Friday, Nov 15th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 18th<\/sup><\/p>\n 6:30: PAC Meeting (in the library)<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 19th<\/sup><\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov. 20th<\/sup><\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: After School Create & Play Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 21st<\/sup><\/p>\n 2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: After School Coding Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 22nd<\/sup><\/p>\n PAC Snack Day: Cobbs Bread \u00a0(for those who ordered)<\/p>\n Funky Hair Day!<\/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.<\/p>\n 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><\/p>\n KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THE GIVING TREE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/p>\n GRADE 7 QUEBEC TRIP FUNDRAISERS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/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 Thank you to PAC for running an amazing Book Fair! \u201cCandyland\u201d was a magical way for students to engage with books and reading.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We have started our Community Readers Program. Thank you to all of our volunteer readers, this is a special opportunity for our students and we appreciate your time!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Last week the whole school participated in our first Reading Blast of the year. Students were excited to drop what they were doing, pick up a book, and read!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We have 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!<\/p>\n <\/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 Our next PAC meeting will be on Nov 18th at 6:30 in the MRE library.\u00a0 Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n If child care is needed please let us know at\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0or our facebook page Maple Ridge Elementary PAC.<\/p>\n The Neufeld\u00a0fundraiser is live!\u00a0 You can view and\u00a0order items online at\u00a0https:\/\/app.neufeldfarms.ca\/fundraising\/2024-maple-ridge-elementary-944fead90c\/ref\/em<\/a><\/p>\n Art Cards are happening in the\u00a0classrooms and will be sent home soon, if not already. Orders can be placed online and a portion of those proceeds come back to MRE.<\/p>\n Don’t forget to get your hot lunch orders in at\u00a0https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/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 Have a question or want to be more involved?<\/p>\n Please email us at\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0anytime!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CPF<\/strong><\/p>\n We are seeking a representative for Canadian Parents for French (CPF) to attend meetings and share information with our parents and staff. There are grants available for our French students, but we need a parent volunteer to help us access these resources. If you\u2019re interested, please contact Karl Dagenais at cpfridgemeadows42@gmail.com for more details, or feel free to join a PAC meeting to learn more about how you can contribute. Without a volunteer, we risk missing out on valuable information and access to grant funding.<\/p>\n The next CPF meeting will be on November 22nd 11:00 am at the Patch.<\/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-6741e37520b2d.jpg\")
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