September 2014

"The Discovering Mapleton Through Dance" art project  began today with third grade students learning to commit their energy and problem solving to movement.  Chris Roberts is the dance artist at Mapleton Elementary.  He is a retired teacher from Rees Elementary and the recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Art Education.  The art project is funded by a grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the National Endowment for the Arts.

This year at Mapleton Elementary we will be spotlighting a Student of the Week from each classroom. These students receive a certificate and prize from Mrs. Peery with the chance to be drawn out at the end of each month for "Pizza with the Principal." The focus for the month of August and September is "friendship." The students are selected based upon their kindness and by being a great friend to their classmates or peers. Here are the Students of the Week. 

Mapleton Elementary GAINS (Growing Arts In Nebo Schools)  art specialist Mrs. Mayne has been working with teachers and students on the elements of dance; body, space, energy, and time.  Integrating movement into the core subjects promotes learning as it involves the whole child in the curriculum.

This year at Mapleton Elementary we will be spotlighting a Student of the Week from each classroom. These students receive a certificate and prize from Mrs. Peery with the chance to be drawn out at the end of each month for "Pizza with the Principal." The focus for the month of August and September is "friendship." The students are selected based upon their kindness and by being a great friend to their classmates or peers. Here are the Students of the Week for the past two weeks. 

This year at Mapleton Elementary we will be spotlighting a Student of the Week from each classroom. These students receive a certificate and prize from Mrs. Peery with the chance to be drawn out at the end of each month for "Pizza with the Principal." The focus for the month of August and September is "friendship." The students are selected based upon their kindness and by being a great friend to their classmates or peers. Here are the Students of the Week for the past two weeks. 

Nebo School District Parent Education ProgramFall/Winter 2014-2015

Art City Elementary 121 N 900 E 6 pm Sept. 2, 9, 16

Salem Jr. High 598 S 800 W 5:30 pm Sept. 9,16,23,30

Wilson Elementary 590 W 500 S 6 pm Sept. 9,16,23,30

East Meadows Elem 1287 S 2130 E 6 pm Oct. 14, 21, 28

Riverview Elementary 628 West Park Dr 6 pm Oct. 21,28, 4,11

The Spanish Fork City Police Department is hosting a women's self-defense class. The class is for any woman 15 years of age and above. The class will begin on Thursday, October 2, and will be held every Thursday, concluding on November 20. The class will be held at the police department between the hours of 7-9 p.m.  A participation fee of $60.00 is required.  A minimum enrollment of 25 students is required for the class to be held.  If you are interested in participating contact Lt.

September is National Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that if a student misses one day of school every 2 weeks, that is 10% of learning time missed, or almost 4 weeks of school in a year?  "Chronic Absence" is defined as missing 10% or more of school for any reason -- excused, unexcused, etc. It is an indication that a student is academically at risk due to missing too much school starting in Kindergarten. (Utah State Office of Education).