Yesterday was our Title I/Back to School Arc Night, and it was a fantastic event! Parents and guardians learned about our initiatives at Maple, while students decorated sleeping bags and listened to a bedtime story for their stuffed animals. Families enjoyed a fun breakfast-for-dinner and played some reading games together. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to all the staff who helped make it a great night!
More pictures from our House Reunion!
Our House Reunion was a blast! New students at Maple joined their Houses, and current members warmly welcomed them into the family. Check out these pics capturing all the fun and excitement!
We’re excited about our iReady data so far—many students did not regress over the summer break! Great job, Maple Lions! We’ll update this announcement once all assessments are complete, but we couldn’t wait to share the exciting news. Some students are still testing, and that’s okay. We encourage them to take their time and do their best. Keep an eye out for your child’s BOY iReady report!
Don't worry about cooking dinner tonight! Use the mobile app to order Chick-fil-A! 20% of all orders made through the mobile app, from 5-8 pm, will be donated to Maple! We will be using the donations for Houses and PBIS!
Yesterday, the 4th graders in Ms. Kolakowski’s homeroom visited the Harriet Tubman Museum. The day began with an opening ceremony where students learned about the role of park rangers, sang the national anthem, and discovered how various government agencies work together to preserve historical sites. Afterward, they enjoyed lunch at the pavilion while listening to the Beat Box Dads, who helped the students practice clapping syllables and explore different aspects of music. The day concluded with students splitting into two groups: one group painted scenes depicting Harriet Tubman’s journeys, while the other group improved their basketball skills and learned about freedom.
Today, our first graders learned about teamwork and the importance of helping one another. They discussed being a class family and even made friendship bracelets to celebrate their bonds!
Today's Seven Mindsets lesson focused on creativity. The kids had a blast using various-sized paper and popsicle sticks to create amazing projects, either as a team or individually. Their imagination was truly inspiring!
In ELA, our 4th graders are exploring connections with Alvin, the main character in Alvin Ho, who is afraid of everything from wasabi to school. To engage with Alvin's fears, students tried wasabi peas to see if they would add wasabi to their own list of fears.
Join us for our Title I/Back to School ARC Reading Pajama Night on Thursday, 9/19, for families with students in Pre-K through 2nd grade! Be sure to RSVP by 9/12. You won't want to miss this fun event! RSVP by scanning the QR code, calling the school, or clicking the link below.
Also, mark your calendars for the Back to School Night for families with students in grades 3-5 on Thursday, 9/26.
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The 4th grade math detectives in Ms. Cook’s class had an action-packed day! When the classroom supplies were mysteriously cursed, the students took on the role of detectives, working in groups to uncover the culprit. They received suspect lists and math worksheets in their case files as “clues.” Each worksheet provided valuable information to help them eliminate suspects. By the fifth clue, they successfully solved the mystery and identified the culprit.
Today was the first day for our PK 3, PK 4, and kindergarten students! Check out some of their smiling faces!
Today, we welcomed back our Maple Lions in grades 1-5! The students were thrilled to reconnect with their new teachers and friends. They participated in Cub Camp lessons to learn how to be the best Maple Lions they can be.
We loved seeing all our Maple families at tonight’s Open House! We can’t wait to welcome our Maple Lions next week for the official start of the school year!
Thank you so much to Ms. Jakisha Downing and the Black Nurses Association of MD Eastern Shore for their generous donation of backpacks and school supplies! Our Maple Lions will make great use of them this school year!
Check out the Little Free Library beautifully decorated and donated by artist Miriam and her family to our Maple Judy Center. We're in awe of their generosity! The Little Free Library will be placed at the front of our school, where anyone can take or share a book.
We're excited to welcome all our students and families to our Open House Block Party on Thursday, August 29th, from 3-5 pm! Students will have the chance to meet their teachers, pick up their clear backpacks, and enjoy some LEGO fun. Dinner will be served, and community vendors will be on site. We can't wait to see you there!
This is the last week to sign up for the back to school hair drive. Sign ups will close on 8/26/24 at 12pm.
Please click the link or scan the QR code to complete the sign-up form. If you have any questions or concerns about the flyer or sign-up form, please contact Ms. Dennis at dennism@dcpsmd.org or 240-339-4939.
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A big thank you to artist Miriam for the stunning mural she created for us at Maple! We wanted a piece that reflects the diversity we cherish throughout our building, and she delivered beautifully. We’re thrilled and can’t wait for our students and families to experience it in person!
If you see Mrs. Meekins, our school social worker, or Mrs. Higgins, our community liaison, make sure to give them a wave! They’re popping by to say hi to some of our Maple Lions! 💚🦁
