School Update
To the students and families of MRS,
Maple Ridge Swag started appearing on students and staff this week as they proudly wore new toques, hoodies, jogging pants and crew-necks. Thank you to the School Council and Parent Association for all of your coordination and organizing efforts.
Next week we have our Winter Solstice Celebration of Learning on Thursday, December 19. We strongly encourage parents to attend this celebration of learning event, and ask families, if possible, to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Calgary Food Bank.
Grade 4 | Perform @ 9:15 am | Classrooms 9:30am – 10:00am |
Kindergarten AM | Perform @ 10:15 am | Classrooms 10:30am – 11:00am |
Grade 1 | Perform @ 11:15 am | Classrooms 11:30am – 12:00pm |
Grade 3 | Perform @ 12:45 pm | Classrooms 1:00pm – 1:30pm |
Kindergarten PM | Perform @ 1:30 pm | Classrooms 1:45pm – 2:15pm |
Grade 2 | Perform @ 2:30 pm | Classrooms 2:45pm – 3:15pm |
We also want to share that our Spirit Days have been set as follows:
- Dec 16 Hat Day
- Dec 17 Red & Green Day
- Dec 18 PJ Day
- Dec 19 Winter Solstice
- Dec 20 Comfy and Cozy Day
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
Maple Ridge Staff
Upcoming Important Dates
Dec 16 | Hat Day |
Dec 17 | Red & Green Day |
Dec 18 | PJ Day |
Dec 18 | Healthy Hunger (Little Caesars) |
Dec 19 | Winter Solstice Celebration |
Dec 20 | Comfy & Cozy Day |
Dec 20 | Last Day of Classes |
Dec 21-Jan 5 | Winter Break |
Jan 6 | Classes Resume |
Jan 9 | Healthy Hunger (Subway) |
Jan 9 | Kindergarten Virtual Open House 6:00pm - 6:45 pm Grade 1-4 Virtual Open House 7:00pm – 7:45pm |
RTA Alderman – Current Grade 4 Students
The 2024-2025 RTA Open House is scheduled for Thursday, January 30th at 6:00pm. As Maple Ridge's parents are familiar with the Science Program, participation at this Open House is not mandatory. In addition to the presentation, families are welcome to tour the building, speak to teachers and students, and to check out the Science Fair Projects between 6:00pm and 7:45pm. Maple Ridge students are automatically designated to RTA, and we ask that you email us at mapleridge@cbe.ab.ca if you are not attending RTA.
MRS School Council & Parent Association
Volunteers Needed - Winter Solstice (Dec 19)
We still need volunteers at 9am, 1:15pm and 3:15pm please! Click here to sign up for a 1 hour shift, or email us at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com.
Remember to come pick up your Purdy’s chocolate orders at our table in the iLab!
School Spirit Wear is here!
If you purchased Maple Ridge School clothing, there are 2 pick up times for you: if you missed the pickup time today, you could pick up on Monday, December 16 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
You can also authorize your child to pick up your order during the Monday time slot by emailing: mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com
Reach us anytime at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Open House Information – January 9
Maple Ridge School will host a Virtual Open House on the evening of Thursday, January 9. The Open House will provide an overview of the Science Alternative Program and the registration/application process for news students who seek to join the Maple Ridge community.
The PowerPoint presentation will be posted to the school website after January 10, 2025. Registration packages will be accepted beginning on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Additional information for this event has been posted on the Maple Ridge School Website.
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 is collecting non-perishable food items, and these items can be dropped off at the bins near the office.