Maple Ridge School

Nov 24

Laidlaw, David R on 11/24/2023 12:34 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS

We are excited to announce a save the date of December 21st for our second annual Winter Solstice Celebration of Learning. Our school community will be invited to view a performance component in the gym, followed by a celebration of learning in the classroom. Performances will be staggered throughout the day for each grade to accommodate an audience. There will also be an opportunity for adults to socialize in the iLab over hot chocolate.

We are excited to bring our community together and to share the incredible work students have been engaging in this year. Stay tuned for further information.

We also want to thank our families that were able to attend either in-person or virtually during conferences this week. This is an important chance for the school and families to celebrate successes and to set new goals as we move further into the school year. For those that were unable to attend conferences, we encourage you to reach out to the classroom teacher to find a time to connect.

MRS Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Nov 30	School Council & Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30
Dec 1	Healthy Hunger - Kernels
Dec 7	Healthy Hunger - Subway
Dec 7	Lockdown Practice
Dec 8	Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students)
Dec 15	Healthy Hunger - Around the Bend
Dec 21	Healthy Hunger - Little Caesars
Dec 21	Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec 22	Last Day of Classes
Dec 25-Jan 5	Winter Break
Jan 8	Classes Resume

Calgary Flames and Wranglers Support Education Matters

Students, staff, and their families can enjoy a Flames or Wranglers game and help raise funds that support CBE students and schools. EducationMatters provides financial grants, scholarships and awards to improve access to learning opportunities, advance equity and remove barriers to learning for students.

Flames and Wranglers NextGen Series games will be kid-centric, with special pre-game ceremonies and in-game festivities.

Purchase your Tickets Online

CALGARYFLAMES.COM/CBE | A portion of each ticket purchased through this link will go to Education Matters. Games: Dec. 9, Jan. 1, Feb. 19, and Mar. 29

Lockdown Practice – Dec 7

On December 7th, we will have our first of two annual internal lockdown practices with our School Resource Officer. These practices ensure that all staff and students are familiar with the safety measures outlined in our Emergency Response Plan and know what to do in the case of a real emergency.

Book Fair

A big thank you to our families for your support with our School Book Fair. While we don’t have any totals yet, we know it was a well-attended event and that this support positively impacts our ability to purchase new resources for our library.

Digital Citizenship

Please take some time to review our Digital Citizenship page on our website with information on personal devices. Classroom use of personal electronic devices is at the discretion of the classroom teacher to enhance learning. Students should not be using smartwatches during the school hours to text or take/receive phone calls.

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Oct 20

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Oct 20

Laidlaw, David R on 10/20/2023 2:47 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

We want to begin our weekly update with a big thank you to our School Council and Parent Association for their continued support. Our meeting last night demonstrated a continued commitment to improve student learning through residencies, and other wish list item requests, that were approved for spending.

We also want to share an update for our facility as some of you may have noticed that a disposal bin has been placed back on our tarmac. This also might have you wondering what is happening as we know last year resulted in bins on our tarmac for an entire year. This project should not be the case! We are having the bars removed on our windows and this should be completed over the weekend. It is our understanding that the bin will be removed from our site sometime next week.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

MRS Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Oct 27	Healthy Hunger – Kernels (AM Kindergarten & Gr 1-4)
Oct 31	Halloween
Nov 2	Healthy Hunger – Little Caesars
Nov 8	Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov 9	Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students)
Nov 10-14	Fall Break (No School for Students)
Nov 11-12	Fundraising Event (Deerfoot Inn & Casino) Still need more volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/
Nov 15	Classes resume
Nov 17	Healthy Hunger – Modern Jelly

Parent Association Update – Casino Fundraiser

12 More Volunteers Needed - Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Please do not wait to sign up as a volunteer!

Our casino fundraiser pays for the next two years of curriculum enriching residencies, technology for the students, musical instruments, gym equipment, books and much more! If we do not have enough volunteers, we will not have a successful fundraiser and our students will miss out on over $65,000 in funding.

There are still lots of shifts available that you can sign up together with one or more friends to make it a fun evening. Volunteers can be anyone over the age of 18. Training is provided and don't forget a free restaurant meal is included!

