Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Oct. 3rd, 2025
THIS WEEK
We came together as a school community to honour the survivors of residential schools and to remember those who did not return home. Our assembly was led by our Indigenous Support Worker Ms. Adair, her son Dayton, and Helena and Donovan Sylvester from Katzie First Nation. Students and staff had the opportunity to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation as they listened to their singing and drumming.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Oct. 6th
3:00 am – Triple Ball game vs. Laity View Elementary @ Maple Ridge Elementary
11:15 am – (rescheduled) Friendship Circle (families welcome)
Tuesday, Oct. 7th
7:30 am – Triple Ball practice
Wednesday, Oct. 8th
Thursday, Oct. 9th
PAC Hot Lunch – Subway (for those who ordered)
Friday, Oct. 10th
Pro D Day (school not in session)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Oct. 13th: Thanksgiving Holiday (school not in session)
Oct. 14th: Afterschool program: Yoga 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Oct. 14th: Triple Ball practice 7:30 am
Oct. 14th: Fire Drill – 9:30 am
Oct. 14th: Triple Ball game vs. Pitt Meadows Elementary @ Pitt Meadows Elementary – 3:00 pm
Oct. 14th: Intermediate Cross Country at Alouette Lake – 3:15 pm
Oct. 15th: Fire Drill – 11:00 am
Oct. 15th: Afterschool program: Tae Kwon Do – 2:20 pm -3:30 pm
Oct. 15th: Gr. 7 Quebec Trip Zoom meeting – 7:00 pm
Oct. 16th: Shake Out drill
Oct. 16th: Primary Cross Country at the Albion Sports Complex – 3:00 pm
Oct. 16th: Afterschool program: Art – 2:20 pm – 4:00 pm
Oct. 17th: Photo Retakes
Oct. 17th: Fire Drill – 11:00 am
Oct. 17th: Afterschool program: Coding – 2:20 pm – 3:45 pm
Oct. 17th: PAC Halloween Dance
Oct. 20th: PAC Meeting
Oct. 22nd: Laity Pumpkin Patch (Div. 20 & 21)
Oct. 23rd: Laity Pumpkin Patch – 8:45 am (Div. 12 & 13)
Oct. 23rd: Laity Pumpkin Patch – 8:55 am (Div. 17, 18 & 19)
Oct. 24th: Pro D Day (school not in session)
Nov. 5th: Skating Field Trip (Div. 1 & 2)
Nov. 8th: Quebec Trip Bottle Drive at MRE – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Nov. 10th: Pro D Day (school not in session)
Nov. 11th: Remembrance Day (school not in session)
Nov. 18th: The Act (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!
TERRY FOX – The numbers are in!
The total amount raised by MRE is $1390.00. Thank you to everyone who donated their time or money to this excellent cause.
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES
Staying hydrated is important! We have a very limited supply of paper cups that are kept for ‘emergencies’. With the intention of limiting time spent out of the classroom refilling small cups, reducing waste, and avoiding slippery spills when cups are filled too high, families are encouraged to send their student(s) to school with a reusable water bottle. Thank you for your support!
CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH (CPF) MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Canadian Parents for French is pleased to announce that the annual Fall Membership Drive is now open and will run from September 1 to October 31, 2025. Membership is FREE.
The success of this drive directly impacts the funding our school community receives, with each new membership helping to support French language programs and opportunities for students. We are especially grateful to CPF for their generous contributions toward French cultural presentations at our school.
How CPF Supports Families in French Immersion:
- Provides resources, workshops, and tips for parents who may not speak French at home but want to support their child’s learning.
- Sponsors cultural events, performances, and contests to help students experience the richness of French language and culture.
- Creates opportunities for students to use French beyond the classroom, such as camps, exchanges, and fun activities.
- Advocates at local and national levels to strengthen and expand French language education.
- Builds a supportive community of parents, educators, and students who value bilingualism.
For more information, visit the CPF Facebook page: Canadian Parents for French Facebook
Additionally, Dites-le en vidéo is back! Submissions will be accepted from October 6 – November 9, 2025. This exciting contest gives students a chance to showcase their creativity in French. For more details, visit Dites-le en vidéo.
MESSAGE FROM MME ALLIETTE
Hi families!
I’m so excited to kick off the year teaching your kids Visual Arts! We’ve already had a great time creating together and getting ready for our Glow Gallery coming later this fall. Stay tuned for the date, it’s going to be magical!
This year, I had the students vote on the theme for the gallery, and the winner was… Under the sea!
