Friday, April 4th<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n We welcomed students back after a much-needed two-week break. A spring is in everybody\u2019s step with lighter mornings and warmer weather. Classes are beginning new projects, and teachers are planning exciting field trips.<\/p>\n You might have noticed some of our staff looking a little extra stylish (or silly!) this week\u2026 That\u2019s because we\u2019ve been secretly celebrating Underground Spirit Week! Each day brought a surprise theme\u2026 from all black on Blackout Day, to bold plaid, funky hats, 80\u2019s throwbacks, and even drinking from \u201canything but a cup\u201d.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a fun way to build community, share a few laughs, and model joy and connection for our students, all while keeping the spirit alive and well at MRE! So, if your child said their teacher had their coffee in a bowl\u2026 they probably weren\u2019t joking!\u00a0\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, April 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n Tuesday, April 8th<\/sup><\/p>\n 7:15 am – Akido<\/p>\n Wednesday, April 9th<\/sup><\/p>\n 11:00 am \u2013 1:45 pm: SPCA Visit (Div. 7 & 8)<\/p>\n Thursday, April 10th<\/sup><\/p>\n 7:15 am \u2013 Akido<\/p>\n 8:30 am \u2013 2:20 pm: Fish Hatchery (Div. 20)<\/p>\n Friday, April 11th<\/sup><\/p>\n Spirit Day \u2013 Wear your favourite western attire!<\/p>\n PAC Treat Day \u2013 Cobbs Bread (for those who ordered)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PICK UP & DROP OFF<\/strong><\/p>\n The driveway at the front of the school is open in the morning for student drop off. This is the \u201ckiss n\u2019 go\u201d option. Please pull over to the right (do not exit your vehicle) and allow your student(s) to exit your vehicle. If your student needs more time to say goodbye in the morning, or you need to exit your vehicle for any reason, utilize the \u201cneighbourhood parking\u201d option. Please avoid stopping to pick up your student(s) on River Rd. A photo of available local parking is attached for your convenience. Let\u2019s work together to keep our children safe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The driveway at the front of the school is closed to vehicles at the end of the day to prioritize student safety, except for buses and vehicles with an accessibility decal. Avoid stopping to pick up your student(s) on River Rd. Please do not park in either of the staff parking lots. Students are present in these areas after school and traffic needs to be limited for student safety reasons.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n WHEELS AT MRE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Springtime is here, and we love to see our students arrive with their scooters and bikes! Students and families are reminded that all equipment with wheels must be walked by the student as soon as they arrive on school grounds. This includes wheelie shoes (wheels must be retracted). We\u2019ve observed that students can require frequent reminders to retract their wheels, which can take away from learning time. Consider leaving wheelie shoes as part of your student(s)\u2019 after-school or weekend fun.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FRENCH IMMERSION MUSICAL<\/strong><\/p>\n Many of our French Immersion students have been hard at work this term with\u00a0Mme Alliette<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Mme Sweetnam<\/em>\u00a0to bring you a delightful\u00a0bunny-themed musical\u2014all in French!<\/strong>\u00a0This student-driven production showcases the talents of our young performers.<\/p>\n Show Date:<\/strong>\u00a0April 29th<\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a09:15 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong>\u00a0Max. 2 guests per family<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0By donation \u2013 all proceeds go toward the\u00a0Quebec student trip<\/strong><\/p>\n From acting and singing to stage crew and set design, students have taken on various roles to bring this show to life.\u00a0Chat with your child<\/strong>\u00a0to find out how they are involved! We can\u2019t wait to see you there for a morning of fun and French flair! \ud83c\udfad\ud83d\udc30<\/p>\n IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIT IN THE FRONT ROW!! AUCTIONED SEATS AVAILABLE!<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.32auctions.com\/mrebunnies<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s the West Coast seeds fundraiser pick up! <\/strong><\/p>\n You can pick up your order Monday after school or it will be sent home with your student(s).<\/p>\n Our next meeting is Monday\u00a0April 22nd<\/sup> at 6:30 pm<\/strong>\u00a0in the MRE library.\u00a0 All are welcome!<\/p>\n Don’t forget to order hot lunch as our final schedule is posted:\u00a0https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/p>\n HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE: <\/strong><\/p>\n Cobs Bread Treat Day April 11\u00a0(orders\u00a0were due April 3)<\/p>\n Subway Hot Lunch April 25 (orders due April 17)<\/p>\n Booster Juice Treat Day May 9 (orders due May 1)<\/p>\n Sushi Hot Lunch May 23 (orders due May 15)<\/p>\n TCBY Treat Day June 6 (orders due May 29)<\/p>\n Planning is underway for our spring dance, stay tuned for the date and more details next month!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BOOK FAIR<\/strong><\/p>\n Get Ready to Dive into a Good Book! Spring Book Fair is coming soon on April 14th, 15th and 16th. Stay tuned for information from your child\u2019s teacher on which day their class will be attending. Book Fair will also be open after school\u00a0each day.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SD42 NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n 2025 Summer Learning Options<\/strong><\/p>\n The Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District is offering the summer learning options below for 2025:<\/p>\n Elementary \u2013 English and French Immersion (up to and including Grade 6)<\/p>\n Grade 7 to 8 Transition Explorations – Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) or Fine Arts (Drama, Art)<\/p>\n Grade 8-9 Literacy and Numeracy Skill-Building<\/p>\n Grade 10-12 Courses Leading to Graduation<\/p>\n Families can register through the Parent Portal (https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca<\/a>) between\u00a0noon, Thursday, April 17 and 3 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025.\u00a0Waitlist registration period runs between May 14 and June 20, 2025. Please note that priority will be given to SD42 catchment students, followed by the registration time stamp.<\/p>\n For more information about these offerings, please go to the\u00a0summer learning webpage<\/a>, review our\u00a0flyer<\/a>,\u00a0or contact the continuing education department (ce@sd42.ca<\/a>\u00a0or 604.466.6555, extension 1).<\/p>\n Afternoon camps for elementary summer learning students<\/p>\n The district also offers afternoon camps for elementary summer learning students. Learn more about these camps under the\u00a0Afternoon Camps (Elementary Summer Learning Students)<\/em>\u00a0tab on the\u00a0summer learning<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n Late French Immersion<\/strong><\/p>\n There are still spaces available for students to register for Late French Immersion for the 2025\/26 school year. Registration for this district program is open on the\u00a0Parent Portal<\/a>. To learn more about creating a\u00a0Parent Portal<\/a>\u00a0account, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca<\/a>. For additional information about this program and the registration process, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n The SD42 Late French Immersion program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn French as another language and are looking for a challenge. Students learn French while learning all subject areas of the curriculum. Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2025 at Golden Ears Elementary. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School until Grade 12, when students can graduate with a dual Dogwood.<\/p>\n To learn more about our French Immersion program, watch our French Immersion informational video:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/m-K1X3kA6Lo<\/a><\/p>\n For additional information, please contact Laura Brandon, Principal of \u00c9cole Golden Ears Elementary at\u00a0Laura_Brandon@sd42.ca<\/a>\u00a0or Jennifer Simon, Principal and Coordinator of French Programs at\u00a0Jennifer_Simon@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Late French Immersion program runs out of Golden Ears Elementary (23124 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge).<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Foundry News<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Foundry provides\u00a0mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth, and family peer supports, and social services\u00a0to youth aged 12-24 years of age. It provides drop-in counselling as well as various social events that your child can attend. This is a terrific way to build positive connections with others within the Maple Ridge community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, April 4th, 2025 THIS WEEK We welcomed students back after a much-needed two-week break. 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