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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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 💜 💙❤️
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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 🍁 🎃
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day for students to shop at the Book Fair!
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
We are so excited to see our families tonight at our Fall Family Night. Swing by to see all of the fun, fall math activities that Ms. Jones has planned and visit our book fair!
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
🐾 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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
📢 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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
🍁 We Need Donations for Our Raffle Baskets! 🍁
Each grade level is collecting items for themed baskets that will be raffled off at our Fall Family Night on October 9th!
🎬 PK3: Movie Night – candy, movies, popcorn, etc.
🧁 PK4: Baking – measuring cups, cake mix, etc.
🎲 Kindergarten: Game Night – board games, card games, etc.
🍦 1st Grade: Ice Cream – bowls, scoops, sprinkles, etc.
🐾 2nd Grade: Pawsome Lover – cat treats, dog treats, toys, etc.
🎨 3rd Grade: Arts & Crafts – markers, crayons, etc.
🏕️ 4th Grade: Camping Adventures – marshmallows, bug spray, etc.
🍬 5th Grade: Sweet Treats – boxed or bagged candy, etc.
Please send in donations by October 7th so we can prepare the baskets before Fall Family Night!
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
We had such a great time at our House Family Night at Emily’s with the Pegasus, Phoenix, and Dragon houses! 💛 🧡 💚
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! 💚🦁#withJoy
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
📚 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!
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
🎉🏆 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! 🦁
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
📢 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! 🤝
5 months ago, DCPS
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! 💚
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
🍎 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
5 months ago, Maple Elementary