Sign-up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/

Casino Shifts Available:

Saturday, Nov. 11 @ 6:45pm – 3:45am

1 Banker
2 Cashiers
1 Backup Volunteer

Saturday, Nov. 11 @ 11:00pm – 3:45am

1 Backup Volunteer

Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 10:00am – 7:00pm

1 Backup Volunteer

Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 6:45pm – 3:45am

1 Banker
1 Cashiers
1 Backup Volunteer

Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 11:00pm – 3:45am

2 Countroom Staff
1 Backup Volunteer

Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up! We truly appreciate the gift of your time. Please watch your inboxes, our Casino Coordinator, Cara. P. will contact all volunteers by email before October 28 with a Volunteer Form that must be filled out and returned prior to our casino date. If you have any questions please contact our Casino Coordinator, Cara P., at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 - Casino Fundraising Event

Thursday, Nov. 30 - virtual monthly meeting - includes a presentation from our Grade 1 teachers

iLab Donations

We are asking our families to continue with helping restock our iLab materials! iLab projects promote critical thinking skills and encourage students to use design thinking to solve real-world problems.

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.

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

Small/Med Boxes ex) KD	Shoe Boxes	Cereal Boxes
Cardboard Tubes (No TP)	Plastic Lids/Caps	Q-Tips
Toothpicks	Wine Corks	Magnets
Pipe Cleaners	Shells	Sticks
Clean Plastic Containers	Cardboard	Wood Scraps
Straws	Buttons	Beads
Yarn	Cotton balls	Pom Poms
Popsicle Sticks	Wire	Feathers

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

Halloween

With Halloween falling on a Tuesday this year, we will be having a Costume Day on Halloween this year. As students will still be engaged in regular classroom activities, we encourage costumes that allow students to safely participate in the learning. We also ask our students to please refrain from any costumes with costume masks or props (ie) knives, bats, guns etc. Additionally, please leave gory, or violent costumes, at home, as this will allow all students to feel safe in our school environment.

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Oct 13

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Oct 13

Laidlaw, David R on 10/13/2023 5:03 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

On Monday, Lifetouch will be onsite for photo retakes. If you would like your child to participate, please have them bring back their original package.

Additionally, we are excited to announce that we are restocking our iLab materials! iLab projects promote critical thinking skills and encourage students to use design thinking to solve real-world problems.

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.

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

Small/Med Boxes ex) KD	Shoe Boxes	Cereal Boxes
Cardboard Tubes (No TP)	Plastic Lids/Caps	Q-Tips
Toothpicks	Wine Corks	Magnets
Pipe Cleaners	Shells	Sticks
Clean Plastic Containers	Cardboard	Wood Scraps
Straws	Buttons	Beads
Yarn	Cotton balls	Pom Poms
Popsicle Sticks	Wire	Feathers

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

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

MRS Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Oct 16	Fall Photo Retakes
Oct 19	Healthy Hunger – Papa John's
Oct 19	School Council & Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30 Click here to join the meeting
Oct 20	Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students)
Oct 27	Healthy Hunger – Kernels (AM Kindergarten & Gr 1-4)
Oct 31	Halloween (More info to be shared closer to date)
Nov 2	Healthy Hunger – Little Caesars
Nov 8	Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov 9	Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students)
Nov 10-14	Fall Break (No School for Students)
Nov 11-12	Fundraising Event (Deerfoot Inn & Casino) Still need more volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/
Nov 15	Classes resume
Nov 17	Healthy Hunger – Modern Jelly

Child & Youth Well-Being | Family & Caregiver Series

The Calgary Board of Education is inviting all families and caregivers to join in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions are hosted in partnership with Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

These sessions are provided free of charge and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.

Link: Child & Youth Well-Being | Family & Caregiver Series

Parent Association Update

More Volunteers Needed - Casino Fundraiser

We are still looking for 13 more volunteers to work our upcoming casino fundraising event on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Please help us by volunteering! There are still lots of shifts available that you can sign up together with one or more friends to make it a fun evening. Volunteers can be anyone over the age of 18. Training is provided and don't forget a free restaurant meal is included!

