{"id":4697,"date":"2026-02-07T08:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T16:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/?p=4697"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T16:39:21","slug":"friday-blast-feb-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/mapleridge\/friday-blast-feb-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Blast &#8211; Feb. 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Ridge Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, Feb.6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4695\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/02\/912bc943-3f55-4c77-be76-fc47077ee70f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"639\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MRE\u2019s much anticipated PAC Bingo Night is coming soon! This is an amazing community event and a fantastic way to support our school. Events like these rely on family volunteers, so please consider signing up to lend a hand &#8211; details below!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Monday Feb. 9<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm \u2013 After-school program: Drama (for those who registered)<\/p>\n<p>3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Rec Boys Basketball away game vs. Edith McDermott Elementary<\/p>\n<p>6:30 pm &#8211; PAC Meeting<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Feb. 10<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm: After-school program: Coding (for those who registered)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Feb. 11<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm: Tier 1 Basketball home game vs. Alouette Elementary<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Feb. 12<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Spirit Day: Wear Red, Pink &amp; White<\/p>\n<p>PAC Treat Day: Bubble Tea<\/p>\n<p>7:15 am \u2013 8:20 am: Tier 1 basketball practice<\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm: Boys and Girls Rec basketball teams\u2019 practice<\/p>\n<p>2:30 pm \u2013 After-school program: SPCA (for those who registered)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Friday Feb. 13<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Pro D Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MARK YOUR CALENDARS<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"800\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"800\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Feb. 16<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; Family Day (school not in session)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 19<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; @ 11:15 am \u2013 2:15 pm: Westview Play (Div. 8 &amp; 12)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 19<sup>th<\/sup> @10:40 am \u2013 12:00 pm: Library Field Trip (Div. 21)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 20<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; @ 11:30 am \u2013 2:30 pm: Westview Play (Div. 9, 14, 16, 17 &amp; 20)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 20<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; PAC Bingo Night<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 23<sup>rd<\/sup> \u2013 @ 10:45 am: MRE Kindness Parade<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 24<sup>th<\/sup> @ 11:30 am \u2013 2:30 pm: Westview Play (Div. 1, 6, 7, 15, 18 &amp; 19)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 24<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; @ 5:30 pm \u2013 6:30 pm: Intermediate Family Literacy Night (details to follow!)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 25<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; @ 11:30 am \u2013 2:20 pm: Westview Play (Div. 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 &amp; 11)<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 26<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; @ 8:20 am \u2013 10:30 am: Planet Ice (Div. 17, 18 &amp; 19)<\/p>\n<p>Feb 27<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 PAC Hot Lunch &#8211; Pizza Pizza<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 27<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; @ 9:40 am \u2013 11: 20 am: Firehall Field Trip (Div. 13)<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&#8211; @ 12:20 pm \u2013 2:15 pm: Planet Ice (Div. 5 &amp; 6)<\/p>\n<p>March 4<sup>th <\/sup>(am) &#8211; Author Visit: Eric Walters (Primary &amp; Intermediate Students)<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 6<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; Spirit Day: Western- style!<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 6<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 PAC Treat Day &#8211; TCBY<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 9<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; PAC Meeting @ 6:30<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 12<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; Dismissal @ 11:30 am for Student Led Conferences<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 13<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; Student Led Conferences \u2013 school not in session<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 13<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 Last day before Spring Break<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRADE 8 REGISTRATION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grade 8 registration opens on Tuesday, February 10<sup>th<\/sup>. Please use the following link for more information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration\"><u>https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/student-registration<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>KEEPING OUR WHEELS SAFE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great to see so many students riding and scooting to school! It\u2019s fantastic exercise and a wonderful way to start the day.<\/p>\n<p>To keep everyone\u2019s equipment safe, we need your help. We\u2019ve noticed an increase in students touching or playing with bikes and scooters\u00a0that don\u2019t belong to them. Even &#8220;just playing&#8221; can lead to accidental damage or safety issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please remind your child:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No touching others&#8217; property.<\/li>\n<li>Only handle your own bike or scooter.<\/li>\n<li>If something looks broken or has fallen over, tell a teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you for helping us ensure that every student\u2019s ride stays safe and ready for the trip home!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MRE CELEBRATES KINDNESS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4698\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-05-at-8.01.01-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1186\" height=\"1190\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4699\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-07-at-8.36.45-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REGISTRATION INFO FOR NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY PROGRAMS (FEB. 13)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>To register, go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com\/\">schooldistrict42.