My goal is not only to explore sea-themed art, but also to spark conversations about marine pollution and sustainability.
Instead of using all new materials, I’m encouraging students to get creative with things we usually toss or recycle. If you have any of the following items lying around at home, we’d love to turn them into art:
- Bubble wrap
- Empty plastic water bottles
- Yogurt containers
- Pasta jar lids
- Toilet paper rolls
- Packing peanuts
- Toothpicks
- Coffee filters
- Tulle ribbon or sheer fabric
- Old pool noodles
- Disposable shower caps
- Straws
- Old or scratched CDs
- Anything neon (ribbon, fabric, paper, etc.)
If you’re able to send anything in, feel free to drop it off at the front office or bring it directly to the stage area.
Thank you so much for your support in making this all possible! Your kids are going to create some truly amazing things, and we couldn’t do it without you!
MRE BREAKFAST CLUB
Did you know that we have a breakfast club at Maple Ridge Elementary? Daily from 8:00-8:30 am, students can drop in for a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions about the breakfast program, please contact Mme Lendvoy: Chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca
MORNING ROUTINES
Peer and teacher connections are the foundation of learning, and we start our days with this in mind. Students are asked to line up at their classroom doors, or designated spots, each morning and not come through the front doors of the building. In addition to the benefits of following class routines, the office is very busy in the mornings, and it is helpful to staff if the area is kept clear. Thank you for your support.
FAMILY SIGN IN
All student family members and guardians are asked to enter the school via the front doors and sign in at the office. All visitors are required to wear a red visitor’s pass at all times, even during brief visits. Please walk your student to their outside classroom door or designated meeting spot and avoid walking through the inside of the building. Your support is appreciated.
ATTENDANCE
If you know that your child is going to be late or absent from school, please let us know through either the parent portal, by calling us at 604-467-5551 or by emailing mre_reception@sd42.ca. If you know your child will be absent multiple days in a row you can enter them all at once so that you do not need to update it each day.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
The driveway at the front of the school is open in the morning for student drop off. This is the “kiss n’ go” option. Please pull over to the right (do not exit your vehicle) and allow your student(s) to exit your vehicle. If your student needs more time to say goodbye in the morning, or you need to exit your vehicle for any reason, utilize the “neighbourhood parking” option. Please avoid stopping to pick up your student(s) on River Rd. A photo of available local parking is attached for your convenience. Let’s work together to keep our children safe.
The driveway at the front of the school is closed to vehicles at the end of the day to prioritize student safety, except for buses and vehicles with an accessibility decal. Avoid stopping to pick up your student(s) on River Rd. Please do not park in either of the staff parking lots. Students are present in these areas after school and traffic needs to be limited for student safety reasons.
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Happy Friday, MRE families!
🍕 HOT LUNCH – ORDERING NOW OPEN! Fall schedule is here! Order at mre.parentcouncil.net
- Oct 9 (Thursday) – HOT LUNCH – SUBWAY (Orders due Oct 1) Note: Thursday due to Pro D on Friday
- Oct 23 (Thursday) – TREAT DAY – COBS (Orders due Oct 15) Note: Thursday due to Pro D on Friday
- Nov 7 – HOT LUNCH – StrEATS (Orders due Oct 30)
- Nov 21 – TREAT DAY – BOOSTER JUICE (Orders due Nov 13)
- Dec 12 – HOT LUNCH – PIZZA PIZZA (Orders due Dec 4)
Hot lunch questions? Email hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com
Payment transfers: mrepacpayment@gmail.com
🎃 HALLOWEEN DANCE – THURSDAY, OCT 17TH, 6PM-8PM Dress up in your costume for a spooky night of fun and dancing! DJ & lighting by DJ Cuzo.
- Entrance by cash donation (all donations go to enhancing our library).
- Pumpkin carving contest
- Pizza pre-order available through the hot lunch portal (doors open at 5:30pm for pizza). PAC concession will be available at the dance.
- Students must attend with an adult!
📅 NEXT PAC MEETING: Monday, Oct 20th at 6:30pm in the school library. All are welcome! We’ll have presentations by Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cora (Christmas hampers & general CCW info). Please note: Agenda additions must be emailed to pac.mre@gmail.com in advance. We will not be accepting new topics from the floor due to timing constraints.
🙋♀️ GET INVOLVED: We’re always looking for volunteers! Sign-up for Halloween Dance volunteers is now live! Check out all volunteer opportunities 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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