Casino Shifts Available:

Saturday, Nov. 11 @ 6:45pm – 3:45am
1 Banker
2 Cashiers
1 Backup Volunteer
Saturday, Nov. 11 @ 11:00pm – 3:45am
1 Backup Volunteer
Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 10:00am – 7:00pm
1 Backup Volunteer
Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 6:45pm – 3:45am
1 Banker
1 Cashiers
1 Chiprunner
1 Backup Volunteer
Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 11:00pm – 3:45am
2 Countroom Staff
1 Backup Volunteer
Sign-up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/

Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up! We truly appreciate the gift of your time. Please watch your inboxes, our Casino Coordinator, Cara. P. will contact all volunteers by email before October 28 with a Volunteer Form that must be filled out and returned prior to our casino date. If you have any questions please contact our Casino Coordinator, Cara P., at mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com.

MRS Spirit Wear

All orders have been processed and delivery is expected within 3-4 weeks.

Thank you for supporting Maple Ridge School with your orders!

Nicole S. and Jennifer L.
on behalf of the Parent Association

Upcoming Important Dates:

Thursday, Oct. 19 - virtual monthly meeting - includes a presentation from our Kindergarten teachers

Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 - Casino Fundraising Event

School Fees

School supplies - fees will be added to your MyCBE account Oct. 16, 2023.

Lunch Supervision - Please log into your MyCBE account online and register for lunch supervision. The fee will be added Oct. 16, 2023. You can pay monthly if you would like. No child is ever denied access to an education in the CBE because of an inability to pay fees. Fee waiver applications can be filled out through your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.

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Sep 28

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Sept 28

Laidlaw, David R on 9/28/2023 4:38 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

As part of our commitment to upholding the Truth and Reconciliation Commision's (TRC) 94 Calls to Action, students at Maple Ridge School came together this morning for our Orange Shirt Day Assembly.

In addition to singing the Song of the Land by Susan Aglukark, and student led acknowledgements of the land, students were able to engage in a “Story Walk" in our outdoor classroom to the book Walking Together. This story beautifully braids together the strengths of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of knowing to nurture respectful and responsible relationships to benefit all.

For more information about Orange Shirt Day, families are encouraged to view the Orange Shirt Day FAQ document that was prepared by the City of Calgary, CCSD and CBE.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

MRS Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Sept 29	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
Oct 2-4	Residency w/ Elder Harley Bastien (Weasel Head)
Oct 5	Healthy Hunger (Little Caesar)
Oct 9	Thanksgiving Day (No School)
Oct. 10	World Mental Health Day
Oct 13	Healthy Hunger (Booster Juice)
Oct 15	Fall Photo Retakes
Oct 19	School Council & Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30 Click here to join the meeting
Nov 11-12	Fundraising Event (Deerfoot Inn & Casino) Still need more volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events

Many events are happening to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including online events in Calgary and across Canada. We have included some of these below:

Sept. 29
University of Calgary, Office of Indigenous Engagement/ Calgary Public Library: Orange Shirt Day | In-person and online events taking place Sept. 29
Women's Centre of Calgary: Honoring the Children | Sept. 29 at 10:00 AM

Sept. 30
City of Calgary, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School Division National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Ceremonial Opening | Sept. 30 at 9:00 AM at Fort Calgary
Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering | Sept. 30 at 11:00 AM – Join a walk from City Hall to Shaw Millennium Park
Four Winds Indigenous Market & Showcase | Sept. 30 at 12:00 PM, Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby.
The Elders Story Project | Sept. 30 at 7:00 PM, Jack Singer Concert Hall
National Film Board: Indigenous Film Screenings | Sept. 30 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Engineered Air Theatre
Reconnection, Reconciliation and Resilience 2023 | Sept. 30 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Grace Presbyterian Church
New Bloo d – A Story of Reconciliation: CIF Reconciliation Society | Sept. 30 at 7:00 PM
Orange Shirt Day: Indigenous Art Tours, University of Calgary | Sept. 30 at10:30 AM
Telus Spark: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events | Sept. 30 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Odagugiciye Apîîciyabic/Building Relationships Traditional Pow Wow | Sept. 30 at 1:00 PM at the Spray Lakes Sawmill Centre in Cochrane

National Events
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 at 11:00 AM- A live national broadcast.
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: A Day to Listen Live Event | September 30, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

School Fees

School supplies - fees will be added to your MyCBE account Oct. 16, 2023.

