Friday, November 3rd, 2023<\/p>\n
THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n The whole school got into the Halloween spirit with our staff fully embracing the Barbie theme and the students displaying hundreds of fun and creative costumes ranging from Mario to a dishwasher! There were parties, movies, art projects and of course our amazing Halloween Parade! Everyone appreciated the chill day that followed with many staff and students opting for pajamas\u2026<\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, Nov. 4th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 9:30 am \u2013 1:30 pm – MRE Grade 7 Quebec Trip Fundraiser Bottle Drive<\/p>\n Sunday, Nov. 5th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR<\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 6th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 2:30 pm – Soccer Program for registered students<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 7th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 Explorations Program for registered students<\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov. 8th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 11:45 am \u2013 2:00 pm – Div. 18 visit to Garibaldi Secondary School (Growing Roots Program)<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 9th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 11:00 am Remembrance Day Assembly<\/p>\n 12:00 pm – Hot Lunch (Subway) for those who ordered<\/p>\n Friday, November 10th<\/sup>: Pro D Day \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n DROP OFF & PICK UP SAFETY <\/strong><\/p>\n THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IN KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE!<\/strong><\/p>\n Drop-off and pick-up are busy times at MRE. Students come and go excitedly and are still learning about road safety. For this reason, we are closing off the lane at the front of the school during pick-up at the end of the day. <\/strong>The lane will remain open for drop-off in the morning. This is for a quick drop-and-go only. We ask that you pull over to the right. Do not leave your vehicle for any reason.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, please find an alternative location to meet your child or park in one of the areas shown below, all of which are within a 5-minute walk to the school. Please note that staff parking lots should not be used to pick up and drop off students before or after school<\/strong>. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work together to keep our students safe.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>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 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 WESTCOAST RECESS AND LUNCH \u2013 DRESS FOR THE WEATHER\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A reminder that MRE students play outside even when it is cold, rainy, or snowy.\u00a0 Only on rare occasions will we keep students inside.\u00a0 We would ask that you send your student(s) to school dressed for the weather (boots, coats, mitts, umbrella, etc.).\u00a0 Please send an extra set of clothing if you know your student gets wet playing on the slides or in the field.<\/p>\n CHRISTMAS HAMPERS <\/strong><\/p>\n This year our school will be collecting donations for the Christmas Hampers that will be donated to families in our community and the Hamper Society. Each week we will be collecting donations based on a \u201ctheme.\u201d\u00a0 Next week\u2019s theme is all things STEM \u2013 science, building and technology. <\/strong>If you have any new, unwrapped Arts and Crafts supplies, colouring books, paint sets, markers, transformers, science kits, etc. please consider donating them.\u00a0 There is a green bin in front of the office for donations.<\/p>\n If you have other donations that do not match the themes, we will still collect them and donate them to families.<\/p>\n MRE GRADE 7 QUEBEC TRIP<\/strong><\/p>\n BOTTLE DRIVE!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n TOMORROW (Saturday, November 4th, 2023) Grade 7 French Immersion students from Maple Ridge Elementary will be in the neighbourhood collecting bottles as a fundraiser for their Grade 7 Quebec Trip. If you are able to donate bottles, please attach this notice to your donation and leave it on your front porch by 9 am on November 4th. You can also drop off donations in the drive-through at the front of MRE from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that day. Or if you prefer, you can take your bottles directly to a bottle depot and donate them to the account 604 802-0314.<\/p>\n Thank you for your generous support!<\/p>\n PRO-D CAMP <\/strong><\/p>\n On the Friday November 10th<\/sup> pro-d day there will be a half day camp for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5.\u00a0 Please see the attached flyer if you are interested in registering your child for this fun opportunity!<\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several ways you can support MRE by getting involved with PAC<\/strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n Maple Ridge Elementary Facebook Page: <\/strong>Check out PAC\u2019s calendar of events and learn more about PAC information.<\/p>\n The next PAC meeting will take place on Monday, November 20th<\/sup> at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 There will be a Grade 7 Leaving Planning meeting beforehand starting at 6:00 pm. All Grade 7 parents and students are invited to attend.\u00a0 Students must be accompanied by a parent.<\/p>\n Sign up to help:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/signup.com\/group\/47703560186256400<\/a><\/p>\n HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n Nov 9 – Subway<\/p>\n Nov 24 – Tim Hortons<\/p>\n **Orders Due Nov 16<\/p>\n Dec 8 – Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n **Orders Due Nov 30<\/p>\n Art Cards have arrived, and students will be working on them over the next couple weeks. Once ready, your student\u2019s art will be sent home as well as ways to order and support MRE! \u00a0<\/strong>IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n Family Digital Communities Session:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities \u2013 Everyone Welcome! Recommended for Parents\/Caregivers\/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up as a way to facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. This session covers all things digital, from how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, and how to report and receive support in cases of sexting\/sextortion. Some of the most prominent concerns currently surrounding use of social media platforms, smartphones, and artificial intelligence will be discussed.<\/p>\n November 8, 2023 6:30pm \u2013 7:30pm online\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/p>\n November 28, 2023 7:00pm \u2013 8:00pm online\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/p>\n
The MRE Neufeld fundraiser will be kicking off next week. The online catalogue and order process will be posted on our PAC Facebook page and flyers will be sent home as well.
BookFair is coming to MRE and will be open Nov 20-22nd. Students will have a chance to visit during the day and parents are welcome to come by after school!<\/p>\n
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<\/strong>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