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Friday Blast<\/p>\n

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

Friday, Jan. 16th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n

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

Our basketball teams are up and running and doing an amazing job representing MRE. We appreciate our students\u2019 hard work commitment. A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who help to make extracurricular sports happen for our school community!<\/p>\n

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

Monday Jan. 19th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Body Science<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 After-school program: Drama (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Rec Boys Basketball away game vs. Eric Langton<\/p>\n

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

6:30 pm \u2013 PAC Meeting<\/p>\n

Tuesday Jan. 20th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Body Science<\/p>\n

7:15 am \u2013 8:20 am: Tier 1 basketball practice<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 After-school program: Coding (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

Wednesday Jan. 21st<\/sup><\/p>\n

12:00 pm \u2013 2:15 pm: Curling (Div. 2)<\/p>\n

3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Tier 1 Basketball home game at Hammond Elementary<\/p>\n

Thursday Jan. 22nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

7:15 am \u2013 8:20 am: Tier 1 basketball practice<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm: Boys and Girls Rec basketball teams\u2019 practice<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 After-school program: SPCA (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

Friday Jan. 23rd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Spirit Day \u2013 Twins!<\/p>\n

2:30 pm \u2013 After-school program: Soccer (for those who registered)<\/p>\n

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jan. 27th<\/sup>– Pro D Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n

Jan. 30th<\/sup> \u2013 PAC Hot Lunch: Sushi<\/p>\n

Feb. 4th<\/sup>– Global Play Day<\/p>\n

Feb. 9th<\/sup>– PAC Meeting @ 6:30 pm<\/p>\n

Feb. 12th<\/sup>– Spirit Day: Wear Red, Pink & White<\/p>\n

Feb 12th<\/sup> \u2013 PAC Treat Day: Bubble Tea<\/p>\n

Feb. 13th<\/sup>– Pro D Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n

Feb. 16th<\/sup>– Family Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n

Feb. 20th<\/sup>– PAC Bingo Night<\/p>\n

Feb. 26th<\/sup>– Skating @ 8:20 am \u2013 10:30 am (Div. 17, 18 & 19)<\/p>\n

Feb 27th<\/sup> \u2013 PAC Hot Lunch – Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n

Feb. 27th<\/sup>– Westview Play: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood!\u00a0 (Div. 7, 18 & 19)<\/p>\n

Mar. 6th<\/sup>– Spirit Day: Western- style!<\/p>\n

Mar. 6th<\/sup> \u2013 PAC Treat Day – TCBY<\/p>\n

Mar. 9th<\/sup>– PAC Meeting @ 6:30<\/p>\n

Mar. 12th<\/sup>– Dismissal @ 11:30 am for Student Led Conferences<\/p>\n

Mar. 13th<\/sup>– Student Led Conferences \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n

Mar. 13th<\/sup> \u2013 Last day before Spring Break<\/p>\n

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BREAKFAST CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

This term\u2019s district menu is as follows:<\/p>\n

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INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES:\u00a0SNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the weather cools, please review the school district\u2019s inclement weather procedures as they relate to snowfall and possible school closures.<\/p>\n

The decision to close schools due to accumulating snowfall is ultimately the responsibility of the superintendent, who must balance the safety of students, staff and parents with the need to provide learning. The decision is not taken lightly and is the result of a carefully thought-out process that is reviewed after each experience and refined if necessary.<\/p>\n

Except in rare circumstances, no announcement will be made if schools are open.<\/p>\n

The decision to close schools is made by 6:30 a.m. Details are:<\/p>\n