Dear MRS Students and Families,

This week at Maple Ridge School has been filled with meaningful learning and celebration. We were honoured to welcome Elder Harley, who spent time with students in our outdoor classroom, sharing wisdom and teachings about our connection to the land. Students also had the opportunity to share their learning in a whole school assembly; Grade 1 students shared about the release of the Rainbow Trout they nurtured from egg to adult into a local pond. Grade 2 students shared what they have learned about Reducing, Recycling, Reusing and Repurposing. The assembly concluded with a powerful moment of unity as our entire school gathered to sing Song of the Land and Together We Can Change the World.

We were also proud to be featured in the CBE Spotlight Series on Instagram (@yycbedu), recognizing the incredible learning happening at our school. There is so much to be proud of at Maple Ridge!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Maple Ridge Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

News from our Library

Friendly reminder: All library books are due back to the school. Thank you for helping us keep things organized by returning any books still checked out.

2025-26 Yellow School Bus Registration  

Families must register for transportation by Sunday, June 22, 2025, for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. 

CBE Transportation will continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 22 deadline will be delayed. Confirmed routes are posted in late August. For those who register after the June 22 deadline, it may take until mid-October before those students are able to ride the bus. Transportation can be cancelled with no financial impact by submitting the cancellation form by Sept. 30, 2025. 

The proposed fees for transportation service for the 2025-26 school year are as follows: 

• $360/year for those students designated to yellow school bus transportation 
• $180/year for one-way kindergarten transportation 

Next Year Planning – 2025-2026

As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year, we kindly ask families of students currently in Kindergarten to Grade 3 who do not plan to return to Maple Ridge School next year to notify us as soon as possible. You can do so by emailing us at mapleridge@cbe.ab.ca. Early notice helps us support a smooth and seamless transition for your child.

Celebrating Acceptance & Diversity this Pride Month

The Calgary Board of Education strives to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment every day for our students, families, and staff. 

June marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to recognize the pursuit of equality and rights for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. During Pride Month, we can recognize the valuable contributions individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities have made to history and society. This year, we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe and caring learning and work environments for 2SLGBTQ+ students and staff.

With students, families, employees, and our communities, we are working together to build positive learning environments for student success. Every student should have the opportunity to succeed personally and academically regardless of background, identity or personal circumstances.

Learn how we are creating safe and caring environments for 2SLGBTQ+ youth

Reminder to Pay Your Fees

If you have not checked your MyCBE account recently, please take a moment to log in and review any outstanding fees. This platform is where families manage payments for school field trips and activities.

Please remember that field trips and activities are cost neutral, meaning the school does not make a profit from them. If unpaid fees continue to accumulate, we may need to reduce the number of trips and activities offered throughout the year.  Thank you for your understanding and support!