TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2020
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER
Grades 1 and 2 come to school four days per week.
Starting Thursday, October 29th.
For Families: How to Read and Understand the New I-Ready and Lexia Reports. Zoom Session Led by Mr. Ashton and Mrs. Levine. Thursday, October 29th. Please fill out the google form on the link below and you will receive a link to the Zoom 30 minutes before it begins. https://forms.gle/GQXBYJcCG8B37rxi9
NOVEMBER
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3rd.
MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 4th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available.
Conferences. No School
Friday, November 6th.
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11th.
Grades 3 & 4 come to school four days a week
Starting Thursday, November 12th.
For Families: DIgital Safety Tips and Tricks. Led by teachers who are also parents.
Thursday, November 12th. 6:30 PM. Zoom Signup will be in future announcements
MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 18th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available.
Thanksgiving Break. No School
Wednesday - Friday, November 25th - 27th. |
PICTURES
WETLANDS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT On Friday 10-23-2020 facilities maintenance staff members, Mr. Pelkey, Mr. Barratt, and some of the Voyagers replaced a bridge leading to the wetlands.
Bridge replacement location 
The new bridge was driven from the school workshop to the wetlands 
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| The new bridge was put aside... 
| ...while the old bridge was removed... 
| ...and carried away. 
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| The new bridge was carried to the waterway... 
| ...and placed over it.
| The Voyagers then tried it out. 
| They liked the non-slip surface.
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| Then the Voyagers and another team walked the paths in the wetlands.
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A LITTLE HISTORY There is a small waterway between our athletic fields and the wetlands. When our wetlands were opened to the school for use years ago in 2015, there were two access points. Students and teachers could enter a trail with a bridge near the big tree between the soccer fields, or they could enter over a bridge built by HOPE near the southern end of the property. In 2016 some teenagers created a third unauthorized entrance with a riding lawnmower between the two main entrances. It was decided to keep that entrance but clear away the makeshift bridge and replace it with a plywood platform over the spot. This better bridge worked well enough until this year when the wood became rotten and unsafe to use. The Voyagers and Mr. Pelkey facilitated the bridge replacement shown above.
You can learn more about our wetlands at this site.
This picture shows the unauthorized entryway when it was first made. 
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BUILDING BUG HOTELS
The weather on Friday, October 23rd was beautiful and many people were outside whenever possible. As an example, Ms. Turpen and an Explorers student took a bit of recess time to build bug hotels beneath the maple tree at the entrance to the school. The wind made construction a real challenge.
FOUR SQUARE
This game remains a perennial favorite, especially under the covered picnic space. 10-23-2020
PHOTO OF SOME OF THE MANY STUDENTS WHO USE THE EXERCISE PATH DAILY
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HELP AND ADVICE FOR FAMILIES
October 29th. 6:30 - Mr. Ashton and Mrs. Levine will be holding a Zoom session to give an overview of how to read and understand the new I-Ready and Lexia reports that will explain your child's' ability levels in mathematics and literacy. Please fill out the google form on the link below and you will receive a link to the Zoom 30 minutes before it begins. https://forms.gle/GQXBYJcCG8B37rxi9
Nov 12th. Digital Safety Tips and Tricks: Increased access to technology and the internet provides amazing opportunities for students to learn and connect, and it also requires the school and families to work together to keep students' safe. In this practical session led by teachers (who are also parents!) we will share some great digital safety resources and strategies. |
OPEN DOORS IS BACK!
UPDATE ON ENROLLMENT
Arts and Crafts-MONDAY (1st-3rd Grade) (FULL with Waitlist!!)
Arts and Crafts- THURSDAY (1st-3rd Grade) - spaces available
Sewing- MONDAY (4th-6th Grade) - spaces available
Sewing- THURSDAY (4th-6th Grade) - spaces available
Healthy and Creative Cooking- MONDAY (6th-8th Grade) - spaces available
Healthy and Creative Cooking- THURSDAY (6th-8th Grade) (Need more sign-ups in order to run the program!!!)
