PTA Boxtops Collection Competition

November 28-December 2

Emily Bolton, a fifth grader at Maple Ridge, was discouraged last week when she saw how upset and sometimes angry people were with one another after the election.  She decided she wanted to do something about this.  She decided to make some bracelets to represent kindness and friendship, and handed them out to other students and faculty around the school.  Thanks Emily for helping make the world a better place!

On Friday, November 11th, students and faculty were privileged to have veterans come to the school for a Veterans Day assembly.  During the assembly a brief video was shown of the impact that military servicemen have had throughout the world. Throughout the day various classes discussed the importance of veterans and how we enjoy the freedoms we have because of their service.  We are indebted to our veterans!

Several classes in the upper grades participated in a mock election several days before the actual election.  Studies weekly, an online program, gave students the opportunity to research various candidates and what each candidate believes.  

Throughout the week of October 31st-November 4, students at Maple Ridge participated in a variety of activities to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.  On Monday, students wore their costumes.  On Tuesday, students discussed ways to be a better friend.  On Wednesday, students wore pajamas with the theme of "There's No Resting Here" Make healthy choices.  Students were asked to also make a healthy choice by donating their Halloween candy.  On Thursday, students participated in an assembly where each class shared their class cheer about saying "Boo to Bad Habits."  

On Monday, October 31st, students kicked off Red Ribbon Week, and Halloween, by having a school-wide parade through the school in their costumes.  The theme for Red Ribbon Week was to "Say BOO to BAD HABITS."  Throughout the day, most classrooms celebrated Halloween with parties and Halloween related activities.

On Thursday, October 27th, Dads were invited to come and eat donuts with their children at the school.  This activity coincides with the book fair that has been going on throughout the week and will end on Friday.

Throughout the week of October 24th through October 28th, Maple Ridge student council members will be selling Ghostie Grams to students who want to send a special spooky message to their friends around the school.  You can send a Ghostie Gram for 25 cents each, or send 5 for $1.00.

On Friday, October 14th, an assembly was held to celebrate Maple Ridge PRIDE, and to reward students through a raffle drawing for prizes.  Since the beginning of the school year, Teresa Jordan, a facilitator at Maple Ridge, has met with students in the school to determine what constitutes pride, and how we can show it.  After meeting with students, teachers and faculty, it was determined that the acronym PRIDE would represent PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, INITIATIVE, DETERMINATION, and being ENGAGED in learning.

Our fourth grade students at Maple Ridge recently had the opportunity to travel to the Utah State Capitol for a tour as part of the Capitol's 100th years celebration.  Students were privileged to hear from Utah Congressman Chris Stewart.