Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementa<\/strong>ry<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, June 3, 2022<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Was a success! We hope everyone enjoyed riding, \u201cscootering\u201d or walking to school last week and encourage students to continue with this healthy habit.<\/p>\n FREEZIE SALE<\/strong><\/p>\n On Wednesday, June 8th<\/sup> Grade 7 students will be holding a freezie sale after school to raise money for their leaving ceremony! Freezees are $1 each. There will be 6 stations located behind the school. There will be 3 stations for primaries and 3 stations for intermediates.\u00a0 Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CARNIVAL DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n MRE is excited to be hosting this year\u2019s Carnival! The Carnival will be taking place on June 15th<\/sup> and all students will receive a complimentary hotdog lunch provided by the PAC. Lunches need to be pre-ordered.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There will also be a concession open to students, however there will be NO cash sales for students.\u00a0 There will be a limited number of items for adults to buy.\u00a0 All concession orders must be placed in advance on munch-a-lunch, or with the paper order forms that were sent home earlier this week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Parents are welcome to attend, and parent volunteers are still needed! To volunteer, please sign up using the PACs sign-up website: https:\/\/signup.com\/group\/47703560186256400<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We look forward to having a fun-filled day together!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRADE 7 MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n Grade 7 students and their parents\/guardians are invited\u00a0to a Zoom meeting on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to continue the planning for\u00a0this year’s Grade Seven Leaving Ceremony.\u00a0 Please use the Zoom link listed below. Meeting ID: 699 9686 9466<\/p>\n Passcode: 304189<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All Grade 7 Families – Please send Mrs. Halfnights (kelly_halfnights@sd42.ca<\/a>) a baby photo AND a Kindergarten photo which will be included in the year end slide show at the leaving ceremony.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PMSS BASKETBALL CAMP<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to learn basketball skills? Have fun? Make new friends? Pitt Meadows Secondary School is offering a FREE <\/strong>boys and girls camp. There will be 2 groups: 1 group run by PMSS boys\u2019 basketball players for boys, and 1 group run by PMSS girls\u2019 basketball players for girls. It is open to students in Grades 5, 6, and 7.<\/p>\n When: 3 sessions – Monday June 6 from 4-5:30 pm, Monday June 13 from 4-5:30 pm, and Monday June 20 from 4-5:30 pm <\/strong><\/p>\n Where: Pitt Meadows Secondary School<\/strong>. Gym entrance.<\/p>\n To register, please email: For boys, please email head boys basketball coach Mr. Bruno Chu at bchu@sd42.ca <\/strong><\/p>\n For girls, please email head girls basketball coach Mr. Jason Boyes at jason_boyes@hotmail.com <\/strong><\/p>\n ANGER MONSTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Family Education and Development Centre is once again offering the Anger Monsters program.\u00a0 Please see the attached flyer for information on how to register for this very popular program.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Having an awareness of one\u2019s health reduces the likelihood of a person with a communicable disease coming to school when they are infectious. This includes a person checking regularly that they (or their child) are not experiencing symptoms of illness (including but not limited to COVID-19 symptoms) to ensure they are not coming to school when they are sick.\u00a0 In a nutshell, please have students stay home when they are ill, and return when they can fully participate in school activities.<\/p>\n SUN SENSE<\/strong><\/p>\n So far, the two tips we have shared have been Seek Shade, Slip on Clothing, Slap on a Wide Brim Hat, Slop on SPF 30 or higher <\/strong>and Slide on Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes. <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Teachers will be sending home sun sense reminder cards with students this week.\u00a0 Be on the lookout for yours!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Parents,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All books are now due at the MRE Library. Please look around the house for any stray overdue books. If your child has overdue\u00a0books on their account, they will receive a notice including replacement cost. Thank you for your help in returning all books to our library<\/p>\n -Mr. Bisset<\/p>\n PITT MEADOWS SUMMER PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Pitt Meadows summer program guide is now available. Browse the City of Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide for a variety of activities and programs for all age groups! Registration for summer programs opens on May 31 at 8 am. Visit\u00a0www.pittmeadows.ca\/programguide<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Youth Lounge at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre!