Friday Blast – March 8

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, March 8, 2024

 

THIS WEEK

This week students and teachers have been busily preparing for upcoming conferences.  This is an excellent opportunity to revisit the goals your child set in Term 1, and to celebrate the learning and growth they have made so far this year.  If you have not already done so, please sign up for a conference time slot next week.  Teachers are able to offer in-person times as well as online times via Zoom.

 

NEXT WEEK

Monday, March 11

7 pm PAC meeting – library

Tier 1 Boys Basketball Semi-Final Game

 

Tuesday, March 12

 

Wednesday, March 13

Tier 1 Boys Basketball Finals Game

 

Thursday, March 14

Early dismissal @ 11:30 am for Student Led Conferences

 

Friday, March 15

Classes Not In Session – Student-Led Conferences all day

2:30-4:30 Last Drama Program session for registered students

 

… Spring Break! See you back at school on April 2^nd

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BASKETBALL TEAMS

We are very proud of our three basketball teams that participated this season at MRE.  Not only did everyone improve their skills, but our players consistently demonstrated respect and sportsmanship. We are proud of everyone who played this season and grateful to our coaches Mrs. McClain and Mrs. Pajak for their hard work and dedication.

 

 

SPRING BREAK – READING

Spring Break will be here in no time.  If you are looking for an activity to do with your child, teachers will be sending home a Spring Break Reading challenge.  Students who complete and return to the office by April 5^th will receive a prize.

 

You can also check out our school library’s online resources to support your child’s reading.  Simply visit: https://sd42.libguides.com/mrelibrary

 

 

VANCOUVER GIANTS TICKETS

Our school participated in the “Be A Giant” Program this fall.  Students who have completed their “Giant’s Report Card” will receive a free ticket to the March 15^th game!

 

Once complete, return your “report card” and receive a form to order additional adult tickets.  Submit this form with payment to the office before March 10^th.

 

At the March 15^th game the Giants will be reserving a section of seats for Maple Ridge Elementary.  We look forward to enjoying a fun evening with our school community!

 

 

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found is so full! Please make sure you check it out before spring break.  All remaining items after March 15^th will be donated to charity.

  

 

GRADE 7 QUEBEC TRIP FUNDRAISER

Get ready to POP into deliciousness! Another mouth-watering Popcorn Sale is coming your way from March 11th to March 13^th during the lunch hour. For just $2 a bag, treat yourself to some popcorn while supporting a great cause: The Grade 7 Quebec Trip! Don’t miss out and mark your calendars!

 

 

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

 

 

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.  If your child will be absent due to a communicable disease (ex. Lice) please let the office know.

 

 

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 March 11^th 2024, at 7 pm in the MRE library.

 

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.