Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Oct 13
School Update
To the students and families of MRS,
On Monday, Lifetouch will be onsite for photo retakes. If you would like your child to participate, please have them bring back their original package.
Additionally, we are excited to announce that we are restocking our iLab materials! iLab projects promote critical thinking skills and encourage students to use design thinking to solve real-world problems.
If you are willing to donate any of the following items, please drop them off at the front door (in the wagon) or send them with your child. We will be accepting donations until further notice.
If you have any questions or think you have something not listed that might be useful to our iLab, please email Mrs. Hildebrand at dthildebrand@cbe.ab.ca.
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Small/Med Boxes ex) KD |
Shoe Boxes |
Cereal Boxes |
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Cardboard Tubes (No TP) |
Plastic Lids/Caps |
Q-Tips |
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Toothpicks |
Wine Corks |
Magnets |
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Pipe Cleaners |
Shells |
Sticks |
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Clean Plastic Containers |
Cardboard |
Wood Scraps |
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Straws |
Buttons |
Beads |
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Yarn |
Cotton balls |
Pom Poms |
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Popsicle Sticks |
Wire |
Feathers |
Thank you in advance for helping us collect these items and support innovation at Maple Ridge!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
MRS Staff
Upcoming Important Dates
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Oct 16 |
Fall Photo Retakes |
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Oct 19 |
Healthy Hunger – Papa John’s |
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Oct 19 |
School Council & Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30 |
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Oct 20 |
Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students) |
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Oct 27 |
Healthy Hunger – Kernels (AM Kindergarten & Gr 1-4) |
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Oct 31 |
Halloween (More info to be shared closer to date) |
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Nov 2 |
Healthy Hunger – Little Caesars |
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Nov 8 |
Remembrance Day Assembly |
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Nov 9 |
Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students) |
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Nov 10-14 |
Fall Break (No School for Students) |
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Nov 11-12 |
Fundraising Event (Deerfoot Inn & Casino)
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Nov 15 |
Classes resume |
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Nov 17 |
Healthy Hunger – Modern Jelly |
Child & Youth Well-Being | Family & Caregiver Series
The Calgary Board of Education is inviting all families and caregivers to join in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions are hosted in partnership with Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.
These sessions are provided free of charge and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.
Link: Child & Youth Well-Being | Family & Caregiver Series
Parent Association Update
More Volunteers Needed - Casino Fundraiser
We are still looking for 13 more volunteers to work our upcoming casino fundraising event on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Please help us by volunteering! There are still lots of shifts available that you can sign up together with one or more friends to make it a fun evening. Volunteers can be anyone over the age of 18. Training is provided and don't forget a free restaurant meal is included!
Casino Shifts Available:
Saturday, Nov. 11 @ 6:45pm – 3:45am
· 1 Banker
· 2 Cashiers
· 1 Backup Volunteer
Saturday, Nov. 11 @ 11:00pm – 3:45am
· 1 Backup Volunteer
Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 10:00am – 7:00pm
· 1 Backup Volunteer
Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 6:45pm – 3:45am
· 1 Banker
· 1 Cashiers
· 1 Chiprunner
· 1 Backup Volunteer
Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 11:00pm – 3:45am
· 2 Countroom Staff
· 1 Backup Volunteer
Sign-up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/
Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up! We truly appreciate the gift of your time. Please watch your inboxes, our Casino Coordinator, Cara. P. will contact all volunteers by email before October 28 with a Volunteer Form that must be filled out and returned prior to our casino date. If you have any questions please contact our Casino Coordinator, Cara P., at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com.
MRS Spirit Wear
All orders have been processed and delivery is expected within 3-4 weeks.
Thank you for supporting Maple Ridge School with your orders!
Nicole S. and Jennifer L.
on behalf of the Parent Association
Upcoming Important Dates:
Thursday, Oct. 19 - virtual monthly meeting - includes a presentation from our Kindergarten teachers
Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 - Casino Fundraising Event
School Fees
School supplies - fees will be added to your MyCBE account Oct. 16, 2023. Lunch Supervision - Please log into your MyCBE account online and register for lunch supervision. The fee will be added Oct. 16, 2023. You can pay monthly if you would like. No child is ever denied access to an education in the CBE because of an inability to pay fees. Fee waiver applications can be filled out through your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.