{"id":4489,"date":"2025-04-25T17:29:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T00:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4489"},"modified":"2025-04-25T17:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T00:29:40","slug":"friday-blast-april-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-april-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast &#8211; April 25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, April 25<sup>th<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4490\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/IMG_0765.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"318\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our school community celebrated Earth Day. Many classes participated in an energy conservation hour, also known as \u201cEarth Hour\u201d, by dimming the lights, not using electronics, or going paper-less.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday, April 28<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>10:35 am \u2013 12:00 pm: French musical dress rehearsal<\/p>\n<p>12:30 pm \u2013 2:20 pm: Track &amp; Field<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, April 29<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>7:15 am \u2013 Aikido<\/p>\n<p>9:00 am -10:10 am: French Immersion Musical \u2013 \u201cLes lapins\u201d (families welcome \u2013 see below)<\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm: Drama Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, April 30<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>All Day \u2013 Young Entrepreneur Fair (families welcome &#8211; closed recess: 10:20-10:35 and lunch: 12:00-12:40 \u2013 see below)<\/p>\n<p>Track &amp; Field<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, May 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>7:15 am \u2013 Aikido<\/p>\n<p>8:30 am-10:20 am: Track &amp; Field<\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Tennis (for those who registered)<\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>10:35 am- 12:00 pm: Track &amp; Field<\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Archery (for those who registered)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4492\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-3.45.33\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"505\" height=\"555\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FREEZEE SALE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Cool off with a sweet treat! We&#8217;re selling frozen Freezees\u00a0<strong>after school for $2 on Friday, April 25th and May 2nd<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong>both the front and back of the school<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds go toward the\u00a0<strong>Grade 7 Quebec Trip<\/strong>\u2014come support and enjoy a treat!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTICE FOR CURRENT KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, May 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0our school will be hosting the annual Ready, Set, Kindergarten event.\u00a0 This event welcomes next year&#8217;s Kindergarten&#8217;s to our school.\u00a0 On this day\u00a0current kindergarten students are dismissed early at 11:00 am.\u00a0If you have a child currently in Kindergarten, please arrange to pick them up, or have them picked up at 11:00 am.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please reach out to your child&#8217;s teacher for further clarification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FUTURE LOCKDOWN DRILL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On May 5th\u00a0our school will participate in a lockdown drill. A \u201clockdown\u201d is a situation where all staff and students stay in a secure location with doors locked and windows closed. Lockdowns may be necessary where there is an internal or external threat to the safety of the school occupants.\u00a0 As with fire drills and other safety programs, the hope is to familiarize students and staff with a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely.<\/p>\n<p>During the lockdown drill an announcement will be made asking staff and students to clear the halls and report to the nearest available classroom where they are to remain out of sight and stay as silent as possible. The drill will last approximately 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4491\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-10.55.38\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"372\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS FAIR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The YE fair is coming up on Wednesday April 30th. Mrs. Pajak\u2019s and<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>YEARBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"800\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"450\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Yearbook orders are live! Use the link below to order your child their 2024-2025 yearbook<\/p>\n<p>by May 23rd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>**GRADE 7 STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING A COMPLIMENTARY YEARBOOK FROM THE MRE<\/p>\n<p>PAC, YOU DO NOT NEED TO ORDER**<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yearbooks will be automatically delivered to your child&#8217;s class, unless you choose a<\/p>\n<p>different shipping option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/XXF43T\"><strong>https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/XXF43T<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4444\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-at-12.28.15\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"610\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FRENCH IMMERSION MUSICAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many of our French Immersion students have been hard at work this term with\u00a0<em>Mme Alliette<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Mme Sweetnam<\/em>\u00a0to bring you a delightful\u00a0<strong>bunny-themed musical\u2014all in French!<\/strong>\u00a0This student-driven production showcases the talents of our young performers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Show Date:<\/strong>\u00a0April 29th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a09:15 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong>\u00a0Max. 2 guests per family<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0By donation \u2013 all proceeds go toward the\u00a0<strong>Quebec student trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From acting and singing to stage crew and set design, students have taken on various roles to bring this show to life.\u00a0<strong>Chat 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<p><strong>IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIT IN THE FRONT ROW!! AUCTIONED SEATS AVAILABLE!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.32auctions.com\/mrebunnies\">https:\/\/www.32auctions.com\/mrebunnies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our next meeting is Tuesday\u00a0<strong>May 12th at 6:30<\/strong>\u00a0in the MRE library.