February 2012

Here at Mapleton Elementary we strive to help our students become great readers. We
are especially happy when we find them becoming "Radical Readers"! Congratulations
to all  these students for their continual quest for excellence. We appreciate them
for being good examples to their peers.

First Grade students at Mapleton Elementary School have been waiting patiently for
puddles!  They worked very hard to complete their homework assignment which was to
follow the directions and make a paper boat. Students did a great job and were excited
to float their boats. Much to their disappointment their were no puddles for two weeks.
Then finally on Monday after the snow storm they arrived, small but great puddles.

Pictured here enjoying those puddles with their boats  are: Front row: Conner Grace,

In our School community here at Mapleton Elementary, students are encouraged to be
kind to others and use their skills to friendship others. This week faculty members were
asked to recommend students that have gone out of their way to be friendly and helpful
with their teachers and classmates.  We are pleased to present the following students
our " Friendship Award".

     Mapleton Elementary students in the First and Second grades celebrated the 100th day of school in style. Students brought a wonderful variety of 100's collections.  First grade students go on a grade level walk to see what everyone brought.  It is always amazing to see the different choices for items to collect. There are marbles, candies of all shapes and sizes, money, paper clips, bugs and stickers. Thanks to parents for helping their students.

  Teachers at Mapleton Elementary School chose students from their class to be
honored as this weeks "Sensational Scientists". These students are working in
science to " Do their Best" !   They are excited to learn more about this subject and
continue to participate in improving their learning skills!  Congratulation students
continue to prepare yourselves for an wonderful future!

Pictured here from left to right: Row #1 Seated:  Austin Willson, Audrey Taylor,
Jackson Heaps, Kennedy Tipetts.

Mapleton Elementary School completed their "Day of Service" Project this week. We
thank all those who donated time and money for the blankets which have been tied and
will be delivered to Primary Children's Medical Center. Every class participated on
finishing the quilts which were prepared and cut by many volunteers. There were over
60 quilts finished. Students saw clips from the hospital and stories of children who
were grateful to receive many of the quilts donated last year.  Thanks goes out to