Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, January 6, 2023<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n WELCOME BACK! <\/strong><\/p>\n We hope your winter break was an opportunity for rest and relaxation! The new year is a great opportunity to revisit the goals which were set at the student led conferences prior to the break.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to the goals set by students during conferences, school staff has collaboratively set goals for the year as well.\u00a0 These goals will be posted on our school website.\u00a0 Our school growth plan goals are:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The MRE community is involved in several initiatives around these topics, for example, the well-attended weekly Student Writing Club, school wide \u201cWriting Blasts\u201d and \u201cBuddy Writing.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We are looking forward to a year or learning and growing together in 2023.\u00a0 The first week seemed to fly by!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n In the new year we will be continuing to practice Health Awareness<\/strong> 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. HOT LUNCHES ~ <\/strong>Upcoming PAC Hot Lunches in 2023:<\/p>\n January 13 – Hot Lunch \u2013 Subway<\/p>\n ORDERS DUE January 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n January 27 – Snack Day- Tim Hortons Donuts<\/p>\n ORDERS DUE January 19th<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n February 10th – Hot lunch – Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n ORDERS DUE February 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n March 3rd – Hot Lunch – Hot Dog Day<\/p>\n ORDERS DUE February 23rd<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n March 31- Snack Day- Booster Juice Smoothies<\/p>\n ORDERS DUE March 23<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER 2023 OFFERINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are interested in the Family Education Center\u2019s January 2023 offerings, please see the attachments at the end of this Friday Blast.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRADE 7 LEAVING CEREMONY BOTTLE DRIVE!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n On Saturday, January 7th<\/sup>, 2023, Grade Seven students from Maple Ridge Elementary (MRE) will be in the neighbourhood collecting bottles as a fundraiser for their Leaving Events.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are able to donate bottles, please leave them on your front porch by 9 a.m. on January 7th. You can also drop off donations in the drive-through at the front of MRE from 9:30 \u2013 1:30 that day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n USED BOOKS WANTED!<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you looking to pass on books that no one reads anymore?\u00a0 Well, look no further! The PAC is planning the first ever USED Book Fair this Spring.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Drop off your gently used kid and adult leisure reading books in the bins by the school office.\u00a0 Please no encyclopaedias, dictionaries, or textbooks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More details about the sale will come closer to spring. The event will be dependent on how many books are received.<\/p>\n SCRATCH CODING WORKSHOP \u2013 a few spaces left<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n MRE SUN RUN TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n MRE invites you to join our school community Sun Run Team! This year\u2019s run takes place on April 16th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n The Sun Run mission is to be Canada\u2019s leading and most influential 10k race, inspiring healthy, active lifestyles for people of all ages and at any fitness level in B.C.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are interested in participating and running with us, use the following link to register:<\/p>\n https:\/\/event.racereach.com\/161771?urlcattype=t&zsecure=GabuutrY131Jkkj<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the Join a Team form:<\/p>\n Step 1: Click the \u201cShaw team division \u2013 in person\u201d<\/p>\n Step 2: Scroll down to Team Selection and search \u201cMaple Ridge Elementary Steppers\u201d<\/p>\n Step 3: Enter the Team Access Code \u2013 FCGPJT<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n LATE FRENCH IMMERSION <\/strong><\/p>\n Is your Grade 5 child interested in learning to speak French? If so, a late French Immersion Online Information night is being held in January:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (7:00 p.m.)<\/strong><\/p>\n Preregistration is required for this meeting and can be completed at the following link. https:\/\/sd42.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/u5wsdeigrDsvGtUyaJMjl3qQm1qj8lb5QR0M<\/a>.<\/p>\n After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The SD42 Late French Immersion program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn a second language or are looking for a challenge. Students who are currently in Grade 5<\/strong> are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2023, at Golden Ears Elementary. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information about our French Immersion program, please contact Jennifer Simon at Jennifer_simon@sd42.ca<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n REGISTRATION<\/strong> for Late French Immersion\u00a0opens on the Parent Portal\u00a0at\u00a0noon, February 15th, 2023,<\/strong> and closes at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong> on February 24th, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Late French Immersion program runs out of Golden Ears Elementary 23124 \u2013 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n WHEELHOUSE PROGRAM <\/strong><\/p>\n The Wheelhouse is a classroom where grade 6 and 7 students<\/strong> are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Some of the highlights of the program include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more\u00a0information and details please visit Wheelhouse online https:\/\/wheelhouse.sd42.ca\/.<\/a> or attend an online Information Session:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration Link: https:\/\/sd42.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/u5wpde-hpzkiGdXmNj4KEWmYOfVzroNhhVX_<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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