\u00a0 All are welcome!\u00a0 If childcare is needed, please reach out to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:pac.mre@gmail.com\">pac.mre@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0or via our facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nominatemrepac@gmail.com\">nominatemrepac@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to order hot lunch as our final schedule is posted:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net\/\">https:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Booster Juice Treat Day May 9 (orders due May 1)<\/p>\n<p>Sushi Hot Lunch May 23 (orders due May 15)<\/p>\n<p>TCBY Treat Day June 6 (orders due May 29)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SD42 NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>2025 Summer Learning Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District is offering the summer learning options below for 2025:<\/p>\n<p>Elementary \u2013 English and French Immersion (up to and including Grade 6)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location\u00a0\u2013 English:\u00a0c\u0313\u0259sq\u0259nel\u0259 Elementary (24093 &#8211; 104 Avenue, Maple Ridge)<\/li>\n<li>Location \u2013 French Immersion:\u00a0Laity View Elementary (21023 &#8211; 123 Avenue, Maple Ridge)<\/li>\n<li>Schedule:\u00a0Wednesday, July 2 \u2013 Friday, July 18, 2025 (9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grade 7 to 8 Transition Explorations &#8211; Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) or Fine Arts (Drama, Art)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location:\u00a0Thomas Haney Secondary (23000 &#8211; 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge)<\/li>\n<li>Schedule:\u00a0Wednesday, July 2 \u2013 Friday, July 18, 2025 (9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grade 8-9 Literacy and Numeracy Skill-Building<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location:\u00a0Thomas Haney Secondary (23000 &#8211; 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge)<\/li>\n<li>Schedule:\u00a0Wednesday, July 2 \u2013 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grade 10-12 Courses Leading to Graduation<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location:\u00a0Thomas Haney Secondary (23000 &#8211; 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge)<\/li>\n<li>Schedule:\u00a0Wednesday, July 2 \u2013 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Families can register through the Parent Portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca\/\">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<p>For more information about these offerings, please go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/program\/summer-learning\/\">summer learning webpage<\/a>, review our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/assets\/media\/2025-02-10-Summer-Learning-Options-2025.pdf\">flyer<\/a>,\u00a0or contact the continuing education department (<a href=\"mailto:ce@sd42.ca\">ce@sd42.ca<\/a>\u00a0or 604.466.6555, extension 1).<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon camps for elementary summer learning students<\/p>\n<p>The district also offers afternoon camps for elementary summer learning students. Learn more about these camps under the\u00a0<em>Afternoon Camps (Elementary Summer Learning Students)<\/em>\u00a0tab on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/program\/summer-learning\/\">summer learning<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Late French Immersion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca\/\">Parent Portal<\/a>. To learn more about creating a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca\/\">Parent Portal<\/a>\u00a0account, please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca\/\">https:\/\/parents.sd42.ca<\/a>. For additional information about this program and the registration process, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration\/\">https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>To learn more about our French Immersion program, watch our French Immersion informational video:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m-K1X3kA6Lo\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/m-K1X3kA6Lo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For additional information, please contact Laura Brandon, Principal of \u00c9cole Golden Ears Elementary at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Laura_Brandon@sd42.ca\">Laura_Brandon@sd42.ca<\/a>\u00a0or Jennifer Simon, Principal and Coordinator of French Programs at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Jennifer_Simon@sd42.ca\">Jennifer_Simon@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Late French Immersion program runs out of Golden Ears Elementary (23124 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4467\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.24.01\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"910\" height=\"1254\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4470\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.25.50\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1004\" height=\"1264\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4469\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.26.02\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"996\" height=\"466\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4468\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.23.05\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1084\" height=\"1204\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4466\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.24.19\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"954\" height=\"1216\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4465\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.25.30\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"1238\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4464\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.27.13\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"1208\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4463\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.27.24\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"934\" height=\"1212\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4462\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.27.34\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"1208\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4461\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.27.48\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"1134\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4460\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.28.03\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Foundry News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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":"<p>Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, April 25th, 2025 \u00a0 \u00a0THIS WEEK Our school community celebrated Earth Day. 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