On Thursday, December 23rd, students at Maple Ridge sang Ghristmas songs around the tree.  

On Wednesday, December 20th, the school choir performed for the PTA during their meeting.  The choir is under the direction of DeAnn Sanders and Kristine Kirk with Denette Steen accompanying the choir.

Not only are the students excited for Christmas this year, but the faculty are as well.  Throughout the week of December 19-22, faculty members are celebrating by dressing up in their Christmas bling, or wearing their ugly Christmas sweaters.  Treats and lunches are also being provided to the faculty by the administration and several of the teachers. 

On Monday, December 19th, a combined sixth grade orchestra from Sierra Bonita and Maple Ridge Elementaries performed at Sierra Bonita Elementary.

Fifth grade students reenacted the Boston Tea Party on Friday, December 16th.  In place of tea, however, the fifth grade opted for hot chocolate.  Fifth grade students have been learning about United States history throughout the school year.

On Friday, December 16th, students in grades 3-5 were able to attend a Native American presentation.  During this presentation, students learned about Native American traditions and customs, and were able to see traditional Native American regalia.

On Wednesday, December 14th, Teresa Jordan, our facilitator at Maple Ridge, was awarded the PEAK Award.  Nebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Awards are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department. 

Teresa was nominated by Principal Sara Matis who said:

Students who participate in the Mathlete program at Maple Ridge competed in a Math Olympiad on Thursday, 15th.  The Olympiad consists of several math problems that challenge students on a variety of levels.

On Wednesday, December 14th, the Maple Ridge Choir performed a variety of Christmas songs for their peers and parents.  The choir is under the direction of DeAnn Sanders and Kristine Kirk who teach at the school  Denette Steen, the music teacher at the school, accompanied most of the songs.  There was a special beat-boxing performance as well from some of the sixth grade boys.

On Monday, December 12th, members of Mapleton Junior High School's band and orchestra performed a variety of Christmas songs for the students at Maple Ridge.  Students were even able to participate and sing along for part of the assembly.