Don't forget to wear purple tomorrow, April 22nd, to celebrate Sphinx's World Creativity Day!
Kindergarten had an amazing time at their Family Kite Day yesterday! Check out some of the photos!
Our second graders had an egg-cellent time today during their Math Egg Hunt!
Students solved math problems hidden inside colorful eggs scattered around the playground. It was a fun and active way to practice their skills—and enjoy the spring sunshine! Great job, second grade!
Tomorrow, April 17th, will be a casual dress day for students.
On Friday, Kindergartners in Mrs. Weglarz’s class brought their stuffed animals to school for independent reading time! They earned this special treat by showing great teamwork, listening skills, and following directions for five days in a row.
Tonight was Hit the Books Night at the Shorebirds game, and our Maple families had a blast! If you were there and we missed you, drop your photos in the comments—we’d love to see them!
This week, we held our second Coat Ceremony of the year, honoring students in Grades 3 through 5 who staff believe best exemplify the qualities it takes to ROAR to success as a Maple Lion. The Coat Ceremony is a special tradition we started this year to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional character and leadership. During each ceremony, selected students are presented with a Maple Coat as a symbol of their positive impact in our school community.
Today’s recipients were fourth graders Jaoni Ferguson and Calvin Tsala, whose families were on hand to help celebrate them.
Staff described Calvin as thoughtful, respectful, focused, and genuinely kind to everyone he encounters. He consistently shows responsibility and attentiveness in everything he does.
Staff described Jaoni as always kind and respectful. She consistently listens, follows directions, and gives her best effort, no matter the challenge.
Congratulations to Jaoni and Calvin on earning their Maple Coats!
Today we rolled out the red carpet for our Hollywood Dance, and our 3rd–5th graders showed up like true stars! Check out the photos of these amazing celebrities—and be on the lookout for more pictures coming soon!
Check out our Lion Leaders from each House! These students were selected for consistently showing what it means to ROAR like a Maple Lion every day!
Today we had our House Meetings and found out that Hippogriff is currently in the lead with the most points! To celebrate, we’ll be wearing blue tomorrow. Students will not have to be in uniform.
Be sure to check out our top point earners from each house!
Check out our Maple Lions with their amazing Wild Robot Family Projects! 🤖
Ms. Drake’s second grade class had a blast today using shaving cream as their canvas for learning! Students practiced adding and subtracting within 1,000 using strategies like mental math, base ten blocks, decomposing numbers, and number lines—all while having hands-on fun. The engaging lesson was thoughtfully planned by Ms. Drake’s TAM (Teacher Academy of Maryland) student, Payton, from DCTC. Way to make math exciting and memorable!
Happy Assistant Principals Week, Mrs. Cook and Ms. Beulah! We appreciate all that you do!
Spring Picture Day is on Wednesday, April 16th. Students will not have to wear a uniform.
You can order pictures online at www.mylifetouch.com using the Picture ID: EVT8298GT.
Congratulations to Ms. Karen Hopkins, Dorchester Educators Education Support Staff of the Year, and Ms. Victoria Bradley, DCPS Team Member of the Year – Impact!
We are so proud of all our nominees who represented Maple Elementary with pride and excellence tonight. Your dedication and heart shine through in all you do. 💚
Tonight’s the big night!
The 2025-2026 winners for Teacher of the Year, Early Excellence Educator of the Year, Dorchester Educators Education Support Staff of the Year, and our DCPS Team Member Awards will be announced!
We are incredibly proud of our amazing staff representing Maple tonight. No matter the outcome, each of these finalists has made a tremendous impact on our students, staff, and community. Congratulations to:
✨ Mr. Jon Harper – Teacher of the Year Finalist
✨ Ms. Madison Abbott – Early Excellence Educator of the Year Finalist
✨ Ms. Victoria Bradley – Team Member of the Year – Impact Finalist
✨ Mr. Ryan Daniels – Team Member of the Year – Community Connections Finalist
✨ Ms. Rachel Pritchett – Team Member of the Year – Leadership Finalist
✨ Ms. Debbie Trejo Rubio – Team Member of the Year – Service Above Self Finalist
✨ Ms. Karen Hopkins – Dorchester Educators Education Support Staff of the Year Finalist
Good luck to all our finalists—your dedication and hard work make Maple a truly special place! We are cheering you on! 🦁💚
Don't forget to turn in your Wild Robot Family Projects! They are due Wednesday, April 9th. We have already started getting some in!
Today, our 4th graders proudly presented their animal research papers in media class with Mrs. Morrissette!
It was an egg-citing math hunt in Ms. Lea’s class! Our first grade mathematicians solved addition and subtraction equations within 100, then searched for the matching egg to check their answers. Fun and learning all in one!
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for March! 🦁💚
