{"id":4128,"date":"2024-04-12T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4128"},"modified":"2024-04-12T12:51:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:51:45","slug":"friday-blast-april-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-april-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast &#8211; April 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, April 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4129\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/04\/DA35B66B-69AE-4BE1-8EFA-087278E81527_1_201_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"330\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many classes celebrated Semaine de la Francophonie with various fun activities including a presentation by Th\u00e9\u00e2tre la Seizi\u00e8me. The leadership skills of our students stood out this week as our Peer Mentorship program gets underway and preparations are in full swing for Book Fair next week!<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday, April 15<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Book Fair<\/p>\n<p>6:00 pm: Gr. 7 Leaving Meeting<\/p>\n<p>7:00 pm: PAC Meeting<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, April 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Book Fair<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, April 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Book Fair<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 18<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Friday, April 19<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Spirit Day \u2013 Disney<\/p>\n<p>RM Recycling Workshops<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SPIRIT DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, April 19<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0is DISNEY DAY!<\/p>\n<p>Pull out all your favourite Disney clothes and accessories!\u00a0 Mickey Ears, collectors\u2019 pins, hats, or anything else Disney themed.\u00a0 Students are also welcome to dress up as their favourite Disney character.\u00a0 Join in and show your school spirit!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4130\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/04\/E43BE57F-B5D4-423A-BB82-A4CCEEF4AA74_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please contact your student\u2019s teacher for more information and a registration form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4123\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/04\/Screen-Shot-2024-04-04-at-8.32.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"783\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GRADE 7 LEAVING COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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<p>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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VISITORS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HEALTH AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bccdc.ca\/health-info\/diseases-conditions\/covid-19\">COVID-19 symptoms<\/a>) and staying home when sick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTENDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"mailto:mre_reception@sd42.ca\">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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>Want to get involved, we are always looking for volunteers!\u00a0 Check out opportunities and sign up at\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/group\/47703560186256400\">https:\/\/signup.com\/group\/47703560186256400<\/a>\u00a0or reach out to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:pac.mre@gmail.com\">pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0anytime!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The next PAC meeting is Monday, April 15<sup>th<\/sup> at 7 pm in the MRE library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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<ul>\n<li>Neufeld fundraiser is happening this month and order information\u00a0will be coming out soon!<\/li>\n<li>Carnival planning is underway and we need lots of volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Save the date, Friday, June 21st and sign up to help at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/\">https:\/\/signup.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Scholastic Book Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step right up for our circus-themed Spring Book Fair! Dates are April 15th, 16th and 17th and will be located in the Sensory Room again. Watch for a note from your child\u2019s teacher for when their class will be visiting. We will be open after school and at lunch as well.\u00a0Please consider volunteering for the set up on April 12<sup>th<\/sup> as well as during the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Used Book Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Back by popular demand, we will be hosting another used book fair before the end of school. Stay tuned for more info but if you have any children\u2019s books you would like to donate there is a bin outside the office.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hot Lunch\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>APRIL 26 &#8211; SNACK DAY &#8211; TIM HORTONS DONUTS<\/p>\n<p><em>Orders due April 18th<\/em><\/p>\n<table width=\"300\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>SD42 NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4124\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/04\/Screen-Shot-2024-04-04-at-7.02.52-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"707\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4125\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/04\/Screen-Shot-2024-04-04-at-7.06.10-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"838\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOUNDRY NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, April 12th, 2024 THIS WEEK Many classes celebrated Semaine de la Francophonie with various fun activities including a presentation by Th\u00e9\u00e2tre la Seizi\u00e8me. 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