Friday, Dec. 1st<\/sup> 2023<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n December has officially arrived and despite a busy term of working with routines, engaging in academic activities, building friendships and participating in student-led conferences, staff and students are energized by the holiday feeling that\u2019s in the air! Donations for our Santa Mall and gifts for the Christmas Hampers are arriving daily, you can hear sweet voices coming from the stage as students rehearse for our upcoming concert, and festive decorations and artwork are beginning to line the hallways. Thank you to all the families, teachers and students who dedicated the time to connect with each other in celebrating and supporting student learning and growth during conferences. These partnerships are important, and we know they don\u2019t just happen on their own!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Monday, Dec. 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n Santa Mall (all day)<\/p>\n Tuesday, Dec 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n Santa Mall (all day)<\/p>\n Wednesday, Dec. 6th<\/sup><\/p>\n Thursday, Dec. 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n 12:00pm-2:00pm: Div. 14 Skating<\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 8th<\/sup><\/p>\n 12:00 pm: PAC Hot Lunch \u2013 Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n 9:30am-11:45am: Div. 20 Library<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A MESSAGE FROM MR. H <\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. H sends his thanks to everyone who sent inside shoes to school. The wetter weather brings a lot of dirt and mud into the school, and it makes a slippery mess of the gym floor. He really appreciates the effort made to keeping our gym clean and safe.<\/p>\n LIGHT UP THE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n Staff and students are excited to present a winter concert on Tuesday, December 19th<\/sup> entitled \u201cLight up the Night\u201d.\u00a0 We will be collecting donations of cash, coins or non-perishable food items and all proceeds will go to Maple Ridge Elementary.\u00a0 There will be donation boxes at the entry, but donations are optional.\u00a0 Please choose only one concert, as seating is limited, and we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to see the performances.<\/p>\n SANTA MALL<\/strong><\/p>\n Santa Mall will be taking place on Monday, December 4 and Tuesday, December 5.\u00a0 Please check with your child\u2019s teacher to see which day their class will be attending.\u00a0 Students will be able to choose up to 2 gifts for a friend or family member.\u00a0 This is a wonderful opportunity for students to demonstrate their care for another person and practice giving to another person. The recommended donation for Santa Mall is between $1-$5, but if students forget or are unable to donate they will still be able to choose gifts.<\/p>\n RAFIKI BRACELETS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Grade 7 Leadership group will be selling beaded Rafiki bracelets on December 12, 13 and 14 at recess and after school. The bracelets will be sold for $5 and would make a great Christmas gift. There are many different colours and patterns. The money we raise will be used towards a legacy gift for the Grade 7 group to leave for the school.<\/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 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 dolls, action figures and Barbies. <\/strong>If you have any new, unwrapped items 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 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 <\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our Facebook page Maple Ridge Elementary PAC and subscribe to the PAC calendar for current events and news.<\/p>\n Want to get involved, we are always looking for volunteers!\u00a0 Check out opportunities and sign up at\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/signup.com\/group\/47703560186256400<\/a>\u00a0or reach out to\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0anytime!<\/p>\n The next PAC meeting will take place on Monday, January 15th<\/sup> at 7:00 pm in the library. \u00a0There will be a Grade 7 Leaving Planning meeting at 6:00 pm in the library before the PAC meeting.\u00a0 All Grade 7 parents are encouraged to attend. There will be no meetings in December.<\/p>\n HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n Dec 8 – Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n **Orders now closed<\/p>\n FUNDRAISING <\/strong><\/p>\n ART CARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who supported our Art Cards fundraiser!\u00a0 Artwork has been submitted and orders will be delivered back to the school the week of Dec 18th.<\/p>\n PURDY\u2019S<\/strong><\/p>\n The Purdy\u2019s fundraiser is live, check it out and order your chocolate goodies at\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/fundraising.purdys.com\/1888322-111677<\/a><\/p>\n SANTA MALL<\/strong><\/p>\n Ho Ho Ho!\u00a0 It’s that time of year again! Santa Mall is coming to MRE one last time (unless someone is willing to take this over). Dates are Monday Dec 4th and Tuesday Dec 5th.<\/p>\n Volunteers are needed Dec 4th and 5th between 8:30 – 2:15pm (am and\/or pm spots available)\u00a0https:\/\/signup.com\/group\/47703560186256400<\/a><\/p>\n Thank you in advance and let’s make this final Santa Mall one for the kids to remember!<\/p>\n IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n New District Community Supports Page <\/strong><\/p>\n The district has published a new page on its website<\/a> underneath the \u201cParents\u201d tab that lists a directory of community-based food security and other resources for families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Christmas supports offered in the community this year are also listed on this page, with registration information: https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/community-supports\/<\/a><\/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. 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