Group Games- MONDAY (1st-8th Grade) (FULL!!)
Group Games- THURSDAY (1st-8th Grade) - spaces available
ORIGINAL OPEN DOORS ANNOUNCEMENT
Session One: November 2nd-24th, Monday or Thursday - 2:30-4:00 pm
Guidelines:
-No bussing
-Online Registration only
-No more than 10 students per group
-Snacks will be provided and delivered to Open Doors space between 2:30 and 3:00 pm
-Students may only attend one day, on a day they are in school (Blue and Green groups)
All Programs will be offered once a week to blue group members on Monday afternoons and once a week to green group members on Thursday afternoons.
Art & Crafts, 1st-3rd Grade, location: Cafeteria: Give your child a chance to embrace their artistic side. Whether it's learning a new handcraft or getting to use paints or make cards, your creative kid will love exploring the many ways to express themselves!
Sewing, 4th-6th Grade, Location: Library: The main objective of this course is learning to stitch fabric together with thread. Students learn to sew by hand and machine. They also study the basic principles of hemming, sewing, and adhering add-ons to fabrics.
Healthy & Creative Cooking, 6th-8th Grade, Location: Kitchen: This program gears towards learning kitchen techniques with a combination of cooking healthier! This program will allow our students to have fun cooking but also making sure the ingredients are giving their bodies proper nutrients to thrive and grow!
Group Games, 1st-8th Grade (split instructors), location: Small Gym: Explore different types of lifetime fitness for students! This program will create routines such as eating with peers, teamwork, lifetime fitness, play-based activities, socialization, and friendship.
Acceptance letters will be emailed to the email address on file, the week prior.
Registration will close on Wednesday, October 28th: Link to signup for Session One: Open Doors
Mask wearing will be required |
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ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
The athletics season is about over. Here is what remains on the schedule OCTOBER 27 Tuesday
STATES XC Practice 4-5 pm | 28 Wednesday
| 29 Thursday
STATES XC practice, 4-5 pm |
The State Cross Country meet is on Sunday, Nov 1st |
MENU
BREAKFAST Mon, 26th | Tue, 27th | Wed, 28th | Thu, 29th | Friday, 30th | Breakfast Round Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety | WG Iced Honey Bun Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety | Remote learning | Breakfast Round Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety | WG Iced Honey Bun Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety |
LUNCH Mon, 26th | Tue, 27th | Wed, 28th | Thu. 29th | Friday, 30th | Homemade Shepherd's Pie (Ground Beef, Corn & Mashed Potato) Steamed Broccoli Dinner Roll Or Chef Salad Dinner Roll Or Cheese Pizza Or Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich Veggie Sticks | BBQ Chicken Oven Crisp Tater Tots Steamed Green Peas Dinner Roll Or Deli Turkey & Cheese Sub Veggie Sticks Or Cheese Pizza Or Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich Veggie Sticks | Remote learning | Homemade Shepherd's Pie (Ground Beef, Corn & Mashed Potato) Steamed Broccoli Dinner Roll Or Chef Salad Dinner Roll Or Cheese Pizza Or Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich Veggie Sticks | BBQ Chicken Oven Crisp Tater Tots Steamed Green Peas Dinner Roll Or Deli Turkey & Cheese Sub Veggie Sticks Or Cheese Pizza Or Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich Veggie Sticks |
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WEATHER FOR TODAY 
WEATHER EXPECTED FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
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BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
STUDENT FIRST NAME | LAST NAME |
Daniel | Mojica |
Hailey | Deso |
Cecilia | Charland |
Lucas | Cunningham |
Violet | Young |
Christopher | Drown |
Skyler | Bissell |
Aryanna | Fleming |
Kassidy | Sicard |
Logan | Granger |
Katherine | Mercon |
Aaliyah | Anderson |
Lilly | Dashnaw |
Cordelia | Brooks |
Serenity | McGrail |
STAFF FIRST NAME | LAST NAME |
Richard | Weisburgh |
