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As we get closer to our next NWEA testing window, we wanted to share some NWEA resources that will help your child reach his or her goal this coming January.  We will be providing a link for NWEA practice, please follow the links. https://www.nwea.org/blog/2018/parent-strategies-for-improving-their-childs-reading-and-writing/ For Practice Tests, please press the picture to go on the … Continue reading »

Here are some pictures of our PTA sponsored Trunk or Treat 2018!.  It was a family friendly oriented event that everyone got to enjoy.  Our parents and teachers volunteered their time to make this occasion a pleasurable and meaningful experience for all of our Maples Community!

    Upcoming Events and Important Dates  to Jot down:   Nov.7, 9-10 am.  PTA Meeting  Nov 8, 13, & 15 Parent Conferences 4-7 p.m. Nov 14 2-3pm Healthy Lifestyle Assembly Nov 16, 19 & 20 Mobile Dentist Nov 21-23 Thanksgiving Break Nov 30 Brainstormers Assembly      

This year at Maples Elementary, the students will be able to earn brag tags throughout the school year. Here is some information to explain what brag tags are and how your child can earn them. Brag tags are incentive tags that your child can earn for positive behavior and choices that he/she makes during the … Continue reading »

So many things are happening this week at Maples Elementary, especially for the 3rd Grade.  Our third-grade classes are each visiting the Firehouse Safety House to reinforce their learning about fire safety.  Permission slips have been passed out and should be returned to their teachers as soon as possible. This week, we promoted Walk/Bike to school … Continue reading »

Maples Elementary is hosting Family Game Night on Thursday, October 11, 2018, from 5-6:00 p.m.  This is an opportunity to bring your child and learn how to play educational games sponsored by Gizmo.  There will be games available if parents would like to purchase.  There will be discount coupons for the first 40 parents to come! … Continue reading »

We finished up another great week at school.  We had many fun things happen this week in our academic subjects such as completing Topic B Math Quiz and learning about how to describe a character in Reading.  We also completed all of the NWEA testing which have been recorded in your child’s planner. This week, … Continue reading »

Upcoming Events for the Week of September 23-27 This week we will have completed NWEA/DRA testing and will be recorded in your child’s homework planners. We will be setting goals and help your child plan ahead to accomplish his or her goals.  Brainstormers Assembly– Friday, September 28, 2018 Upcoming Events for the Week of Oct.3-7  … Continue reading »

Third Grade Welcome Letter for Parents   Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome to 3rd grade! Third grade is a great time for children for students to transition from lower elementary and get acclimated to a new upper elementary routine which will give them new adventures in learning. This is a year of important transitions, as well as gaining new skills. Our … Continue reading »