Our first graders celebrated World Smile Day by making friendship bracelets! What better reason to smile than knowing you have friends by your side? 💚 #withJoy
📚 The Book Fair is here! 📚
From October 3rd–10th, students will explore and create their wishlists, then shop for their favorite books. The fair will also be open during Parent Conference Day and at our Fall Family Night!
🎉🏆 September Attendance Results Are In! 🏆🎉
Our Maple Lions are off and running on the track to success! With our Olympic theme this year, students are showing that every day counts when it comes to attending school. Congratulations to 3rd Grade for taking the gold in September with a 93.7% average attendance! 🥇
Here’s how the grades placed:
🥇 1st Place: 3rd Grade – 93.7%
🥈 2nd Place: 2nd Grade – 92.5%
🥉 3rd Place: Kindergarten – 92%
4th Place: 4th Grade – 91.7%
5th Place: 1st Grade – 91.2%
6th Place: 5th Grade – 90.8%
7th Place: PK4 – 89%
👏 We also want to give a HUGE shout-out to our Attendance Super Stars for the month of September. These students were present and ready to learn 95% of the time or more!
Keep up the great work, Lions — let’s see who takes the lead in October! 🦁
Math is sweet in Mrs. Thibault’s class! Our 3rd graders used Skittles to build arrays, discovering how multiplication connects to repeated addition. Hands on learning + candy = a recipe for success! #withJoy
Our 4th graders had a great time on their field trip to the Sultana. They explored the Chesapeake Bay, learned about its history, and made lasting memories while learning outside the classroom. #withJoy
Over the last two weeks, our students have been busy learning, growing, and having fun in PE. Third graders worked in small groups to “save their team” from a sinking Titanic, building perseverance, compromise, and communication along the way.
This week, we kicked off our dribbling unit with feet. Students in grades 3–5 designed their own dribbling practice courses and then rotated through each other’s stations. In grades 1–2, students learned dribbling cues and went on a treasure hunt, collecting as many “gold coins” as they could using dribbling and trapping.
Our students are building important skills while also learning the value of teamwork and creativity. #withJoy
📢 Hey DCPS Community! We’re excited to invite YOU to our upcoming community forums where YOUR role matters! Join us to dive into the #BelieveInUs strategic plan and discover exactly where your unique piece of the puzzle fits as we work together to build an even stronger future for our schools. 🧩✨
Mark your calendars and come ready to engage, share, and be part of the movement toward greater success for all! All forums start at 6PM:
📅 Monday, 10/6 @ St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (Cambridge)
📅 Wednesday, 10/8 @ South Dorchester School K-8 (South Dorchester)
📅 Thursday, 10/9 @ Hurlock Methodist Church (Hurlock)
Let’s move forward #withJOY and make a difference together— we'll meet you there! 🤝
1-2-3-4, We Declare a Penny War!
Get ready, Maple Lions! 🦁 The Penny War is happening from October 1st–24th!
How it works:
• Add points to your House jug by bringing in pennies and dollar bills.
• Subtract points from other Houses by adding nickels, dimes, or quarters to their jugs.
• The House with the most points wins a special treat for every member of the House!
Winners will be announced on October 30th and prizes will be given out during the House Lunch!
