Fifth grade adventurers from Maple Grove had an unforgettable overnight trip to Merrill School Forest. From studying Earth's water, cross-country skiing, and building winter survival shelters to singing around the campfire with s’mores and enjoying a traditional green pancake breakfast, it was a riveting trip!
Maple Grove Charter School is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year! If you live OUTSIDE of the School District of Athens, you ALSO need to submit an Open Enrollment form through the WI Department of Instruction at dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. The open enrollment application period for the 2025-26 school year is February 3, 2025 - April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm. You can get to the application through this link:https://forms.gle/u9eKRwYAinKnN2Rg7 or through the QR code on the flier. We look forward to having you a part of our Maple Grove Fox Family!
Pearl and Buttercup have been taking field trips to some student homes these past few weekends!
Due to extremely cold temperatures anticipated in our area tomorrow evening, we want to prioritize everyone's safety, and we feel it is appropriate to reschedule the January 20th Athens School Board Meeting.
Tomorrow night's school board meeting is rescheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5 PM.
Thank you for understanding.
What a fantastic movie night at Maple Grove Charter School! 🎥🍿 Big thanks to the PTO for making it happen! 🙌 It was awesome to see such a great turnout! 🎉
Ms. Ettens 1st grade class at Maple Grove Charter School was able to become astronomers as they entered the Star Lab last week! The Star Lab brought outer space, galaxies, constellations, and so much more to life. Learners have been studying the sun, moon, and stars in their EL Module as well as making constellations of their very own. It was amazing to hear the oohs, aahs, and downright screams as the students entered a black dome that came to life with a flip of a switch. Right in front of their eyes appeared the Big Dipper, Orion's Belt, and so many other star patterns. Being able to experience this has inspired the learners to continue their studying and has even given some the idea and desire to become scientists, astronomers, or physicists!
The MGCS kindergarten class concluded their learning on "Weather Wonders" by inviting WAOW meteorologist Justin Loew to share his expertise! Learners were able to demonstrate their weather knowledge and also ask their burning questions about how he appears on TV.
Thank you, Mr. Loew- we always appreciate your time! ❄️🌤
Thanks to the Maple Grove Charter School's PTO sponsorship, Mrs. Garvin's fourth graders have had two amazing outdoor experiences at the Merrill School Forest. This time, students learned the history of local Wisconsin logging; including the lumberjack lingo, various job roles and responsibilities. They also had a firsthand experience with a silently, efficient lunch and with using a two man crosscut saw. We are grateful for these experiences. Thank you!
Thanks to Trout in the Classroom and to the St. Croix Fish Hatchery, students at Maple Grove Charter School once again have the opportunity to raise Brook Trout from eggs to adults. The trout have currently progressed from eggs to alevins to fry. Fourth grade students have been their stewards since their arrival this past November. Some of the responsibilities have included: cleaning the tank, monitoring water quality, removing dead eggs/alevins and properly/regularly feeding them. We are thankful for this wonderful opportunity and can't wait to see them grow through their remaining life stages.
At MGCS, all it takes is a block of ice 🧊, some water 💦, and a big imagination! During recess, our learners got creative, crafting “iceboards” 🛹 and sleds 🛷 out of bark found in the forest 🌲. They even made fishing poles 🎣 and a fishing hole 🕳️ to complete their outdoor adventure. Watching their creativity and resourcefulness shine is one of the best parts of our days! ✨
Yesterday at Maple Grove Charter School, we sent our learners off with some holiday cheer through a whole-school sing-along, led by Mrs. Triebold! 🎶 It was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday break and come together as one big Fox family. 🦊 Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎄✨
Yesterday, our MGCS staff crew had a little holiday fun after school! 🎄 An announcement went out giving everyone just 15 minutes to find a "White Elephant" gift from their classroom and creatively wrap it. The excitement continued in the gym, where Mrs. Hanson read a festive Christmas story.
As the story unfolded, gifts were passed left or right whenever those words popped up, leading to lots of laughs and holiday cheer! 🎁✨ It was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some festive fun during this busy week before the holiday break.
Maple Grove 3rd graders recently spent the day at the Merrill School Forest! Students studied the attributes of front and hind feet of carnivores, omnivores and herbivores. They then made their own foot cast mold. They then applied their foot knowledge to animal track identification in the school forest. Lastly, they studied the attributes of animal skulls to determine carnivore, omnivore and herbivore species. A big thank you to Mr. Noland and our parent chaperones who helped make this a great day of fun and learning!
Fourth grade students in Mrs. Garvin's class at Maple Grove Charter School chose to play snowshoe kickball as a celebration of their CRISP trait behavior. Students were pleasantly surprised at how fun this combined sport could be. Many are planning on playing with their families at home or with other students at recesses. Some decided that maybe a pair of snowshoes would be a good addition to their Christmas wish list. Some decided that the weather was just too cold for this kind of shenanigans.
🎶✨ What an incredible holiday concert at Maple Grove Charter School! Our K-5 students brought the holiday spirit to life with their beautiful voices, and we couldn’t be more proud of their performance. A huge thank you to Mrs. Triebold for her creativity and dedication as our talented music teacher, Mr. Triebold, for accompanying on piano. 🎹👏
It was a full house both nights, and the energy was truly magical. Thank you to all the families and staff who made this event so special. Happy holidays from Maple Grove! 🎄🎤
Our K-2 learners at MGCS are putting their final touches on their holiday songs. They are excited to share them with our families tonight at 6:00. Doors will open at 5:15. We will have some limited mobility parking on the west side of the building. You may also drop family members with limited mobility at door B and then go and park. Please no parking on the playground.
🎄 A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Maple Grove Foundation and Cindy Artus for providing the beautiful ornaments for our learners to decorate! 🎨✨
This year, our ornaments celebrate pollinators—a theme inspired by our studies on the important role they play in our environment. From bees to butterflies and beyond, our students' creations will now shine brightly on the State Capitol Christmas Tree in Madison, WI, showcasing their talent, learning, and holiday spirit. 🐝🦋🌟
We are so grateful for your support in making this special opportunity possible for our Maple Grove community!
These Maple Grove Foxes are as sweet as pie! 🥧
The kindergarten class celebrated the last day before fall break by making mini pumpkin pies. They had a blast!
We are so grateful to Laurie Utech for her incredible kindness and generosity in making beautiful, homemade knitted hats for all of our learners at Maple Grove Charter School! 🧶❄️
Your thoughtfulness warms not just our heads but our hearts as well. 🥰 The students love their new hats, and they’ll definitely be staying cozy all winter long thanks to you.
Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and love with our school community. ❤️
Planting the future, one seed at a time! 🌾 Students teamed up with prairie experts Mr. and Mrs. Ehrenreich to bring a new prairie to life! Using seeds harvested from their very own prairie, the Ehrenreichs shared their expertise and passion for restoring native landscapes. Students also rolled up their sleeves to clear trees, letting in more sunlight to create the perfect environment for the prairie to thrive.. This is more than just planting—it’s about restoring balance, promoting biodiversity, and building a legacy for generations to come.
