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Friday Blast<\/p>\nFriday Blast<\/p>\n
Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, September 15th<\/sup> 2023<\/p>\n WEEK AT A GLANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n Classes were in full swing this week as students and teachers established routines and engaged with community-building games and activities.<\/p>\n HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n We are continuing to practice Health Awareness this year for everyone entering our school \u2013 this includes staff, students, and visitors. Health awareness includes checking regularly for any symptoms of illness (including, but not limited to,\u00a0COVID-19 symptoms<\/a>) and staying home when sick.<\/p>\n SCHOOL SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are still needing to purchase your student\u2019s school supplies, there are various options:<\/p>\n Kindergarten – Grade 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Supplies are bulk-ordered by the classroom teacher. There is a flat fee which covers all art and school supplies for the year. This includes the cost of a planner (agenda):<\/p>\n Kindergarten:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $55.00<\/p>\n Grade 1 \u2013 3:<\/p>\n $50.00 (no planner) or $60.00 (planner)<\/p>\n Some classes do not require planners. Please check with your student\u2019s teacher before making a payment on the portal.<\/p>\n There was a message on the Parent Portal posted this week with information about paying for your student\u2019s supplies.<\/p>\n Grade 4-7 <\/strong><\/p>\n Students have the option to pre-order from Creative Packs or purchase their own supplies. If you have not yet purchased your grade 4-7 child\u2019s school supplies, you may purchase items on your own. Please use the following link to access lists: https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/school-supplies\/<\/a><\/p>\n Students who pre-ordered supplies in June have had their supplies delivered to their classrooms.<\/p>\n Some intermediate classes will be using planners.\u00a0 The cost is $10 and you will be notified if your child needs one.<\/p>\n Please contact the office to discuss financial support options.<\/p>\n ATTENDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n If you know that your child is going to be late or absent from school, please let us know through either the parent portal, by calling us at 604-467-5551 or by emailing mre_reception@sd42.ca<\/a>. If you know your child will be absent multiple days in a row you can enter them all at once so that you do not need to update it each day.<\/p>\n CONSENT FORMS<\/strong><\/p>\n All consent forms, including the walking field trip form, are now live on the portal. Please complete these forms at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n TERRY FOX<\/strong><\/p>\n Maple Ridge Elementary\u00a0is participating in the\u00a0Terry\u00a0Fox\u00a0School Run next Friday! We are so proud to be a part of this Canadian tradition in the fight against cancer. Please help us reach our school goal of raising $1000 and donate today at:\u00a0https:\/\/schools.terryfox.ca\/MapleRidgeElementary<\/a><\/p>\n INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PHOTOS<\/strong><\/p>\n Mark your calendars! Our individual student photo day is fast approaching on September 20th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n SD42 CHESS CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n Email Mr. Pinck: jeff_pinck@sd42.ca for details.<\/p>\n LIBRARY NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n There are still some library books that didn\u2019t make their way back to school before the summer break. Students will need to return them before they can sign out new books! Please contact Mr. Bisset about lost books.<\/p>\n FOUNDRY NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Foundry provides\u00a0mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services\u00a0to youth aged 12-24 years of age. It provides drop-in counselling as well as various social events that your child can attend. This is a great way to build positive connections with others within the Maple Ridge community.<\/p>\n DID YOU KNOW?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ms. Cora is our Child Care Worker at MRE. Here is some information about what she does for our school community!<\/p>\n Child Care Worker\/Youth Care Worker<\/strong><\/p>\n Social-emotional growth is an essential component of healthy development in children. As part of this learning in schools, Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong> provides students with an opportunity to work with our Child Care Worker (CCW) in the classroom, in small groups and\/or individually for check-in.<\/p>\n CCW\u2019s provide opportunities to strengthen friendship skills; develop coping and regulation strategies; enhance effective communication; and boost self-esteem\/self-image. Care is taken to ensure support is offered at the least disruptive time for learning.<\/p>\n Please reach out to Mme Lendvoy or Mme Perry should you have any questions.<\/p>\n Healing Journey Continues Through Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong><\/p>\n Memorial Peace Park Maple Ridge, Sept. 30th from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.<\/p>\n The focus of this year\u2019s event is \u201cHealing Through Drumming\u201d. Activities include performances by Indigenous drum groups and performers, special guest speakers, a variety of onsite vendors, orange shirt painting, the creation of a community art project, supporting drum circles, sharing information about supports in the community and creating a safe place for those impacted by the residential school system to come together and share and witness through stories.<\/p>\n Fall 2023 Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation and Culture Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n Fall Programs Are Here!<\/p>\n Our fall program guide is now available online and is now available in print. Browse the City of Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide for a variety of activities and programs for all age groups! Registration for fall programs opens on August 1 at 8 am. Visit pittmeadows.ca\/programguide for details.<\/p>\n Low-Cost Activities at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre:<\/p>\n Parent & Child Playtime Looking for an indoor activity? PMFRC offers low-cost Parent & Child Playtime in the gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays (10-11:45 am) and Saturdays (9-11 am) for only $1 per child.<\/p>\n Value Times at the Fitness Centre<\/p>\n Work out at the fitness centre during our value times. It\u2019s only $1 for youth (13-18Y) and seniors (60Y+) and $2 for adults (19-59Y). Value times are:<\/p>\n Tuesday 10-11:30am, Wednesday 8:30-9:30am, Thursday 6-7am and Saturday from 3-6pm.<\/p>\n Multisport 13Y+<\/p>\n Drop-in for Multisport on Fridays from 3-5pm, it\u2019s only $1 for youth (13-18Y).<\/p>\n Group Fitness 16Y+<\/p>\n Drop-in for a Strength & Stability group fitness class on Thursday mornings from 8:50-9:50am. It\u2019s only $1 for youth 16-18Y and seniors (60Y+) and $2 for adults (19-59Y).<\/p>\n Youth Lounge at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre!<\/p>\n This safe place is for youth ages 11-18 years old. For an annual membership of $10, youth members can access the Youth lounge and enjoy activities such as billiards, foosball, table tennis, PlayStation pods, retro arcade games, Nintendo Switch and special events. For details visit www.pittmeadows.ca\/youth.<\/p>\n Free Programs<\/p>\n There is a variety of free programs available. Parent & Child Mother Goose, Let\u2019s Play, Storyblanket, and Art Workshops. Visit pittmeadows.ca\/programguide and view the guide for full details.<\/p>\n Public Skates & Winter Wonderland Skate<\/p>\n Pitt Meadows arena will offer $1 Pro-D Day Skates on October 2, 3, 20 & November 13 from 12pm to 2pm. There will be a FREE family skate happening on October 9. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Skate Event is back, on December 22 and 23. View the fall guide for details or visit pittmeadowsarena.com.<\/p>\n Reminder! The Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be closed for the Annual Maintenance Shutdown from August 28 through September 10. Fall program registration will still be available online. For questions call 604.465.2452.<\/p>\n