Over the past two weeks Maple Ridge kindergartners have been learning all about how to be at school! They have been practicing following school rules, walking in the hallway, and eating in the lunchroom. To celebrate all they have learned, Mrs. Richardson's class read the story King of Kindergarten and decorated crowns to show they are kings and queens of kindergarten!

Ms. Hardy and Mrs. Ferrin's first graders recently went on a noun scavenger hunt throughout the school. They stopped to identify people, places, and things along the way.

Today in Mr. Lee's first grade class, students worked on identifying patterns and organizing numbers for a 100's chart. They were given puzzle pieces of random assorted number clusters to create a 100's chart in small groups. 

Today, in Mrs. Olson's 3rd grade, we began learning about the reading comprehension skill, drawing conclusions. Together we stepped into the role of detective and practiced drawing conclusions. We collected our information (clues) and used that information to draw a conclusion and successfully solve the case of the missing mascot!   

Our 5th graders have been  coming to lunch a few minutes early so they can be buddies with our kindergartners who are just learning the ropes in the lunchroom. Thank you 5th graders—you are truly Maple Ridge MVPs!

Mrs. Porter's class started the year with a fun STEM activity. As a team they had to pick up a cup of marbles, and drop them all in another cup, without touching the cups or the marbles! They did amazing!
 

This past week was the first day of kindergarten! We have many students who are staying for all day kindergarten and they did a great job! They are learning lots of new things and we are so happy to have all our kindergartners with us at school!
 

Mrs. Sanders’ 4th graders started the school year with STEM activities. They stacked cups in a variety of ways using various methods. They had to be creative and work as a team.

Students in Mrs. Kruse's 5th grade class participated in a problem solving/team building activity on the first day of school. They were trying to build a bridge for their beans using only a piece of paper.

Our Maple Ridge Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 15th between 12:30-3:00. Come and see your classroom, meet your teacher, and sign up for volunteer opportunities in the classroom or with our Maple Ridge PTA. We can't wait to see you!

**Please note: Students in Mrs. Schellenberg's 4th grade class should attend on Monday, August 14th between 12:30-3:00. She will not be available during the regular open house.