This year was Mapleton Elementary School's Second Halloween Parade.  Faculty, students and Parents alike were in their finest form. Everyone seems to have caught the Halloween spirit with their Grade Level Teams, office Staff and specialists here at our school certainly went the extra mile. The parade wound around the school, in and out of the classrooms with a special trip through the auditorium where many family members and friends waited patiently to see the vast assortment of costumes.

We had a great Walk-a-thon and Fall Extravaganza this year.  Thanks to everyone for their support. Students did a great job walking and getting donations. We always succeed when everyone pitches in and helps.  We had a great turn out with games, slides, hay ride and petting zoo not to mention an awesome "Spook Alley"! Everyone lined up for a turn to be scared. Thanks to the volunteers who created an excellent experience for everyone to enjoy!  Here are a few pictures of the fun and celebration!

Thanks to a birthday celebration in Mrs. Ginnie Snyder's First Grade Class, the little vampires arrived early! " ve vant to Vish you all, a most vunderfull Halloveen" ha ha ha ha!

Hat's off to our Second Grade Students and their teachers, Sheri Jensen, Christine Jones, Jeanmarie Andersen, Kelsey Foster and Karlee Hansen. They welcomed their students with the theme "We Can Do Hard Things" . Then they put them right to work and proved it!  Sheri Jensen reported on the event as follows:

We hope all students and parents are enjoying their summer break. As we prepare for a new school year, we want to let you know of a few important dates that are coming up.

At Mapleton Elementary School children are encouraged to treat others with respect and kindness.  We are pleased to present these students with an award for "Being a Good Friend" at school. Teachers have chosen them for their continued effort to treat others with kindness and respect. We want to congratulate these students for "Doing Their Best".

Pictured here are:
Row # 1 seated: Keslee Poulsen, Joshua Roberts, Bella Hughes and Shaylee Christensen.
Row # 2: Julianne Reoch, Kara Jensen, Spencer Larsen, Beau Hughes, Shaylee Holm and Mason Pond.

The "Outstanding Service Award" goes to our Librarian, Laurie Mittanck.

Laurie has been the librarian here at Mapleton Elementary School for the past 7 years.  She joined our staff and has given her time and effort faithfully. Laurie is the librarian of not one but two libraries She has added her special touch to every wall and bookcase in our school.

Jacob Ward and Mason Jones participated in the Utah State Elementary Debate Division I on April 26, 2012 at Hill Crest High School The resolution debated was "RESOLVED: THAT THE STATE OF UTAH SHOULD PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO INCREASE THE CONSUMPTION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOODS AS A MEANS TO REDUCE ENERGY USE AND IMPROVE AIR QUALITY."

Teachers have chosen the following students to receive and award for being  " Wonderful writers" . We are pleased that these students have been "Doing Their Best" as writers. They work consistently each day to become better writers as well as enjoy the writing process. Keep up the good work everyone!  It has been a great year. Best wishes to the following students and their parents:

Row 1 seated: from left to right: Camdyn Marker, Bronson Frye, Olivia Aanerud and Lauren Spilker.
Row 2 : Jake Holmes, Mauri Ashman, Megan Jewett and Skylar Denison.

 Laurie has been the librarian here at Mapleton Elementary School for the past 7 years.  She joined our staff and has given her time and effort faithfully. Laurie is the librarian of not one but two libraries. She has added her special touch to every wall and bookcase in our school.