 27 in the Summer Program guide.
Upcoming Pitt Meadows FREE Family Events and Activities
The City of Pitt Meadows proudly hosts several signature and community events and activities throughout the year. Upcoming summer events and activities include:
– Farmers Market – Every Tuesday, June 13 to September 26
– Pride Concert – June 14
– Canada Day – July 1
– Summer Serenade Concert Series – Wednesday nights July 5 to August 23
– Bard on the Bandstand July 13-15
For full details on these events and activities visit pittmeadows.ca/our-community/events/special-events
FROM THE LIBRARY…
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the school year. Over the next few weeks, the MRE library will be collecting all outstanding overdue books and sending out charges for books which have been lost. All student books on loan were due back to the Library by June 2nd. If they have not yet been returned, they are now considered late, and an overdue notice/bill will be sent home. If you could take a few minutes to check under your child’s bed, bookshelves, closets etc… for stray library books, it would be greatly appreciated.
It has been a pleasure working with your children and connecting them with great literature throughout the year. Have a wonderful summer and spend some time with a good book!
Mr. Bisset
LOST AND FOUND
Please continue to check-in regularly as all remaining clothing will be washed and donated to local charities on June 20th.
WEEK OF June 19-23
Monday, June 19
7:00 pm PAC meeting in library
Tuesday, June 20
Art Day ~ many classes participating in Art activities
Wednesday, June 21
Rainbow Spirit Day
Gr. 7 Waterslides Field Trip
Thursday, June 22
Ms. Dillen/Ms. Lo ~ Belcarra Field Trip
Friday, June 23
Lunchtime ~ Poet’s Corner hosted by Mr. Mac
PAC UPDATES
UPCOMING MEETING
We are holding a June meeting this year; this will be a pre planning meeting for next year’s events. If you are interested in learning about PAC and what we do on an annual basis please join us June 19 at 7:00 pm in the school library.
GENERAL INFO
Please visit the PAC website so you don’t miss out on exciting upcoming 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