School Update
To the students and families of MRS,
As our weeklong residency with Passion for Glass ends, we want to share a heartfelt thanks to our students for their creativity and hard work in creating legacy artwork pieces that will soon be displayed on the fence near our front entrance.
We know this opportunity would not have been possible without the support of our Parent Association, as well as the numerous volunteers that joined us. For this, we thank you.
As the weather is finally sharing warmth and sunshine, we encourage everyone to get out this weekend to explore the outdoors and to get as much fresh air as possible.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
Maple Ridge Staff
Upcoming Important Dates
May 16 | Healthy Hunger - Little Caesars |
May 17 | Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students) |
May 20 | Victoria Day (School Closed) |
May 23 | School Council & Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30pm |
May 24 | Healthy Hunger - Around the Bend |
May 25 | Garden Support (9am-12pm)
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May 30 | Kindergarten Orientation (6-7pm)
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June 6 | Healthy Hunger - Papa Johns |
June 14 | Volunteer Appreciation (10am-11:30) -More information to be provided soon. |
June 21 | National Indigenous / Sports / Science Day |
School Council – Calling all Gardner's & Builders
On Saturday, May 25, from 9:00am-12:00pm, we are looking for volunteers to join Maple Ridge School Staff Members to build and fill our new garden boxes!
We’re looking for:
· 10 - 20 Volunteers
· 3 - 5 Wheelbarrows
· Tools (shovels, drills, rakes etc…)
All boxes, dirt and mulch will be delivered to the school in advance. On May 25, we will be building five boxes, moving dirt to fill the boxes and spreading mulch on existing beds and on top of boxes. Kids are welcome!
Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be provided by the Parent Association and no volunteer security clearance is needed.
If this interests you, please email us at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com or join the sign-up sheet here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-49625571-garden
Kindergarten Orientation Welcome Table
Join us on Thursday, May 30 from 5:45 - 7:00pm to welcome our new kindergarten families! We’re looking for two or three parents/guardians to join members of the Parent Association at the welcome table and to hand out the scavenger hunt prize.
If this interests you, please email us at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com or join the sign-up sheet here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-49033437-kindergarten
Thanks to all the adult volunteers for helping with Passion for Glass this week! As a reminder, this residency was brought to the school courtesy of Parent Association funds, from school fundraisers like Healthy Hunger.
Reach us anytime at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com
Lindsey M and Cara P
On behalf of Maple Ridge School Council and Parent Association
Next Year Planning
As we prepare for the year ahead, we are entering the initial stages of planning for our classroom configurations. If there are specific learning considerations we should know about your child when planning class lists, we would appreciate your input. Requests for specific teachers should not be made as staffing changes can vary from year to year in terms of who is teaching at our school and what grades they are assigned to teach.
Please put your requests in writing and email them to drlaidlaw@cbe.ab.ca no later than May 24th, 2024. While no guarantees can be made, we will make every effort to consider your request. Please be assured that we put many hours into creating classes that have the best possible configurations to support the learning of all students.
Kindergarten Orientation – May 30
Maple Ridge School will be hosting a Kindergarten Orientation on May 30th @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Doors will open at 5:45pm, and we will start in the gym for a brief presentation. You will then have the opportunity to explore the school and visit the classroom.
The office will also be open for you to start the process of becoming a volunteer. Please bring your government issued identification to receive a letter from the school in order to obtain the required Police Clearance.
We are looking forward to meeting our new families!
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Canada
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, experiences, and impact of individuals of Asian heritage in Canada and around the world. According to the 2021 Census, more than seven million people in Canada reported having Asian origins, or about 19.3 per cent of the population. This is a large and diverse group that has contributed to every aspect of life in Canada.
Registration for School Bus Orientation Program
The CBE offers a school bus orientation program for first-time riders and their parents, called My 1st Ride. Attendants must register in advance. Spots are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program consists of a 20-minute presentation followed by a short ride on a school bus and a drama presentation. After the bus ride, students are invited back to the school gym to visit the service provider's booths.
Each new rider will also be given a certificate of completion. The sessions on Saturday, May 25th or Sunday, May 26th, run every half hour between 9 AM and 3 PM. Each session will take approximately 1 hour.
Staff from CBE Transportation, Calgary Catholic School District, Southland Transportation, and First Student are available for information and/or questions.
For more information and to register, please click here.