Friday, Nov. 17th<\/sup>, 2023<\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Students and staff have been enjoying the glorious fall weather! We were spoiled with warm sunshine every day which made for some fun recess and lunchtimes. The backfield and playgrounds have been full of football, basketball, soccer, tag, fort building and dancing to Mr. Foster\u2019s lunchtime tunes. A huge amount of learning takes place during outside playtimes ranging from taking turns to managing emotions. Teachers regularly leverage children\u2019s love of being outdoors and their need for space to move by incorporating outside time into their lesson plans through runs\/walks, gardening, and trips to local outdoor learning centres such as this week\u2019s visits to the fish hatchery.<\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 20th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Bookfair<\/p>\n 6:00 pm: Grade 7 Leaving Parent Meeting in the library<\/p>\n 7:00 pm: PAC Meeting in the library<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 21st<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Bookfair<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 Explorations Program for registered students<\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov. 22nd<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Bookfair<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 23rd<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 24th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Snack Day (Tim Horton\u2019s) for those who ordered<\/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\u00a0 See below for instructions on how to sign-up for your conference:<\/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 presents for teenagers. <\/strong>If you have any new, unwrapped items that you think a teenager 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 GRADE 7 QUEBEC TRIP<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for a Christmas gift for someone special? Or for yourself? The French Immersion Grade 7s are selling pounds of coffee and hot chocolate for $17.50. Money fundraised will be going towards their upcoming Quebec trip. Purchased orders will be sent home with your child on December 15th.\u00a0You can order online through:<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0www.globalcoffeefundraising.ca\/mre<\/a>\u00a0<\/u>When ordering make sure to include\u00a0your child’s name, teacher name and grade, in order for us to deliver your order.\u00a0Feel free to share the link to anyone you know but make sure that they include your child’s name, teacher name, and grade. Your child will come home with any friend’s or family’s purchases. Thank you for your support!<\/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 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 of weeks. Once ready, your student\u2019s art will be sent home as well as ways to order and support MRE!<\/p>\n NEUFELD <\/strong><\/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.<\/p>\n BOOKFAIR<\/strong><\/p>\n BookFair is coming to MRE and will be open Nov 20TH<\/sup> -22nd<\/sup>. Students will have a chance to visit during the day and parents are welcome to come by after school!<\/p>\n 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<\/strong><\/p>\n Family Digital Communities Session:<\/p>\n These sessions can be shared in your school newsletter. Families should register themselves.<\/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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2023\/11\/44AB2AFA-4E95-4F40-935C-4229275068E6_1_201_a.jpeg\")
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