School Update 

Today we had our first practice fire drill of the year. Our students and staff took the drill very seriously, just like they would if it were the real thing. Teachers brought their class lists, and attendance was taken. We were really proud of how the students handled this learning opportunity. As an offer, we are sharing a link for the three elements of the Calgary Fire Department Safety Program. 

We kindly remind families that goodbyes should take place at the designated school entrance. This helps ensure a smooth start to the day while fostering student independence and readiness for learning. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. 

Maple Ridge Staff 

Upcoming Important Dates 

iLab Materials Needed   

iLab projects promote critical thinking skills and encourage students to use design thinking to solve real-world problems.  

Knowing this, we are attempting to restock our iLab materials and are asking for donations. 

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.  

• Natural materials such as pinecones, twigs, shells 
• Buttons 
• Paper plates, cups, and bowls 
• Wire 
• Caps from water bottles, detergent, markers 
• Cotton balls 
• Straws 
• Toothpicks 
• Paper towel rolls 
• Nuts and bolts 
• Old keys 
• Pennies 
• Zip ties 
• Beads 
• Paper egg cartons 
• Paper muffin/cupcake liners 
• Large springs 
• Paint sample cards 
• Small boxes no larger than a shoe box 

If you have any questions or think you have something not listed that might be useful to our iLab, please email Mrs. Harris at anharris@cbe.ab.ca.   

Thank you in advance for helping us collect these items and support innovation at Maple Ridge!    

Maple Ridge School Council and Parent Association 
 
Welcome and welcome back! We're looking forward to meeting with parents and guardians in the days and weeks to come and look forward to getting you involved in our school community. 
 
Healthy Hunger  

Healthy Hunger is set up and activated for the school year. Every order you make for a lunch or treat for your child raises funds for Maple Ridge School. Visit the website to register your child to their 2025/26 classroom or sign up if this is your first year: https://healthyhunger.ca/ 

First Meeting is September 18 

Join us for our first meeting of the year at 6:30pm on Thursday, Sept 18. Come hear about our plans for the school year and share your thoughts - all parents and guardians are welcome! Watch for the link to attend the virtual meeting, which will come from the school. 

Finally, we look forward to seeing you all on September 25 - we are pleased to be bringing food trucks again this year for our welcome and meet the teacher event! 

Contact us at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com 

Communication for Absences    

There are times when changes may occur with a family’s daily schedule, whether it be an absence or a change in the end of day routine; we want to streamline our communication to make it easier for parents and to ensure that valuable information is shared with the right people at the right time.     

There are two options:   

• Call Maple Ridge School (403) 777-6280 and press 1 for the absent line to communicate if your child will be absent.    
• E-mail mapleridge@cbe.ab.ca and cc your child’s teacher    

Early/different pick-up:     

The day of:  

• Call Maple Ridge School (403) 777-6280 and press “0” to speak with someone directly about the change  

At least a day's notice:   

• E-mail mapleridge@cbe.ab.ca and cc your child’s teacher