Faculty Spotlight / Larry Holdaway

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Mr. Holdaway is a custodian at Mapleton Elementary.  He enjoys wood working, and gardening.  His favorite children’s book is “Jack & the Bean stock” by Joseph Jacobs.  He has five grown children and 17 Grandchildren (9 girls and 8 boys).  His favorite vacation was to Disneyland with his kids, and he would love to go on a cruise to the Caribbean.  He loves working at the school because everyone is so friendly, especially the teachers.  Everyone is happy and a joy to be around.

Student of the Week / Upstander

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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 a special activity with the Principal. The focus for the month of January is being an "Upstander".  The students are selected by their teachers as they see their students stand up for others.  Here are the Students of the Week for January 22.

Student of the Week / Upstander

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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 a special activity with the Principal. The focus for the month of January is being an "Upstander".  The students are selected by their teachers as they see their students stand up for others.  Here are the Students of the Week for January 8.

Faculty Spotlight / Chelsea Akin

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Mrs. Akin is a Special Education teacher at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys running, hiking, and playing tennis.  Her favorite children’s book is “Good Night Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown.  She has five brothers and one sister, and three nephews.  Her favorite vacation was to Hawaii, and she would love to go to Italy.  Her favorite part of working at the school is working with the students, and the community feel.

 

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Mike Bennett

Faculty Sportlight / Jeri Thompson

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Mrs. Thompson is a First Grade Teacher at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys eating good food, exercising, and reading.  Her favorite children’s book is “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt.  She is the oldest child in her family.  She has one Sister and two Brothers that live in California.  Her favorite vacation was to Hawaii.  She would love to go to Italy.  She loves working with the kids at school.  

 

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Chloe Cope

Faculty Spotlight / Molly Murdock

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Mrs. Murdock is a Kindergarten teacher at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys riding horses, spending time with family, skiing and reading.  Her favorite children’s book is “Magic Boots” by Scott Emerson and Howard Post.  She is married to her High school sweetheart Steve, and has two sons that are 19 and 16.  Her favorite vacations were to Lake Powell, Hawaii and India.  She would love to go to Ireland, Scotland and England.  Mrs. Murdock loves being able to walk to work, and she loves the stories she hears from the kids and others she works with.

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Taylar Parry

Faculty Spotlight / Kristin Northcutt

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Mrs. Northcutt is the Facilitator at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys to go to movies and spend time with her family.  Her favorite children’s book is “You are Special” by Max Lucado.  She is married to Brad and has 7 children.  A Son is serving a mission in Russia, and she has a daughter that will be serving in Peru.  She has 3 kids that go to Mapleton Elementary.  Her favorite vacation was to Disneyland, and she would love to go to Fiji.  She loves working in the community where she lives and being able to work where here children go to school.

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Kara Jensen

SNAP assembly

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Last week our students were treated to an assembly from SNAP (Safe Neighborhood Access Program) where they learned about how to safely walk, bike or even ride to school. Students were taught about following road signs and rules and the high energy assembly engaged students right along with teaching them important information. Thanks SNAP!

4th grade Pioneer Day Program

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The fourth graders celebrated Utah heritage and customs with their Pioneer Program. Students sang songs about Utah and the Westward Movement. They also showcased their square dancing skills. Parents and guests were even invited to participate at the end.