Friday, Jan. 26th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Many students engaged with an exciting assembly hosted by several members of the Vancouver Giants hockey team. The opportunity to learn more about the players, play games and win some tickets helped keep the rainy-day blues away!<\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Jan. 29th <\/sup><\/p>\n 3:00 pm: Boys T2 Basketball Game @ Pitt Meadows Elementary<\/p>\n Tuesday, Jan. 30th<\/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 2:30-3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 31st<\/sup><\/p>\n 3:00 pm: Boys T1 Basketball Game @ Maple Ridge Elementary<\/p>\n Thursday, Feb. 1st<\/sup><\/p>\n 7:30 am: Boys T2 Basketball Practice<\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm: Girls Basketball Practice<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n 2:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm: Drama Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY ADVANCED BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact your child’s teacher for details.<\/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 GRADE 7 LEAVING COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>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 <\/p>\n VISITORS <\/strong><\/p>\n A reminder that if you are visiting the school to please come to the office and check-in. We require all visitors and volunteers to wear a \u201cvisitor pass\u201d in order to ensure the security of staff and students.<\/p>\n <\/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 \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 <\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/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>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 <\/p>\n BINGO NIGHT!<\/strong><\/p>\n We are excited to announce MRE\u2019s 2024 BINGO Night! Tickets are available now!<\/p>\n WHERE: <\/strong>Maple Ridge Elementary School<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, March 1, 2024 \u2013 6:00 pm \u2013 10:00 PM<\/p>\n TICKETS: <\/strong>Entry tickets include a Full Bingo Card Booklet, a complimentary drink voucher and an entry into the door prize for $30. ~ One Entry Ticket per person. ~<\/p>\n Order your tickets using the link:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/01\/3BD92C36-D642-4797-A866-FF0A3979D447_1_201_a.jpeg\")
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