All funds raised go directly toward supporting our Houses. Let’s make this a fun competition for a great cause! 💚
🍎 Our PK4 students had an apple-filled week of fun and learning in Ms. Robinson’s class! They used apples to practice counting, explored their five senses to discover applesauce in the mystery bucket, did an apple tasting, created apple art, and even learned about Johnny Appleseed. What a sweet way to learn! #withJoy
Yesterday, our 3rd–5th graders and their families had a fantastic time at our Title I Library Mystery Night! Students became detectives and worked together to solve the mystery, while parents learned more about Maple as a Title I school and this year’s initiatives. Families also explored the reading skills students need to develop to become stronger readers and played games to help reinforce those skills. #withJoy
Students in Ms. Robinson’s Pre-K 4 class have been learning why it’s so important to know how to spell their name and put it on all of their work. They’ve been practicing writing their names in fun and creative ways at school and are encouraged to keep practicing at home with their families. Way to go, Pre-K 4! #withJoy
Before 4th and 5th grade band starts, our specialists have a free period — and they use it to make a difference! Today, Mr. Daniels (our awesome PE teacher) and Mrs. Morrissette (our amazing media specialist) joined first grade math classes to make learning even more fun. #withJoy
PK4 enjoyed a nature walk this afternoon, practicing observation skills and collecting natural items to discuss in class. Great hands-on learning and outdoor time for our youngest learners! #withJoy
Ms. Leas’ first graders had so much fun practicing their basic math facts today! They worked with partners and played engaging games to build their math skills while having a great time learning. #withJoy
🍂🎃 Is your family looking for something fun to do next Friday, October 3? 🎃🍂
Is your child part of the Pegasus, Phoenix, or Dragon team at Maple Elementary? Then you’re invited to a special evening of Fall Fun on the Farm at Emily’s! 🚜🌽
📍 Location: 2214 Church Creek Road
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
📅 Date: Friday, October 3
Activities include:
🌽 Corn Maze
🚜 Hay Ride
🎨 Pumpkin Painting & Crafts
🛍️ Market shopping (Dinner available for purchase)
🎟️ Tickets are $7 per person – please return the attached form with payment no later than Friday, September 26.
This is a great chance to enjoy the fall weather, support your child’s house, and connect with other Maple families!
Let us know if you have questions. We can't wait to see you there!
Hippogriff, Griffin, and Sphinx will have their Emily's night on October 10. More information will be coming home at the end of this week to those students.
Is your child part of the Pegasus, Phoenix, or Dragon team at Maple Elementary? Then you’re invited to a special evening of Fall Fun on the Farm at Emily’s! 🚜🌽
📍 Location: 2214 Church Creek Road
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
📅 Date: Friday, October 3
Activities include:
🌽 Corn Maze
🚜 Hay Ride
🎨 Pumpkin Painting & Crafts
🛍️ Market shopping (Dinner available for purchase)
🎟️ Tickets are $7 per person – please return the attached form with payment no later than Friday, September 26.
This is a great chance to enjoy the fall weather, support your child’s house, and connect with other Maple families!
Let us know if you have questions. We can't wait to see you there!
Hippogriff, Griffin, and Sphinx will have their Emily's night on October 10. More information will be coming home at the end of this week to those students.
This week, Mrs. Sann’s Pre-K4 class had a blast with “All About Me” activities and apple painting! The students loved sharing about themselves and getting creative with their artwork. #withJoy
Students in Ms. Wright’s 1st grade class had a fun Friday exploring math by organizing, representing, and interpreting their Skittles data! #withJoy
In Ms. Price’s 4th grade social studies class, students have been exploring how Native Americans lived — from the food they ate and the shelters they built to the tools they used.
This week, students learned about artifacts and even had the chance to see and touch real arrowhead artifacts that were once used for hunting and found locally. What an exciting hands-on experience that brought history to life! #withJoy
📣 PAWsome Staff Spotlight – Week 3 ✨
This week, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on the incredible Ms. Burnside, a true leader of our 4th grade team here at Maple Elementary!
Ms. Burnside goes above and beyond every day—always ready to lend a helping hand and support her fellow teachers. 💚 She’s been instrumental in helping her team and students get back into the rhythm of school, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her leadership and dedication!
Thank you, Ms. Burnside, for being a shining example of what it means to be a PAWsome Lion! 🦁
This week, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on the incredible Ms. Burnside, a true leader of our 4th grade team here at Maple Elementary!
Ms. Burnside goes above and beyond every day—always ready to lend a helping hand and support her fellow teachers. 💚 She’s been instrumental in helping her team and students get back into the rhythm of school, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her leadership and dedication!
Thank you, Ms. Burnside, for being a shining example of what it means to be a PAWsome Lion! 🦁
We had such a great time at our Back to School/Title I Stuffed Animal Olympics Night for PK4–Grade 2 families! Our students enjoyed fun games with their favorite stuffed animals, while parents learned more about our Title I school and this year’s initiatives.
A big thank you to all the families who joined us and to our amazing staff who helped make the night such a success!
