The fourth grade had their official Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony on Wednesday, January 22nd.  Former Hogwarts students in fifth grade cheered the newly sorted fourth graders into their houses.  Future Hogwarts students, the third graders, were invited to the ceremony as well.

On January 17th, the fourth grade students had a blast at the annual fourth grade Rendezvous.  The Rendezvous celebrates excellent student behavior during term two, where students worked hard to earn 'beaver skins'.  Students enjoyed learning all about Utah's Mountain Men.  Students were able to spend their beaver skins at various stations, including games, a Mountain Man photo booth, and a trading post.  The fourth grade teachers are especially grateful to the Rymer family for loaning us the beautiful furs students were able to use for the photo booth.

Friday marked the 100th day of School for Students at Mapleton Elementary. It was a very busy week.  Students entered the school as they traditionally have for the last 15 years, through a big 100 set up each year by our First Grade Teachers. Thanks to Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Abbott, Miss Thompson and Mrs. Snyder.  We also appreciate the help of Mr.

Thanks to our Wonderful Mapleton PTA   for hosting a great "White Ribbon:" , internet awareness week.  Students were kept busy all week earning tickets for prizes.  On Monday they dressed up with hoodies, to remember to cover their heads when using the internet.  Tuesday they dressed as another person to remind them people aren't always who they appear to be on the internet,  Wednesday they wore their shirts inside out, Thursday

We were excited to see many 7th grade students at Mapleton Elementary on Friday, January 31.  They were here Job Shadowing with many of the teachers at the school.  The 7th grade students have the opportunity to take one day a year to learn more about a career that they are interested in.  We were happy to see many familiar faces here at the school once again.  We have great teachers here at Mapleton Elementary, and this was shown by how many students were back here to shadow their teachers from previous years.

We are excited about our first ever White Ribbon Week at Mapleton Elementary!  Also known as Internet Safety Week, this week is designed to help children make smart choices in media and online.  Our theme this year is "I've Got the Power!"  While we and our children may not have the power over everything that is on the Internet and other media, we DO have the power to decide what we will view, post and pass on to others.

Bright Ideas Saturdays 

Saturdays February 8, March 8, March 29 2014 Check in 8:15-8:30 pick up12:00

Larsen Elementary in Spanish Fork 1175 East Flonette Ave (300 S.)

Cost: $15 per class $35 for all three

• For bright and motivated children grades K-6

Mrs. Snyder's First Grade Class enjoyed making paper bag turkey center pieces for  their parents as a Thanksgiving surprise.  Students shown here are excited to get their turkeys home!  Great job Students.  Mrs. Snyder was sad that this is the last time she will get to make these and she is surely going to miss all her "little turkeys" next year!

It's been a very busy holiday season for the First Grade students.  They started our with a trip to the Nutcracker at the Covey Center. They all looked so great dressed up for the event.  Everyone did a great job showing their best manners also.  We appreciated Intermountain Health Care who contributed to the Provo Civic Ballet Directed by Jenny Creer-King.