Friday Blast – May 12th 2023

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, May 12^th, 2023

 

 

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA

Whether it is driving, handing out lunches, or working with students in other ways, our volunteers make MRE an even better place! Students and staff invite anyone who has volunteered this year to a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on:

Tuesday, May 16^th

From 1:00-2:20 pm

In the MRE gym

Please RSVP to mre_reception@sd42.ca by May 12th, so we know how many guests to expect.

 

 

ADULT NIGHT OUT – MRE BINGO NIGHT!

Join us for the first MRE Adult Bingo Night on May 26 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the school gym!  This is a great chance to relax, socialize with other parent/families and enjoy some yummy snacks and drinks. You may even win some $!

Purchase your BINGO Night tickets at https://mre.parentcouncil.net

Click on “Students” to add each adult attending.

Select the “Parent” class

Click on “Orders” to order your Bingo Night items.

*email pac.mre@gmail.com for help with ordering

 

 

SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS ~ UBC

UBC is proud to be a host of Science Rendezvous, a national festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the street.  Join us on Saturday, May 13^th from 10 am to 3 pm for a day of hands-on, family-friendly science activities! To learn more visit: https://science.ubc.ca/science-rendezvous-2023

 

 

YEARBOOK SALES OPEN

MRE 2022-23 Yearbooks are now for sale – purchase using the following link: https://plicbooks.ca/go/3HVWCV

Each yearbook is $17 and will be delivered to the school and distributed directly to the students.  Please note, yearbooks for grade 7s will be provided free of charge as part of the grade 7 leaving package.

 

 

PAINT DONATIONS

We are excited to tell you that all the paint for our fence project has been generously donated by an MRE family!

 

 

 SCIENCE ROCKS! SUMMER CAMPS

The University of the Fraser Valley Faculty of Science is offering Science Rocks! Summer camps at Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses July 4-Aug 18 for students going into grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Fun and exciting science activities exploring physics, biology, chemistry, math and computer science. Learn more: https://ufv.ca/science/science-in-the-community/science-rocks/

 

 

WESTVIEW SECONDARY ~ ELEMENTARY BAND PROGRAM

Will your child be in Grade 5, 6 or 7 next year? Are they interested in learning an instrument and making new friends?  Consider joining the Westview Secondary Elementary Band next year.  Information attached below.

 

HOT LUNCHES  

Friday May 19 – Hot Lunch (Subway)

Friday June 2 – Snack (TCBY – frozen yogurt)

Friday June 16 – Hot Lunch/Carnival (Pizza Pizza)

 

ROYAL SOCCER CLUB DAY CAMPS 2023

Royal Soccer Club is once again offering soccer day camps, including morning and full day sessions. These camps, appropriate for children aged 5-13, have before and after school care available and will run in the months of July and August. Visit https://royalsoccerclub.com/ to learn more.

Morning session info: https://royalsoccerclub.com/our-camps/summer-day-camps/morning-sessions/

Full day session info: https://royalsoccerclub.com/our-camps/summer-day-camps/full-day-sessions/

 

SCHOOL PARKING LOTS

Our school is a very busy place during morning drop off and after-school pick up times.  Please remember to be cautious when walking from your car to the school – always use sidewalks and avoid walking through the parking lots as much as possible.  If you are dropping off on River Road, please ensure you are not blocking the entrance or exit to the school parking lots or drive-thru area as traffic can back up along the road when entrances/exits are blocked.

Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe place!

 

SPRING CROSS COUNTRY RACES

The district Spring Cross Country races are coming up soon!

Students in grades 4, 5, 6 & 7 will take place at Alouette Lake on Tuesday, May 16.

Kindergarten, 1, 2 & 3 students run at the Albion Sports Complex on Thursday, May 18.  Information and sign-ups are posted on the portal.

 

 

POP UP CANDY SALE  – bring a toonie

There will be a Haribo gummy candy sale after school on Friday, May 19^th. The cost will be $2 per bag (cash only). Selling locations will be the main entrance of the school and the concrete basketball area behind Mrs. Span and Mme Alliette’s classrooms. First come, first served.

 

CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

We will soon be beginning to create preliminary class lists for next year. Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care, and attention to this process. This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized.

Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to observe, discuss, and get to know the students. Staff work together to consider social emotional skills and relationships, as well as learning styles, strengths and needs as placements are made. Our goal is to create safe, engaging, and inclusive classrooms that balance these factors as equitably as possible.

If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to the principal by email (Barbara_mackinnon@sd42.ca) by May 31st, 2023. Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name.

 

LOST AND FOUND

Items in the lost and found are looking for their owners! Please check before the end of the year.

 

 

WEEK OF May 15-19

Monday, May 15

Body Science (various classes)

 

Tuesday, May 16

Body Science (various classes)

1:00 Volunteer Appreciation Tea

Intermediate Cross Country (Alouette Lake)

 

Wednesday, May 17

Body Science (various classes)

 

Thursday, May 18

Primary Cross Country (Albion Sports Complex)

Divisions 4, 5, 7 & 8 Soccer Academy field trip

 

Friday, May 19

Subway hot lunch

2:30 pm pop up candy sale

 

*Reminder there is no school on Monday, May 22 as it is Victoria Day.

 

PAC UPDATES

Did you know that our PAC has a website?  Don’t miss out on exciting upcoming dates and 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