{"id":4608,"date":"2025-11-02T07:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4608"},"modified":"2025-11-02T07:26:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:26:15","slug":"friday-blast-oct-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-oct-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast – Oct. 31"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday Blast<\/p>\n

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

Friday, Oct. 31st<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n

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

Spookiness was in the air as students excitedly awaited Halloween! A good time was had by all during our annual costume parade. We are grateful to the Fire Department who visited our school to talk about staying safe while trick or treating. It takes a village!<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, Nov. 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n

12:00 pm \u2013 2:20 pm: French Immersion Guest Presenter (Gr. 4-7)<\/p>\n

2:20 pm \u2013 4:30 pm: Afterschool program: Drama (for registered students)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Nov. 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n

7:30 am: Triple Ball practice<\/p>\n

Bear Aware Workshop (Div. 17-21)<\/p>\n

2:20 pm \u2013 3:30 pm Afterschool program: Yoga (for registered students)<\/p>\n

3:00 pm: Triple Ball game vs. Hammond @ MRE<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Nov. 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Deadline to order Spiritwear (see below)<\/p>\n

12:45 pm \u2013 2:30 pm Skating Field Trip (Div. 1 & 2)<\/p>\n

2:20 pm – 3:30 pm – Afterschool program: Tae Kwon Do (for registered students)<\/p>\n

Thursday, Nov. 6th<\/sup><\/p>\n

2:20 pm \u2013 4:00 pm Afterschool program: Art (for registered students)<\/p>\n

Friday, Nov.7th<\/sup><\/p>\n

10:45 am \u2013 Remembrance Day Assembly<\/p>\n

12:00 pm \u2013 PAC Hot Lunch: StrEATS (for those who ordered)<\/p>\n

2:20 pm – 3:45 pm – Afterschool program: Coding (for registered students)<\/p>\n

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nov. 8th<\/sup>: \u00a0Quebec Trip Bottle Drive at\u00a0MRE – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM<\/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

Nov. 17th<\/sup>: Gr. 7 Leaving Meeting \u2013 6:00 pm<\/p>\n

Nov. 17th<\/sup>: PAC Meeting \u2013 6:30 pm<\/p>\n

Nov. 18th<\/sup>: PAC Lug \u2013 a – Mug<\/p>\n

Nov. 18th<\/sup>: The Act- 12:00 pm \u2013 2:15 pm (Div. 6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nov. 24th: <\/sup>Kindergarten Dental Screening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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

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WSS MUSIC DEPARTMENT NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The WSS Sr Concert Band will be joining the Maple Ridge Concert Band for a joint concert on November 25th<\/sup>, 7:30 pm in the WSS MPR. Admission is by donation at the door. Open to the public.<\/p>\n

WSS Winter Concert:<\/p>\n

This concert will be held Dec 9th\u00a0in the WSS gym. The baton drops at 7 pm and admission is by food bank donation or cash donation to the WSS music program.<\/p>\n

All music classes will be performing including the Sr and Jr Concert Bands, Jazz Band and the two elementary band programs.<\/p>\n

January\u00a08th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n

The WSS Music and Theatre Departments are taking 40 students to the VSO to experience a live symphony orchestra playing the score to the move: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.<\/p>\n

See Mrs. Jensen or Ms. Allen for details. Open to music students in grades 8-12.<\/p>\n

February TBA:<\/p>\n

Grand Band Jamboree<\/p>\n

Westview is hosting our district wide 2nd\u00a0annual Grand Band Jamboree. This is an opportunity for second year players from across the district to gather together, rehearse a couple of charts, attend sectional clinics and come back together to perform for an audience (family and friends).<\/p>\n

Date TBA\u00a0(early Feb)<\/p>\n

Time: 3:15 pm-5:30 pm<\/p>\n

Location: WSS gym<\/p>\n

Contact: Mrs. Linda Jensen- WSS\u00a0Music Director<\/p>\n

March 11th\u00a0Spring Concert and May 28th\u00a0Final Concert<\/p>\n

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BOTTLE DRIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support our Grade 7 students heading to Quebec by participating in our bottle drive fundraiser! Bring your refundable bottles and cans to the school on\u00a0November 8th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Every donation helps, and all proceeds will go towards the students’ trip. Thank you for your support! Or if you prefer, you can take your bottles directly to a bottle depot and donate them to the account 604 802-0314.<\/p>\n

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NEW DOWNREGULATING SPACE COMING SOON!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our school is looking for donations for some gently used items to add to our downregulation room! Specific items we are looking for include:<\/p>\n

-Small area rugs<\/p>\n

-Kallax woodtone Ikea 2×2 cube bookshelf<\/p>\n

-Lamps<\/p>\n

-Comfy chairs or seats<\/p>\n

-Calming toys or fidgets<\/p>\n

-Magnetic blocks or shapes\u00a0If you have an item you\u2019d like to donate, please reach out to Mme Lendvoy (chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca<\/a>) or Mrs. Span (cassandra_span@sd42.ca<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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MRE SPIRITWEAR IS BACK & ONLINE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Happy Friday, MRE families!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course \u2013 November 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

MRE PAC is hosting a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course on Pro-D Day, Monday, November 10, 2025 (9:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM) at Maple Ridge Elementary.<\/p>\n

This full-day course teaches students ages 11\u201316 essential babysitting skills including childcare, safety, emergency response, and basic first aid. Cost is $85 per student, and participants will receive a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Certificate.<\/p>\n

What to bring:<\/strong> Snack\/lunch, water bottle, pen\/pencil, and a small doll or teddy bear for practice.<\/p>\n

Register here: <\/strong>Click link<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f<\/strong> Limited spots available \u2013 register early!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LUG-A-MUG – NOV 18TH <\/strong>PAC is treating all students to FREE hot chocolate at lunch time! Bring your own mug to enjoy this warm treat.<\/p>\n

HOT LUNCH REMINDER – <\/strong>Hot lunch next week (StrEATS on Nov 7th) for those who ordered! Questions? Email hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

BINGO COMMITTEE MEETING – Wednesday, Nov 5th at 6:30pm (location TBD). <\/strong>Interested in helping plan our Bingo fundraiser? Join us!<\/p>\n

NEXT PAC MEETING – Monday, Nov 17th at 6:30pm in the MRE Library. <\/strong>All are welcome!<\/p>\n

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH – <\/strong>CPF BC & Yukon is holding a membership drive for the Ridge Meadows Chapter! It’s FREE to join and provides access to socio-cultural grants, tutoring for students & parents, French second language programs & resources, and more. See poster for details!<\/p>\n

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