Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, November 25th, 2022
STUDENT INCLUSIVE CONFERENCES
Student inclusive conferences will take place on December 8th and 9th. These conferences are a time to celebrate your child’s learning and growth and to set goals for the next portion of the school year. If you have not already done so, please sign up for a time slot on the parent portal.
Conferences can be done in-person at the school or on Zoom …it’s your choice. Students, parents and the classroom teacher are all part of the conference.
Reminder: December 8th will be an early dismissal day at 11:30 am and December 9th classes will not be in session.
CHRISTMAS DONATION BINS
Our school will once again be creating food and gift hampers for families in need over the holidays. If you would like to donate a non-perishable food item or unwrapped gift, please bring it to the bins in front of the office. These bins are labelled “Christmas Hampers”. Please see the attached flyer below.
“MRE CELEBRATES” WINTER CONCERT
We are delighted to invite families to watch a performance of the “MRE Celebrates” Concert. Families are asked to attend one concert so that we stay within the fire-code limit for our gym capacity. Both concerts will be the same. Admission is free, but a donation to the food bank is greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, Dec. 14 9:00 a.m. Concert #1 for families
Thursday, Dec. 15 12:45 p.m. Concert #2 for families
KINDERGARTEN INFO SESSION
If you, or anyone you know, has a child who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall check out the DPAC Kindergarten transition and registration info night. This event is online, but you need to register for it by visiting: sd42dpac.files.wordpress.com
There is a flyer attached below for more information.
You will also find information about Kindergarten registration dates here: https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/
HOT LUNCH…
Please use the information on the poster for Hot Lunch ordering below to register an account and sign up for monthly hot lunches.
December 7, 2022 – Pizza Hut
ORDERS DUE November 29, 2022
HEALTH AWARENESS
We are continuing to practice Health Awareness this year for everyone entering our school – this includes staff, students, and visitors. Health awareness includes checking regularly for any symptoms of illness (including, but not limited to, COVID-19 symptoms) and staying home if ill.
Family Education Centre
The Family Education and Support Center is excited to have the following courses and workshops available for this winter.
For a full list of programs, see the winter program guide: Family Education and Support Centre Winter Program Guide. To register, call 604-467-6055 or visit https://www.familyed.bc.ca/.
Anger Monsters (8-12 years): This children’s program is designed to teach children 8-12 yrs old what anger is. This program is designed to allow participants to be able to identify their triggers and learn tools to help control their anger. The parents program features skills from Neufeld Institute, including various anger cycles and goals of behavior. Participants will also learn how to help support their child’s efforts to tame their anger, along with different calming techniques. Date: Feb 4- Mar 4 (Sat) Time: 330pm-530pm Cost: $90 *price is for 1 child and 1 parent/guardian*
Anger Monsters (6-7 years): This children’s program is designed to teach children 8-12 yrs old what anger is. This program is designed to allow participants to be able to identify their triggers and learn tools to help control their anger. The parents program features skills from Neufeld Institute, including various anger cycles and goals of behavior. Participants will also learn how to help support their child’s efforts to tame their anger, along with different calming techniques. Date: Jan 7- Jan 28 (Sat) Time: 330pm-530pm Cost: $90 *price is for 1 child and 1 parent/guardian*
I Am Awesome (Spring Break Camp): This course is designed to help young people with communication styles, triggers, “I” statements, looking at their special inner qualities, how to deal with stress and how to be a friend. We are offering two sessions. Ages 7 – 11 Ages 6-8 years Date: Mar 13 – 17 Time: 8am – 12pm Cost: $86/child Ages 9&10 years Date: Mar 20 – 24 Time: 8am – 12pm Cost: $86/child
STEPE: Developmentally appropriate parenting skills for children aged 0-6. Programming for children 0-6 is available. Date Jan 30- Feb 24 (Tues/Fri) Time: 1-3pm Cost: FREE
Parenting Resilient Children: Understand better what resiliency is and how we can foster it in our families. Please note, this workshop will take place via Zoom. Date: Feb 14 (Tues) Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: $15
Conflict Resolution Parenting: Learn how to use “I” statements, conflict management styles, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting. This workshop will take place via Zoom. Date: Jan 10 (Tues) Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: $15
Healthy Relationships: This 2-part course looks at the fundamentals of any adult relationship including the foundation, needs, wants, and communication skills. Date: Feb 4 & Feb 11 Time: 9am-3pm Cost: $90/per person *must register in pairs*
Men’s Anger Management: Explores the complex nature of anger, recognizing triggers, alternative methods of expression, and how to defuse anger. Date: Jan 15- Feb 5(Sun) Time: 9am – 2pm Cost: $90
Brave New You: Women learn about creating and keeping their boundaries, healthy communication, managing challenging conversations, expressing feelings and identifying personal needs. Date: Feb 4- Mar 4 (Sun) * no class Family Day weekend Time: 9am – 2pm Cost: $90
LOST AND FOUND
The Lost and Found is filling quickly. Please ask your child to check if any of their items are in the Lost and Found. A reminder that if your child’s name is written inside their item, it makes is much easier for us to return it to them Here are some pictures of items missing their owners:
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, November 28
Before & After School Learning Center (for those registered)
2:30 pm Final Board Game Club session on the stage
Tuesday, November 29
Before & After School Learning Center (for those registered)
2:30-4:00 Explorations Program in the gym
Wednesday, November 30
Before & After School Learning Center (for those registered)
2:30 pm Basketball practice
Thursday, December 1
Santa Mall
Friday, December 2
Santa Mall + Flash Sale at 2:30 pm (students
must be accompanied by an adult)
2:30 pm Basketball practice
2:30 pm Coding workshop
PAC UPDATES
ART CARDS – CREATED BY KIDS
Submission to Art Cards is closed. If you placed an order online, the final products will be delivered during the week of Dec 5-9th
SANTA MALL
Ho Ho Ho here we go! Santa Mall is approaching fast with sleigh bells jingling on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd. Santa Mall is by donation only with NO PRICING. This year, for the first time ever, each student can purchase up to TWO gifts! Please send your child with a $1-$5 donation on their Santa Mall day. If you send over this amount, no change can be given. Children who forget their money on the day will choose gifts at no charge.
Thank you to parents, staff, and the community for your amazing donations so far… Keep ’em coming! We are still in need of more items. Please go through your closets, vanities and cupboards and hit up your neighbours, friends and colleagues. Anything that is new in box or package is absolutely wanted for Santa Mall, even kitchen items like fondue sets, salad spinners, and small appliances make great gifts. Make-up, perfume, soaps, lotions, bath bombs/beads, hair accessories/scarves/purses/gloves (all must be new) and holiday themed decor are always appreciated.
We are very short on gift bags, tape, wrap, boxes, bows and gift tags. These items do not have to be perfect to be perfect for Santa Mall. Santa Mall is a chance for young people to experience the joy of giving this holiday season.
And by popular demand…THE FLASH SALE! Parents, guardians, and staff, please join us Friday, December 2nd from 2:30-3:30 for an amazing one-dollar only sale. All students must be accompanied by an adult to attend the flash sale, no exceptions.
If anyone has donations to support Santa Mall or is available for set up November 30th at 2:20 or for take down December 2nd at 3:30, please email Jeanie Harmon @ jeanandjoshharmon@shaw.ca
PAC MEETING…
The next PAC meeting is on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 pm in the school library. All parents and guardians of MRE students are members of the PAC and are welcome to attend the meetings. We hope to see you there!
PAC INFO
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 list.