Maple Ridge Elementary

About

Maple Ridge Elementary is located at 20820 River Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1Z7. The school describes itself as “MRE...the place to be!” and shares school updates and celebrations through regular news posts (e.g., community kindness initiatives and learning celebrations). Maple Ridge Elementary offers both English and French Immersion program tracks.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)

Education language: Maple Ridge Elementary offers instruction in English and also has a French Immersion program where French is used as the language of instruction and communication. The school states the aim of early French immersion is functional bilingualism. The school also lists an ELL (English Language Learning) teacher, indicating language support is available for English learners.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 467-5551

Email: chelsea_lendvoy@sd42.ca

Principal: Chelsea Lendvoy

Education Languages

Maple Ridge Elementary offers instruction in English and also has a French Immersion program where French is used as the language of instruction and communication. The school states the aim of early French immersion is functional bilingualism. The school also lists an ELL (English Language Learning) teacher, indicating language support is available for English learners.

Programs and Services

French Immersion (Early) Maple Ridge Elementary offers a French Immersion program, including a “new and thriving” French Immersion Kindergarten. The school explains that immersion uses French as the language of instruction, with the goal of functional bilingualism. Library / Learning Commons The school lists a Teacher Librarian on staff. Physical Education The school lists P.E. prep teachers. Fine Arts The school lists a Fine Arts prep teacher. Counselling The school lists a counsellor. Student support / special education The school lists support teachers and education assistants. The school also lists an Indigenous Education Support Worker and an Indigenous Education District Helping Teacher. English Language Learning (ELL) The school lists an ELL teacher to support English learners. School safety and emergency preparedness The district outlines a School Safety Notification System and notes that schools practice safety drills (e.g., fire drills, earthquake drills, and lockdown procedure awareness at elementary).

School Culture and Expectations

Maple Ridge Elementary’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a “safe, caring and orderly” environment focused on mutual respect, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. The school states expectations for acceptance and tolerance and explicitly affirms inclusion, fairness, and equity, with non-discrimination expectations across protected characteristics (including race, religion, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation). Students are taught problem-solving strategies using “WITS” (Walk Away, Ignore, Talk It Out, Seek Help), and the school notes a preventative and restorative (rather than punitive) approach to conduct. The code also includes expectations around respectful behaviour, dress code guidelines, and personal digital device use during school hours.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The Code of Conduct states it applies to behaviour at school and while travelling to and from school. For safety on school grounds, students are expected to walk bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and roller blades while on school grounds and bring a helmet so these items are used according to community bylaws.

Enrollment

The school shares that kindergarten registration is managed through the district and directs families to learn about the phases and process at https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/.