Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, June 21st, 2024
THIS WEEK
PAC’s annual Carnival was the perfect way to wrap up a busy week of fun class activities and packing away and organizing.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, June 24th
Grade 7 Leaving Event
10:40 am – 2:00 pm: Harris Rd. Park (Div. 19, 20 & 21)
Tuesday, June 25th
12:00 pm: Dismissal
Spring Group Photos Now Available Online!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are delighted to announce that the spring group photos for our school have been uploaded online and are ready for viewing and ordering. You can access the photos by visiting the following link shop.photoexpressions.ca and entering our school’s unique access code (MRELCG24) to gain access to the photo gallery.
To ensure prompt delivery, we kindly request that all orders be placed by Sunday, June 9th. Orders placed after this date will require shipping. We are offering two print sizes: 5×7 (priced at $6) and 8×10 (priced at $10).
It is worth mentioning that each child has been provided one free 5×7 copy of their class photo. However, if you wish to order additional copies, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.
Should you have any queries or require any assistance with the ordering process, you can contact Photo Expressions by email at studio@photoexpressions.ca or by phone at 604-477-7399
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found is full of lovely clothing items! Please stop by and check before the end of the school year to see if any of your child’s missing items are here. We will be donating all remaining items on June 25th
COMBINED CLASSROOM COMMUNITIES
Frequently Asked Questions:
How will being in a combined class impact my child?
Studies have shown that academic achievement is not impacted by being in a combined class versus a straight-grade class. In other words, there is no academic detriment to combined grade groupings. In fact, many studies have concluded there are social emotional benefits for students in combined classes, including greater leadership skills, increased self-esteem, increased social responsibility, and more positive peer interactions.
How will combined classes benefit my child?
Just like in life, there are often combined classes in high school, especially for electives. Giving children the opportunity to have different experiences in elementary school does what school is designed to do — prepare students for real life.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School 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 do not want to purchase a Creative Pack, supplies lists are also attached to this edition of the Friday Blast.
*Note: Gr. 4 FRIM students will pay the fee in September and do not need to order a Creative Pack or purchase supplies.
ARE YOU MOVING?
Schools are preparing for September 2024
If you know that you will be moving and not attending MRE for the 2024-25 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.
Grade 7 Leaving Event
The elementary school journey is ending soon for our Grade 7 students going off to high school! We have a great afternoon planned to celebrate our Grade 7s and we need volunteers to make this day happen. Below is a link to sign up for a spot to pitch in and help. Many hands make light work! Click the link below:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0944A9AC2AA2FC1-49699033-grade
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
The PAC would like to wish everyone a wonderful summer!
| IN OUR COMMUNITY |
BC Summer Games
The BC Summer Games are coming to Maple Ridge this summer! If you are interested in volunteering, please visit: https://bcgames.org/volunteer/ Volunteers of all ages and with varying skills are needed.
SUMMER READING CLUB
World of Curiosities! Join FVRL this summer to explore your curiosities by joining the 2024 Summer Reading Club. There’s a club for everyone! — kids, teens and adults — and it’s all absolutely free! Make reading fun this summer! Kids who read over the summer do better at school. Join SRC in person or online at www.fvrl.ca and track your family reading. You can read anything — novels, picture books, information books, graphic novels, magazines, audiobooks, ebooks, websites — it all counts! There are many ways to encourage your children to participate in SRC:
- Enter contests to win prizes
- See amazing performers
- Participate in fun activities online
- Earn a medal! There is so much to discover when you join 2024 Summer Reading Club and explore the World of Curiosities.
CONTACT: Liza Morris Community Librarian Maple Ridge Public Library
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.