Tiger Insider

October 18, 2019

Maker Magazine

2nd Annual Student Video Showcase

On Friday, October 11, 2019 MES gathered in the auditorium for our 2nd Annual Student Video Showcase. Guest judges Dr. Kelli Trenga (former grade 3 teacher at MES) and Mr. Tyler Cauvel (biology teacher at Franklin Area High School and our favorite skater at The Rink) had a hard time choosing the grand prize winner because they were all so good!


Drum roll please......


And the grand prize winner is....

A Million Dreams
For the second year in a row, 4th grade takes the grand prize of BEST VIDEO ENTRY in our showcase! Great work, 4th grade! Looking forward to our Principal Pizza Party to celebrate!
2019 6th Graade Video
Most Creative Entry! Kids were laughing hard over this unique and fun video! Great job! 6th grade will enjoy 30 minutes of extra recess to celebrate a wonderful submission!
2019 3rd Grade Video
Fan Favorite Entry! There was something for everyone in this video! Everyone in the audience was excited to see a brother, sister, a cousin or a friend in this submission that highlighted everyone in this grade. 3rd grade will enjoy 30 minutes of extra recess to celebrate a wonderful submission!
2019 5th Grade Video
Best Original Song Entry! What a fun to sing about how we ROAR! 5th grade will enjoy 30 minutes of extra recess to celebrate a wonderful submission!
Parent Conference Sign Ups

Parent Conference Sign Ups

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2019 from 7:35am-3:00pm. Each teacher at MES has an online sign up for you to schedule a time to come in and chat with him or her about your child's progress. Please click the link below to find your child's teacher. If you have any trouble scheduling online, please call the MES main office at (814)337-1659 between 7:30am-3:30pm and we will be happy to help you!

http://www.maplewoodelm.net/academics/parent-conferences

Parent Conference Sign Ups
BOO BASH

BOO BASH

Come out and support MES's PTO on Friday, October 18 from 6:00-8:00pm for our annual BOO BASH! Bring your kids trick or treating in our back parking lot and check out the Scholastic Book Fair. It's always a howlin' good time!
BOO BASH
Veterans Day Assembly

Veterans Day Assembly

Maplewood staff and students would like to recognize our families and extended families for serving our great nation. The sacrifice and willingness to protect and honor each of us is one of great courage and valor. We would like to invite our Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel to come and enjoy an assembly free of charge with our students on November 11, 2019 beginning at 9:30am at Maplewood Elementary School with light refreshments provided afterward by Maplewood Elementary’s PTO.


Please RSVP to your homeroom teacher by Friday, November 1 by completing the form linked here.


Thank you for your service and we look forward to your visit!

Veterans Day Assembly
Science Story Time!

Science Story Time!

Once a month, you're invited to bring your preschooler to Penn State Behrend for story reading, interactive activities, and "out-of-this-world" fun!

  • WHAT: Science Story Time
  • WHEN: Nov. 8 & Dec. 6
  • TIME: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
  • WHERE: Roche Hall at Penn State Behrend

Science Story Time is free and open to all preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult. Just be sure to RSVP in advance for both you and your child at this link.

Each session includes a story reading and hands-on lesson by Tracy Halmi, associate teaching professor of chemistry.

For more information, email tracy@psu.edu or call 814-898-6105.

Science Story Time!

Upcoming Dates

Friday, October 18, 2019 - BOO BASH from 6:00pm-8:00pm

October 18 - 25, 2019 - Scholastic Book Fair

October 23 - 31, 2019 - Red Ribbon Week

Friday, October 25, 2019 - Parent Conferences

Friday, November 1, 2019 - First Nine Weeks Ends

Sunday, November 3, 2019 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

Friday, November 8, 2019 - National STEM Day

Friday, November 8, 2019 - Student Recognition Assembly

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day Assembly at 9:30am

Wednesday, November 13 - Picture Retakes

Thursday, November 14 - Monthly Board Meeting at 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 27 - Monday, December 2 - NO SCHOOL (Happy Thanksgiving!)

Maplewood Moments

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Trooper Shick from Meadville PSP visited MES on Thursday, October 17 to go over the importance of bus safety with all of our students. She met with each grade level to go over our bus expectations and then had them practice on a bus parked by the auditorium. Thank you, Ms. McPherson for setting this up for all of us!

Stay Connected

Our Sponsors

We are so fortunate to have local businesses and organizations support the powerful work that we are doing at MES. Please consider returning the favor by supporting them! Also, if you own a business or know of a business that would like to contribute to our school, please contact Erin Fonzo, Principal of Maplewood Elementary School, by calling (814)337-1659 or emailing efonzo@penncrest.org

Our Students ROAR!

We LOVE having the opportunity to help our students succeed and we're very proud of them for repeatedly making the right choices. We hope you are as excited as we are about the great work that the students have been doing. Our recent SWPBiS evaluation confirms what we already know..... MES is PAWS-itively the best!
About Us

About Us

32695 Pennsylvania 408, Townville, PA, USA efonzo@penncrest.org (814)337-1659 maplewoodelm.net/