Friday Blast – Nov. 22

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, Nov 22^nd, 2024

 

Family Request

A reminder to parents and guardians that all visitors to the school must check in at the office.  If you would like to speak with a teacher or staff member, appointments should be made via email. We are happy to ensure forgotten items reach your student if you kindly leave them at the office.

MRE is fortunate to have an assortment of alcoves and other wonderful workspaces available to students scattered around the school. In addition to academic learning, these spaces are used by teachers, EAs and administrators to support the emotional learning of our students.  As such, we kindly request that families refrain from using the hallways or other areas in the school during instructional time unless they have an appointment or are registered volunteers.

Thank you for helping us support our students.

 

NEXT WEEK

Monday, Nov. 25^th

Tuesday, Nov. 26^th

9:45 am – 11:30 am – The Act Theatre (Div. 21)

2:20 – Theatre Program (for those who registered)

Wednesday, Nov. 27^th

2:20 pm – 4:00 pm: After School Create & Play Program (for those who registered)

Thursday, Nov. 28^th

11:30 – Dismissal for all students (Student Led Conferences)

Friday, Nov. 29^th

School not in session (Student Led Conferences)

 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

 

THE GIVING TREE

A giving tree is a way to bring the community and families together to spread joy during the holiday season. Each year Maple Ridge Elementary Staff, PAC and Community assist in supporting families during this time of giving. This year we have decided to try something a little different.

The giving tree model is to ensure that all children and youth experience the magic this time of year.  Each ornament has information with a child’s needs and wishes for this season of celebration. Gifts, hygiene and household essentials, and a holiday meal are just some of the ways that The Giving Tree can alleviate the financial stress of the season, allowing families to enjoy time together making memories.

This would be an amazing opportunity to have your children involved in the process of giving.  If you would like to support a child during the holiday season, please take an ornament off the tree, located at the entrance of the school.

Your donations will greatly impact and bring smiles to the student and their family. If you have any questions regarding specific items or inquiries contact cora_lindgren@sd42.ca. Please drop off any unwrapped, donated items along with this tag to Ms.Cora’s room (#1025) no later than Friday, Nov 29.

Happy Holidays!

  

WINTER CONCERT TICKETS – Silent Auction

The winter concert is fast approaching, and we will be having a silent auction for 2 pairs of tickets to each performance (morning and afternoon). We will also auction off Mme Lendvoy’s Parking Space for the entire month of January! All proceeds will go to the school. To bid on any of these items visit: https://www.32auctions.com/ticketspair1

 

ERASE WEBSITE

The ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) program is an initiative by the BC Ministry of Education designed to help make schools safer and more supportive for students. It gives students, parents, and teachers resources to address issues like bullying, discrimination, mental health, and substance use. Through ERASE, students can anonymously report concerns if they see or experience something unsafe or harmful. This reporting tool connects directly with school staff to ensure quick support and resolution. Students can report through the QR code or by going to https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca

 

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 Lug-a-Mug is happening December 12th!

Students are encouraged to bring in a mug to be filled with yummy hot chocolate.

Thank you to everyone who supported our MRE Neufeld fundraiser!

Orders will be available for pick up Wednesday Nov 29th at 7:30pm in the MRE roundabout.

For those who ordered Art Cards, products will be sent home with students during the first week of December.  Thank You for supporting MRE!

Don’t forget to get your hot lunch orders in at https://mre.parentcouncil.net

Friday November 22nd – Snack Day – Cobs Bread

Orders closed – cash orders available on a first come first serve basis.

Friday December 6th – Hot Lunch – Subway

Orders due by Thursday November 28th

Have a question or want to be more involved?

Please email us at pac.mre@gmail.com anytime!

 

CPF

We are seeking a representative for Canadian Parents for French (CPF) to attend meetings and share information with our parents and staff. There are grants available for our French students, but we need a parent volunteer to help us access these resources. If you’re interested, please contact Karl Dagenais at cpfridgemeadows42@gmail.com for more details, or feel free to join a PAC meeting to learn more about how you can contribute. Without a volunteer, we risk missing out on valuable information and access to grant funding.

The next CPF meeting will be on November 22nd 11:00 am at the Patch.  

 

SANTA MALL

The Santa Mall donation bin is up and running. Look for Santa at the front entrance… We appreciate your support!

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.