{"id":3859,"date":"2023-05-11T11:36:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=3859"},"modified":"2023-05-11T11:36:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:36:33","slug":"friday-blast-may-12th-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-may-12th-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast &#8211; May 12th 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>Tuesday, May 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>From 1:00-2:20 pm<\/p>\n<p>In the MRE gym<\/p>\n<p>Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:mre_reception@sd42.ca\">mre_reception@sd42.ca<\/a> by May 12th, so we know how many guests to expect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ADULT NIGHT OUT \u2013 MRE BINGO NIGHT! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for the first MRE Adult Bingo Night on May 26 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the school gym!\u00a0 This is a great chance to relax, socialize with other parent\/families and enjoy some yummy snacks and drinks. You may even win some $!<\/p>\n<p>Purchase your BINGO Night tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net\/\">https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click on \u201cStudents\u201d to add each adult attending.<\/p>\n<p>Select the \u201cParent\u201d class<\/p>\n<p>Click on \u201cOrders\u201d to order your Bingo Night items.<\/p>\n<p>*email <a href=\"mailto:pac.mre@gmail.com\">pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a> for help with ordering<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS ~ UBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UBC is proud to be a host of Science Rendezvous, a national festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the street.\u00a0 Join us on Saturday, May 13<sup>th<\/sup> from 10 am to 3 pm for a day of hands-on, family-friendly science activities! To learn more visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/science.ubc.ca\/science-rendezvous-2023\">https:\/\/science.ubc.ca\/science-rendezvous-2023<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEARBOOK SALES OPEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MRE 2022-23 Yearbooks are now for sale \u2013 purchase using the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/3HVWCV\">https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/3HVWCV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each yearbook is $17 and will be delivered to the school and distributed directly to the students.\u00a0 Please note, yearbooks for <strong>grade 7s<\/strong> will be provided free of charge as part of the grade 7 leaving package.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAINT DONATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are excited to tell you that all the paint for our fence project has been generously donated by an MRE family!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>SCIENCE ROCKS! SUMMER CAMPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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: <a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.ca\/science\/science-in-the-community\/science-rocks\/\">https:\/\/ufv.ca\/science\/science-in-the-community\/science-rocks\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WESTVIEW SECONDARY ~ ELEMENTARY BAND PROGRAM <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOT LUNCHES <\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday May 19 &#8211; Hot Lunch (Subway)<\/p>\n<p>Friday June 2 &#8211; Snack (TCBY &#8211; frozen yogurt)<\/p>\n<p>Friday June 16 &#8211; Hot Lunch\/Carnival (Pizza Pizza)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROYAL SOCCER CLUB DAY CAMPS 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/\">https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><u>Morning session info<\/u>: <a href=\"https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/our-camps\/summer-day-camps\/morning-sessions\/\">https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/our-camps\/summer-day-camps\/morning-sessions\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>Full day session info<\/u>: <a href=\"https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/our-camps\/summer-day-camps\/full-day-sessions\/\">https:\/\/royalsoccerclub.com\/our-camps\/summer-day-camps\/full-day-sessions\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SCHOOL PARKING LOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 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 drive-thru area as traffic can back up along the road when entrances\/exits are blocked.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe place!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPRING CROSS COUNTRY RACES <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The district Spring Cross Country races are coming up soon!<\/p>\n<p>Students in grades 4, 5, 6 &amp; 7 will take place at Alouette Lake on Tuesday, May 16.<\/p>\n<p>Kindergarten, 1, 2 &amp; 3 students run at the Albion Sports Complex on Thursday, May 18.\u00a0 Information and sign-ups are posted on the portal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>POP UP CANDY SALE \u00a0&#8211; bring a toonie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There will be a Haribo gummy candy sale after school on Friday, May 19<sup>th<\/sup>. The cost will be $2 per bag (cash only). Selling locations will be the main entrance of the school and the concrete basketball area behind Mrs. Span and Mme Alliette\u2019s classrooms. First come, first served.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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>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>If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to the principal by email (<a href=\"mailto:Barbara_mackinnon@sd42.ca\">Barbara_mackinnon@sd42.ca<\/a>) by May 31st, 2023.\u00a0Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Items in the lost and found are looking for their owners! Please check before the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WEEK OF May 15-19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Body Science (various classes)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, May 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Body Science (various classes)<\/p>\n<p>1:00 Volunteer Appreciation Tea<\/p>\n<p>Intermediate Cross Country (Alouette Lake)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, May 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Body Science (various classes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, May 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primary Cross Country (Albion Sports Complex)<\/p>\n<p>Divisions 4, 5, 7 &amp; 8 Soccer Academy field trip<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, May 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Subway hot lunch<\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm pop up candy sale<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*Reminder there is no school on Monday, May 22 as it is Victoria Day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAC UPDATES<\/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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