Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, March 15th, 2024
THIS WEEK
The clocks have sprung forward, the days are milder, student-led conferences are complete for most and our second term has come to a close. We have been busy finishing off projects and engaging with some lighter activities in preparation for a well-earned two-week rest. We wish all of our students, staff and families a safe and happy Spring Break!
NEXT TERM
Monday, April 1st
Easter Monday Holiday – School not in session
Tuesday, April 2nd
Wednesday, April 3rd
Thursday, April 4th
Friday, April 5th
LOST & FOUND – LAST CALL!
All unclaimed items in the Lost & Found will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, March 15th.
GRADE 7 LEAVING COMMITTEE 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, April 15th at 7 pm in the MRE library.
There will be a Grade 7 Leaving Meeting in the library beforehand starting at 6 pm. All Grade 7 students with their parents are invited to attend.
Watch this space!
Term 3 Hot Lunch ordering is coming soon…
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SD42 NEWS
SPRING BREAK READING
Spring Break will be here in no time. If you are looking for an activity to do with your
child, you can check out our school library’s online resources to support your child’s
Spring Break will be here in no time. If you are looking for an activity to do
with your child, you can check out our school library’s online resources to
support your child’s reading. Simply visit: https://sd42.libguides.com/
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – SPRING
Please see the attached flyer for a list of after-school activities that will be
offered at MRE in the fall. https://www.sd42.ca/after-school-programs/
To register visit: schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com
IN OUR COMMUNITY
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.