Dear Families,
Here is what’s happening at MRCS for the week of November 4.
1. Remembrance Day Chapel
On Wednesday, November 6, join us for our Remembrance Day chapel taking place in the gym. Middle and High School students will take place at 8:35 AM and Elementary students at 10:45 AM. Our 8:35 AM chapel will feature S3 Zozak from His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Discovery. Our 10:45 AM chapel will have a focus geared toward younger students.
Parents and community members are invited to attend!
2. Pro-D Days
Please note that this Thursday and Friday (November 7-8), MRCS will be closed as staff engage in professional development.
3. Hot Lunch
This Thursday, November 7 is your last chance to get your orders in for our Hot Lunch on November 14! We will be having chicken burgers.
Make sure to place orders for fall hot lunches on Munch a Lunch and purchase altogether or week by week.
For any questions or concerns, please email .
We are still looking for sponsors! If you would like to sponsor a hot lunch, please use Hot Lunch Sponsorship Sign Up to sign up for a specific date. Should you wish to sponsor, we offer advertisements of your logo and website link. If you’re making a personal donation, you will be issued a tax receipt but there will be no advertisement.
For more information, contact .
4. Excused Student Absence
There’s been a new feature added to the app! On the home screen of the MRCS app, you will see an “Excused Student Absence” tab. Please fill out the form to let our office know if your child is absent from school and the reason for absence.
This is an additional way to report student absences. Other ways include:
5. Christmas Market Donations
Happy November! We have one month until our Christmas Market on Thursday, December 5 in the gym, and we need your help to make it successful.
The bin has been placed in the foyer and is ready for any donations! Please bring any new and like new items that you no longer need around the house.
Students will be able to purchase these items and all will be priced at $2. Gift wrapping will be provided by our events team.
Any remaining items will be donated after the event. All funds raised will go to Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper society to continue the theme of giving.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Jessica Marando ()
6. Effective Giving Event
On Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 PM, we are hosting an Effective Giving Seminar. This pressure-free event will provide valuable information about the different tools you might use to support MRCS.
This event is free and will take place at Burnett Church (20639 123 Ave.) and end with a private tour of the school’s current renovations. Dessert provided!
Please RSVP by filling out the form here or emailing