Friday, Nov 29th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THANK YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you to all the families that helped to make our celebration of learning such a success during Student Led Conferences.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n FAMILY REQUEST<\/strong><\/p>\n A reminder to parents and guardians that all visitors to the school must check in at the office.\u00a0 If you would like to speak with a teacher or staff member, appointments should be made via email. We are happy to ensure forgotten items reach your student if you kindly leave them at the office.<\/p>\n MRE is fortunate to have an assortment of alcoves and other wonderful workspaces available to students scattered around the school. In addition to academic learning, these spaces are used by teachers, EAs and administrators to support the emotional learning of our students. \u00a0As such, we kindly request that families refrain from using the hallways or other areas in the school during instructional time unless they have an appointment or are registered volunteers.<\/p>\n Thank you for helping us support our students.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Dec. 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n 5:30 pm – Gr. 7 Leaving: Family Meeting<\/p>\n Tuesday, Dec. 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n 2:20 \u2013 Theatre Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n Wednesday, Dec. 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n Thursday, Dec. 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 6th<\/sup><\/p>\n PAC Lunch \u2013 Subway (for those who ordered)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CBC MUSIC CLASS CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/p>\n Our talented MRE choir led by Mme Alliette is participating in this year\u2019s CBC Music Class Challenge. Check out the video of their performance and lend your support, the more views we get the better chance we have of winning!<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0_xYY3XFdo<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inclement Weather Procedures:\u00a0Snow<\/strong><\/p>\n As the weather cools, please review the school district\u2019s inclement weather procedures as they relate to snowfall and possible school closures.<\/p>\n The decision to close schools due to accumulating snowfall is ultimately the responsibility of the superintendent, who must balance the safety of students, staff and parents with the need to provide learning. The decision is not taken lightly and is the result of a carefully thought-out process that is reviewed after each experience and refined if necessary.<\/p>\n Except in rare circumstances, no announcement will be made if schools are open.<\/strong><\/p>\n The decision to close schools is made by 6:30 a.m. Details are:<\/p>\n Please note: The district supports individual and family decisions regarding safety. Parents\/guardians have primary responsibility for their children\u2019s safe travel to school. If, for any reason, there are personal concerns about the ability to travel safely to school, other arrangements should be made.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Education Assistant Program at Ridge Meadows College<\/strong><\/p>\n If you or someone you know may be interested in a career working with children and youth with diverse abilities, Ridge Meadows College (operated by SD42) still has seats available for the January 2025 cohort of its Education Assistant (EA) program. The demand for this job is high as the province faces a shortage of EAs and virtually all graduates of the program move on to work in school districts across B.C., including Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District No. 42. If you\u2019d like to learn more about the program, you can visit the website at\u00a0https:\/\/rmcollege.sd42.ca\/program\/education-assistant\/<\/a>. In addition to the EA program, RMC also has programs in administration, early childhood education, community support and others.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Water Testing Strategy for District Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n The school district is updating its water testing program by adjusting the number of drinking water sources in its facilities. This new water testing strategy, which has already been implemented in a number of neighbouring districts, will ensure a more streamlined testing schedule, limiting annual testing only to water sources that are being used. Each facility will also have at least one designated water dispensing station, with the goal of increasing this number over time.<\/p>\n Water sources designated for drinking are marked with a\u00a0Drinking Water<\/em>\u00a0sticker, while those not included in the testing program are marked with a\u00a0Not for Drinking<\/em>\u00a0sticker. A limited number of drinking water sources in the district require a 2-minute morning flush to ensure water quality; these are marked with a\u00a02-Minute Morning Flush<\/em>\u00a0sticker. This morning flush is completed by staff as the facilities department prioritizes upgrades as a long-term solution.<\/p>\n Adjustments to designated drinking water locations may be made to meet any emerging needs and ensure easy access to safe drinking water across all our schools.<\/p>\n Staff will review this new labeling system with students at the beginning of each school year to ensure that all students, particularly younger ones, understand which water sources they can use for drinking.<\/p>\n For more information about the water testing program, visit the district website at\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/40Uvcqy<\/a> or the Ministry of Education and Child Care website at\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/466CPuI<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Board Meeting Highlights (November 13, 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n Board meeting highlights from the November 13, 2024, public meeting can be found on the district website:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/2024-11-13-Board-Meeting-Highlights.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n WINTER CONCERT TICKETS \u2013 Silent Auction<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n Lug-a-Mug is happening December 12th!<\/p>\n Students are encouraged to bring in a mug to be filled with yummy hot chocolate.<\/p>\n For\u00a0those who ordered Art Cards, products will be sent home with\u00a0students during the first week of December.\u00a0 Thank\u00a0You for supporting MRE!<\/p>\n Don’t forget to get your hot lunch orders in at\u00a0https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.ne<\/a>t<\/u><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2024\/11\/462565537_2469831179891066_6904943089214660958_n.jpg\")
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