{"id":4690,"date":"2026-02-02T18:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4690"},"modified":"2026-02-02T18:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:12:38","slug":"friday-blast-jan-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-jan-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast – Jan. 30"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday Blast<\/p>\n

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

Friday, Jan. 30th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n

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

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

Monday Feb. 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

1:40 pm \u2013 Grade 5 late French Immersion student presentation<\/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. Blue Mountain Elementary<\/p>\n

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Tuesday Feb. 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n

3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Rec Girls Basketball away game vs. Harry Hooge Elementary<\/p>\n

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

6:00 pm: Grade 7 French Immersion Quebec Trip Meeting (Zoom)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday Feb 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Global Play Day<\/p>\n

8:40 am \u2013 10:20 am: Planet Ice Skating (Div. 3 & 4)<\/p>\n

3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Tier 1 Basketball home game vs. Davie Jones Elementary<\/p>\n

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Thursday Feb. 5th<\/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

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Friday Feb. 6th<\/sup><\/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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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. 19th<\/sup>– @ 11:15 am \u2013 2:15 pm: Westview Play (Div. 8 & 12)<\/p>\n

Feb. 19th<\/sup> @10:40 am \u2013 12:00 pm: Library Field Trip (Div. 21)<\/p>\n

Feb. 20th<\/sup>– @ 11:30 am \u2013 2:30 pm: Westview Play (Div. 9, 14, 16, 17 & 20)<\/p>\n

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

Feb. 24th<\/sup> @ 11:30 am \u2013 2:30 pm: Westview Play (Div. 1, 6, 7, 15, 18 & 19)<\/p>\n

Feb. 24th<\/sup>– @ 5:30 pm \u2013 6:30 pm: Intermediate Family Literacy Night (details to follow!)<\/p>\n

Feb. 25th<\/sup>– @ 11:30 am \u2013 2:20 pm: Westview Play (Div. 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11)<\/p>\n

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

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

Feb. 27th<\/sup>– @ 9:40 am \u2013 11: 20 am: Firehall Field Trip (Div. 13)<\/p>\n

Mar. 3rd<\/sup>– @ 12:20 pm \u2013 2:15 pm: Planet Ice (Div. 5 & 6)<\/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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REGISTRATION INFO FOR NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY PROGRAMS (FEB. 13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The school district is offering the following programs for students on the upcoming school-based non-instructional day, February 13, 2026. Please note: all registrations are on a first come, first serve basis and spaces are limited.<\/p>\n

To register, go to\u00a0schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com<\/a>. If you are creating an account for the first time, please see the registration instructions below.\u00a0For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or\u00a0hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Red Cross: Stay Safe Course (Grades 4-7)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stay Safe program equips students with age-appropriate skills to handle real-world challenges and improve their safety. It enhances their ability to stay safe in various situations, both in their community and on their own.<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026
\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
\nLocation:\u00a0Alouette Elementary \u2013 Library
\nCost:\u00a0$70<\/p>\n

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Red Cross: Babysitting Course (Ages 11-13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The updated Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course helps youth build confidence and responsibility while caring for children. With a greater focus on First Aid and emergency preparedness, the course also covers leadership, decision-making, child development, behaviour management, safety awareness, and the basics of caring for infants and children. Participants will also learn how to run a babysitting business.<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026
\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation:\u00a0Fairview Elementary \u2013 Music Room
\nCost:\u00a0$80<\/p>\n

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I Am Awesome! Pro-D Day Camp (Grades 2-5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Family Education & Support Centre is thrilled to present this fun and engaging non-instructional day program that\u2019s designed to help empower students to communicate effectively, identify their special inner qualities, learn how to be a friend, and deal with stress.<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026
\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
\nLocation:\u00a0Webster\u2019s Corners Elementary \u2013 Gym
\nCost:\u00a0$50 \u200b<\/p>\n

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Arts On: Creative Arts Pro-D Day Camp (Grades K-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students will experiment with a range of visual art projects, from drawing to painting to 3D sculpting and beyond. Children will explore\u00a0creative\u00a0expression through colour, shape, and texture, and leave with several artworks to take home.\u00a0This program is delivered by the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council with support from Epic Homes.<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026
\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
\nLocation: Edith McDermott Elementary \u2013 Gym
\nCost:\u00a0$65<\/p>\n

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Registration Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Go to\u00a0http:\/\/schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Create an account if you are new to the site<\/li>\n
  3. Login<\/li>\n
  4. Click on the \u2018Schedule\u2019 icon at the top left of the screen<\/li>\n
  5. Click on the link to the program location under \u2018Program Registration\u2019<\/li>\n
  6. Click on the program name<\/li>\n
  7. Click \u2018Reserve\u2019<\/li>\n
  8. Add Family Member (your child) and click \u2018Next\u2019<\/li>\n
  9. Complete permission form and click \u2018Next\u2019<\/li>\n
  10. Complete payment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    STAFF PARKING LOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please remember the parking lots on either side of the school are for staff only. Families and visitors are asked not to enter these parking lots at any time of day, including pick up and drop off. There is a high volume of students in these areas before and after school and traffic needs to be limited for student safety reasons. Thank you for doing your part to support student safety at MRE.<\/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