🚨The Prize Store is OPEN! 🚨 Help your reader cash in their RAT Bucks for 200+ amazing prizes! The Prize Store closes on Sunday, March 29th, so log in together, browse the options, and celebrate all that reading and fundraising they’ve done. Don’t miss your chance—redeem those RAT Bucks before the store closes! 📚💙
@myreadathon #ReadRaise #MyReadathon
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mayor Lajan Cephas, former Mayor Victoria Stanley, and Mrs. Kierra Thomas Martinez, owner of Mrs. Martin’s Cookies, for volunteering their time to speak with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders during our Making HERstory event!
Our students truly enjoyed hearing their inspiring success stories and learning more about your journeys. Their words encouraged our students to dream big and believe in themselves.
A very special shout out to Mrs. Higgins for organizing such a meaningful and empowering event for our school community—we appreciate all your hard work!
#MakingHERstory #MapleElementary #CommunitySupport
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
🐾 PAWsome Staff Spotlight 🐾
This week, we’re celebrating Mr. Jakob for being such an incredible addition to Maple Elementary! 🌟
Mr. Jakob has gone above and beyond to support our students and staff with anything technology related, especially during MISA testing. Each morning, he made sure everything was ready to go—laptops prepped, organized, and available—helping our days run smoothly from the start.
👏 Thank you, Mr. Jakob, for being truly PAWsome! 🦁💚
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
Elementary School Modernization Prioritization Study
🗓️March 31, 2026
⏰5:30-6:30 PM
📍North Dorchester High School Media Center
Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County.
Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick
Topics to Cover:
Present the revised methodology to prioritize five schools for modernization
Answer clarifying questions
7 months ago, DCPS
Good afternoon! Just a friendly calendar reminder that students will report to school on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 23, 2026. Teachers will be participating in Professional Development during this time. Thank you!
7 months ago, DCPS
It’s the LAST day to Read + Raise with Read-A-Thon!
✅ Log every last reading minute
✅ Share your donation page one more time
✅ Max out those donations
🚨 The Prize Store is OPEN! 🚨
Now it’s time to cash in those RAT Bucks for 200+ amazing prizes! Log in with your reader, let them browse their options, and celebrate all the hard work they have put in.
Let’s make this finale one for the books! 📚🎉💙
@myreadathon #ReadRaise #MyReadathon
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
📌REMINDER
🗓️TONIGHT - March 18, 2026
⏰5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
📍DCTC
🏫Elementary School Modernization Prioritization Study
Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County:
Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick
Topics to Cover:
Recently approved educational specification and feasibility study
Methodology for prioritizing schools
Community engagement process and next steps
All meetings will be livestreamed and recorded. Use https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe to access the live stream and recordings.
7 months ago, DCPS
🐾 PAWsome Staff Spotlight! 🐾
We are proud to recognize Ms. Hohrein as our PAWome staff members pf the week! 🦁💚
Ms. Hohrein goes above and beyond to meet the needs of all students she works with and consistently shows dedication to their growth and success.
Not only is she committed to her students, but she is also an awesome teammate—always willing to lend a hand, share ideas, and collaborate to ensure the best outcomes for everyone.
Thank you, Ms. Hohrein, for all that you do for our students, staff, and school community! 👏🍎
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
Due to the forecasted weather conditions for this afternoon, DCPS students will be dismissed on a half-day schedule today, March 16, 2026. Staff may leave 2 hours early. Thank you and be safe!
7 months ago, DCPS
❤️ February Attendance Superstars at Maple Elementary! ❤️
Our Lions showed amazing dedication to being at school and ready to learn every day. Remember—Every Day Counts!🦁📚
🏆 1st Place: 4th Grade – 94.6%
🥈 2nd Place: 5th Grade – 93.9%
🥉 3rd Place: 2nd Grade – 93.8%
👏 Congratulations to 4th Grade for leading the pack this month! We are proud of all our students for showing up, working hard, and making learning a priority.
Let’s keep the momentum going, Lions—we can’t wait to see who takes the top spot in March! 🦁💪
#MapleElementary #AttendanceMatters #RunWithTheLions #EveryDayCounts
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
Our Maple Lions have been ROARing at lunch! 🦁💚
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
🌟 Spotlight on our READING ROCKSTARS! 🌟
Huge shout-out to Kenzo W. for currently earning the most donations in our Maple Elementary Read-A-Thon! 🎉
We also want to recognize our top classroom leaders:
📚 💰 C. Robinson’s class is leading in reading minutes and donations!
