{"id":3496,"date":"2022-12-01T08:50:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=3496"},"modified":"2022-12-01T08:50:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:50:41","slug":"friday-blast-december-2nd-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-december-2nd-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast – December 2nd 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday Blast<\/p>\n

Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, December 2nd<\/sup>, 2022<\/p>\n

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STUDENT INCLUSIVE CONFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student inclusive conferences will take place on December 8th<\/sup> and 9th<\/sup>. \u00a0These conferences are a time to celebrate your child\u2019s learning and growth and to set goals for the next portion of the school year.\u00a0 If you have not already done so, please sign up for a time slot on the parent portal.<\/p>\n

Conferences can be done in-person at the school or on Zoom \u2026it\u2019s your choice.\u00a0 Students, parents, and the classroom teacher are all part of the conference.<\/p>\n

Reminder:<\/u> December 8th<\/sup> will be an early dismissal day at 11:30 am and December 9th<\/sup> classes will not be in session.<\/p>\n

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LUG-A-MUG<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Thursday, December 8th<\/sup> we will be having a Hot Chocolate Lug-A-Mug Day! Thank you to the PAC and volunteers who generously provide hot chocolate to all students on this day.\u00a0 Please do your part to save the planet and send your child to school with their own mug on this day (we will have paper cups in case you forget).<\/p>\n

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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. Please see the attached flyer below.<\/p>\n

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HOLIDAY HAVOC SPIRIT DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

On December 13th<\/sup> it is \u201cHoliday Havoc\u201d Spirit Day.\u00a0 Please dress in your most festive attire!<\/p>\n

\u201cMRE CELEBRATES\u201d WINTER CONCERT<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are delighted to invite families to watch a performance of the \u201cMRE Celebrates\u201d Concert.\u00a0 Families are asked to attend\u00a0one<\/em>\u00a0concert so that we stay within the fire-code limit for our gym capacity.\u00a0 Both concerts will be the same. Admission is free, but a donation to the food bank is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, Dec. 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9:00 a.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Concert #1 for families<\/p>\n

Thursday, Dec. 15 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12:45 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Concert #2 for families<\/p>\n

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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

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KINDNESS COUNTS SHIRTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although Kindness Day is not until February, we will be commencing sales of the Kindness Counts T-Shirts and Hoodies early in order to ensure they arrive in time for the event. Students will be bringing home a paper copy of the order forms and there is a digital copy attached to this Friday Blast.\u00a0 Orders can be paid by cash or cheque.<\/p>\n

Deadline to order: December 9th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lost and Found is so full! Please ask your child to check if any of their items are in the Lost and Found.\u00a0 We will be donating any items still remaining after December 16th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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THE WEEK AT A GLANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, December 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before & After School Learning Center (for those registered)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 6 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Before & After School Learning Center (for those registered)<\/p>\n

2:30-4:00 Explorations Program in the gym<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 7 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Before & After School Learning Center (for those registered)<\/p>\n

12:30 pm School Wide Reading Blast<\/p>\n

Thursday, December 8 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Early Dismissal @ 11:30 am for Student Led Conferences<\/p>\n

Lug-A-Mug (Bring Your Own Mug)<\/p>\n

Friday, December 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student Led Conferences \u2013 Classes Not In Session<\/p>\n

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PAC UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

ART CARDS \u2013 CREATED BY KIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submission to Art Cards is closed.\u00a0 If you placed an order online, the final products will be delivered during the week of Dec 5-9th<\/sup><\/p>\n

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PAC MEETING\u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The next PAC meeting is on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 pm in the school library.<\/strong>\u00a0 All parents and guardians of MRE students are members of the PAC and are welcome to attend the meetings.\u00a0 We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

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PAC INFO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that our PAC has a website?\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss out on exciting upcoming dates and events happening at MRE.\u00a0 Register now!<\/p>\n