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Welcome Back Fair | Saturday, September 8th 11:00am to 4:00pm Finish off an amazing week of school with the Welcome Back Fair! Join us for face painting, pony rides, bouncy castles, music, delicious food and more on Saturday, September 8th. We have invited many local vendors and community groups to this year's fair, so plan on doing some shopping. The entire community is welcome so invite your friends, family and neighbours to this great event and celebrate the new school year in style! For a list of vendors and groups, visit www.meadowridge.bc.ca/welcome-back-fair. For more information or to volunteer, contact Christine Bickle at christine.bickle@meadowridge.bc.ca. 
Spirit Day (Grades 6 to 12)! Friday, September 7th Get ready to show your house spirit! Spirit Day is tomorrow, Friday, September 7th. Students are to arrive at school in their #1 uniform and change into Meadowridge branded PE strip at lunch before the activities begin. Don't forget your sunscreen and a water bottle.
New Bus Stop Added in Surrey | 27th Avenue & 168th Street A new bus stop has been added at 27th Avenue and 168th Street in Surrey. The updated Bus Schedule and Application Form are available on the Parent Portal. If you have any questions contact Ms. Shelley Lewis (shelley.lewis@meadowridge.bc.ca).
2012-2013 Grade 12 Class Receive their Grad Ties A moment that our new Grade 12 students look forward to at the beginning of the school year is receiving their grad ties. These ties distinguish them as our current senior class and are a rite of passage for our students. Click here for more pictures of the Class of 2013 sporting their new ties. 
Access to Calendars on the Meadowridge Website Meadowridge School posts important dates on the school’s website calendars making it a valuable resource for families. The full calendar can be accessed directly from the homepage of the webiste and you can view upcoming events, or verify a future date. Did you know that you can change the type of events you see? By clicking the customize button, you can include or excluded calendars you find relevant. If your child only plays volleyball, you can hide all other sports! If you only have a child in PYP, you can hide the MYP events. Mix and match to suit your needs. You can also subscribe to the calendars by using the iCal feeds so the events are conveniently updated on your smartphone. Go to www.meadowridge.bc.ca/calendar to access the Meadowridge Calendar. - Mr. Pat Niwa, Director of Technology
Summer Reading Programme Ice Cream Celebration! 
If you participated in the Meadowridge Summer Reading Programme please make sure to drop off your completed form. If you have misplaced your form you can download a copy at the Library website www.meadowridge.bc.ca/library. If you are a new student and you read a book this summer let us know. Fill out a form and include your name, grade and the title of the book you read and join us for ice cream on the dates below. Please note that PYP and MYP/DP have different dates. What: The Meadowridge Summer Reading Programme Ice Cream Celebration When: PYP: Friday, September 14th at 12:05pm and MYP/DP: Wednesday, September 19th at 12:25pm Where: The Meadowridge Library Who: All PYP/MYP/DP students who read a book on the summer reading list and all new students who read a book in the summer. - Mrs. Storgaard and Mrs. Nicholson, Teacher-Librarians
Meadowridge Athletics Athletics at Meadowridge is in full swing! Girls volleyball (Grades 4 to 12) and Boys soccer (Grades 4 to 12) practices have begun and games will begin the 3rd or 4th week of September. Fencing is set to begin September 14th. Grades 1 to 5 cross country will begin September 24th. Fitness workouts have started on select mornings and every day at lunch for students in Grades 6 to 12. If you have any questions about Athletics at Meadowridge or if any parents would like to volunteer as a transportation coordinator, please contact Mr. Scott Spurgeon at scott.spurgeon@meadowridge.bc.ca. - Mr. Scott Spurgeon, Athletic Director
PYP House Picnic | Monday, September 10th Event: Annual PYP House Picnic at Whonnock Lake for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students Date: Monday, September 10th Time: We will be leaving the school at 8:50am and will be returning at 3:15pm. Kindergarten students will be leaving Whonnock Lake around noon and will be having their lunch at Meadowridge School. Transportation: Lynch Bus Lines Uniform: Students are to wear their PE strip to school. Items to Bring: Students should bring a water bottle, recess snacks, sand shovels and pails for the sand castle building challenge, along with a hat and sunscreen if needed. Please remember to label all sand toys, hats, clothing, lunch kits, etc. so that these items can be returned to their rightful owner. Lunch: Students have the option to purchase their lunch at the concession stand (approximately $7) or bring their own packed lunch. Weather: This event will be postponed or cancelled if it is raining or too cold. Families: We look forward to your company if you are able to join us at Whonnock Lake. Please contact Mr. Terry Jung (terry.jung@meadowridge.bc.ca) if you have any questions or suggestions.
Meadowridge Cafeteria | Extended Hours & New Chef Our cafeteria providers, Canuel Caterers, have employed a professionally trained and certified chef to run our cafeteria. We would like to welcome Chef Skylar Bergstrom to our school! Chef Bergstrom has two young children, a 14 month old girl and a 6 year old boy, so he is keenly aware of children and their food preferences. In addition, the cafeteria will now be be open between 7:30am and 5:30pm on days that school is in session. - Mr. Don Hincks, Business Manager
Reminders & Upcoming Events Welcome Back Fair
Date: Saturday, September 8th
Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm PYP House Picnic
Date: Monday, September 10th WWOW Week (Grades 7 to 12)
Date: Monday, September 10th to Friday, September 14th Gala Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 13th
Time: 7:00pm School Photos: Individual and Class
Date: Monday, September 17th PYP Parent Information Evening
Date: Tuesday, September 18th
Time: 6:30pm Annual General Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 19th
Time: 7:00pm Terry Fox Run
Date: Friday, September 28th Boy Smarts Action Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 27th
For more information visit www.mentoringboys.com 2012-2013 Gala | Growing Home
Date: Saturday, November 17th
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