On Friday, April 29th, students participating in the school play, Alice in Wonderland, performed for their peers.  This interpretation of Alice in Wonderland, involved having more than one Alice, and a glow-in-the-dark Cheshire Cat.  Mrs. Sanders, a fourth grade teacher, along with Mrs. Taylor and Ms. Hall, the school librarian, put on this amazing production complete with elaborate costumes, scenery and lighting.  

On Monday, April 25th, members of the Ririe Woodbury company came to Maple Ridge to teach students some of the elements of contemporary dance. Some of these elements included space, shape and time. Throughout the assembly, several students had the opportunity to demonstrate dance movements.

Wendy Simmons, our amazing secretary, was awarded the Classified Employee of the Year here at Maple Ridge.  You can't help but smile when you are around Wendy.  She is constantly happy, and will help anyone in any way she can.  Mrs. Simmons has had the difficult challenge of opening a new elementary school this year, but she has done it while making everyone's lives easier.  Kaylie Sanders, a student in the sixth grade, says, "Mrs. Simmons is just so kind and loving and is always there for others."

Kindergarten students donned their race cars for the Kindi 500. The students learned about different places around the country while having fun at the same time. Many were impressed with how elaborate the costumes were.