Friday, March 15th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n The clocks have sprung forward, the days are milder, student-led conferences are complete for most and our second term has come to a close. We have been busy finishing off projects and engaging with some lighter activities in preparation for a well-earned two-week rest. We wish all of our students, staff and families a safe and happy Spring Break!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT TERM<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, April 1st<\/sup><\/p>\n Easter Monday Holiday \u2013 School not in session<\/p>\n Tuesday, April 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n Wednesday, April 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n Thursday, April 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n Friday, April 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LOST & FOUND \u2013 LAST CALL!<\/strong><\/p>\n All unclaimed items in the Lost & Found will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, March 15th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRADE 7 LEAVING COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING<\/strong><\/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 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, April 15th<\/sup> at 7 pm in the MRE library.<\/p>\n There will be a Grade 7 Leaving Meeting in the library beforehand starting at 6 pm.\u00a0 All Grade 7 students with their parents are invited to attend.<\/p>\n Watch this space!<\/strong><\/p>\n Term 3 Hot Lunch ordering is coming soon\u2026<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n SD42 NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SPRING BREAK READING<\/strong><\/p>\n Spring Break will be here in no time.\u00a0 If you are looking for an activity to do with your<\/p>\n child, you can check out our school library\u2019s online resources to support your child\u2019s<\/p>\n Spring Break will be here in no time.\u00a0 If you are looking for an activity to do<\/p>\n with your child, you can check out our school library\u2019s online resources to<\/p>\n support your child\u2019s reading.\u00a0 Simply visit: https:\/\/sd42.libguides.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/03\/BDB1A03E-FCF3-4215-9B6C-A1B06689CDCF_1_201_a.jpeg\")
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