Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, May 5th<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 5th, so we know how many guests to expect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>GARDEN PROJECT \u2013 HELP NEEDED!<\/strong><\/p>\n Come be part of our School Garden Revival:<\/p>\n TOMORROW Saturday, May 6th<\/sup>\u00a0at 9 am!<\/p>\n <\/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 ones. Bring your muscles and tools to take apart the existing landscape ties. We also need volunteers with trucks to drop off the green waste at the end of the day.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BINGO NIGHT! <\/strong><\/p>\n Adult Bingo Night is coming to MRE! Purchase your BINGO Night tickets at https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/p>\n Click on \u201cStudents\u201d to add each adult attending.<\/p>\n Select the \u201cParent\u201d class<\/p>\n Click on \u201cOrders\u201d to order your Bingo Night items.<\/p>\n *email pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a> for help with ordering<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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<\/u><\/strong> do not need to purchase a yearbook for their child as one will be provided free of charge as part of the grade 7 leaving package.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BODY SCIENCE PARENT SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested parents are invited to attend the Body Science Parent Information 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 \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 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 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 \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 <\/p>\n <\/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