Friday, Jan. 19th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n This week was characterized by multiple snow days! We hope everyone stayed safe and warm.<\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Jan. 22nd<\/sup><\/p>\n 3:00 pm: Boys T2 Basketball Game @ Maple Ridge Elementary<\/p>\n Tuesday, Jan. 23rd<\/sup><\/p>\n 7:30 am: Boys T1 Basketball Practice<\/p>\n 2:30 pm-4:00 pm: Coding Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n 3:00 pm: Girls Basketball Game @ Maple Ridge Elementary<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 24th<\/sup><\/p>\n Pro-D Day \u2013 No school for students<\/p>\n 9:30 am \u2013 1:30 pm: Stay Safe Course (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 25th<\/sup><\/p>\n 7:30 am: Boys T2 Basketball Practice<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm: Jujitsu Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 26th<\/sup><\/p>\n Spirit Day \u2013 Hat Day!<\/p>\n PAC Snack \u2013 Booster Juice<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm: Drama Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MONEY FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n Please contact the school office if you have lost some money.<\/p>\n SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!<\/strong><\/p>\n Hat Day Is Friday, January 26th<\/sup>. Show your school spirit and wear your favourite hat!<\/p>\n WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY ADVANCED BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact your child’s teacher for more information.<\/p>\n SCHOOL CLOSURE DECISIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n School Closure Decision:\u00a0Snow<\/strong><\/p>\n The decision to close schools due to accumulating snowfall is ultimately the responsibility of the superintendent, who must balance the safety of students, staff and parents with the need to provide learning. The decision is not taken lightly and is the result of a carefully thought-out process that is reviewed after each experience and refined if necessary.<\/p>\n Except in rare circumstances, no announcement will be made if schools are open.<\/p>\n The decision to close schools is made by 6:30 a.m. Details are:<\/p>\n Please note: The district supports individual and family decisions regarding safety. Parents\/guardians have primary responsibility for their children\u2019s safe travel to school. If, for any reason, there are personal concerns about the ability to travel safely to school, other arrangements should be made.<\/em><\/p>\n Student Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n Student transportation may be affected by heavy snowfall. There are currently 10 bus routes, which may be cancelled altogether or switched to snow routes.<\/p>\n If buses switch to snow routes, an alert will be posted to the district website no later than 6:30 am.<\/p>\n District procedures around student transportation during inclement weather are outlined in a memo that was sent to all students who rely on school buses.<\/p>\n Please note that Bus route 1, 2, 3 and 50 (Highland Park, PMSS, Garibaldi, Whonnock) do not have a snow route as there is no change to the route in the event of snow.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION <\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before December 31st<\/sup>, 2024? If so, it is time to think about kindergarten registration.\u00a0 Kindergarten registration is a big step, but it does not have to be a difficult one.\u00a0 See below for a schedule of the registration phases.\u00a0 For more information visit: https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/kindergarten-registration\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SANTA MALL 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n In the spirit of rethinking, reusing, and recycling, we invite you to donate your:<\/p>\n We will be collecting items year-round. You can find the donation tub in the school hallway!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRADE 7 LEAVING COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n Grade 7 Fundraising:<\/p>\n Did you know that you can continue contributing to the Grade 7 Leaving Event by donating your cans and bottles?\u00a0 The Maple Ridge Bottle Depot has an account under the number: 604-467-5551.\u00a0 When you donate just mention you’d like the funds to go to this account.\u00a0 The Grade 7s thank you in advance for helping to make their Leaving Event an awesome day!<\/p>\n If you would like to support our Grade 7 leaving celebration an account is up and running at the Maple Ridge Liquor Store at the corner of 207 and Lougheed. Patrons just must mention MRE grad, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to the school and used for the Grade 7 Leaving Event. Thank you!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/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 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ATTENDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/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 <\/p>\n LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n The Lost and Found is starting to fill up again! There are many nice coats, sweatshirts, boots, umbrellas, etc… feel free to stop by before or after school one day to check if any of your child\u2019s belongings are there.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to know what PAC is up to? 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 is Monday February 12th<\/sup> 2024, 7 pm in the MRE library.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>JANUARY 26 – SNACK DAY – BOOSTER JUICE SMOOTHIES<\/p>\n ** Orders due January 18<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 9 – HOT LUNCH – HOT DOG DAY<\/p>\n ** Orders due February 1<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23- SNACK DAY – COBS BREAD<\/p>\n ** Orders due February 15<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SD42 NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Information Nights: Wheelhouse & Late French Immersion<\/strong><\/p>\n Information nights are coming up for the following district programs. Registration for both programs opens on the Parent Portal at noon on Wednesday, February 14, 2024<\/strong>. For additional information about these programs and about the registration process, visit https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday, January 25, 2024 (7 p.m.)<\/strong> Monday, January 29, 2024 (7 p.m.)<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Wheelhouse Program<\/strong><\/p>\n The Wheelhouse is a supportive and nurturing classroom for Grade 6 and 7 students. The program fosters a caring classroom community that helps students develop independence, leadership skills, and a community-focused mindset. In this enriching environment, students not only ignite their passion for learning but also strengthen these foundational qualities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Program highlights include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information, including a more in-depth look at the program, dates and times for student interviews, and details on how to become a Wheelhouse student, please visit The Wheelhouse online at https:\/\/wheelhouse.sd42.ca\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration <\/strong><\/p>\n Registration for The Wheelhouse opens online at noon,<\/strong> Wednesday, February 14, 2024<\/strong>. Registration will be via the Parent Portal<\/a>. Please ensure you have created a Parent Portal account and have familiarized yourself with the platform well in advance of the registration date and time. To learn more about creating a Parent Portal account, please visit: https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n The program runs out of Alouette Elementary (22155 Isaac Crescent, Maple Ridge). <\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday, January 23, 2024 (7 p.m.)<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Late French Immersion<\/strong><\/p>\n The SD42 Late French Immersion program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn French as another language and are looking for a challenge. Students learn French while learning all subject areas of the curriculum. Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2024, at Golden Ears Elementary. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School until Grade 12, when students can graduate with a dual Dogwood.<\/p>\n To learn more about our French Immersion program, watch our French Immersion informational video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/m-K1X3kA6Lo<\/a><\/p>\n For additional information, please contact Laura Brandon, Principal of \u00c9cole Golden Ears Elementary at Laura_Brandon@sd42.ca<\/a> or Jennifer Simon, Principal and Coordinator of French Programs at Jennifer_Simon@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration <\/strong><\/p>\n Registration for Late French Immersion opens online at noon,<\/strong> Wednesday, February 14, 2024<\/strong>, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 23, 2024<\/strong>. Registration will be via the Parent Portal<\/a>. Please ensure you have created a Parent Portal<\/a> account and have familiarized yourself with the platform well in advance of the registration date and time. To learn more about creating a Parent Portal<\/a> account, please visit: https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Late French Immersion program runs out of Golden Ears Elementary (23124 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge).<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n HELPFUL LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/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 terrific way to build positive connections with others within the Maple Ridge community.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, Jan. 19th, 2024 THIS WEEK This week was characterized by multiple snow days! We hope everyone stayed safe and warm. NEXT WEEK Monday, Jan. 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