Friday, Nov 1st<\/sup> \u00a02024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Much fun was shared by all as we celebrated spooky week!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n Book Fair<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n Book Fair<\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:30 pm: After School Theatre Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov. 6th<\/sup><\/p>\n Book Fair<\/p>\n After School French Immersion Drama Club (for those who registered)<\/p>\n 8:25 am \u2013 10:20 am: Div. 19 Planet Ice<\/p>\n 12:45 pm \u2013 2:20 pm: Div. 1 & 2 Planet Ice<\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: After School Create & Play Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: After School Coding Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 8th \u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n 11:00 am: Remembrance Day Assembly<\/p>\n 12:00 pm: PAC Hot Lunch – Sushi<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MRE\u2019S NEW COMMUNITY READERS PROGRAM IS HERE!<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Education Assistants and Teachers came together on our growth planning day to choose our two schoolwide goals for the year. These goals reflect the greatest needs in our school and help us to align our focus and allocation of resources including meeting time, EA time, and budget. Students\u2019 families and caregivers are an integral part of the MRE community, and we invite you to share in our goals.<\/p>\n This year we will work towards building confidence and developing reading skills. Check out MRE\u2026 THE PLACE TO READ<\/strong> below for updates about our activities and events.<\/p>\n We are launching a \u201cCommunity Readers\u201d program to help us achieve our reading goal. We invite family members and caregivers to sign up as community readers. Each Friday between 8:30 am and 9:00 am the community readers, Mme Lendvoy and Mme Perry will read with primary students in the library. Our Support Teachers and Class Teachers will select the students and the reading materials. We welcome volunteers who would like to support reading in both French or English. If you would like to be a community reader please email chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca and rachael_perry@sd42.ca. We will send a Volunteer Form home with your student for you to complete and return.<\/strong> Please indicate to us in your email if you already have a completed Volunteer Form on file. You do not need to commit for the entire school year. Please share your availability in your email.<\/p>\n We are looking forward to working together to reach our goals!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n EXPANDING BREAKFAST PROGRAM\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know our school has a breakfast program for students in need?\u00a0 The program is open every morning from 8:00-8:25 and takes place in Ms. Cora\u2019s room.\u00a0 If your child is in need of breakfast to start their day please email Cora (cora_lindgren@sd42.ca<\/a>).\u00a0 Please also indicate if your child requires supervision from 8:00-8:25 or if they can be dismissed outside (unsupervised) after they finish eating.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THE GIVING TREE<\/strong><\/p>\n A giving tree is a way to bring the community and families together to spread joy during the holiday season. Each year Maple Ridge Elementary Staff, PAC and Community assist in supporting families during this time of giving. This year we have decided to try something a little different.<\/p>\n The giving tree model is to ensure that all children and youth experience the magic this time of year.\u00a0 Each ornament has information with a child\u2019s needs and wishes for this season of celebration. Gifts, hygiene and household essentials, and a holiday meal are just some of the ways that The Giving Tree can alleviate the financial stress of the season, allowing families to enjoy time together making memories.<\/p>\n This would be an amazing opportunity to have your children involved in the process of giving.\u00a0 If you would like to support a child during the holiday season, please take an ornament off the tree, located at the entrance of the school.<\/p>\n Your donations will greatly impact and bring smiles to the student and their family. If you have any questions regarding specific items or inquiries contact cora_lindgren@sd42.ca<\/a>. Please drop off any unwrapped, donated items along with this tag to Ms.Cora\u2019s room (#1025) no later than Friday, Nov 29.