And a big shout-out to our readers leading in minutes read individually: Liam C., Le’Marion C., Gianna B., Amani G., Caleigh M., and Kohen G. 👏📖
Our Maple Lions are doing an incredible job! So far we have:
📖 159 registered readers
⏱ 40,911 minutes read
💰 $9,088 raised
Keep up the amazing work, readers! 📚💙 Keep logging those minutes and sharing your page to help us reach our goal of raising $10,000!
@myreadathon #ReadRaise #MyReadathon 🦁📚
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
Due to the potential of wintry mix in the late afternoon and early evening hours, all after school activities are canceled today, Thursday, March 12th.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
7 months ago, DCPS
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! 💚🦁
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
🍔 Maple Elementary Wendy’s Fundraiser
Support Maple Elementary by dining at Wendy’s on Tuesday, March 10, at 709 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd., Cambridge, MD.
Simply mention Maple Elementary or show the flyer when ordering, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our school.
Thank you for supporting our Maple Lions! 🦁
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
Maple Families,
Week 1 of our Read-A-Thon is in the books! Our students have already logged 25,818 minutes of reading and raised $8,473 toward our goal. It’s not too late to register your reader:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/aWiHje?utm=email
✨ Coming Up at Maple:
PK4–5th Grade Field Trip: Students will walk to CSD on March 17 at 9 AM to attend the dress rehearsal of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Please complete the permission slip in the newsletter.
Wendy’s Fundraiser: Join us Tuesday, March 10 at Wendy’s in Cambridge—mention Maple Elementary or show the flyer and a portion of sales will support our school.
Basketball & Cheer: Games on March 10 and March 12 at NDHS.
Yearbooks on Sale: Order by April 30.
Grade 5 MISA Testing: March 9–12 (4 sessions, 40 minutes each). Testing is in the morning—please ensure students arrive on time.
Be sure to check out this week’s Peek of the Week newsletter for all the details! 🦁
https://app.smore.com/n/1b57c
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
💚🐾 PAWsome Staff Spotlight! 🐾💚
This week we are excited to recognize Mr. Chester for being a truly PAWsome member of the Maple Elementary team! 🦁
Mr. Chester consistently goes above and beyond to support all students. He is quick to respond whenever help is needed and gives 100% effort each and every day. Not only does he take great care of our students, but he also checks in on his colleagues to make sure everyone feels supported.
His positive attitude, patience, and dedication make a difference in our school community every day. We are grateful to have him as part of our Maple family! 💚
👏 Thank you, Mr. Chester, for all you do for our Lions!
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
📚🦁 Maple Elementary Read-A-Thon Update!
Our Maple readers are doing an amazing job! So far we have:
✨ 145 registered readers
📖 18,131 minutes read
💰 $7,563 raised
We are so proud of our students and the classrooms and readers leading the way in registrations, minutes read, and donations! Keep up the great work, Maple!
If you have not yet registered your reader, please do so using the link below so your child can receive credit for the minutes they read:
🔗
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/aWiHje?utm=email
Thank you, Maple families, for supporting reading at MES! 💚📚
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
📚 Reminder: Reading Marathon is TODAY! 📚
Students will have opportunities throughout the day to read as a class and independently to log minutes for our annual Read-A-Thon and increase steps to qualify for Shorebirds tickets.
Families are invited to join their child during one of the assigned reading times listed below — please feel free to bring a book!
Important Reminders:
• Due to limited classroom space, only one adult per student at a time
• No siblings, please
Reading Times
PK3/PK4
📖 9:00 (PK3 only)
📖 9:30
📖 11:20 (PK4 only)
Kindergarten
📖 9:00
📖 10:15
1st Grade
📖 9:55–10:10
📖 11:30–12:00
2nd Grade
📖 9:00–9:35
📖 10:40–11:15
3rd Grade
📖 9:30
📖 10:00
📖 10:30
4th Grade
📖 9:00–9:30
📖 11:45–12:15
5th Grade
📖 9:10–9:40
📖 10:40–11:10
We hope you’re able to stop by and enjoy some reading time with your child today! 💚📖
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
Mrs. Thibault’s third graders have been busy exploring fractions in fun and hands-on ways!
Students used playdough to build and identify fractions, helping them see and feel how parts make up a whole. Students also practiced placing fractions on a number line, strengthening their understanding of fraction size and how fractions relate to whole numbers.
Great work, Mrs. Thibault’s class! 🌟
7 months ago, Maple Elementary
