Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Sept 22
School Update
To the students and families of MRS,
A big thank you to our families that were able to join us over the past two days for our Parent/Teacher conferences. If these dates and times did not work for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher to arrange an alternative time to meet.
We also would like to extend a thank you to our Parent Council members who
hosted a Meet n’ Greet in the iLab to provide families with light refreshments and a chance to socialize.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
MRS Staff
Upcoming Important Dates
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Sept 23 |
Fall Equinox |
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Sept 28 |
Orange Shirt Day Assembly |
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Sept 28 |
Healthy Hunger (Subway) |
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Sept 29 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School) |
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Oct 2-4 |
Residency w/ Elder Harley Bastien (Weasel Head) |
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Oct 5 |
Healthy Hunger (Little Caesar) |
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Oct 9 |
Thanksgiving Day (No School) |
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Oct 13 |
Healthy Hunger (Booster Juice) |
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Oct 15 |
Fall Photo Retakes |
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Nov 11-12 |
Fundraising Event (Deerfoot Inn & Casino)
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Scientific Insert - Fall Equinox | Sept 23
Tomorrow marks the first day of autumn and is a point in the year when daytime and nighttime are of equal length, which is 12 hours each. This is also the time of year when plant life begins to slow down and the temperature drops. Fall equinox brings shorter days and longer nights and ends with winter solstice, a time where the days start to grow longer once again. Check out this video here to learn more about the Fall Equinox.
School Council & Parent Association Update
Fundraising Event - Deerfoot Inn & Casino on Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12
We are still looking for 20 more volunteers to work our upcoming casino fundraising event on Saturday, November 11th, and Sunday November 12th at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Past casino volunteer events have raised more than $60,000 for our school and we need volunteers in order to make this year's event a success. Thank you to those who have already signed up for shifts!
Families of Maple Ridge School as well as members of the community at large are welcome to volunteer in any of the positions. So, please invite your extended family and friends who may wish to volunteer in support of enhancing our students' educational experiences at our school. No experience is necessary, casino staff will help with each role; volunteers must be 18 years or older. To view available shifts, see role descriptions and to sign up, please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/
If you have any questions please contact our Casino Coordinator, Cara P., at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com.
Thank you to our wonderful parent community for your continued support. The gift of your time is appreciated!
MRS Spirit Wear
Order your Maple Ridge School hooded sweatshirts, hats, and t-shirts* today! Students are encouraged to wear their MRS t-shirt or other spirit wear for field studies, special events and Friday's.
To order please visit: https://forms.gle/NqkJAsYxSgMZcFb36
All proceeds will go to the school.
Deadline for orders is Friday, October 6.
*Note, all new students who joined our school this fall (includes kindergarten to grade 4) will receive a complimentary t-shirt from the Parent Association. These will be handed out in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions please contact Nicole S., at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com.
Fun Lunches and Snacks - Healthy Hunger
If you would like to participate you will need to register your child at the Healthy Hunger website at https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php.
Lunches and Snack Days:
Thursday, Sept. 27 - Subway (deadline to order is 11:59pm on Saturday, Sept. 23)
Thursday, Oct. 5 - Healthy Hunger Lunch - Little Caesars
**Friday, Oct. 13 - Healthy Hunger Snack - Booster Juice**
Thursday, Oct. 19 - Papa John (gluten free options available)
**Friday, Oct. 27 - Kernels Popcorn - kinder can order**
Order deadline is 5 days prior to the date for each event. Orders can be changed, canceled, or added to until this time. Unfortunately, once the orders have closed no changes can be made.
**Kindergarten can order snack on Friday's they are attending school.
Thank you for supporting Maple Ridge School with your orders!
Nicole S. and Jennifer L.
on behalf of the Parent Association
Upcoming Important Dates:
Friday, Oct. 6 - order deadline for MRS clothing
Thursday, Oct. 19 - monthly meeting Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 - Casino Fundraising Event