On Thursday, May 18th, kindergarten students celebrated the end of the school year with a fun field day. Bounce houses were set up in the library, and games were set up in classrooms in the school.
Students and teachers had to brave the rain and cold for the fifth grade track meet at Maple Mountain High School on Wednesday. When students returned to school, they warmed up with some hot chocolate.
The weather was perfect for the sixth grade Mapleton Track meet on Tuesday, May 16th. Many students placed in their respective events. The boys relay team was first place.
After months and months of practice, Maple Ridge fifth graders performed at the "Hope of America" event at the McKay Event Center last week. "Hope of America” is a highly effective musical program designed for school performances and/or classroom singing. Fourteen songs teach students about the Constitution, the Founding Fathers, how the government works, an appreciation for the military and other American heroes as well as promotes a greater love of country. These songs have been produced by national award winning musicians and composers and come with both vocal models for children to learn the lyrics and orchestral accompaniment tracks.
On Friday, May 5th, members of the sixth grade orchestra performed for the upper-grade students at Maple Ridge. The orchestra is comprised of sixth graders from both Sierra Bonita, and Maple Ridge. The orchestra performed, in part, to showcase what they have learned throughout the year, and to motivate younger students to enroll in orchestra.
Last week, kindergarten students were able to take a field trip to Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Andersen, a sixth grade teacher at Maple Ridge, recently had her class observe eggs as they hatched. Classes throughout the school were able to see these baby chicks, and lucky enough to hold them as well.
Recently, Robyn Kerr, a second grade teacher at Maple Ridge, was awarded the Crystal Apple Award at Maple Ridge. Craig Harvey from the Horace Mann Agency awarded Robyn Kerr with the Crystal Apple Award. The Crystal Apple Award recognizes excellence in education by honoring those making a significant impact in the lives of children. Robyn was recognized because of her dedication to her students, and because of her professionalism in all aspects of her teaching. She always has a smile on her face, and is willing to help others in any way she can. We love having Robyn here at Maple Ridge!
On May 2nd, fourth grade students participated in the Mapleton track meet at Maple Mountain High School. Fortunately, the weather cooperated so parents and students could enjoy the day. Tenley Smithson got 2nd on long jump and 3rd on softball throw, Bryli Everett achieved 2nd place on the softball throw.
Sixth graders at Maple Ridge learned about various ecosystems around the world on Thursday, April 27th. Not only did they learn about ecosystems, but were able to interact with several different animals such as an African hedgehog, a python, a hissing cockroach, and an armadillo. Students also played games to learn about how natural and unnatural causes can hurt various forms of wildlife. Representatives from Loveland Living Planet Aquarium taught various concepts about wildlife through fun games involving the importance of bees, and the journey of the sea turtle.
