Friday, June 21st<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>PAC\u2019s annual Carnival was the perfect way to wrap up a busy week of fun class activities and packing away and organizing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, June 24th<\/sup><\/p>\n Grade 7 Leaving Event<\/p>\n 10:40 am \u2013 2:00 pm: Harris Rd. Park (Div. 19, 20 & 21)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday, June 25th<\/sup><\/p>\n 12:00 pm: Dismissal<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spring Group Photos Now Available Online!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Parents and Guardians,<\/p>\n We are delighted to announce that the spring group photos for our school have been uploaded online and are ready for viewing and ordering. You can access the photos by visiting the following link\u00a0shop.photoexpressions.ca\u00a0<\/a>and entering our school’s unique access code\u00a0(MRELCG24)\u00a0to gain access to the photo gallery.<\/p>\n To ensure prompt delivery, we kindly request that all orders be placed by\u00a0Sunday, June 9th.\u00a0Orders placed after this date will require shipping. We are offering two print sizes: 5×7 (priced at $6) and 8×10 (priced at $10).<\/p>\n It is worth mentioning that each child has been provided one free 5×7 copy of their class photo. However, if you wish to order additional copies, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n Should you have any queries or require any assistance with the ordering process, you can contact Photo Expressions by email at\u00a0studio@photoexpressions.ca<\/a>\u00a0or by phone at 604-477-7399<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n The lost and found is full of lovely clothing items! Please stop by and check before the end of the school year to see if any of your child\u2019s missing items are here. We will be donating all remaining items on June 25th<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMBINED CLASSROOM COMMUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How will being in a combined class impact my child?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Studies have shown that academic achievement is not impacted by being in a combined class versus a straight-grade class. In other words, there is no academic detriment to combined grade groupings. In fact, many studies have concluded there are social emotional benefits for students in combined classes, including greater leadership skills, increased self-esteem, increased social responsibility, and more positive peer interactions.<\/p>\n How will combined classes benefit my child?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Just like in life, there are often combined classes in high school, especially for electives. Giving children the opportunity to have different experiences in elementary school does what school is designed to do \u2014 prepare students for real life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SCHOOL SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/p>\n School supplies for students in grade K-3 are provided for a flat fee that can be paid in September.<\/p>\n $55 for kindergarten<\/p>\n $50-$60 for grades 1-3, depending on whether a planner is used.<\/p>\n If you experience financial hardship with the costs associated with purchasing your child\u2019s school supplies, please contact the school for support.<\/p>\n For Intermediate Students Grade 4-7<\/p>\n Get ahead on your to-do list by purchasing your child\u2019s school supplies for September now! See below for information on how to order a Creative Pack filled with all the teacher-approved school supplies your child will need. If you do not want to purchase a Creative Pack, supplies lists are also attached to this edition of the Friday Blast.<\/p>\n *Note: Gr. 4 FRIM students will pay the fee in September and do not need to order a Creative Pack or purchase supplies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ARE YOU MOVING?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Schools are preparing for September 2024<\/p>\n If you know that you will be moving and not attending MRE for the 2024-25 school year, please visit the school district website https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration\/ for registration and transfer information.<\/p>\n If your child is planning to attend school outside of SD42 for the current school year, please complete our withdrawal form on the Parent Portal. Withdrawing through the Parent Portal helps us ensure student records are transferred to the new school in a timely manner. If you are withdrawing more than one child, complete a separate request for each child. To complete a withdrawal form, log in to your Parent Portal account, click on the \u201cRegistration\u201d tab, and under \u201cNew Requests\u201d select the appropriate withdrawal period. Contact your child\u2019s new school\/school district to inquire about their registration process. Please note: A withdrawal cannot be used to request a different school within SD42. If your child is currently attending an SD42 school and you would like to request a transfer to a different school within our district, you will need to complete a transfer request. See the transfer request process tab above.<\/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! 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