Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, May 19th<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n <\/p>\n STAFFING ANNOUNCEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n You may have heard that Mrs. MacKinnon will be retiring at the end of the school year.\u00a0 We are very happy to announce that Mme Lendvoy will move into the role of principal in September.\u00a0 Our new Vice Principal will be Mme Rachael Perry who comes to us from PME.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ADULT NIGHT OUT \u2013 MRE BINGO NIGHT! <\/strong><\/p>\n 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 tasty snacks and drinks. You may even win some $$$<\/p>\n 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 IT\u2019S ALMOST CARNIVAL TIME \u2013 June 16th<\/strong><\/p>\n The MRE Carnival, organized by PAC members, is a highlight of the year.\u00a0 Many<\/strong> volunteers are needed.<\/p>\n Please join us during the school day on June 16th<\/sup> and sign up to help make this an amazing and memorable day for the kids!! If you are a Kindy parent please check with your classroom teacher prior to signing up as they may need extra assistance with the kindys on this day.<\/p>\n https:\/\/signup.com\/mobileweb\/2.0\/vspot.html?accesskey=bb13d08d3cd1e845f15b70f1227c081daade57c4&activity=4801361&prompt=true#choose_jobs_page<\/a><\/p>\n <\/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.\u00a0 Please note, yearbooks for<\/strong> grade 7s<\/strong> will be provided free of charge<\/strong> as part of the grade 7 leaving package.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DRESS UP YOUR HEAD DAY <\/strong><\/p>\n On May 31st<\/sup>, we will be having a \u201cDress up Your Head Day\u201d at MRE! Students can wear special hats, style their hair in cool ways or dress up their head however they choose.\u00a0 We look forward to seeing all the interesting and special ways students dress up their head!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEY<\/strong><\/p>\n Have your say in B.C.\u2019s largest population health survey! Public Health has launched the third round of the\u00a0SPEAK population health survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n The survey\u00a0is open to adults aged 18 years and older and asks about physical and mental health, as well as social and economic well-being. The results will help support programs and initiatives to\u00a0improve the\u00a0health of your community.\u00a0Participate now<\/a><\/p>\n Regional health authorities, First Nations Health Authorities and the BC Centre for Disease Control are hoping people living in every part of British Columbia participate. This year, they are particularly interested in hearing from racialized communities, people living in rural parts of the province, people with children or young adults in their lives, men aged under the age of 35, people aged 75 and older, and people with lower incomes and education.<\/p>\n Please consider participating to help public health understand your community\u2019s health and well-being needs. Once you participate, please share with your friends, loved ones, and network so their experiences are also captured. Please help support those who may need help with completing the survey. The SPEAK survey\u00a0is available in English, French, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Punjabi, Farsi, Arabic, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. Learn more about the survey\u00a0 bccdc.ca\/SpeakSurvey<\/strong><\/a><\/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 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 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 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 Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe place!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HOT LUNCHES <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday June 2 – Snack (TCBY – frozen yogurt)<\/p>\n Friday June 16 – Hot Lunch\/Carnival (Pizza Pizza)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/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