Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Nov. 7th, 2025
THIS WEEK
It was a rainy and windy week, but this didn’t stop students from having fun jumping in piles of leaves and playing in puddles! We came together to honour the sacrifices of veterans and their families in our Remembrance Day assembly.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Nov. 10th
Pro D Day (school not in session)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Babysitting course (for registered students)
Tuesday, Nov. 11th
Remembrance Day (school not in session)
Wednesday, Nov. 12th
11:00 am – Immunization Student Presentation (Divisions 3 & 4)
3:00 pm – Triple Ball game MRE vs. Harry Hooge @ Harrie Hooge
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm – Afterschool program: Tae Kwon Do (for registered students)
Thursday, Nov. 13th
Bear Aware Workshop (7, 10, 11, 12 & 13)
2:20 pm – 4:00 pm Afterschool program: Art (for registered students)
Friday, Nov. 14th
2:20 pm – 3:45 pm – Afterschool program: Coding (for registered students)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Nov. 8th: Quebec Trip Bottle Drive at MRE – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Nov. 17th: Gr. 7 Leaving Meeting – 6:00 pm
Nov. 17th: PAC Meeting – 6:30 pm
Nov. 18th: PAC Lug – a – Mug
Nov. 18th: The Act- 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm (Div. 6)
| 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. 16th: Winter Concert (AM & PM)
Dec. 19th: Last Day Before Winter Break!
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!
BOTTLE DRIVE
Support our Grade 7 students heading to Quebec by participating in our bottle drive fundraiser! Bring your refundable bottles and cans to the school on November 8th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Every donation helps, and all proceeds will go towards the students’ trip. Thank you for your support! Or if you prefer, you can take your bottles directly to a bottle depot and donate them to the account 604 802-0314.
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Happy Friday, MRE families!
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Our November newsletter has been sent out to families! Make sure to check your email, or find it on our Facebook page, for all the details about upcoming events and opportunities.
BABYSITTING COURSE – Nov 10th (Pro-D Day) Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course for ages 11-16, 9 am – 4:00 pm at MRE. (Registration closed)
📅 PAC MEETING – Monday, Nov 17th at 6:30 pm in the MRE Library. All are welcome! Need childcare? Email pac.mre@gmail.com
LUG-A-MUG – Nov 18th: PAC is treating all students to free hot chocolate at lunchtime! Bring your own mug to enjoy this warm treat.
HOT LUNCH & TREAT DAYS
- Nov 21 – TREAT DAY – BOOSTER JUICE (Orders due Nov 13) Order at mre.parentcouncil.net | Questions? hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS MINI PHOTO SESSIONS Sunday, Nov 30th at Sunday Space Studio, Maple Ridge 15-minute sessions with The Beauty Edit Studio. 15 edited images | $150 + GST $50 per booking goes to new books for MRE classrooms! 📚 Book: beautyeditstudio@gmail.com or text Kailey @ 778-997-9825
NEUFELD FARMS FUNDRAISER – Save the Date!
Ordering Period: Nov 15 – Dec 1 Stock up for the holidays and support MRE PAC! Delivery: Wednesday, Dec 10 at 7 pm at MRE.
SANTA MALL – DEC 8 & 9 Students can shop for gifts for family and friends! Volunteers needed to help make this event magical. Sign up: https://signup.com/go/dgsaFVo
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Check out all ways to help at https://signup.com/go/dgsaFVo
Questions? Email us at pac.mre@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Maple Ridge Elementary PAC
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