<\/em><\/p>\n 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, and special events. For details visit\u00a0www.pittmeadows.ca\/youth<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pitt Meadows Park Playboxes<\/em><\/p>\n Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes<\/a>\u00a0provide unlimited access for families to get outdoors and engage in active play. Everyone is able to access the box and it is\u00a0FREE<\/strong>. The Playboxes are stocked with sports equipment, interactive play equipment and a manual of active game ideas to help guide family play and connection.<\/p>\n Pitt Meadows has two Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes available located at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park by the playground and at Waterfront Commons Park in Osprey Village beside the path to the river. Playboxes have been filled and are ready to go, all you have to do is open the box and have fun with your family and friends. Remember to put the equipment back in the box once you are finished!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Parent & Child Playtime at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre<\/em><\/p>\n Looking for an indoor activity? The PMFRC offers low cost\u00a0Parent & Child Playtime<\/a>\u00a0on Monday and Wednesdays (10-11:30 am) and Saturdays (9-11 am) for $1 per child.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Harris Spray Park – FREE<\/em><\/p>\n Season runs from June to September 9 am to 8 pm, weather permitting. Visit\u00a0www.pittmeadows.ca\/spraypark<\/a>for more details.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Harris Road Outdoor Pool<\/em><\/p>\n Season is open from July 1 to September 2. Visit\u00a0www.pittmeadows.ca\/pool<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upcoming Pitt Meadows FREE Family Events<\/em><\/p>\n The City of Pitt Meadows proudly hosts several signature and community events throughout the year. Upcoming events include\u00a0Pitt Meadows Day<\/a>\u00a0on June 4, the\u00a0Pride Concert<\/a>\u00a0on June 16,\u00a0Canada Day<\/a>\u00a0on July 1, as well as the\u00a0Summer Serenade Concert Series<\/a>\u00a0starting in July.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n UPCOMING DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, June 6 ~ <\/strong>Grade 7 Leaving Planning meeting on Zoom<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, June 8<\/strong> ~ <\/strong>Freezie Sale after school – $1.00<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday June 15 ~ <\/strong>Carnival \/ Hot Dog Day<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday June 20 ~ <\/strong>Gr. 7 Leaving Event \/ Activities<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday June 23 ~ <\/strong>Last Day of School for Students<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n MESSAGES FROM OUR PAC<\/strong><\/p>\n Happy June MRE Families,<\/p>\n As we approach the end of this school year, we want to appreciate the families, students and staff who have made this year amazing. We have entered a more \u201cnormal\u201d approach this year for events, hot lunches, presentations, meetings, and fun days for our kids.<\/p>\n A very warm thank you to the PAC volunteers, we have had so many new and returning families who have helped this year. What an amazing turn out!<\/p>\n To our executives who work around the clock alongside our volunteers to enhance our children\u2019s educational experiences, this is what PAC is here for and we thank you. Well done MRE community!<\/p>\n We always look forward to each and everyone\u2019s involvement, when possible, \u201cmany hands make light work\u201d. As we enter next year, we want to welcome our upcoming executive team:<\/p>\n PAC chair: Leanne M. To our last year\u2019s executives: <\/p>\n CARNIVAL<\/p>\n We rely on our volunteers each year to make our year end Carnival a huge success. Please consider signing up for a time slot or, if possible, dedicate the whole day to be at MRE on June 15. \u00a0We will be wrapping up the festivities with a tug-a-war, all parents and guardians are welcome!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find out more about PAC or how you can get involved please visit our quick reference guide<\/a> for links to all PAC related information, including our FB Group (Maple Ridge Elementary PAC), our Google Drive, volunteer signup links, and much more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We love to hear from all families. If you have any questions, comments or feedback please email our executives at\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Fundraisers<\/p>\n All parents and guardians are welcome.\u00a0 We look forward to seeing you there!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, June 3, 2022 BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK \u2026 Was a success! 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\n– your son or daughter\u2019s name & parent name
\n– parent email
\n– parent cell phone contact<\/p>\n
\nVice chair: Tanya H.
\nTreasurer: Nikki G.
\nSecretary: VACANT
\nDPAC Rep: Nicole K.
\nMembers at large: Janna M. \u00a0& Randi N.<\/p>\n
\nNicole K.
\nTanya H.
\nJeanie H.
\nLeanne M.
\nAmanda G.
\nJanna M.
\nChristine W.
\nThank you, for all your ongoing support!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Our next PAC Meeting will be in September. <\/strong><\/p>\n