Lunch Supervision - Please log into your MyCBE account online and register for lunch supervision. The fee will be added Oct. 16, 2023. You can pay monthly if you would like. No child is ever denied access to an education in the CBE because of an inability to pay fees. Fee waiver applications can be filled out through your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.

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.

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Sep 22

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Sept 22

Laidlaw, David R on 9/22/2023 4:29 PM

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

Sept 23	Fall Equinox
Sept 28	Orange Shirt Day Assembly
Sept 28	Healthy Hunger (Subway)
Sept 29	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
Oct 2-4	Residency w/ Elder Harley Bastien (Weasel Head)
Oct 5	Healthy Hunger (Little Caesar)
Oct 9	Thanksgiving Day (No School)
Oct 13	Healthy Hunger (Booster Juice)
Oct 15	Fall Photo Retakes
Nov 11-12	Fundraising Event (Deerfoot Inn & Casino) Still need 20 more volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4A92DAAFC1-maple1#/

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

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Sep 08

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Sept 8

Laidlaw, David R on 9/8/2023 5:03 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

Today was our first assembly of the year. This was an exciting opportunity to have all students gather in the gym to foster our sense of connection and community. During this assembly, students were introduced to a picture book titled Maybe; a short story that highlights the endless potential in all of us.

At Maple Ridge School, we look forward to another wonderful year filled with new memories and a further exploration of our 'endless potential.'

Each Friday, these messages will be shared with our families to stay up to date on events and information that impacts your student's time here with us. These messages and other important updates can also be found on the Maple Ridge School Website

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Maple Ridge Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Sept 13	School Photos
Sept 14	Healthy Hunger (Little Caesar)
Sept 14	School Council Meeting @ 6:30 Click here to join the meeting
Sept 15	Terry Fox Run
Sept 21-22	Parent / Teacher Conferences (Booking opens Thursday, Sept 14th @ 4pm)
Sept 28	Orange Shirt Day Assembly
Sept 28	Healthy Hunger (Subway)
Sept 29	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
Oct 5	Healthy Hunger (Little Caesar)

Volunteering – We Need You

Without the support of our parent volunteers, field studies, and in-class presentations, are not possible. As teachers are beginning to book these fields studies, this is a friendly reminder that all parent volunteers require a valid police clearance. To start the process of getting a valid police clearance, or to confirm the status of your clearance, we ask you to please email us at mapleridge@cbe.ab.ca.

Student Health Plan

We ask that our families please complete a Student Health Plan for our students identified with significant health issues. Please do not hesitate to email us if you have any questions.

School Forms

There are a variety of forms that parents / legal guardians are required to complete or review and update. The following forms are available in an online format through School Engage:

Demographic Verification – This from includes your child's personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information.
Annual Authorization – This form provides consent for school and district use of personal information.
Citizenship Information Update – This form becomes available if you change your child's citizenship information on the Demographic Verification form.

School Engage is one of the applications found in your MyCBE account. This is the same account that you use to pay fees, view academic information, book school conferences, etc.

School Council and Parent Association Update

Healthy Hunger is Back!

The Parent Association is excited to offer our Fun Lunches and Snacks again this year through Healthy Hunger. Lunch is available to grades 1-4 and Topp Kids (kinder only). Kindergarten students will have the option to participate in Friday snacks when they are attending school that day. This is a great fundraiser as a portion of the proceeds from each sale go directly towards Maple Ridge School.

If you would like to participate you will need to register your child at the Healthy Hunger website at https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php.

Thank you for supporting Maple Ridge School with your orders!

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, Sept. 14 - Little Caesars (deadline to order is 11:59pm on Saturday, Sept. 9)

Thursday, Sept. 28 - Subway

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.

This year we are again able to welcome parent volunteers into the school to support distribution of Friday Snacks. If you have a confirmed police clearance and are able to help out please send us a message to mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com. The time commitment is ~40 mins and your help would be greatly appreciated. First snack is Friday October 27th.

School Council and Parent Association Monthly Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Reminder to please join us for our first virtual monthly meeting of the year.

These meetings will include:

School Council - first update of the year from Principal Laidlaw and Assistant Principal McNeil

Parent Association - update on how to volunteer for our biggest fundraising initiative, the Deerfoot Inn & Casino volunteering event on Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12

Watch your inbox next week for a meeting link and agendas.

