Friday, Nov. 10, 2023<\/p>\n
THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n We came together as a school community for our Remembrance Day assembly on Thursday to learn about the sacrifices which Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, made during and after various wars and conflicts. Students were able to reflect on how these sacrifices may have impacted their own lives. The school welcomed Lieutenant-Commander Paul Pendergast who is an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. Lieutenant Pendergast spoke about the role peacekeepers have played and continue to play around the world.<\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 13th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Statutory Holiday \u2013 School Not in Session<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 14th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 Explorations Program for registered students<\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov. 15th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 8:30 am \u2013 10:20 am: Division 19 skating<\/p>\n 9:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm: Division 11 visit to the fish hatchery<\/p>\n 3:30 pm: Triple Ball game @ MRE<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 16th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 17th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n 9:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm: Division 10 visit to the fish hatchery<\/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 continuing to close 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 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 REMINDER \u2013 STUDENT LED CONFERENCES <\/strong><\/p>\n Your child\u2019s teacher has sent out, or will be sending out soon, a reminder to sign up for your child\u2019s student led conference.\u00a0 Once again this year, conferences can be in person, or by Zoom.\u00a0 These conferences are an opportunity to celebrate your child\u2019s learning and growth so far this year, and to set collaborative goals to work towards.\u00a0 \u00a0 Please sign up on the Parent Portal.<\/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 gifts for adult members of the family. <\/strong>If you have any new, unwrapped items that you think a parent or adult would enjoy 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 GRADE 7 LEAVING PLANNING MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n There will be a Grade 7 Leaving Planning meeting starting at 6:00 pm on Monday November 20th <\/sup>All Grade 7 parents and students are invited to attend.\u00a0 Students must be accompanied by a parent.<\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several ways you can support MRE by getting involved with PAC!<\/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 \u00a0<\/strong>HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/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 FUNDRAISING <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n ART CARDS<\/strong><\/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!<\/p>\n NEUFELD <\/strong> BOOKFAIR <\/strong> SANTA MALL <\/strong><\/p>\n Ho Ho Ho! It’s that time of year again! Santa Mall is coming to MRE one last time (unless there’s a person\/team willing to take this over…).<\/p>\n Our dates are Monday, December 4th and Tuesday, December 5th. A bin will be available by the office for donations. Please, if you can, drop off something new or gently used when you come to the school for your child’s parent teacher conference. Hunt through your bins, boxes and closets and pass along all of your unwanted jewelry, candles (unburned), bath stuff (unopened), tableware, clothes (new w\/tag), artwork, and holiday themed items etc. We used up all of our wrapping paper, tissue, bags and boxes last year so those are much needed. Please watch for the link to the sign up to volunteer. Set up will be Friday and volunteers are needed to help for Dec 4-5 at the event. Thank you in advance and together let’s make this final Santa Mall one for the kids to remember!<\/p>\n IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Family Digital Communities Session:<\/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\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n November 28, 2023 7:00pm \u2013 8:00pm online\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n November 30, 2023 6:30pm \u2013 7:30pm online\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Grade 5 and 6 students residing in the City of Maple Ridge can experience the positive benefits of leisure and recreation at\u00a0no charge!<\/p>\n Eligible students will have\u00a0FREE\u00a0access to drop-in activities offered through Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre (MRLC), Hammond Outdoor Pool (during operational season), and Planet Ice Maple Ridge (PIMR).<\/p>\n
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
\nBookFair 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