Friday, September 26th<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n <\/p>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Students and staff welcomed fall with a new chill in the air, nature walks and some cool art projects.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Sept. 29th<\/sup><\/p>\n 3:00 am – Triple Ball game vs. Glenwood Elementary @ Maple Ridge Elementary<\/p>\n 11:15 am (approx.) – Friendship Circle (details below)<\/p>\n Tuesday, Sept. 30th<\/sup><\/p>\n National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (school not in session)<\/p>\n Wednesday, Oct. 1st<\/sup><\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n MARK YOUR CALENDARS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Oct. 10th<\/sup>: Pro-D Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n Oct. 13th<\/sup>: Thanksgiving Holiday (school not in session)<\/p>\n Oct. 16th<\/sup>: Shake Out drill<\/p>\n Oct. 17th<\/sup>: Photo Retakes<\/p>\n Oct. 17th<\/sup>: PAC Halloween Dance<\/p>\n Oct. 20th<\/sup>: PAC Meeting<\/p>\n Oct. 24th<\/sup>: Pro D Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n Nov. 10th<\/sup>: Pro D Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n Nov. 11th<\/sup>: Remembrance Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n Dec. 4th<\/sup>: Student Led Conference \u2013 11:30 am dismissal<\/p>\n Dec. 5th<\/sup>: Student Led Conferences \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n Dec. 8th<\/sup>: Gr. 6 Immunizations<\/p>\n Dec. 16th<\/sup>: Winter Concert (AM & PM)<\/p>\n Dec. 19th<\/sup>: Last Day Before Winter Break!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MRE RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Families are invited to join us on the field for our school community Friendship Circle. We estimate that students will be leaving the gym after our assembly at approximately 11:15 am. The circle allows us to come together and express our commitment to yearlong Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with our Katzie First Nation colleagues and special guests.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH (CPF) MEMBERSHIP DRIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n Canadian Parents for French is pleased to announce that the annual Fall Membership Drive is now open and will run from\u00a0September 1 to October 31, 2025.\u00a0Membership is\u00a0FREE.<\/p>\n The success of this drive directly impacts the funding our school community receives, with each new membership helping to support French language programs and opportunities for students. We are especially grateful to CPF for their generous contributions toward French cultural presentations at our school.<\/p>\n How CPF Supports Families in French Immersion:<\/p>\n For more information, visit the\u00a0CPF Facebook page:\u00a0Canadian Parents for French Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Additionally,\u00a0Dites-le en vid\u00e9o\u00a0is back! Submissions will be accepted from\u00a0October 6 \u2013 November 9, 2025.\u00a0This exciting contest gives students a chance to showcase their creativity in French. For more details, visit\u00a0Dites-le en vid\u00e9o<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MESSAGE FROM MME ALLIETTE<\/strong><\/p>\n Hi families!<\/p>\n I\u2019m so excited to kick off the year teaching your kids Visual Arts! We’ve already had a great time creating together and getting ready for our\u00a0Glow Gallery<\/em>\u00a0coming later this fall. Stay tuned for the date, it\u2019s going to be magical!<\/p>\n This year, I had the students vote on the theme for the gallery, and the winner was… Under the sea!<\/p>\n My goal is not only to explore sea-themed art, but also to spark conversations about marine pollution and sustainability.<\/p>\n Instead of using all new materials, I’m encouraging students to get creative with things we usually toss or recycle. If you have any of the following items lying around at home, we\u2019d love to turn them into art:<\/p>\n If you’re able to send anything in, feel free to drop it off at the front office or bring it directly to the stage area.<\/p>\n Thank you so much for your support in making this all possible! Your kids are going to create some truly amazing things, and we couldn’t do it without you!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n MRE BREAKFAST CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know that we have a breakfast club at Maple Ridge Elementary? Daily from 8:00-8:30 am, students can drop in for a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions about the breakfast program, please contact Mme Lendvoy: Chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n MORNING ROUTINES<\/strong><\/p>\n Peer and teacher connections are the foundation of learning, and we start our days with this in mind. Students are asked to line up at their classroom doors, or designated spots, each morning and not come through the front doors of the building. In addition to the benefits of following class routines, the office is very busy in the mornings, and it is helpful to staff if the area is kept clear. Thank you for your support.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FAMILY SIGN IN<\/strong><\/p>\n All student family members and guardians are asked to enter the school via the front doors and sign in at the office. All visitors are required to wear a red visitor\u2019s pass at all times, even during brief visits. Please walk your student to their outside classroom door or designated meeting spot and avoid walking through the inside of the building. Your support is appreciated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CONSENT FORMS<\/strong><\/p>\n Consent forms are live on the Parent Portal. We ask that these be completed as soon as possible. Thank you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LEGO<\/strong><\/p>\n A dedicated team of teachers is organizing class sets of Lego to support our school\u2019s Applied Design Skills and Technology (ADST) program. These sets will support the hand-on learning of students at all grade levels. All donations of Lego are welcome and can be dropped off at the office. We are grateful for your help!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ATTENDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n If you know that your child is going to be late or absent from school, please let us know through either the parent portal, by calling us at 604-467-5551 or by emailing mre_reception@sd42.ca<\/a>. If you know your child will be absent multiple days in a row you can enter them all at once so that you do not need to update it each day.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n DROP OFF & PICK UP<\/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 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SCHOOL SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/p>\n Supplies range from $50-$60 per student depending on whether their class is using planners or not. Families can pay on the Parent Portal, or they can bring cash or a cheque to their student\u2019s teacher if they prefer.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n Happy Friday, MRE families!<\/p>\n UPCOMING:<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf8<\/strong> FALL MINI PHOTO SESSIONS FUNDRAISER:<\/strong>\u00a0Beautiful family photos by Amazing Day Photography! Saturday, Oct 18th, 12-4pm at Osprey Village, Pitt Meadows. 15-minute sessions include 5 digital images for $100 ($50 goes directly to PAC). Contact\u00a0paperandparties@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0for availability. See flyer for details!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf55<\/strong> HOT LUNCH UPDATE:<\/strong>\u00a0Fall schedule will be announced shortly! For hot lunch questions, email\u00a0hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a>. For payment transfers, email\u00a0mrepacpayment@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/strong> GET INVOLVED:<\/strong>\u00a0We’re always looking for volunteers! We have a sign-up for the Halloween Dance committee. Check out current opportunities at\u00a0https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/dgsaFVo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-6.10.13-PM.png\")
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