Maple Elementary

To go along with Anti-Bullying Spirit Week, kindergarten and first grade students participated in SEL lessons with our school counselor, Ms. Plumley, where they learned about bullying and signed class kindness pledges to display in their classrooms. #withJoy

Our 1st and 2nd graders have been busy in Mrs. Turner’s art class creating beautiful stained glass pumpkin art this week! 🎃 🎨

A HUGE thank you to our amazing Maple staff and families for showing up and showing out for McTeacher Night! Your support made the evening such a fun and successful event. It was great to see so many smiles, laughter, and Maple spirit in one place! #withJoy

It’s McTeacher Night — happening TONIGHT! 🍔🍟

Join us this evening, Wednesday, October 21st, from 5:30–7:30 PM at McDonald’s (311 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD) for a fun night supporting Maple Elementary School!

20% of every order will be donated to Maple to support our PBIS and House initiatives!

Come enjoy dinner and see your favorite Maple staff members! #withJoy

🎃 Fall Fest is coming! MES is excited to join MLMS, CES, and SHES on October 30th from 5–7 PM for a night of fun—trunk or treat, haunted library, movie and popcorn, games, costume contest, and more! We can’t wait to celebrate #withJoy! 🍂✨

Anti-Bullying Spirit Week is coming up! Join us from October 20–24 as we take a stand against bullying and celebrate kindness, confidence, and unity each day! 🌟 Monday: Show your confidence — wear yellow for Pegasus' Day of Confidence! 🎨 Tuesday: Wear bright colors or polka dots to spread kindness like confetti! 🧡 Wednesday: Wear orange to share a message of kindness and acceptance. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Thursday: Wear your house color to show love and pride for your house! 🏋️ Friday: “Workout” problems with kindness — wear your workout clothes! Let’s fill Maple with positivity, encouragement, and kindness all week long! 💪💫 #withJoy #KindnessMatters

Our 2nd graders (Mrs. Bradley/Mrs. Mills’ class) had an amazing time with our Media Specialist, Mrs. Morrissette, this morning! They enjoyed an engaging Author Book Talk featuring Aaron Reynolds—the hilarious author of Creepy Carrots! Aaron shared that he actually disliked reading as a kid and was a bit rambunctious in school, until his 5th-grade teacher read him a book that changed everything. From that moment, he fell in love with stories and eventually became the beloved author we know today. Next week, our students will step into the shoes of authors and illustrators as they create their own short stories about something ordinary that turns creepy - just like Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Carrots! At Maple, our Media Center is more than a place to check out books - it’s where creativity and a love for learning come to life! #withJoy 📚✨

First grade had an amazing time yesterday during their field trip to JZ Farms! #withJoy

The Maple Elementary Penny Wars are going strong — and there are only 8 days left to help your House win! 🎉 Send in loose change for your child to add points to their House jars! Every penny counts — literally! 💰 POINT SYSTEM: ✅ Pennies & bills = ADD points ❌ Nickels, dimes & quarters = SUBTRACT points (use these to sabotage other Houses 😉) All funds raised will go toward supporting our House system. The winning House will be announced on October 30th, with prizes awarded at the House Lunch! 🏆

🎉 Families, are you looking for something fun to do this Friday on the students’ day off? 🎉

Join us at Chuck E. Cheese in Salisbury for a Maple Elementary FUNdraiser! 🍕🎮
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025
🕒 3 PM – 9 PM
📍 The Centre @ Salisbury, 2300 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801

Come play games, enjoy pizza, and help support Maple! Our school will receive 20% of all generated sales — so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night full of fun and fundraising!

📚 The Book Fair will be open for one more day on Monday, October 14th for students to shop. We’re excited for students to have another opportunity to discover new books they’ll love!

Maple Elementary School and Judy Center are hosting a free 8-week PEP Family Resiliency Program for parents and caregivers to learn tools to strengthen family connections, support mental health, and encourage success in school. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from October 21 to December 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Families who attend five or more sessions and complete the evaluation will receive a $50 gift card (limit one per household). Register today: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://pep.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fEWVi1UysNgLlA?Q_CHL=qr

In Ms. Spedden’s 5th grade science class, students became detectives of nature as they explored owl pellets. At first, many were surprised to learn that owls cannot digest bones, fur, or feathers, so they cough them up in the form of pellets. Wearing lab coats and gloves, and using tweezers and magnifying glasses, the students carefully dissected the pellets to discover what the owls had eaten. Each new find sparked excitement and curiosity as the class worked together to identify the creatures in the owl’s diet. #withJoy

Yesterday, our PK–2nd grade students enjoyed a special visit from the local fire company to learn about fire safety and prevention! 🚒Thank you to our firefighters for teaching our students how to stay safe! #withJoy

Our Sphinx, Hippogriff, and Griffin houses showed up and showed out! Thank you to all of our families who came out to have some fun, laugh together, and make memories at Emily's! #withJoy 💜 💙❤️

Thank you so much to all our families who came to Fall Family Math Night! We had a wonderful time playing math games, building scarecrows, and voting on the pumpkins. A special thank you to Ms. Jones, our math coach, for planning an outstanding event, and to the staff who stayed to set up and help! #withJoy 🍁 🎃

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day for students to shop at the Book Fair!

🐾 Pawsome Staff Spotlight! 🐾

🌟 Ms. Johnson always goes the extra mile for her students and colleagues—offering help, finding creative solutions, and doing it all with a smile!

🌟 Ms. Harding jumped right in this year—leading groups, supporting assessments, and stepping up wherever needed with a can-do attitude!

We’re so grateful for both of these incredible team members. Let’s give a big round of applause to these incredible educators who help make Maple Elementary the special place it is.👏

#withJOY #MaplePride #PAWsomeStaff

📢 ATTENTION 5th Grade Parents!
Don’t forget—our NorthBay Parent Information Night is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 8th at 5:00 PM in the Maple Cafeteria.

Come learn all about this exciting trip, the educational experiences it offers, and get your questions answered. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

📍 Location: Maple Cafeteria
📅 Maple’s Trip Dates: November 17th–19th