Maple Ridge Elementary Newsletter
From The Horse's Mouth [Friday, February 8, 2019]
Snow Make-Up Days!
Due to the number of closures last week, school will be in session on the following days: 2/18/19 (President's Day), 3/11/19, and 3/12/19. Please plan accordingly.
Congratulations to our January Leaders of the Month!
Amelie Poe, Kyla Stapleton, Macy Aaron, Wesley O'Brien, Audrey Prickett, Norah Kavich, Brynn Lawton, Quinton Cox, Savhanah Kelm, Leialoha Oak, Garrrett Pacheco, Lillian Colvin, Noah Johnson, Kylie Bolinger, Lydia Nelson, Keighan Kissick, Alex Hartzell, Konnor Groome, Ava Walters, Harisen Kelm, Jillian Ward, Kiernan Douglas, Caleb Roark, Coen Hilton, MaKenzie Ploughe, Gavin Sumski, Ava Schnepp, Aliya Aguirre, Elise Stearman, and Austin Peckham
Students will be honored at a breakfast on Thursday, February 14th @ 8:30 AM (Cafe). Reminder to previous leaders - please join the new winners by wearing your red "Leader" shirt each month with the new leaders along with the rest of the MRE staff!
All-School Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our classroom winners that advanced to the All School Spelling Bee held on Thursday, February 7th:
Abigail Johnson (Burt), Andrew Mosby (Corn), Daxton Devore (Holden), Grason Weller (King), Sara Goss (Ray), Emma Thompson (Ezell), Ryder Engelhardt (Holbert), Peyton Hendrickson (Klotz), Nina Dongus (Martin/Godbey), Jayden (Brown), Kaitlyn O'Donnell (Hessler), Elijah Duncan (Oliver), Kiley Zoeller (Hartzell), Addison Summerall (Habben), Mckenna Stewart (Paulsen), Alek Heil (Waters)
Maple Ridge's overall winner was Jayden from Mr. Brown's class! Congratulations Jayden for winning 2 consecutive years in a row!! He will be representing Maple Ridge at the Regional Spelling Bee on March 9th at Ball State University.
Attention 6th Graders - PHMS track and field conditioning
Who: ALL 6th, 7th and 8th graders
When: Starting February 18, 2019 6-7 pm Monday - Thursday
Where: PHMS main gym
Bring clothes/layers for outside running if weather permits.
* YOU MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL TO CONDITION *
Any questions please contact head coaches: Rick Elsworth at rellsworth72@gmail.com Kim Collier at KCollier@smcsc.com
Papa John's Pizza Night Winner!
Congratulations to Mrs. Cunningham's class for having the most pizza orders for the January pizza night. Her class wins a pizza party!
Reminder about Flower & Balloon Deliveries:
Just a reminder, we do not deliver balloons, flowers, stuffed animals, etc. to classrooms until after 3:00 p.m. each day. If a child rides the bus home, please make sure the item is easily transported on the school bus. Thank you for your understanding!
Upcoming McDonald's Night Fundraiser (Monday, February 25, 2019)
Please join us on Monday, February 25 from 5-7 PM at McDonalds SR 13 (Love's Truck Stop) to raise money for Belinda Bollman (2nd Grade Teacher) and her family to attend National Police Week in Washington DC. Mrs. Bollman's late husband, Sgt. Ed Bollman, will have his name engraved on a police memorial for fallen officers. It's a week long celebration honoring every officer that died in the line of duty in 2018.
20% of lobby and drive-thru sales will be donated to Mrs. Bollman and family! As always, we thank our families for all of your support!
2019-20 Kindergarten Round-Up!
If you have a child or know someone with a child that will be 5 years old by August 1, 2019, please plan to attend on Thursday, April 4 from 1-6 pm (Gym). To save time at Round-Up, start your registration NOW by using this Fast pass link: http://mrereg.smcsc.com
Mark your calendar and watch for a detailed flyer coming soon!
January in Computer Class!
In computer class this week students were introduced to Makey Makey. This is a fun way to make anything that makes a circuit into a keyboard/controller. Mrs. Snyder is asking that all students bring in something to test out and make into a controller to hook up to the makey makey. She has given them ideas as well as a list of items used in the past. Please bring the items in on your Computer day next week, February 11-15th. Thank you!
