Friday Blast – June 30th 2023

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, June 30, 2023

 

 

SUMMER IS HERE!

The last week of school was a busy one! Many classes went on field trips, celebrated with year-end parties, and performed at assemblies. Yesterday we held the school wide tug-of-war on a beautiful, sunny afternoon.

We wish everyone a happy and safe summer holiday.  For those students returning to MRE in September, we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday September 5^th from 12:30-2:20.

For those moving away or moving on to high school, we wish you all the best!

 

NEXT YEAR…

We recognize that there will be changes in enrolment over the summer, therefore returning students go back to their 2022-23 classrooms for the first few days until class placements are finalized.

Students who are new to the school enter at the main doors and go to the library.

*Please do not send any school supplies until students are placed in their new classes.

 

REPORT CARDS

Yesterday you will have received a portal notification to look for your child’s report card online. Please take the time to read and discuss the report with your child. If you are not able to access the portal, contact the school immediately and we will be happy to give you a printed copy.

 

YEARBOOK ORDERS

TODAY is the last day to place your order for an MRE 2022-23 Yearbook.  You can purchase using the following link: https://plicbooks.ca/go/3HVWCV

Please note there will be an additional $7 shipping charge & all orders will be shipped to your home.

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

curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca

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…

Thank you to all students and families who have returned overdue and lost books. Please keep an eye out for any library books that may turn up over the summer and return them in the fall. We’re happy to have the book back, no matter how late! 

We encourage you to check out the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s “Journey Through Time summer reading program.  Flyer below:

 

 

PAC UPDATES

 

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