Friday Blast – Sept. 22

Friday Blast

Maple Ridge Elementary

Friday, September 22^nd 2023

THIS WEEK

Students were busy this week with school photos and The Terry Fox Run!

Thank you to the PAC for providing granola bars and setting up water stations.

We are still collecting donations online if you would like to contribute, please use the following link:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/MapleRidgeElementary

NEXT WEEK

Monday, September 25:

Truth and Reconciliation Virtual Assembly

Last Day to Order from Colibri Fundraiser (see flyer below)

2:30 pm After School Soccer Program for registered students

Tuesday, September 26:

7:30 am Triple Ball Practice

Wednesday, September 27:

Thursday, September 28:

Friday, September 29:

TCBY Snack Day!

Truth and Reconciliation Assembly and School Friendship Circle

2:00 pm Parents are invited to join us on back field.

2:30 Freezie Friday Gr. 7 Students will be selling Freezies $1 and Candy $2

behind the stage and at the front entrance

2:30 pm After School Basketball Program for registered students

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

In recognition of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 MRE staff and students will be participating in many activities including storytelling, creating personal land acknowledgements, singing, and drumming. We have had the privilege of learning new songs with an Indigenous member of our community. Families are invited to join us at MRE at 2:00 p.m. on Friday on the backfield to help us create a circle of friendship. The students will exit from the gym and together with staff and families will form a circle around our school. The circle is intended to be a visual representation of our belief that every child matters and our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The students will be singing The Algonquin Water Song, which has been gifted to us.

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 when sick.

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.

CONSENT FORMS

All consent forms, including the walking field trip form, are now live on the portal. Please ensure these forms are completed.

SCHOOL PHOTOS ARE READY TO ORDER

Your student has been given a card with an access code to view your proofs. Please contact Photo Expressions if you did not receive a code: studio@photoexpressions.ca or 604 477-7399

SPIRITWEAR IS BACK!

Get ready to show your MRE spirit! Order forms were sent home with students this week. There are sample sizes available at the office. Please order by Oct. 5.

LIBRARY NEWS

There are still some library books that didn’t make their way back to school before the summer break. Students will need to return them before they can sign out new books! Please contact Mr. Bisset about lost books.

SD42 CHESS CLUB

Email Mr. Pinck: jeff_pinck@sd42.ca for details.

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 great way to build positive connections with others within the Maple Ridge community.

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Healing Journey Continues Through Truth and Reconciliation

Memorial Peace Park Maple Ridge, Sept. 30th from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.

The focus of this year’s event is “Healing Through Drumming”. Activities include performances by Indigenous drum groups and performers, special guest speakers, a variety of onsite vendors, orange shirt painting, the creation of a community art project, supporting drum circles, sharing information about supports in the community and creating a safe place for those impacted by the residential school system to come together and share and witness through stories.

Fall 2023 Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation and Culture Opportunities

Fall Programs Are Here!

Our fall program guide is now available online and is now available in print. Browse the City of Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide for a variety of activities and programs for all age groups! Registration for fall programs opens on August 1 at 8 am. Visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide for details.

Low-Cost Activities at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre:

Parent & Child Playtime Looking for an indoor activity? PMFRC offers low-cost Parent & Child Playtime in the gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays (10-11:45 am) and Saturdays (9-11 am) for only $1 per child.

Value Times at the Fitness Centre

Work out at the fitness centre during our value times. It’s only $1 for youth (13-18Y) and seniors (60Y+) and $2 for adults (19-59Y). Value times are:

Tuesday 10-11:30am, Wednesday 8:30-9:30am, Thursday 6-7am and Saturday from 3-6pm.

Multisport 13Y+

Drop-in for Multisport on Fridays from 3-5pm, it’s only $1 for youth (13-18Y).

Group Fitness 16Y+

Drop-in for a Strength & Stability group fitness class on Thursday mornings from 8:50-9:50am. It’s only $1 for youth 16-18Y and seniors (60Y+) and $2 for adults (19-59Y).

Youth Lounge at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre!

This safe place is for youth ages 11-18 years old. For an annual membership of $10, youth members can access the Youth lounge and enjoy activities such as billiards, foosball, table tennis, PlayStation pods, retro arcade games, Nintendo Switch and special events. For details visit www.pittmeadows.ca/youth.

Free Programs

There is a variety of free programs available. Parent & Child Mother Goose, Let’s Play, Storyblanket, and Art Workshops. Visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide and view the guide for full details.

Public Skates & Winter Wonderland Skate

Pitt Meadows arena will offer $1 Pro-D Day Skates on October 2, 3, 20 & November 13 from 12pm to 2pm. There will be a FREE family skate happening on October 9. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Skate Event is back, on December 22 and 23. View the fall guide for details or visit pittmeadowsarena.com.

Reminder! The Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be closed for the Annual Maintenance Shutdown from August 28 through September 10. Fall program registration will still be available online. For questions call 604.465.2452.

COLIBRI FUNDRAISER

Order at: www.colibrifundraising.com

PAC Updates

If you are interested in learning more about the MRE PAC information and calendar events will be shared through the PAC newsletter and on the Facebook page (Maple Ridge Elementary PAC).

Additionally, the PAC holds monthly meetings and all parents and guardians of students registered at MRE are encouraged to participate and attend. The next meeting is on Monday, Oct. 16th at the MRE library. The budget portion begins at 6:00 pm and the regular meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there! 

HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE

Sept 29 – TCBY Frozen Yogurt

**Orders Due Sept 21

Oct 13 – Pizza Pizza

**Orders Due Oct 5

Oct 27 – Cobbs

**Orders Due Oct 19

Nov 9 – Subway

**Orders Due Nov 1

Nov 24 – Tim Hortons

**Orders Due Nov 16

Dec 8 – Pizza Pizza

**Orders Due Nov 30