Friday, May 17th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n MRE has caught Canucks fever with many students wearing their jerseys with pride! Several classes made posters and have been having a blast in front of the school engaging community spirit on game days. We were delighted to meet next year\u2019s Kindergarten students and their families at our Ready Set Kindergarten! Day. Welcome! The Grade 7 students who took part in MRE\u2019s first trip to Quebec returned full of stories to share. The trip was a huge success! And finally, teamwork, resilience, and fitness were evident during our annual Track & Field event. Thank you to our community of educators who regularly go the extra mile to provide these meaningful learning opportunities for our students.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, May 20th<\/sup><\/p>\n Statutory Holiday \u2013 School not in session<\/p>\n Tuesday, May 21st<\/sup><\/p>\n Lockdown Awareness<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 22nd<\/sup><\/p>\n All Day: Gr. 8 Day (Gr. 7 students)<\/p>\n 9:00 am – Firedrill<\/p>\n 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm: Soccer Academy @ Westview SS (Div. 3, 4, & 5)<\/p>\n 12:00 pm \u2013 2:30 pm: Stave Lake \u2013 Power House (Div. 1\/Gr.6)<\/p>\n Thursday, May 23rd<\/sup><\/p>\n 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm: Soccer Academy @ Westview SS (Div. 6, 7, 8, 15 & 16)<\/p>\n Friday, May 24th<\/sup><\/p>\n 9:00 am – 12:45 pm: Eagle Acres Dairy Farm (Div. 12, 13, 19, 20 & 21)<\/p>\n 9:00 am \u2013 11: 00 am: Missy D French Theatre Performance (Intermediate Students)<\/p>\n 1:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm: Volunteer Appreciation Event<\/p>\n PAC TCBY Snack Day (for those who ordered)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Grade 7 Leaving Event\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The elementary school journey is ending soon for our Grade 7 students going off to high school! We have a great afternoon planned to celebrate our Grade 7s and we need volunteers to make this day happen. Below is a link to sign up for a spot to pitch in and help. Many hands make light work! Click the link below:<\/p>\n https:\/\/m.signupgenius.com\/#!\/showSignUp\/30E0944A9AC2AA2FC1-49699033-grade<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Literacy Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know that there are many literacy resources available on our school website?<\/p>\n Step 1: Visit MRE Website https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/<\/a><\/p>\n Step 2: Click on the \u201cLibrary\u201d tab<\/p>\n Step 3: Explore Resources<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n LOCKDOWN AWARENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n All classes will be learning about lockdown protocols on Tuesday. This will include simple information shared over the announcements to allow teachers to continue grade-appropriate discussions with their students afterward. A lockdown is a safety measure used to isolate students and staff from a danger in or outside of the school. In the event of a lockdown, students will return to class and remain there quietly until given the all-clear.\u00a0 We are required to review lockdown protocols annually.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n YEARBOOKS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Yearbook purchasing for the 2023-2024 year is now open until Friday, May 24th. Each yearbook costs<\/p>\n $18. Grade 7 students do not need to purchase their yearbook as PAC will be paying on their behalf as <\/strong><\/p>\n a grade 7 finishing gift.\u00a0Follow the link to purchase your yearbook! https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/P7U2XK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SUMMER LEARNING<\/strong><\/p>\n Summer Learning registration is open until May 9.\u00a0 Here is the link to information and course options (including elementary French and English, grade 7 to 8 transition ADST and Fine Arts, Literacy\/Numeracy 8 and 9, English First Peoples 11 and 12, BC First Peoples 12, English Language Development 10 and 11, Culinary Arts 10 \u2013 12, French 10 \u2013 12 and more!):<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/program\/summer-learning\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Please contact your student\u2019s teacher for more information and a registration form.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/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 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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/05\/B7FE2A56-92FC-4487-AF8A-AEC9D2843796_1_201_a.jpeg\")
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