School Update 

To the students and families of MRS, 

As we move into our final week of learning for the 2023 school year, students and staff are busy at work preparing for our upcoming Winter Solstice Celebration on December 21st.  

For this event, we encourage families to bring non-perishable food items as we will have Calgary Food Bank bins at our front entrance. 

Grade 4	(Perform @ 9:15, Classrooms 9:30-10:00)
Kindergarten AM	(Perform @10:15, Classrooms 10:30-11:00)
Grade 1	(Perform @ 11:15, Classrooms 11:30-12:00)
Grade 3	(Perform @ 12:45, Classrooms 1:00-1:30)
Kindergarten PM	(Perform @ 1:30, Classrooms 1:45-2:15)
Grade 2	(Perform @ 2:30, Classrooms 2:45-3:15)

We look forward to welcoming our school community into our building. 

MRS Staff 

Upcoming Important Dates 

Dec 19	RT Alderman Band Performance @ 1:30
Dec 21	Healthy Hunger - Little Caesars
Dec 21	Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec 22	Last Day of Classes
Dec 25-Jan 5	Winter Break
Jan 8	Classes Resume
Spirit Days
Dec 18	Hat Day
Dec 19	Red & Green Day
Dec 20	PJ Day
Dec 22	Comfy and Cozy Day

School Council and Parent Association 

i-Lab Winter Solstice Celebration 

Reminder to please join us for our Annual Winter Solstice Celebration in the i-lab on Thursday, Dec.21st. During the day, families are invited to view a performance in the gym, followed by a celebration of learning in the classroom and a chance to connect in the i-lab over warm drinks and festive treats, including a hot chocolate station!  

Thank you to the volunteers who have signed up to help serve the drinks and food throughout the day. These events are only possible with the support of our parents/guardians who volunteer!  

There are still volunteer spots available. We are also looking for a piano player who can fill the halls with music during the non-performance times. If you have a valid police clearance and are registered as a volunteer with the school office, please consider signing up for a shift (NOT during your child’s specified grade time though, we do not want you to miss their performance).  

Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-46640821-winter 

If you have any questions, please contact us at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com. 

We look forward to sharing this special event with you! 

MRS School Council and Parent Association 

Calgary Food Bank Donations  The Calgary Food Bank is the first line of emergency food support for families and individuals facing crisis. As the city’s main charitable food hub and the most accessible food bank, they have the capacity to serve families, individuals, and organizations to fight hunger. The Calgary Food Bank relies solely on the generous support of the community. To support this worthy cause, Maple Ridge School will be collecting non-perishable food items, and these items can be dropped off at the bins near the office.