First graders from Maple Ridge Elementary had a fun and educational experience at the Big Red Barn on Friday.  Mrs. Hall, a first grade teacher, even won a tractor race!

On Thursday, September 21, the Maple Ridge PTA hosted the annual fundraising carnival.  Parents, teachers, students braved the crazy weather to enjoy a fun carnival atmosphere.  A themed basket silent auction took place as well.  Each class in the school took donations for these baskets, to raise money for the school.

Students in the sixth grade recently learned about matter and density.  They also participated in an experiment with student-made 'lava lamps' to show how density works.

New this year to Maple Ridge Elementary is the N.O.V.A. program.  The mission of N.O.V.A. is: "Nurturing youth to seek out positive Opportunities, internalize good Values, and to accept Accountability for their choices in life.  N.O.V.A. assists parents, families, and communities in protecting youth from the potentially devastating effects of illegal drugs, violence, and negative media exposure."  Officer McCoy with Mapleton police, will come in weekly to teach the sixth grade classes the importance of these principles.