Mrs. Matis not only wore her patriotic attire for Constitution Day, she read the Preamble to the Constitution during morning announcements as teachers showed illustrations from We the Kids (illustrations by David Catrow).

Congratulations to our Sixth Grade "The Gift" essay winners!  Each student had to write a creative/informational essay. This gift was each individual student's idea and could be anything that would make our world a better place to live. The winners received a super size Milky Way candy bar, because they are out of this world!

On Wednesday, September 7th, students at Maple Ridge Elementary were privileged to see two Harlem Globetrotters in action.  Hollywood and PeeWee not only demonstrated their amazing abilities on the basketball floor, but took the time to talk about responsibility.  Many students were brought up from the audience to learn a few skills.  Teacher DeAnn Sanders was also recognized as the Teacher of the Year, and given a miniature Statue of Responsibility in her honor.

Master storyteller Bil Lepp stopped by Maple Ridge Elementary on Monday, August 30th, to share his masterfull storytelling with the students.  Bil will be sharing stories at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival in Orem September 1-3.