Friday, Nov 8th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Many classes continued to celebrate and learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Students and staff reflected on the concepts of selflessness and appreciation as our school honoured National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day through poetry, art and our schoolwide assembly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 11th<\/sup><\/p>\n Remembrance Day \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 12th<\/sup><\/p>\n Pro D Day \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n Pro D Day Camp \u2013 (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov. 13th<\/sup><\/p>\n AM \u2013 Kindergarten Dental Screening<\/p>\n After School French Immersion Drama Club (for those who registered)<\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: After School Create & Play Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 14th<\/sup><\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: After School Coding Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 15th \u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMMUNITY READERS PROGRAM – WE STILL NEED READERS!<\/strong><\/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 or 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 <\/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>\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 <\/p>\n GRADE 7 QUEBEC TRIP FUNDRAISERS<\/strong><\/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 The whole school participated in our first Reading Blast of the year on Thursday afternoon. Students were excited to drop what they were doing, pick up a book, and read!<\/p>\n We launched our year long reading challenge. \u00a0We are hoping to get students excited about reading by sharing the books they are enjoying in a school-wide display!<\/p>\n Each class will receive a book template, to fill in about books they have read and enjoyed. \u00a0These will be displayed in all our hallways, with classes in each hallway working together to create a “pathway” of books.<\/p>\n By June, we hope to have a visual representation of all the reading students have done! \u00a0Thank you in advance for participating in\u00a0Birds of a Feather\u2026 Read Together!\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 ERASE WEBSITE<\/strong><\/p>\n The ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) program is an initiative by the BC Ministry of Education designed to help make schools safer and more supportive for students. It gives students, parents, and teachers resources to address issues like bullying, discrimination, mental health, and substance use. Through ERASE, students can anonymously report concerns if they see or experience something unsafe or harmful. This reporting tool connects directly with school staff to ensure quick support and resolution. Students can report through the QR code or by going to https:\/\/erasereportit.gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The next PAC meeting will be on Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm.<\/p>\n Our\u00a0Neufeld fundraiser<\/strong>\u00a0has launched and will run until November with pick up Nov 27th at 7:30pm.\u00a0 More details to follow!<\/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:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/11\/6bcb64f1-3915-4a8a-8af0-16a4c207b73e.jpg\")
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