{"id":3629,"date":"2023-01-20T09:29:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T17:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=3629"},"modified":"2023-01-20T09:29:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T17:29:21","slug":"friday-blast-friday-january-20th-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-friday-january-20th-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast &#8211; Friday January 20th, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, January 20, 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY ASSEMBLY <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On January 24<sup>th<\/sup> we will be having an assembly with a focus on the themes of inclusion and diversity.\u00a0 On this day, students are encouraged to wear clothing representative of their culture and heritage.\u00a0 Some ideas include wearing items of traditional clothing, colours, or any other small items such as a pin with a flag, crest or guild.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRADE 8 REGISTRATION \u00a0\u2013 attention grade 7 parents <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a child going into Grade 8 next year? The District Parent Advisory Council is inviting parents to join its annual secondary school online information session on January 26 (7 p.m.), 2023.<\/p>\n<p>While the Zoom portion is limited to the first 90 participants, the presentation will also be broadcast live and saved on the DPAC YouTube channel for all to see.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register in advance here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3iBcW1A\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3iBcW1A<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Watch on YouTube:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3iAvWxd\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3iAvWxd<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to register your student:<\/p>\n<p>Grade 8 registration for the 23\/24 school year will open on the parent portal at noon on Thursday, February 2, 2023, and will close at midnight on Friday, February 17, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>Some \u2018at a glance\u2019 information<\/u>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The electronic date\/time stamp for a registration is created when a family initiates the on-line application.\u00a0 Families do not have to rush through the application and get it completed to achieve the electronic date\/time stamp.<\/li>\n<li>Last year, a number of families with in-district students registered using the out of district application.\u00a0 Please be sure to use\u00a0<strong>the orange button pathway<\/strong>.\u00a0 This way, you access your existing portal profile data, and the process is streamlined.<\/li>\n<li>The acceptance criteria can be found at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/9200.1-Student-Placement-revised-June-6-2017.pdf\">https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/9200.1-Student-Placement-revised-June-6-2017.pdf<\/a>\u00a0)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOT LUNCHES ~ <\/strong>Upcoming PAC Hot Lunches in 2023:<\/p>\n<p>January 27 &#8211; Snack Day- Tim Hortons Donuts<\/p>\n<p>ORDERS NOW CLOSED<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>February 10th &#8211; Hot lunch &#8211; Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n<p>ORDERS DUE February 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>March 3rd &#8211; Hot Lunch &#8211; Hot Dog Day<\/p>\n<p>ORDERS DUE February 23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>March 31- Snack Day- Booster Juice Smoothies<\/p>\n<p>ORDERS DUE March 23<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reminder:<strong> Health Awareness<\/strong> is 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,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bccdc.ca\/health-info\/diseases-conditions\/covid-19\">COVID-19 symptoms<\/a>) and staying home if ill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>USED SPIRIT WEAR WANTED! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have spirit wear that your child has outgrown?\u00a0 Please consider donating it back to the school.\u00a0 In the spring we will be selling new spirit wear and re-selling used spirit wear at a discounted price.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MRE SUN RUN TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MRE invites you to join our school community Sun Run Team! This year\u2019s run takes place on April 16<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in participating and running with us, use the following link to register:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/event.racereach.com\/161771?urlcattype=t&#038;zsecure=GabuutrY131Jkkj<\/p>\n<p>On the Join a Team form:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Click the \u201cShaw team division \u2013 in person\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Scroll down to Team Selection and search \u201cMaple Ridge Elementary Steppers\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Enter the Team Access Code \u2013 FCGPJT<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>READY, SET, GO! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Family Education Center and School District #42 are offering different parent info sessions in January and February.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ready, Set, Parent focuses on parents of children ages 0-5<\/p>\n<p>Ready, Set, Learn focuses on Parent\/Child play information<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more info, check out the flyers attached to this week\u2019s Friday Blast!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEADOWRIDGE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration for <strong>Spring Flag Football<\/strong> will soon be opening for children ages 8-18!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The season runs from April to June and teams practice twice per week from 6-8 pm.\u00a0 Games happen every Saturday. The only gear required is a mouth guard.<\/p>\n<p>Registration will begin February 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Registration for <strong>Fall Tackle Football<\/strong> will also soon be opening for children ages 8-18!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The season runs from June-November.\u00a0 Teams practice twice per week from 6-8 pm.\u00a0 Games take place on Saturdays. The gear required are cleats (all other equipment is provided)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tackle football registration begins on March 15<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Flag or Tackle Football:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meadowridgeknights.com\/\">www.meadowridgeknights.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>email:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mrkregistrar@gmail.com\">mrkregistrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>RIDGE MEADOWS MINOR BALL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RMMBHA has been committed to offering an organized and affordable house youth ball hockey experience in the Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Mission areas since 2003. The league\u2019s volunteers strive to create an inclusive community with a focus on building a fun, competitive athletic atmosphere that helps all players learn and develop their ball hockey skills. Sportsmanship and fair play are encouraged, while instilling a passion for the game. This is a co-ed league.