Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Nov. 21st, 2025
THIS WEEK
Our neighbourhood RCMP visited the school to talk about bullying. Students were able to share their experiences and learn strategies on how to be a good friend and member of our school and wider communities.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Nov. 24th
Kindergarten Dental Screening
2:20 pm – 4:30 pm: Afterschool program: Drama (for registered students)
Tuesday, Nov. 25th
Afterschool program: Yoga (for registered students)
Wednesday, Nov. 26th
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm – Afterschool program: Tae Kwon Do (for registered students)
Thursday, Nov. 27th
2:20 pm – 4:00 pm Afterschool program: Art (for registered students)
Friday, Nov. 28th
2:20 pm – 3:45 pm – Afterschool program: Coding (for registered students)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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!
WINTER CONCERT – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
We are excited to welcome families to our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 16th, with performances at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Arrival & Seating
Please wait outside in line upon arrival. We will open the doors once we are ready to seat guests. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Front Row Auction
Would you like a front row seat? We will be auctioning four pairs of front-row seats for each performance through an online auction. The online auction will close at midnight on December 6th. Winners will be contacted with instructions on payment and how to pick up their tickets.
👉 Bid here: https://www.32auctions.com/winterconcert
Additional Notes
- Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
- No food or drinks permitted inside the building. There will be no concession on site.
- Please plan to attend only one performance to ensure there is space for everyone.
- Please plan to stay for the entire performance to support all students.
- Video recording is permitted only for your own child. We ask that you please be respectful of other families.
We look forward to celebrating the season together! ❄️🎶
🎄 REGISTER NOW FOR CHRISTMAS HAMPER SUPPORT – SPACES LIMITED
Dear Families,
As the holiday season approaches, we want to share some important news: registration is now open for community Christmas hampers through two local programs:
Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Christmas Village — Ridgemeadowssa.ca/christmasvillage
ridgemeadowssa.ca
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society — Mrpmchristmashamper.org/register
If your family is in need of support this Christmas—whether for a festive meal or gifts for your children—we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible. These programs have limited capacity, and spots tend to fill up quickly.
ridgemeadowssa.ca
Key Details:
The Christmas Hamper Society offers a grocery gift card for a traditional Christmas dinner, plus gifts for children under 17.
Once approved, families will be assigned a time to “shop” for toys at their Toy Barn or via their Good Neighbour Program.
mrpmchristmashamper.org. The means test and proof of income are required as part of the application process.
https://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/
For the Salvation Army Christmas Village, registration opens on Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00 pm.
https://ridgemeadowssa.ca/christmasvillage/
How to Apply:
Visit the links above to complete the online application.
Make sure all parts of your application are filled out clearly — incomplete forms may delay processing.
Keep an eye on your email / phone: volunteers may need to follow up for additional information or documentation.
If you have any questions or need help with your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society
Call: (604) 463-6922 or Email: admin@mrpmchristmashamper.org
mrpmchristmashamper.org
Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries
Contact: Corina Ardelean, Community & Family Services Coordinator – (604) 463-8296 ext. 112
ridgemeadowssa.ca
We’re here to support you — please apply early to ensure your family doesn’t miss out. 💛
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
💚 THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who have helped make our events and activities successful this fall. Your time and dedication make such a difference for our students and school community!
HOT LUNCH REMINDER Orders due Wednesday, Dec 4th for PIZZA PIZZA on Dec 12th! Place your orders at mre.parentcouncil.net
Questions? Email hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com
NEUFELD FARMS FUNDRAISER IS NOW LIVE! Order by Dec 1st!
Stock up for the holidays and support MRE PAC. Order here: https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2025-maple-ridge-elementary-c40fefff0c/ref/em Pick up:
Wednesday, Dec 10 at 7pm at MRE Funds raised go towards purchasing new stage curtains for our school!
ART CARDS UPDATE
Art cards have been picked up! Orders will arrive the week of Dec 1-5, just in time for the holidays. Funds raised will go towards new books for each classroom!
NO PAC MEETING IN DECEMBER
Our next meeting will be in January. Enjoy the holiday season!
🙋♀️ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Check out ways to help with upcoming events at https://signup.com/go/dgsaFVo
Questions? Email us at pac.mre@gmail.com or find 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
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.