​School Update 
To the students and families of MRS, 
MRS families will be able to view online student report cards on Jan. 30 by logging in to MyCBE. The report card is one of the ways our teachers communicate how your child is progressing in their learning. Teachers also communicate learning progress through parent/teacher conferences, daily work and assignments, and other ongoing communication methods. 
If you need support accessing your child's report card, please follow this link for a video tutorial. We also want to remind our Kindergarten families that there will only be one report card in June. Other forms of assessment in Kindergarten that are taking place will continue to be shared with our families as they occur. 
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's learning or academic progress, please connect with their teacher. 
Kind regards, 
David Laidlaw & Sandy McNeil 
Upcoming Important Dates 
Jan 30 Report Card Digitally Available (MyCBE) Feb 3 Non-instruction day (No classes for students) Feb 14 Registration closes at noon Feb 16-17 Teacher's Convention (No classes for students)  Feb 20 Family Day (No School)  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 Indigenous Education Community Newsletter We encourage our families to check out the Winter 2023 issue of the Indigenous Education Community Newsletter. The Winter 2023 issue features Indigenous teachings, upcoming community events, community resources and more. School Council and Parent Society Update:  Thank you to all who attended our virtual Annual General Meetings earlier this week and a big thank you to everyone who volunteered for positions. We look forward to working together over the next year in support of Maple Ridge School!  We still need to fill 2 vacant positions! Please consider joining us. Being a member of School Council and Parent Society can be a fun and fulfilling way to be a part of your child's school.   School Council Chair: Nicole S.  Vice Chair: Jenifer L.  Treasurer(s): Jennifer P. and Robert W.  Casino Coordinator: Cara P.    Secretary: vacant  Key Communiqué: vacant   Parent Association Chair: Nicole S.  Vice Chair: Jenifer L.  Secretary: vacant  Treasurers: Jennifer P. and Robert W.  Fundraising Coordinator: Katherine L.  Fun Lunch Coordinator: Kelsey W.  Open Positions:  • Secretary - attend monthly meetings, take meeting minutes, send out agendas and meeting minutes each month. ~2 hours per month in addition to attending the monthly meetings.  • Special Events Coordinator - attend monthly meetings, help to plan and organize any non-fundraising events held at the school such as parent socials in the i-Lab, dances, movie nights etc... Time varies depending on events planned.  • Key Communicator - works to build community between parents and the school, liaison between our School Council and other CBE School Councils, attend virtual Council of School Council (COSC) Meetings held every two months, relay information to the School Council at monthly meetings. ~2 hours every other month in addition to attending monthly meetings. Next COSC meetings are Jan. 26, 2023, March 22, 2023 and June 1, 2023.  We also want to take this time to thank our previous School Council and PTA members. Thank you for your time and dedication over the years. You have helped to build a strong school community.    If you have any questions, would like to volunteer for a position or be added to our mailing list please send us an email to mapleridgecouncil@gmail.com. You can also visit our Mapleridge School Parent Teacher Association Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MapleRidgeSchoolPTA for information and details about upcoming events, activities and fundraisers.   Thank you,  Jennifer L. and Nicole S.  on behalf of the School Council and Parent Society  Upcoming Important Dates:  ​February 23, 2023 - Monthly School Council and PTA Meetings (virtual)  
​April 20, 2023 - Monthly School Council and PTA Meetings (virtual)  
​May 25, 2023 - Monthly School Council and PTA Meetings (virtual)