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Registration is now open for the tykes program (5-6 year olds) and U8-U21 (7-21 year olds).\u00a0\u00a0 Register at: rmmbha.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CURIOUS MINDS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Curious Minds Learning Centre has been serving the community since 2008!<\/p>\n<p>PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION for the 2023\/2024 school year will open February 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Morning Preschool Class 9am\u00a0&#8211; 1pm\u00a0(located in the portable behind Maple Ridge Elementary)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 days\/week (Tues &amp; Thurs) = $200\/month<\/li>\n<li>3 days\/week (M-W-F) =$275\/month<\/li>\n<li>5 Days\/week =$375\/ month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>+ $50 registration fee<\/p>\n<p>******SUBSIDY WELCOME *******<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.curiousmindslearningcentre.com\/\">www.curiousmindslearningcentre.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca\">curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: Ms. Sarah\u00a0<a href=\"tel:604-315-3240\">604-315-3240<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEELHOUSE PROGRAM <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Wheelhouse is a classroom where <strong>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<ul>\n<li>Weekly Field Study Days where students learn outside the regular class setting<\/li>\n<li>A classroom of care and discovery that is well supported by staff, parents, and community mentors<\/li>\n<li>Leadership activities that improve confidence, citizenship, and social responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Participation in school district 1-to-1 program, where each student is assigned an iPad for\u00a0use throughout the school year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more\u00a0information and details please visit Wheelhouse online <a href=\"https:\/\/wheelhouse.sd42.ca\/\">https:\/\/wheelhouse.sd42.ca\/.<\/a> or attend an online Information Session:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/sd42.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/u50kcOqgqTotGNVi399JkE_Ebum7YAb5lko6\">https:\/\/sd42.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/u50kcOqgqTotGNVi399JkE_Ebum7YAb5lko6<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>District Wheelhouse is open to all SD42 students who will be in Grade 6 or 7 in September 2023.\u00a0 Students may begin the program in either Grade 6 or 7.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REGISTRATION for the District Wheelhouse Program<\/strong> at Alouette Elementary begins at <strong>noon <\/strong>on <strong>February 15, 2023<\/strong>. Registration occurs on the parent portal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOOK FAIR \u2013 French (and English)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On February 6<sup>th<\/sup> and 7<sup>th<\/sup> there will be a French Book Fair taking place.\u00a0 All classes can attend, and there will also be a selection of English books available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT WEEK\u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, January 22 ~ <\/strong>Lunar New Year Begins<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, January 23 ~ <\/strong>Pro-D Day Classes Not In Session<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, January 24 ~ <\/strong>Tier 1 Boys\u2019 Basketball Practice 7:30 am<\/p>\n<p>Inclusion and Diversity Themed Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Writing For Fun Lunchtime Club<\/p>\n<p>Tier 1 Girls\u2019 Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>Grade 8 Parent Information Night for students with \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 IEPS 7:00-8:00 pm on Zoom<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, January 25 ~ <\/strong>Lunchtime choir Gr. 2-4<\/p>\n<p>Tier 1 Boys\u2019 Basketball Game @ Davie Jones<\/p>\n<p>Carnival Planning Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>(all parents welcome)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, January 26 ~ <\/strong>Tier 1 Boys\u2019 Basketball Practice 7:30 am<\/p>\n<p>Division 4, 5, 6 Ice Skating Field Trip<\/p>\n<p>Tier 1 Girls\u2019 Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>7:00 p.m. DPAC Online Presentation for Grade 8 Registration<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, January 27 ~ <\/strong>Division 2 &amp; 3 Science World field trip all day<\/p>\n<p>Tim Horton\u2019s Donut Snack Day<\/p>\n<p>Lunchtime Reading Club Gr. 2-7<\/p>\n<p>Dress Like a Book Character Theme Day<\/p>\n<p>Tier 2 Boys\u2019 Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30 pm<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>WESTVIEW WINTER CONCERT <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re invited to the Westview Winter Concert on January 25<sup>th<\/sup> at 7:00 p.m. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MRE\u2019s Beginner Band students in grades 5-7 will be performing. Elementary Band is a School District 42 program that is offered to intermediate students at the beginning of the school year.\u00a0 It is free and takes place one hour a week at Westview Secondary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Lost &amp; Found has several items that are missing their owners! Please remind your child to check regularly.\u00a0 Writing your child\u2019s name in their items helps us to return them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAC UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PAC MEETING\u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next PAC meeting is on <strong>Monday, February 13 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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANNUAL REVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of our annual review, our PAC executives have reviewed the existing Constitution and Bylaws document and are sharing with\u00a0the MRE community\u00a0for review as well.\u00a0 You will have received this document via the parent portal earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please let us know if there are any questions, comments or amendments.\u00a0 In order to be considered, any proposed amendments will need to be received in writing via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:pac.mre@gmail.com\">pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0no later than Jan 27th. If no amendments are brought forward by Jan 27th the existing Constitution and Bylaws document will be considered accepted as is, and will be moved forward with a vote during our Feb 13th meeting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PAC INFO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<ul>\n<li>Go to mre.parentcouncil.net<\/li>\n<li>Click on &#8220;Click Here to Register&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Enter Access Code <strong>MREPAC <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Complete the rest of the registration form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*<strong>NOTE: <\/strong>By listing your email address when you register, you are giving permission to receive PAC notices by email. 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