{"id":4535,"date":"2025-06-20T11:39:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T18:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4535"},"modified":"2025-06-20T11:39:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T18:39:47","slug":"friday-blast-june-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-june-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast &#8211; June 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, June 20<sup>th<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4536\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/06\/IMG_0938.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"292\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We cannot believe the last Friday Blast of the year is here! This has been a fantastic year of learning, growth and community. We wish all our MRE families a wonderful summer. See you in September!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday, June 23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>10:45 am \u2013 1:45 pm: Harris Road Water Park (Div 17, 19, 20 &amp; 21)<\/p>\n<p>12:45 pm: Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony (doors open for families at 12:30 pm)<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, June 24<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>10:00 am \u2013 2:20 pm: Gr. 7 Trip \u2013 Coquitlam Aquatic Centre<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, June 25<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>12:00 pm: Dismissal<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opening day for students (details to follow)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your student keeps medication at school, please come by the office by June 25<sup>th<\/sup> to pick it up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCHOOL SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Information about your student\u2019s school supplies for the 2025\/2026 school year will be sent out on the Parent Portal next week!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REPORT CARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Report cards for the 2024\/25 school year will be published to MyClass. You will need a MyClass account to access your child(ren)\u2019s report card(s).<\/p>\n<p><strong>MyClass<\/strong> is the Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 gateway that connects parents\/guardians to MyEducation BC (MyEd BC). MyEd BC is a provincial system that allows you to view your child(ren)\u2019s information (schedule, attendance, transcript record, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>MyClass accounts are separate from the school district Parent Portal system and have a separate login. You should have received a login ID and password at the email address you provided to the school during your child(ren)&#8217;s initial registration, which may be different than the email you use to log in to the Parent Portal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please log in<\/strong> to your MyClass account using a laptop or computer and familiarize yourself with the system if you have not done so already. Learn how to navigate the website with the MyClass Parent Guide:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/myclass-parent-guide\/\">https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/myclass-parent-guide\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Linking your MyClass account and BC Services Card<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that you link your MyClass account with your BC Services Card to prevent your password from automatically expiring after 90 days. This will allow you to log in to your MyClass account using your BC Services Card.<\/p>\n<p>To link your BC Services Card with your MyClass account, you must:<\/p>\n<p>Have a current MyClass (MyEd BC) parent account that you have successfully logged into.<\/p>\n<p>Configure the BC Services Card app on your mobile device. Watch the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nWC7H3LGlrE\">instructional video\u00a0<\/a>to learn how.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Log in through the BC Services Card button<\/strong> on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myeducation.gov.bc.ca\/aspen\/logon.do;jsessionid=F3TCK639wUV1U1UE9AepE9oo7qBrAdD3vfnsEaJq.mbcprd01a000007\">MyEd BC login\u00a0screen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional resources:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myedbc.sd42.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BC-Services-Card-Login-User-Resource_Parents.pdf\">BC Services Card Login Resources for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myedbc.sd42.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BC-Services-Card-Login-User-Resource_FAQs.pdf\">BC Services Card Login FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Having issues logging in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having difficulty finding the message with your MyClass login details, please search\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sysadmin@myeducation.gov.bc.ca\">sysadmin@myeducation.gov.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0in your email inbox.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not received your login information, it could be because:<\/p>\n<p>The school does not have a valid email address on file.\u00a0Please contact your child&#8217;s school to ensure they have your email address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You already have an account:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you already have an account for your child in secondary school, you won&#8217;t receive a separate account for your child in elementary school. Both children will be linked to the existing account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you forgot your Login ID<\/strong>, please reach out to your child&#8217;s school. If you forgot your password, click \u201cI forgot my password\u201d on the MyEd BC login screen to reset it.