Friday Blast
Maple Ridge Elementary
Friday September 23rd 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 when sick.
PARENT PORTAL CONSENT FORMS
Please log in to the parent portal and complete all consent forms on the parent portal. Forms such as the walking field trip permission and various photo permissions are used by teachers throughout the year.
ORANGE SHIRT WEEK
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be Friday, September 30th and as such classes will not be in session on this day. Our school will be acknowledging this day through our Orange Shirt Week. During the week students will have the opportunity to participate in various learning opportunities within their individual classrooms and together as a school.
We encourage students and staff to wear orange every day this week.
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
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.
UKRAINIAN OUTREACH EVENT
There will be a Ukrainian Outreach Event at the Golden Ears United Church on September 27th from 12:00-3:00 pm. Numerous service providers will be on-hand to assist families.
FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT CENTRE
Please see attached the fall calendar for the Family Education and Support Centre. There are many exciting programs and groups for all ages.
PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
Still looking for PRESCHOOL for your little one? Look no further!
Curious Minds Learning Centre has been serving the community since 2008!!! See our website at: https://www.curiousmindslearningcentre.com/
Our Morning Preschool Class 8:45 – 11am
Located at Maple Ridge Elementary
2 days/week (Tues & Thurs) = $100/month
3 days/week (M-W-F) =$125
5 Days/week =$200
+ $50 registration fee
There are also a few Out of School spots available at $500/month – this includes all pro d days, early dismissals, spring break and winter break
******SUBSIDY WELCOME *******
www.curiousmindslearningcentre.com
Phone: Ms. Sarah 604-315-3240
BASKETBALL PROGRAM
M.R.E. is excited to offer a free, recreational basketball program for students in grades 4-7. This is an opportunity for students to learn and practice skills in the M.R.E. gym on Fridays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
We are looking for volunteers who have the skills and desire to coach. Session One is for grades 4 and 5, and Session Two is for grades 6 and 7. You can volunteer for one or both.
There will be 20 students in each group and school staff will be onsite. If you are able to help, please contact Nareen Atkins at nareenkaur85@gmail.com or Barb MacKinnon at bmackinnon@sd42.ca.
(Volunteers are required to complete a school district volunteer application.)
| Session One – Grades 4 and 5
Dates: October 7, 14,28 and November 16, 25 and December 2
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| Session Two – Grades 6 and 7
Dates: January 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17
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THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, September 26
Orange Shirt Week Begins
Tuesday, September 27
7:30 am Gr. 6/7 Girls’ Triple Ball practice
Wednesday, September 28
Thursday, September 29
Friday, September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Classes Not In Session
LOST AND FOUND
Please ask your child to check the lost and found! Consider writing your child’s name inside their belongings so that they can be returned if lost.
PAC Updates
Ready, Set, Glow!
There’s a family dance TONIGHT!