We hope to see you all there!

Jennifer L. and Nicole S.

on behalf of the School Council and Parent Association

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Sep 01

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Sept 1

Laidlaw, David R on 9/1/2023 3:52 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

On August 30th our city experienced two incredible phenomena. The first was the super blue moon. Now it was difficult to see due to cloud cover, but if you caught a glimpse, it was spectacular. The second phenomena was an incredible thunderstorm in the middle of the night before the first day of school.

Many students shared waking up in the night with the sound of thunder and the flashes of lightning through their windows.

In a science school, observing natural phenomena is an incredible way to start the new school year. We are excited to learn about the world around us with all the new and returning students at Maple Ridge School.

We have many adventures ahead and we are so excited to get started!

Enjoy a wonderful long weekend.

Maple Ridge Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Sept 4	No School (Labour Day)
Sept 5	Regular Instruction (Grade 1-4) Staggered Entry for Kindergarten
Sept 6	Regular Instruction (All Grades)
Sept 8	Welcome Back Assembly for Students
Sept 13	School Photos
Sept 14	Healthy Hunger (Little Caesar)
Sept 21-22	Parent / Teacher Conferences
Sept 28	Healthy Hunger (Subway)

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

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

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

Bussing Communication

If your child rides the bus and you decide they are not to take the bus home on a particular day, we ask that you do the following:
Same day notice - please call the school for confirmation so that we can update our attendance records 403-777-6280
At least one day's notice - please email classroom teacher and mapleridge@cbe.ab.ca

Southland Transportation has an app called MyBusStop. This app allows families to track where their child's bus is located. For more information, go to MyBusStop.

In order to register you will need our school bus code and your child's bus route. The bus code for our school is CBEH4PLDUR

Label Everything

Every year we send significant amounts of clothing and other lost items to charity that go unclaimed in our Lost and Found. Items found with your child(s) name labelled on them will be returned directly to them.

Healthy Hunger

This is a friendly reminder to sign up for Healthy Hunger so that you don't miss out.

Lunch Registration

Students in grade 1-4 may stay at school over the lunch break to eat their lunch and to have an active living break. Lunch supervision registration continues throughout the year and payments can only be accepted once students are registered. You can register and pay using your MyCBE parent account.

2023-24 lunch supervision registration and fees will be available after September 2023. You can pay using MyCBE.

Please visit Fees and Waivers for more information.

Transportation

CBE Transportation continues to accept registration through your MyCBE account and students are added to the closest existing stop with available space. Processing times could be up to six weeks at the beginning of the school year due to volume. Families are responsible for transportation until their registration is confirmed.

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Aug 25

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | Aug 25

Laidlaw, David R on 8/25/2023 5:00 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

It brings us great joy to welcome you back to another year filled with learning, growth, and new possibilities.

All families will receive an email from their classroom teacher on Wednesday, August 30 to help facilitate a smooth start to the year. For the first week of school, teachers will meet the students outside near their entrance door with a sign with their name and grade on it.

We hope everyone makes the most of the final days before school is back.

To all students, we can't wait to see you!

With excitement,

Maple Ridge Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Aug 28-30	School Office Open (8:30am – 4:00pm)
Aug 29	Kindergarten Orientation Email
Aug 30	Grade 1-4 Teacher Welcome Email
Aug 31	Classes Resume (Grade 1-4) 8:55am – 3:40pm Staggered Entry for Kindergarten (See Aug 29 Email)
Sept 1	Regular Instruction (Grade 1-4) No School for Kindergarten
Sept 4	No School (Labour Day)
Sept 5	Regular Instruction (Grade 1-4) Staggered Entry for Kindergarten
Sept 6	Regular Instruction (All Grades)
Sept 13	School Photos
Sept 21-22	Parent / Teacher Conferences

Kindergarten Calendar

Grade 1-4 Calendar

Student Entry

Students will continue to be assigned the following doors for entry and exit:

Kindergarten AM/PM: West Doors
Grade 1 and 2: North Doors (closest to park)
Grade 3 and 4: South Doors (Main Entrance to office)

Late students: after 8:55 am use South Doors

Lunch Registration

Students in grade 1-4 may stay at school over the lunch break to eat their lunch and to have an active living break. Lunch supervision registration continues throughout the year and payments can only be accepted once students are registered. You can register and pay using your MyCBE parent account.

