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Friday Blast<\/p>\n

Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, April 10th<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n

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THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

At MRE kindness is important every day. Acts of kindness have been particularly noticeable this week. Students have been holding doors open for each other and including each other in games on the playground. It could be that students are well rested after the break, and it can also be attributed to the work our staff does to provide ongoing social emotional learning and grow positive relationships with clubs such as Aikido.<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, April 14th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Bookfair<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 15th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Bookfair<\/p>\n

Recycling Workshops \u2013 all day (Primary)<\/p>\n

7:15 am \u2013 Aikido<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 16th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Bookfair<\/p>\n

11:00 am \u2013 1:45 pm SPCA Visit (Div. 7 & 8)<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 17th<\/sup><\/p>\n

7:15 am \u2013 Aikido<\/p>\n

Friday, April 18th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Statutory Holiday \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n

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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

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

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CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will soon be beginning to create preliminary class lists for next year.\u00a0Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care, and attention to this process.\u00a0This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized.<\/p>\n

Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to observe, discuss, and get to know the students. Staff work together to consider social-emotional skills and relationships,\u00a0as well as\u00a0learning styles, strengths and needs as placements are made.\u00a0Our goal is to create safe, engaging, and inclusive classrooms that balance these factors as equitably as possible.<\/p>\n

If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to the principal (chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca) by email before May 30th, 2025.\u00a0Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name.<\/p>\n

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS FAIR<\/strong><\/p>\n

The YE fair is coming up on Wednesday April 30th. Mrs. Pajak\u2019s and M. Gosselin\u2019s classes will be selling products such as keychains, lightsabers, slime, handcrafted jewelry, stickers, plushies and much more! Prices will range from $1 to $10. Please bring small bills or change to purchase items. We will be donating 25% of the profits to BC Children\u2019s Hospital. Please come out to support this important cause. Parents and other family members are welcome to attend the fair. Note, the fair will be closed at recess (10:20-10:35) and lunch (12:00-12:40). We hope to see you there.<\/p>\n

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YEARBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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FRENCH IMMERSION MUSICAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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

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PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our next meeting is Tuesday\u00a0April 22nd at 6:30<\/strong>\u00a0in the MRE library.\u00a0 All are welcome!\u00a0 If childcare is needed, please reach out to\u00a0pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0or via our facebook page.<\/p>\n

We look forward\u00a0to the book fair next week,\u00a0April 14,15,16!\u00a0 Keep an eye out for your child’s scheduled day.<\/p>\n

PAC executive nominations are open, if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about or taking on a role within PAC let us know at\u00a0nominatemrepac@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t forget to order hot lunch as our final schedule is posted:\u00a0https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/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

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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