Click the link for each grade level flyer to see what students have learned in January:
Kindergarten: https://goo.gl/X1tjNM
1st Grade: https://goo.gl/TEH8cr
2nd Grade: https://goo.gl/pKW2Ji
3rd Grade: https://goo.gl/wUr3z3
Grades 4-6: https://goo.gl/oz5eje
NetSafe - Tell an Adult!
Ever talk to your child about what to do when someone says or does something inappropriate at somewhere like a park? Those conversations need to take place about what to do when their online. Here’s a video to watch to help start a conversation with your child.
Counselor's Corner (Mrs. Bays):
Our Leadership skill for February is Managing Emotions.
- Grades K - 2 will learn ways to handle their anger. Students will work through an "anger booklet" to discover their triggers, physical signs, and calming strategies.
- Grades 3-6 will learn about different types of emotions (ie. anxious, angry, sad, surprised, etc) and strategies to calm down when feeling these emotions. Student will work through brochures with ideas to manage anger and anxiety.
Parent-Teacher Organization News:
- PTO Meeting: Join us at MRE on Wednesday February 13th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM PM. We will be discussing the Spring Carnival in detail and are looking for a lot of volunteers to make this a success. We invite all parents/guardians and school staff to share their ideas, as well as gain a better understanding of the upcoming events. This is also an opportunity to hear from our school principal regarding any news regarding Maple Ridge Elementary. Everyone is welcome to be a member of the MRE PTO, and everyone is encouraged to get involved.
- Family Dance: Please join us for our “Bring Your Valentine Family Date and Dance”. Come dance the night away on Saturday, February 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This family dance will include a photo booth, refreshments and a DJ! Grab your dancing shoes and come out for a good time. *Parents are required to stay with children for the entire duration of the dance*
- Carnival Vendor Sign Up: If you would like to be a vendor at this years carnival April 6th please sign up here http://mapleridgepto.com/carnival-vendors/
Pendleton Jr. Baseball Leagues - Upcoming Registration!
New Date for PHHS Cheer Clinic:
PHHS Baseball Program's 7th Annual Spring Training Clinic:
Upcoming Events:
2/9: PTO Family Dance (Cafe) 6-8 PM
2/11: Math Bowl practice - after school to 4:30 PM
2/12: Group & Character Counts Pictures
2/12: Choir Practice (Music Room) 3:30 - 4:30 PM
2/12: 6th Grade Girls Basketball Game vs. Frankton (Home) 5:30 PM
2/13: Robotics Club practice -after school to 4:30 PM
2/13: PTO Meeting (5/6 Commons) 6:30 PM
2/14: January Leadership Breakfast (Cafe) 8:30 AM
2/14: Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
2/14: Math Bowl practice - after school to 4:30 PM
2/14: 6th Grade Girls Basketball Game vs. Shenandoah (Home) 5:30 PM
2/18: School in Session - Snow Make-Up Day!
2/19: Choir Practice (Music Room) 3:30 - 4:30 PM
2/19: 6th Grade Girls Basketball Game vs. East Elementary (Home) 4:30 PM
2/20: Math Bowl practice - after school to 4:30 PM
2/20: Robotics Club practice -after school to 4:30 PM
2/20: 6th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ PES-I (Away) 4:30 PM
2/21: Math Bowl Competition (PES-P) 5:00 PM
2/22: Middle School Performing Arts Tour - Gr. 5 & 6 (Gym) 8:45 AM
2/25: McDonald's Night Fundraiser (Bollman Family) 5-7 PM
2/26: Choir Practice (Music Room) 3:30 - 4:30 PM
2/26: 6th Grade Girls County Tournament vs. Lapel (Gym) 5:00 PM
2/27: Robotics Club practice -after school to 4:30 PM
3/2: Robotics Club Scrimmage @ East Elementary 9 AM
3/6: 5th Grade Wax Museum (Gym) 2:00 PM
3/11: School in Session - Snow Make-up Day!
3/12: School in Session - Snow Make-up Day!
Contact Us @ Maple Ridge:
Valerie Steger, Assistant Principal - vsteger@smcsc.com
Email: atilton@smcsc.com
Website: mre.smcsc.com
Location: 8537 S 650 West, Pendleton, IN, USA
Phone: 765-778-3818
Twitter: @MRE_Arabians