Maple Ridge students and teachers are currently working with one of our GAINS (Growing Arts in Nebo Schools) dance specialists, Rachel Marie Kimball. Mrs. Kimball is teaching classroom teachers how to incorporate dance into their curriculum. Second grade teacher, Ms. Jordan said, "We have been learning about the seven continents and the cultures within those places. Mrs. Kimball taught the students a dance from Samoa. They got to learn about the Fa'ataupati slap dance and even create their own!" 

Maple Ridge second graders made their own paper poppies today to celebrate Veterans Day. They were also able to participate in a class moment of silence for two minutes as is tradition to do at 11:00 on November 11th. It was such a good and humbling day to talk about and honor our veterans.

Maple Ridge Elementary held a food drive in honor of Nate Carr.  It was a tremendous success and the Carr family came and helped the 4th grade teachers transport the food to the Nebo Food Pantry.  It was a wonderful way to honor a man who served many. The food will help many students in Nebo School District. Thank you to all that donated.  #inhonorofnatedosomethinggreat

Congratulations to our Maple Ridge Students of the Month for October. These students were recognized for demonstrating respect. We are proud very of them! (Not pictured: Beau Scarbrough, Will Randolph, Duke Condie, Jensen Earl, Jimmy Beck, Elise Morgan)

As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge we face, there are growing resources to help families who are struggling.

Virtual Family Mental Health Night–Talk to a Therapist