Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, April 21st<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n <\/p>\n VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it is driving, handing out lunches, or working with students in other ways, our volunteers make MRE an even better place! Students and staff invite anyone who has volunteered this year to a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on:<\/p>\n Tuesday, May 16th<\/sup><\/p>\n From 1:00-2:20 pm<\/p>\n In the MRE gym<\/p>\n Please RSVP to mre_reception@sd42.ca<\/a> by May 2nd<\/sup>, so we know how many wonderful volunteers to expect.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n GARDEN PROJECT \u2013 HELP NEEDED!<\/strong><\/p>\n Come be part of our School Garden Revival: May 6th<\/sup>\u00a0at 9 am!<\/p>\n Volunteers are needed to clean out our school garden and shed. We will be dismantling the old beds to make room for new garden beds. Bring your muscles and tools to take apart the existing wood. We also need volunteers with trucks to drop off the green waste at the end of the day.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SCHOOL PARKING LOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Our school is a very busy place during morning drop off and after-school pick up times.\u00a0 Please remember to be cautious when walking from your car to the school \u2013 always use sidewalks and avoid walking through the parking\u00a0 lots as much as possible.\u00a0 If you are dropping off on River Road, please ensure you are not blocking the entrance or exit to the school parking lots or\u00a0 drive-thru area as traffic can back up along the road when entrances\/exits are blocked.<\/p>\n Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe place!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>YEARBOOK SALES OPEN<\/strong><\/p>\n MRE 2022-23 Yearbooks are now for sale \u2013 purchase using the following link: https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/3HVWCV<\/a><\/p>\n Each yearbook is $17 and will be delivered to the school and distributed directly to the students.<\/p>\n GRADE 7 PARENTS DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK FOR THEIR CHILD AS ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2022-2023 Maple Ridge Elementary Yearbook needs a cover!<\/p>\n Any <\/strong>student can enter. Get out your crayons, pencils or paints and make a winning design!\u00a0 Make sure you do it in full colour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For your entry to be considered, it must follow these rules:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Submit Your Art: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you win, we will contact you to get hold of the original artwork<\/strong> if necessary!<\/p>\n All entries are due by: Friday, April 28, 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>CONNECT \u2013 PARENTING SERIES <\/strong><\/p>\n There is a FREE, Attachment-Based and Trauma-Informed program for parents and caregivers living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.\u00a0 Check out the flyer attached to this Friday Blast for more information!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BC LIONS ENERGY CHAMPIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n The BC Lions would like to thank students for participating at the assembly last week and learning to be Energy Champions! All MRE students are invited to join the BC Lions Kids Club as honorary members.<\/p>\n With parent permission, students can sign up and be eligible to win exciting prizes, swag and even game tickets.\u00a0 To sign up, visit: https:\/\/tradablebits.com\/tb_app\/471810<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SUMMER LEARNING<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you interested in a summer learning program for your child?\u00a0 Please see the flyers attached to this Friday Blast for options in both English and French Immersion.\u00a0 You can also visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/announcement\/registration-summer-learning-starts\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BODY SCIENCE PARENT SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested parents are invited to attend the Body Science Parent Info Session on May 9th<\/sup> from 6:30-8:00 pm in the school library.\u00a0 Please register via: https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/dgsaFVo<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PAINT DONATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n We are looking for donations of bright\u00a0outdoor<\/strong>\u00a0paint and primer.\u00a0 Remnants are fine.\u00a0 Please drop them off at the office area.\u00a0Many thanks!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>SCIENCE ROCKS! SUMMER CAMPS<\/strong><\/p>\n The University of the Fraser Valley Faculty of Science is offering Science Rocks! Summer camps at Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses July 4-Aug 18 for students going into grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Fun and exciting science activities exploring physics, biology, chemistry, math and computer science. Learn more: https:\/\/ufv.ca\/science\/science-in-the-community\/science-rocks\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ROYAL SOCCER CLUB DAY CAMPS 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n Royal Soccer Club is once again offering soccer day camps, including morning and full day sessions. These camps, appropriate for children aged 5-13, have before and after school care available and will run in the months of July and August. Visit https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n Morning session info<\/u>: https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/our-camps\/summer-day-camps\/morning-sessions\/<\/a><\/p>\n Full day session info<\/u>: https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/our-camps\/summer-day-camps\/full-day-sessions\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n FUTURE LOCKDOWN DRILL<\/strong><\/p>\n On May 1st<\/sup> our school will be participating in a lockdown drill followed immediately by a fire drill.<\/p>\n A \u201clockdown\u201d is a situation where all staff and students stay in a secure location with doors locked and windows closed. Lockdowns may be necessary where there is an internal or external threat to the safety of the school occupants.\u00a0 As with fire drills and other safety programs, the hope is to familiarize students and staff with a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely.<\/p>\n During the lockdown portion of the drill, students are to clear the halls and report to the nearest available classroom where they are to remain out of sight and stay as silent as possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WESTVIEW SECONDARY ~ ELEMENTARY BAND PROGRAM <\/strong><\/p>\n Will your child be in Grade 5, 6 or 7 next year? Are they interested in learning an instrument and making new friends?\u00a0 Consider joining the Westview Secondary Elementary Band next year.\u00a0 Information attached below.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n YE FAIR \u2013 THANK YOU! <\/strong><\/p>\n Mrs. Pajak and Mrs. McClain\u2019s class would like to extend a huge thank you to the MRE community for supporting the Young Entrepreneur\u2019s Fair last week.\u00a0 With your help we were able to raise a total of $454.05 that will be donated to the BC Cancer Foundation.\u00a0 Thank you to the parents, staff and students who made this event a success.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HOT LUNCHES <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday April 28- Snack\u00a0(COBBS bread)<\/p>\n Friday May 5 – Snack (Tim Hortons Donuts)<\/p>\n Friday May 19 – Hot Lunch (Subway)<\/p>\n Friday June 2 – Snack (TCBY – frozen yogurt)<\/p>\n Friday June 16 – Hot Lunch\/Carnival (Pizza Pizza)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n We will soon be beginning to create preliminary class lists for next year.\u00a0Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care, and attention to this process.\u00a0This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to observe, discuss, and get to know the students. Staff work together to consider social emotional skills and relationships,\u00a0as well as\u00a0learning styles, strengths and needs as placements are made.\u00a0Our goal is to create safe, engaging, and inclusive classrooms that balance these factors as equitably as possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to the principal by email (Barbara_mackinnon@sd42.ca<\/a>) by May 31st, 2023.\u00a0Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name.<\/p>\n\n
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