<\/p>\n Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n WINTER CONCERT TICKETS \u2013 Silent Auction<\/strong><\/p>\n The winter concert is fast approaching, and we will be having a silent auction for 2 pairs of tickets to each performance (morning and afternoon). We will also auction off Mme Lendvoy\u2019s Parking Space for the entire month of January! All proceeds will go to the school. To bid on any of these items visit: https:\/\/www.32auctions.com\/ticketspair1<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A MESSAGE FROM MME ALLIETTE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Parents,<\/p>\n We are excited to invite you to our Glow Gallery, where you can see the amazing artwork your children have created! The gallery will be open for viewing on:<\/p>\n Come admire your child’s creativity, snap some photos, and celebrate their hard work. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this special moment together!<\/p>\n Thank you,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRADE 7 QUEBEC TRIP FUNDRAISERS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BOTTLE DRIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n Support our students heading to Quebec by participating in our bottle drive fundraiser! Bring your refundable bottles and cans to the school on\u00a0Saturday, November 2nd from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM<\/strong>. Every donation helps, and all proceeds will go towards the students’ trip. Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n EPICURE<\/strong><\/p>\n Support our Grade 7 French Immersion students as they prepare for an exciting trip to Quebec! From\u00a0November 1st to November 18th<\/strong>, we\u2019re offering an Epicure fundraiser featuring a\u00a0$25 meal kit<\/strong>\u00a0packed with\u00a06 easy weeknight dinner solutions<\/strong>\u2014perfect for busy families or thoughtful holiday gifts.<\/p>\n With every\u00a0$25 order purchased, $10 will be contributed to the Grade 7 Quebec fund<\/strong>. Orders will be delivered to students during the\u00a0week of December 9th<\/strong>, just in time for the season.\u00a0Order forms will be placed in your child’s planner next week.<\/strong>\u00a0If you’d like to order via credit card, please email\u00a0Chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Every purchase helps make this memorable educational experience possible\u2014merci for your support!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MRE\u2026 THE PLACE TO READ!<\/strong><\/p>\n Students recently enjoyed an author visit from Ren Louie. Some classes started receiving visits from our \u201cHalloween Mystery Readers\u201d who are eager to recount their spooky tales! French Immersion teachers attended a collaborative conference with the Calgary Board of Education to share resources.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the amazing work that all our educators do every day to support reading we have introduced the before school Reading Centre, designated EA reading blocks, and the Community Readers program.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n The next PAC meeting will be on Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm.<\/p>\n MRE Book Fair\u00a0<\/strong>will be at the\u00a0school\u00a0November 4th-6th<\/strong>.\u00a0 In addition\u00a0to students\u00a0going with their class we will also be open to parents after school.<\/p>\n If you would like to help put books in students hands please sign up to volunteer at\u00a0https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/dgsaFVo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Ongoing fundraisers:<\/p>\n Save on Foods receipts – collected outside\u00a0the front office<\/p>\n Maple Ridge Liquor Store – mention MRE\u00a0at the counter<\/p>\n https:\/\/mabelslabels.ca<\/a>\u00a0– select the\u00a0MRE fundraiser when checking out Our next PAC meeting will be on Nov 18th at 6:30 in the MRE library.\u00a0 Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n Neufeld is launching next week!\u00a0 Keep an eye out for the links\u00a0and flyers full of goodies for sale.<\/p>\n Art Cards are happening in the\u00a0classrooms over the next couple weeks and will be sent home with kids once ready. Orders can be placed online and a portion of those proceeds come back to MRE.<\/p>\n Have a question or want to be more involved?<\/p>\n Please email us at\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0anytime!<\/p>\n Reminder to check out the Hot Lunch schedule\u00a0between now and December to ensure orders are placed on time.<\/p>\n Friday November 8th – Hot Lunch – Sushi<\/strong><\/p>\n Orders due by Thursday October 31<\/p>\n Friday November 22nd – Snack Day – Cobs Bread<\/strong><\/p>\n Orders due by Thursday November 14th<\/p>\n Friday December 6th – Hot Lunch – Subway<\/strong><\/p>\n Orders due by Thursday November 28th<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SANTA MALL<\/strong><\/p>\n The Santa Mall donation bin is up and running. Look for Santa at the front entrance\u2026 We appreciate your support.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/11\/download.jpg\")
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