Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday, Oct. 31st, 2025
THIS WEEK
Spookiness was in the air as students excitedly awaited Halloween! A good time was had by all during our annual costume parade. We are grateful to the Fire Department who visited our school to talk about staying safe while trick or treating. It takes a village!
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Nov. 3rd
12:00 pm – 2:20 pm: French Immersion Guest Presenter (Gr. 4-7)
2:20 pm – 4:30 pm: Afterschool program: Drama (for registered students)
Tuesday, Nov. 4th
7:30 am: Triple Ball practice
Bear Aware Workshop (Div. 17-21)
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm Afterschool program: Yoga (for registered students)
3:00 pm: Triple Ball game vs. Hammond @ MRE
Wednesday, Nov. 5th
Deadline to order Spiritwear (see below)
12:45 pm – 2:30 pm Skating Field Trip (Div. 1 & 2)
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm – Afterschool program: Tae Kwon Do (for registered students)
Thursday, Nov. 6th
2:20 pm – 4:00 pm Afterschool program: Art (for registered students)
Friday, Nov.7th
10:45 am – Remembrance Day Assembly
12:00 pm – PAC Hot Lunch: StrEATS (for those who ordered)
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. 10th: Pro D Day (school not in session)
Nov. 11th: Remembrance Day (school not in session)
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!
WSS MUSIC DEPARTMENT NOTES
The WSS Sr Concert Band will be joining the Maple Ridge Concert Band for a joint concert on November 25th, 7:30 pm in the WSS MPR. Admission is by donation at the door. Open to the public.
WSS Winter Concert:
This concert will be held Dec 9th in the WSS gym. The baton drops at 7 pm and admission is by food bank donation or cash donation to the WSS music program.
All music classes will be performing including the Sr and Jr Concert Bands, Jazz Band and the two elementary band programs.
January 8th:
The WSS Music and Theatre Departments are taking 40 students to the VSO to experience a live symphony orchestra playing the score to the move: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
See Mrs. Jensen or Ms. Allen for details. Open to music students in grades 8-12.
February TBA:
Grand Band Jamboree
Westview is hosting our district wide 2nd annual Grand Band Jamboree. This is an opportunity for second year players from across the district to gather together, rehearse a couple of charts, attend sectional clinics and come back together to perform for an audience (family and friends).
Date TBA (early Feb)
Time: 3:15 pm-5:30 pm
Location: WSS gym
Contact: Mrs. Linda Jensen- WSS Music Director
March 11th Spring Concert and May 28th Final Concert
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.
NEW DOWNREGULATING SPACE COMING SOON!
Our school is looking for donations for some gently used items to add to our downregulation room! Specific items we are looking for include:
-Small area rugs
-Kallax woodtone Ikea 2×2 cube bookshelf
-Lamps
-Comfy chairs or seats
-Calming toys or fidgets
-Magnetic blocks or shapes If you have an item you’d like to donate, please reach out to Mme Lendvoy (chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca) or Mrs. Span (cassandra_span@sd42.ca)
MRE SPIRITWEAR IS BACK & ONLINE!
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Happy Friday, MRE families!
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course – November 10
MRE PAC is hosting a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course on Pro-D Day, Monday, November 10, 2025 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at Maple Ridge Elementary.
This full-day course teaches students ages 11–16 essential babysitting skills including childcare, safety, emergency response, and basic first aid. Cost is $85 per student, and participants will receive a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Certificate.
What to bring: Snack/lunch, water bottle, pen/pencil, and a small doll or teddy bear for practice.
Register here: Click link
⚠️ Limited spots available – register early!
LUG-A-MUG – NOV 18TH PAC is treating all students to FREE hot chocolate at lunch time! Bring your own mug to enjoy this warm treat.
HOT LUNCH REMINDER – Hot lunch next week (StrEATS on Nov 7th) for those who ordered! Questions? Email hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com
BINGO COMMITTEE MEETING – Wednesday, Nov 5th at 6:30pm (location TBD). Interested in helping plan our Bingo fundraiser? Join us!
NEXT PAC MEETING – Monday, Nov 17th at 6:30pm in the MRE Library. All are welcome!
CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH – CPF BC & Yukon is holding a membership drive for the Ridge Meadows Chapter! It’s FREE to join and provides access to socio-cultural grants, tutoring for students & parents, French second language programs & resources, and more. See poster for details!
🙋♀️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- Hot Lunch volunteers for Nov 7th (StrEATS)
- Lug-a-Mug volunteers for Nov 18th
Sign up 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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