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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca\">hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Cross: Stay Safe Course (Grades 4-7)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026<br \/>\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0Alouette Elementary \u2013 Library<br \/>\nCost:\u00a0$70<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Cross: Babysitting Course (Ages 11-13)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026<br \/>\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0Fairview Elementary \u2013 Music Room<br \/>\nCost:\u00a0$80<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>I Am Awesome! Pro-D Day Camp (Grades 2-5)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Family Education &amp; 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<p>Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026<br \/>\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0Webster\u2019s Corners Elementary \u2013 Gym<br \/>\nCost:\u00a0$50 \u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arts On: Creative Arts Pro-D Day Camp (Grades K-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>Date:\u00a0Friday, February 13, 2026<br \/>\nTime:\u00a09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation: Edith McDermott Elementary \u2013 Gym<br \/>\nCost:\u00a0$65<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com\/\">http:\/\/schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Create an account if you are new to the site<\/li>\n<li>Login<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u2018Schedule\u2019 icon at the top left of the screen<\/li>\n<li>Click on the link to the program location under \u2018Program Registration\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click on the program name<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018Reserve\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Add Family Member (your child) and click \u2018Next\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Complete permission form and click \u2018Next\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Complete payment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4692\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-02-at-6.02.23-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"515\" height=\"364\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Happy Friday, MRE families!<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">NEXT PAC MEETING<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0&#8211; February 9, 6:30 pm in the MRE Library. All are welcome!\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Need childcare?<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0Email\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><a href=\"mailto:pac.mre@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><strong>pac.mre@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0Agenda and previous minutes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1l2-nELX1P9uN2WHIQxDBvrCuvxJ5xd8L?usp=sharing\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BINGO COMMITTEE MEETING\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">&#8211; February 9, 5:30 pm (before the PAC meeting)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT TREAT DAY\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Feb 12 &#8211; Bubble Tea &#8211; NEW VENDOR\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">(for those who ordered)<\/span><\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Order at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mre.parentcouncil.net\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">mre.parentcouncil.net<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0| Questions?\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"3\">hotlunchmrepac@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>PAC BINGO NIGHT\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Get your tickets for our &#8217;90s-themed Bingo night on Feb 20th! Prizes up to $1000! Your ticket includes a free drink, dauber, and bingo cards for all 5 rounds. Music by DJ Pinky (Pinky&#8217;s Karaoke) and food from Tin Lizzy food truck!<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Click here to buy:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mre-pac.square.site\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><strong>https:\/\/mre-pac.square.site\/<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0We need volunteers to help make Bingo night a success! Sign up at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/dgsaFVo\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><strong>https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/dgsaFVo<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><em>Questions? Email us at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:pac.mre@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><em>pac.mre@gmail.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0or find us on Facebook: Maple Ridge Elementary PAC<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SD42<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4686\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-at-12.36.49-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1260\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4685\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-at-12.36.32-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"1248\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ONLINE SURVEY: 2026\/27 PROPOSED DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDARS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proposed district school calendars for 2026\/27 (Regular including Online Learning; and Kanaka Creek Elementary) were presented to the Board of Education at the January 14, 2026, public meeting and are now out for public consultation.<\/p>\n<p>To review the proposed calendars, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/proposed-district-calendars\/\">https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/proposed-district-calendars\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To provide feedback on the proposed calendars,<br \/>\nvisit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/2026-27-Proposed-Calendars\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/2026-27-Proposed-Calendars<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The survey will be open from\u00a0Thursday, January 15,\u00a0to\u00a0Monday, February 16, 2026\u00a0(4:00 pm).<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4687\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/maple-ridge-elementary\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-at-12.37.04-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday Blast Maple Ridge Elementary Friday, Feb.6th, 2026 &nbsp; \u00a0 MRE\u2019s much anticipated PAC Bingo Night is coming soon! 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