Friday, April 26th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n The rain was back in full force, but this did not stop students\u2019 creative play outside. Thank you for sending your child dressed for the weather! The Young Entrepreneurs fair was a huge success with weeks of hard work evident in all of the products and displays. The whole school community was keen to support the event. We feel very proud of our entrepreneurs\u2019 achievement, bravo!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, April 29th<\/sup><\/p>\n Tuesday, April 30th<\/sup><\/p>\n Class Photo Day<\/p>\n 12:40 pm \u2013 2:20 pm: Div.2 & 5 Bowling<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 1st<\/sup><\/p>\n Thursday, May 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm: Div. 6, 7, 8, 15 & 16 Soccer Academy<\/p>\n Friday, May 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>CLASS PLACEMENTS \u2013 NEXT YEAR (Sept. 2024)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We are beginning to create our classes for next year.\u00a0Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care and attention to this process.\u00a0This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized.<\/p>\n Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss each child. Staff work together to consider the following criteria very carefully:\u00a0\u00a0social-emotional skills and relationships,\u00a0as well as\u00a0learning styles, strengths and needs.\u00a0Our goal is to create safe and engaging inclusive classrooms that balance these factors, as equitably as possible.<\/p>\n If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to the principal in writing by May 31, 2023. Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name. You can email:\u00a0chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n READY SET K!<\/strong><\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE \u2013 CURRENT KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 11:00 AM<\/u> ON MAY 14TH<\/sup> <\/strong><\/p>\n We are hosting our school\u2019s Ready, Set, K! Event at MRE on May 14th<\/sup>. Welcoming next year\u2019s Kindergarten students is an exciting time.<\/p>\n Current Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11:00 am on this day.\u00a0 Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up early.\u00a0 If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Mme Lendvoy:\u00a0chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca<\/a>\u00a0or your child\u2019s teacher.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n STUDENT LEARNING SURVEY<\/strong><\/p>\n The Student Learning Survey (SLS) has been administered every year in B.C. public schools since 2001. Prior to 2016-17 it was known as the Student Satisfaction Survey. The SLS provides feedback on the implementation of the curriculum changes, learning environment, student wellness and satisfaction, student belonging and engagement, and career preparation. The SLS is the only source of province-wide information about students\u2019 learning experiences through the perspectives of students, parents, guardians\/caregivers, and school staff. Schools and districts use the SLS to make informed decisions around long-term planning and goal-setting, and in providing individual students personalized support. In 2021, the student survey underwent a review to accommodate an updated conceptual framework that align questions with the core competencies of the curriculum and the British Columbia’s Policy for Student Success. We\u2019ve worked in collaboration with the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) to update the parent and guardian\/caregiver survey in 2018\/19 and make it more useful for parent, guardians\/ caregivers, teachers, and schools. Your valued participation is an important contribution to improving the educational experiences of children.<\/p>\n The parent and guardian\/caregiver survey is now available online at www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/sat_survey\/access.htm and is available in 18 different languages.<\/p>\n The survey will be available until Friday, May 3rd, and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Your responses are voluntary and anonymous, and your child will not be identified as a result of your participation in the survey. Any personal or identifying information will be deleted before results are stored. Data will be stored and accessible only within Canada. The results of the parent and guardian\/caregiver SLS survey will be available through the Ministry of Education and Child Care website (https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/ k-12\/support\/student-learning-survey) in summer 2024. Please contact the web survey provider (AWIS) if you have technical difficulties; call toll free: 1-866-558- 5339 or email support@awinfosys.com. We greatly appreciate your input and thank-you in advance for your participation.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Please contact your student\u2019s teacher for more information and a registration form.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CLASS PHOTO DAY IS APRIL 30th!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>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 The\u00a0next PAC meeting is Monday, May 13th<\/sup> in the library.<\/p>\n There will be a Grade 7 Leaving Event meeting at 6:00 pm in the library beforehand.\u00a0 All Grade 7 students and their parents are invited to join.<\/p>\n The MRE Neufeld fundraiser is open until April 29th<\/strong>, don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n MRE is participating in the rotary club duck race this year and will be selling tickets.\u00a0 If you are interested in purchasing please contact\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0for now and stay tuned for other ways to buy!<\/p>\n Carnival planning is underway and we need lots of volunteers.<\/p>\n Save the date, Friday, June 21st and sign up to help at\u00a0https:\/\/signup.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Used Book Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n 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>\n SANTA MALL<\/strong><\/p>\n Santa Mall 2024 is looking for new and gently used items. The donation bin is located by the office. Thank you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SD42 NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n SD42 Accessibility Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is inviting feedback from students, staff, and families on accessibility barriers in the district. These barriers can range from access to a school program, building, or school information, to the ability to receive a needed service or support. (Click here<\/a>\u00a0for a list of other potential barrier types.)<\/p>\n The responses received will be reviewed by the SD42 Accessibility Advisory Committee for consideration. Feedback will help inform planning and decision-making aimed at improving accessibility in the district.<\/p>\n Provide feedback at\u00a0https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/SD42access<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/04\/EAA37B84-3028-456B-B861-4172D3D4B470_1_201_a.jpeg\")
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