Friday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, May 26, 2023<\/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 TONIGHT 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 Tickets can be purchased at the door, or online:<\/p>\n https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/p>\n <\/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 <\/p>\n *email pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a> for help with ordering<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PRIMARY CROSS COUNTRY \u2013 NEW DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n The Primary Cross-Country races have been re-scheduled for May 31. They will take place at the Albion Fair Grounds after school.\u00a0 All permission forms submitted for the postponed event will be honoured for these new dates and times.\u00a0 If you did not submit a permission form, but would like to participate, please ask your child to check in with Mrs. MacKinnon at the office.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n HOT LUNCHES<\/strong><\/p>\n \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 \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 <\/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 USED BOOK FAIR \u2013 June 8th<\/sup> & 9th<\/sup> <\/strong><\/p>\n MRE PAC is having its 1st used Book-Fair on June 8th and 9th. Classes will sign up for a time and each student will pick a book. Donations of $2.00 per book are suggested.\u00a0 We\u2019ve collected over 1000 books from preschool books up to novels! We will also be open after school both days to purchase additional books. See you there!<\/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 <\/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 Kindy\u2019s on this day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/signup.com\/mobileweb\/2.0\/vspot.html?accesskey=bb13d08d3cd1e845f15b70f1227c081daade57c4&activity=4801361&prompt=true#choose_jobs_page<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Students are encouraged to use active transportation (walking, bikes, scooters, inline skates, etc.) to travel to\/from school any day next week.\u00a0 BC\u2019s Bike to School Week has been a huge success in previous years.<\/p>\n Reminders:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SCHOOL SUPPLIES \u2013 CREATIVE PACKS <\/strong><\/p>\n Supplies for students in grade K-3 are provided for a flat fee that can be paid in September.\u00a0 ($55 for kindergarten and $50-$60 for grades 1-3, depending on whether a planner is used.)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For Intermediate Students Grade 4-7<\/strong><\/p>\n Get ahead on your to-do list by purchasing your child\u2019s school supplies for September now! See below for information on how to order a Creative Pack filled with all the teacher-approved school supplies your child will need. If you don\u2019t want to purchase a Creative Pack, supplies lists are also attached to this edition of the Friday Blast<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CANDY & FREEZIE SALE<\/strong><\/p>\n On Monday June 5th<\/sup> there will be a candy AND freezie sale after school. French Immersion students will be fundraising for a Grade 7 trip to Quebec next year.<\/p>\n The sale will take place at the front entrance of the school and on the basketball court behind Mrs. Span and Mme Alliette\u2019s classrooms.<\/p>\n Freezies will cost $1 and bags of candy will cost $2. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CURIOUS MINDS PRESCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n Located in the portable behind Maple Ridge Elementary<\/p>\n Our Morning Preschool Class 9am\u00a0– 1pm<\/p>\n 2 days\/week (Tues & Thurs) = $200\/month<\/p>\n 3 days\/week (M-W-F) =$275\/month<\/p>\n 5 Days\/week =$375\/ month<\/p>\n + $50 registration fee<\/p>\n ******SUBSIDY WELCOME *******<\/p>\n <\/p>\n www.curiousmindslearningcentre.com<\/a><\/p>\n curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca<\/a><\/p>\n Phone: Ms Sarah\u00a0604-315-3240<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/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\n