Third grade students went on a field trip to discover Mapleton history.   They visited : the hollow
Where pioneers and Utes gathered and traded goods, the Mapleton History museum ,park and Whiting campground.   They heard stories from Laurie Whiting, Mary Fotjek, Orpha Dee Johnson, Erik Brinkerhoff and Chris Roberts.   Chris
Will be teaching dance to the students for an art project
Funded by the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the National Endowment for the Arts September

"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.