<\/p>\n<p>If you have received your account details but are having difficulty signing in, please contact the MyClass Helpdesk at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:myclass@sd42.ca\">myclass@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about MyClass, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myedbc.sd42.ca\/MyClass\/\">https:\/\/myedbc.sd42.ca\/MyClass\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FREEZIE SALE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cool down after school every Friday in June with a delicious freezie \u2014 just\u00a0$2 each!<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds go toward the\u00a02026 Quebec Trip, so every treat helps support our future Grade 7s!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out! Bring your change and chill with us!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOST AND FOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lost and found is very full! Please come by the school to check for your child\u2019s missing belongings.\u00a0 All remaining items will be donated on the last day of school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for a wonderful year!<br \/>\nWishing everyone a safe and sunny summer.<\/p>\n<table width=\"300\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>IN OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Curious Minds Preschool\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have 2 locations!<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Children need to be 3 years old by December 31st 2025 to be eligible for preschool<\/p>\n<p>Maple Ridge Elementary location-<\/p>\n<p>20820 River Rd., Maple Ridge<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca\">curiousmindslearning@shaw.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Glenwood Elementary location<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/21410+Glenwood+Ave+Maple+Ridge?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">21410 Glenwood Ave Maple Ridge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:604-%20463-2002\">604- 463-2002<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Ms. Stefanie<\/p>\n<p>Our Extended preschool programs run 9am-1pm<\/p>\n<p>2 days\/week (Tues\/Thur) = $187\/month<\/p>\n<p>3 days\/week (M-W-F) = $233\/month<\/p>\n<p>Full Time = $292\/month<\/p>\n<p>We will require a non- refundable $50 registration fee as well as (1 Months fee) deposit.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is based on a first come first serve basis.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact today to book a tour &amp; meet and greet with your child and get all the information to register for Preschool!!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JUS FUN BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP (Co-ed)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get ready for an unforgettable summer of hoops, hustle, and fun at the Jus Fun Basketball Summer Camp! Designed for kids ages 5 to 13, this dynamic program focuses on skill-building in an energetic and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p>Camp Dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Session 1: July 6 \u2013 July 29, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Session 2: August 5 \u2013 August 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesdays: 5:30 PM \u2013 7:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Sundays: 11:30 AM \u2013 1:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Gymnasium Full \u2013 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre<\/p>\n<p>Each session is structured in a fun, game-style format that emphasizes player development and teamwork. Participants will work on core basketball skills such as shooting, layups, dribbling, and passing. Every session ends with exciting 3-on-3 games that encourage players to apply what they\u2019ve learned in real-game situations. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to sharpen their game, this camp promises a summer of growth, confidence, and fun on the court!<\/p>\n<p>Participants are encouraged to bring their own basketball if they have one.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email jus.fun.basketball@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JUS FUN GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ready to elevate your game? Join us this summer for basketball, fun, and skill-building!<\/p>\n<p>Time: Sundays 10:15 AM &#8211; 11:15 AM<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Location: Maple Ridge Leisure Centre<\/p>\n<p>Session 1: July 6 &#8211; July 27, 2025<br \/>\nSession 2: August 10 &#8211; August 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Each 60-minute session includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20-minute Skill Development (Shooting, Layups, Dribbling, Passing, Agility)<\/li>\n<li>35-minute Full Court Game Play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re new to basketball or looking to sharpen your skills, this program is all about building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game! Bring your own basketball if you have one. Don&#8217;t miss your chance to play, learn, and have fun!<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email jus.fun.basketball@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education Assistant Program at Ridge Meadows College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 September cohort of its Education Assistant (EA) program.<\/p>\n<p>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. Courses take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings and sometimes on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about the program, you can visit the website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rmcollege.sd42.ca\/program\/education-assistant\/\">https:\/\/rmcollege.sd42.ca\/program\/education-assistant\/<\/a> or register for the next <a href=\"https:\/\/rmcollege.sd42.ca\/current-students\/new-students\/information-sessions\/\">information session<\/a> taking place on July 9, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, June 20th, 2025 &nbsp; \u00a0 THIS WEEK We cannot believe the last Friday Blast of the year is here! 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