Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Nov. 14th, 2025
THIS WEEK
Preparations for our school’s beloved, annual Winter Concert are in full flow. Through the Fine Arts curriculum, students are learning new songs, singing as part of an ensemble, and building confidence as performers. Classes are developing skills such as listening, cooperating, and presenting together on stage.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Nov. 17th
2:20 pm – 4:30 pm: Afterschool program: Drama (for registered students)
6:00 pm: Gr. 7 Leaving Meeting
6:30 pm: PAC Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 18th
PAC Lug – a – Mug
9:00 am: RCMP Bullying Presentation (Primary)
10:45 am: RCMP Bullying Presentation (Intermediate)
12:00 pm – 2:15 pm: The Act (Div. 6)
Afterschool program: Yoga (for registered students)
Wednesday, Nov. 19th
11:00 am: Immunization Presentation (Div. 2, 14 & 15)
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm – Afterschool program: Tae Kwon Do (for registered students)
Thursday, Nov. 20th
2:20 pm – 4:00 pm Afterschool program: Art (for registered students)
Friday, Nov. 21st
Spirit Day: Decorate your head!
PAC Treat Day: Booster Juice (for students who ordered)
2:20 pm – 3:45 pm – Afterschool program: Coding (for registered students)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
| Nov. 24th: Kindergarten Dental Screening |
Dec. 4th: Student Led Conference – 11:30 am dismissal
Dec. 5th: Student Led Conferences – school not in session
Dec. 8th: Gr. 6 Immunizations
Dec. 8th & 9th: Santa Mall
Dec. 16th: Winter Concert (AM & PM)
Dec. 19th: Last Day Before Winter Break!
LUG-A-MUG
On Tuesday, November 18, PAC is treating all students to a free hot chocolate at lunchtime. This will take place outside under the tent, rain or shine.
STAFF PARKING LOTS
Please remember that the two parking lots located on either side of the school are staff parking lots only. Please do not enter these parking lots at any time. Students are present in these areas before and after school. By limiting traffic in these areas, we are protecting our children. Thank you for working with us to maintain student safety.
FINE ARTS GLOW GALLERY
The students have been working hard on creating a beautiful and collaborative ‘glow gallery’ in Fine Arts. The gallery is open to families and guardians after school from 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm on November 18th and 19th, so students can proudly share their glowing creations. Come take a look!
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Happy Friday, MRE families!
Next PAC Meeting – Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the MRE Library for our next PAC meeting. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Childcare is available – email pac.mre@gmail.com to request.
Lug-a-Mug – Tuesday, November 18
Students are invited to enjoy a free hot chocolate at lunch. Please remember to bring your own mug.
Hot Lunch (for those who ordered) – Friday, November 21
Booster Juice Treat Day!
Neufeld Farms Fundraiser – November 15 to December 1
Stock up for the holidays while supporting MRE PAC. Delivery will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. at MRE.
Santa Mall – December 8 & 9
Students will have the opportunity to shop for small gifts for family and friends. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success.
Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for volunteers to join our Bingo Committee and help with other PAC events.
Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/dgsaFVo
Questions? Email us at pac.mre@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook: Maple Ridge Elementary PAC
🎅 Santa Mall is Coming to École Maple Ridge Elementary! 🎁
We’re excited to bring back our annual Santa Mall, a heartwarming school tradition that inspires students to experience the joy of giving!
Students are invited to make a small donation (usually between $1–$5) and then choose two special gifts for family members. Donations will go towards funding new stage curtains for our school Fine Arts program.
The items available for students to select range from household treasures and self-care goodies to books, jewelry, and more. All items are donated by our generous school community and organized by our wonderful volunteers.
Our goal is to encourage students to give to others without expecting anything in return. While we recognize that not all families celebrate Christmas, we believe that learning to share and show kindness is a meaningful value for everyone in our school community.
Students will visit the Santa Mall on December 8–9, and teachers will share your child’s exact time slot soon. Gifts will be lovingly wrapped by parent volunteers and Grade 7 helpers before heading home.
If you’d like to help make the event magical, please sign up here: https://signup.com/group/47703560186256400
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IN OUR COMMUNITY
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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.