2023-24 lunch supervision registration and fees will be available after September 2023. You can pay using MyCBE.

Please visit Fees and Waivers for more information.

Transportation

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Jun 30

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | June 30

Laidlaw, David R on 6/30/2023 12:26 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

As another year has ended, we would like to share a heartfelt appreciation to all MRS students and families.

To the parents and guardians, thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Your support has played a vital role in their success, and we are grateful for your unwavering commitment to their growth.

To our students, thank you for your inquisitive nature and for allowing learning to come alive within our walls. Your curiosity and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and we are so proud of your amazing efforts.

We wish you all a happy and safe summer where the playful and inquisitive nature of your child guides you to new discoveries.

With gratitude,

MRS Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

Aug 28	Office Opens
Aug 30	Teacher Emails to MRS Families
Aug 31	First Day of School

Next Year Calendar

As we move into next year, we are excited to share our 2023-2024 calendar with our families.

2023-2024 Maple Ridge Traditional Calendar - Kindergarten

2023-2024 Maple Ridge Traditional Calendar - Grades 1-4

Summer Closure

Our school will be closed for the summer from July 1 – August 25, 2023. Please note that staff emails, the main school email and voicemails will not be monitored over the summer. Our office will open again on Monday, August 28. We hope you all have a wonderful summer.

Report Cards – Online Access

Your child's report card will be available to view, download and/or print starting from June 28, 2023, to July 28, 2023 (8 a.m.). Parents / Legal Guardians can sign into  MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, comments from teachers, assignments and grades, and attendance information. For best access to view student information, sign into the MyCBE portal.

If you are interested in learning more about your child's learning, there are supporting resources such as “How is my child doing in school?" and “Report Card Indicators" in the Assessment and Reporting webpage.

For technical support on accessing attendance, assessment and reporting, please visit Technical Support for Students & Parents for more information.

Summer Reading

The Ultimate Summer Challenge is a free summer program that encourages kids ages 0 – 12 and teens ages 13 – 17 to read, learn, and create all summer long! Kids can look forward to challenge maps and activities in addition to free, in-person and virtual programs and reading challenges. For more information and to register, please visit the Calgary Public Library website.

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Jun 23

Maple Ridge Weekly Update | June 23

Laidlaw, David R on 6/23/2023 4:32 PM

School Update

To the students and families of MRS,

It has been a busy week here at Maple Ridge School as we now move into the final school week of the year.

Earlier this week on Wednesday we were able to gather as a school community to acknowledge National Indigenous People's Day. This day included the gifting of a Treaty 7, Metis Nation, and Inuit Tarpiriit Kanatami flag. The gift of these flags serves to honour Indigenous Treaty relationships, rights and responsibilities, and are proudly displayed near our office entrance.

During this day, our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students lead us in a land acknowledgement with actions and our Grade 4 students taught each grade one or more Indigenous Games.

Today, we were able to celebrate our second annual Sports/Science Day! A huge thank-you again to the many volunteers that joined us as you made this day possible. It was a beatiful day outside for our staff and students to engage in activities and spend time outdoors.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

MRS Staff

Upcoming Important Dates

June 27	Grade 4 Carburn Park
June 29	Grade 4 Farewell (Doors open @ 1:30) Starts @ 2:00
June 29	Last Day of Classes
June 30	Non-instructional and Appeals Day (No School for Students) Office closes at 1
Aug 28	Office Opens
Aug 31	First Day of Classes (2023_2024)

Calendar

As we move into next year, we are excited to share our 2022-2023 calendar with our families.

2023-2024 Maple Ridge Traditional Calendar - Kindergarten

2023-2024 Maple Ridge Traditional Calendar - Grades 1-4

Summer Closure

Medications

If your child has medications in the school office, please make arrangements to come into the school to pick up those medications during the final week of school. If you would like us to send these medications home with your child on the last day of school, please let the office know.

Report Cards – Online Access

For technical support on accessing attendance, assessment and reporting, please visit Technical Support for Students & Parents for more information.

Summer Reading

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