Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, November 18th<\/sup>, 2022<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CONGRATS! <\/strong><\/p>\n To our Grade 6\/7 Triple Ball team who had a great season! They played their last game at Pitt Meadows Elementary on Tuesday afternoon.\u00a0 It was wonderful to see how much their skills developed over the course of the season.\u00a0 They demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and kindness at all of their games. Special thank you to their coaches: Mr. H., Mme Chandler, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. McClain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHRISTMAS DONATION BINS <\/strong><\/p>\n Our school will once again be creating food and gift hampers for families in need over the holidays. If you would like to donate a non-perishable food item or unwrapped gift, please bring it to the bins in front of the office.\u00a0 These bins are labelled \u201cChristmas Hampers\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HOT LUNCH\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Please use the information on the poster for Hot Lunch ordering below<\/strong> to register an account and sign up for monthly hot lunches.<\/p>\n December 7, 2022 \u2013 Pizza Hut<\/p>\n ORDERS DUE November 29, 2022<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n We are continuing to practice Health Awareness this year for everyone entering our school \u2013 this includes staff, students, and visitors. Health awareness includes checking regularly for any symptoms of illness (including, but not limited to,\u00a0COVID-19 symptoms<\/a>) and staying home if ill.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n The Lost and Found is full to the brim! Please ask your child to check if any of their items are in the Lost and Found.\u00a0 A reminder that if your child\u2019s name is written inside their item, it makes is much easier for us to return it to them<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Family Education Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n The Family Education and Support Center is excited to have the following courses and workshops available for this winter.<\/p>\n For a full list of programs, see the winter program guide:\u00a0Family Education and Support Centre Winter Program Guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/u>To register, call 604-467-6055 or visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.familyed.bc.ca\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anger Monsters (8-12 years):<\/strong>\u00a0This children’s program is designed to teach children 8-12 yrs old what anger is. This program is designed to allow participants to be able to identify their triggers and learn tools to help control their anger. The parents program features skills from Neufeld Institute, including various anger cycles and goals of behavior. Participants will also learn how to help support their child’s efforts to tame their anger, along with different calming techniques. Date: Feb 4- Mar 4 (Sat) Time: 330pm-530pm Cost: $90 *price is for 1 child and 1 parent\/guardian*<\/p>\n Anger Monsters (6-7 years):<\/strong>\u00a0This children’s program is designed to teach children 8-12 yrs old what anger is. This program is designed to allow participants to be able to identify their triggers and learn tools to help control their anger. The parents program features skills from Neufeld Institute, including various anger cycles and goals of behavior. Participants will also learn how to help support their child’s efforts to tame their anger, along with different calming techniques. Date: Jan 7- Jan 28 (Sat) Time: 330pm-530pm Cost: $90 *price is for 1 child and 1 parent\/guardian*<\/p>\n I Am Awesome<\/strong> (Spring Break Camp):\u00a0This course is designed to help young people with communication styles, triggers, \u201cI\u201d statements, looking at their special inner qualities, how to deal with stress and how to be a friend. We are offering two sessions. Ages 7 – 11 Ages 6-8 years Date: Mar 13 – 17 Time: 8am – 12pm Cost: $86\/child Ages 9&10 years Date: Mar 20 – 24 Time: 8am – 12pm Cost: $86\/child<\/p>\n STEPE<\/strong>:\u00a0Developmentally appropriate parenting skills for children aged 0-6. Programming for children 0-6 is available. Date Jan 30- Feb 24 (Tues\/Fri) Time: 1-3pm Cost: FREE<\/p>\n Parenting Resilient Children<\/strong>:\u00a0Understand better what resiliency is and how we can foster it in our families. Please note, this workshop will take place via Zoom. Date: Feb 14 (Tues) Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: $15<\/p>\n Conflict Resolution Parenting<\/strong>:\u00a0Learn how to use “I” statements, conflict management styles, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting. This workshop will take place via Zoom. Date: Jan 10 (Tues) Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: $15<\/p>\n Healthy Relationships<\/strong>:\u00a0This 2-part course looks at the fundamentals of any adult relationship including the foundation, needs, wants, and communication skills. Date: Feb 4 & Feb 11 Time: 9am-3pm Cost: $90\/per person *must register in pairs*<\/p>\n Men\u2019s Anger Management<\/strong>:\u00a0Explores the complex nature of anger, recognizing triggers, alternative methods of expression, and how to defuse anger. Date: Jan 15- Feb 5(Sun) Time: 9am – 2pm Cost: $90<\/p>\n Brave New You<\/strong>:\u00a0Women learn about creating and keeping their boundaries, healthy communication, managing challenging conversations, expressing feelings and identifying personal needs. Date: Feb 4- Mar 4 (Sun) * no class Family Day weekend Time: 9am – 2pm Cost: $90<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THE WEEK AT A GLANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, November 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Fair Begins \u2013 Students shop with their classes during the school day.<\/p>\n Family shopping is from 2:30 to 3:00.<\/p>\n 2:30 pm Board Game Club on the stage (for those who are registered)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday, November 22<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Fair \u2013 Students shop with their classes during the school day.<\/p>\n Family shopping is from 2:30 to 3:00.<\/p>\n Fruit and Veggie Program delivery: mandarin oranges<\/p>\n 2:30-4:00 Explorations Program in the gym (for those who registered)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 23<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Fair Last Day \u2013 Students shop with their classes during the school day.\u00a0 Family shopping is from 2:30 to 3:00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 9:00 am School wide Writing Blast<\/p>\n 2:30 pm Basketball practice<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, November 24<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday, November 25<\/strong><\/p>\n 2:30 pm Basketball practice<\/p>\n 2:30 pm Coding workshop (in Madame Noura\u2019s class)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PAC Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED <\/strong><\/p>\n The PAC is looking for volunteers who can help out at the Book Fair on November 21-23! If you are available for any of the days please email:<\/p>\n