Maple Grove Newsletter
March 9, 2017
GMS Forensics Team Entertains During Dr. Seuss Week
Spring Music Concert & Art Show - March 24th
Spring Concert
* K5, 1st and 2nd grade: 9:30 am
- K5 and 1st grade will perform together. Their part of the concert is based on the book “I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.”
- 2nd graders will add music to Maurice Sendak’s beloved book “Where the Wild Things Are.”
* Chorus and 3rd – 5th Grade: 1:30 pm “Gotta Be Jazz”
- Chorus and 3rd -5th Grade will take you on a journey exploring the history and development of America’s music – jazz!
Dress Guidelines:
* K5 through 5th grade (except for chorus): Students should wear nice dress clothes.
* Chorus: Maple Grove Chorus attire (dark colored pants and our chorus t-shirt)
Art Show
Along with the spring concert, there will be a student art show displaying the wonderful artistic talent from our blooming artists at Maple Grove.
Wisconsin Forward Exam
5th Grade - The week of March 20
4th Grade - The weeks of April 3 and April 10
3rd Grade - The week of March 27
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be testing in reading, writing and math. 4th grade students will be taking additional tests in science and social studies. Look for more information in your child's Thursday Folder.
Junior Achievement Day
2nd Graders enjoy JA Day
Thanks Junior Achievement - Wisconsin and Johnson Controls
5th Graders enjoy JA Day
Kindergarten Presents on the Community
Deadline extension for the Yearbook!
April 4th - STP Election Bake Sale
Baked Good Donations Can Be Turned in to the office on Monday, April 3
Last Chance to Claim Your Items!
3rd Grade Water Filter Projects
4th Grade Earns Maple Grove Recognition for their efforts on the NAEP Test
Mark Your Calendars!
3/15 - 1st grade field trip to Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 9:00-11:30
3/16 - Conferences, Early Release (NO SCHOOL FOR K4)
3/20 - 5th Grade Forward Testing (All Week)
3/20 - Girls on the Run (GOTR) practice, 3:25-4:40
3/20 - GOTR mandatory parent meeting, 4:45-5:00, Learning Commons
3/22 - GOTR practice, 3:25-4:40
3/23 - Dress Rehearsal for Spring Concert
3/24 - Spring Music Concert: K5-2nd @ 9:30, 3rd-5th & Chorus @ 1:30
3/27 - 3rd Grade Forward Testing (All Week)
3/27 - GOTR practice, 3:25-4:40
3/29 - GOTR practice, 3:25-4:40
4/3 - 4th Grade Forward Testing (All Week)
4/4 - ELECTION DAY - Voting @ Maple Grove + STP Bake Sale
4/10 - 4th Grade Forward Testing Continued (All Week)
4/12 - 5th grade field trip to JA Biztown , 8:50-2:30
4/13 - JK Family Day
4/14-4/23 - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
Maple Grove Elementary
Email: kmccormick@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Website: http://maplegrove.greenfield.schooldesk.net/
Location: 6921 West Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI, United States
Phone: 414-541-0600
Twitter: @MG_Greenfield