{"id":4494,"date":"2025-05-03T07:36:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T14:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4494"},"modified":"2025-05-03T07:36:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T14:36:58","slug":"friday-blast-may-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-may-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast – May 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday Blast<\/p>\n

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

Friday, May 2nd<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n

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

Students, staff and families enjoyed some wonderful events, including the French Immersion musical \u201cLes lapins\u201d, the Young Entrepreneurs\u2019 Fair and Track and Field. We want to give a huge shout-out to our dedicated staff who make these memorable learning experiences happen.<\/p>\n

We would like to thank all our MRE families who have supported our student safety-driven drop-off and pick-up procedures. We realize that finding alternative parking adds an extra layer of planning to what we know are busy times of day for everyone. Things are running smoother, and our students\u2019 safety needs are being met.<\/p>\n

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

Monday, May 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Gr. 7 French Immersion students in Quebec all week<\/p>\n

Red Dress Day<\/p>\n

Spirit Day \u2013 Star Wars<\/p>\n

9:30 am Lockdown drill<\/p>\n

Track & Field<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 6th<\/sup><\/p>\n

9:00 am – Fire drill<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm: Drama Program (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n

10:00 am – Fire drill<\/p>\n

Booster Juice PAC Treat Day (for those who ordered)<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 8th <\/sup><\/p>\n

9:00 am \u2013 11:45 am – Eagle Acres Visit (Div. 12, 13, 19, and 21)<\/p>\n

9:00 am \u2013 Crimestoppers Presentation (Gr. 7)<\/p>\n

1:45 pm – Fire drill<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Tennis (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

Friday, May 9th<\/sup><\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Archery (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

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SCOOTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please help us remind students to walk their scooters on school grounds. All students are expected to enter and exit the school via their classroom door or the nearest outside door. Limited foot traffic through the front doors and office area reduces congestion and helps our staff start and end the day more effectively. There has been an increase in scooter use with the warmer weather, which is fantastic, however, students should not be walking (or riding!) their scooters in the hallways. Thank you for your support!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NOTICE FOR CURRENT KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, May 13th<\/sup>\u00a0our school will be hosting the annual Ready, Set, Kindergarten event.\u00a0 This event welcomes next year’s Kindergarten’s to our school.\u00a0 On this day\u00a0current kindergarten <\/strong>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’s teacher for further clarification.<\/p>\n

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LOCKDOWN DRILL<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Monday, 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

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

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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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\u00a0<\/strong>YEARBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/strong>Yearbook orders are live! Use the link below to order your child their 2024-2025 yearbook<\/p>\n

by May 23rd.<\/p>\n

**GRADE 7 STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING A COMPLIMENTARY YEARBOOK FROM THE MRE<\/p>\n

PAC, YOU DO NOT NEED TO ORDER**<\/p>\n

Yearbooks will be automatically delivered to your child’s class, unless you choose a<\/p>\n

different shipping option.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/plicbooks.ca\/go\/XXF43T<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 12th 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

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

Sushi Hot Lunch May 23 (orders due May 15)<\/p>\n

TCBY Treat Day June 6 (orders due May 29)<\/p>\n

Carnival!! Save the date! Friday June 20th. Planning is underway and volunteers are needed!<\/p>\n

Sign up to help: https:\/\/signup.com\/mobileweb\/2.0\/vspot.html?groupkey=47703560186256400#group_page<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Neufeld fundraiser is live!\u00a0 Check out the goods at\u00a0https:\/\/app.neufeldfarms.ca\/fundraising\/2025-maple-ridge-elementary\/ref\/sm<\/a><\/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