It was a packed gym and the K-2 learners did a fantastic performance at their Winter Concert on Tuesday! Thank you to Mrs. Matz for putting together a wonderful program, the PTO for providing the traditional Christmas bags for the learners and the staff, and the governance board for the refreshments afterward. It was truly a wonderful evening at Maple Grove Charter School! We are looking forward to another spectacular evening tonight (Dec. 9) with our 3-5 grade learners at 6:00, doors open at 5:15.
Maple Grove Charter School is ready for the holidays and for the learners concerts next week! K-2 Tuesday, December 7, at 6:00 and 3-5 Thursday, December 9, at 6:00. All are welcome!
Maple Grove Charter School is ready for the holidays and for the learners concerts next week! K-2 Tuesday, December 7, at 6:00 and 3-5 Thursday, December 9, at 6:00. All are welcome!
Kindergarten students at MGCS had the opportunity to create their very own toys out of recycled materials, loose parts, and sticks from our school forest. We have been working on comparing toys from the past and present, discussing what toys we prefer, and how using our imagination is the best toy of all!
Some of their creations included: a rocket, lava monster, popsicle, race cars, and a freezer (ice cubes included, of course). They worked hard and used craftsmanship and perseverance to produce something they were proud of!
On Nov. 4 Maple Grove Charter School Staff held their annual Chili Event! A huge thank you to the Hamburg community, Maple Grove Charter School families, staff, volunteers, PTO, and sponsors (Polka Dotted Pie, Athens IGA, Bloch Family, Riehle Family, Rib Falls Methodist Church, Maple Grove Families, S&S Bar, Dustin Lund, Kearns Family, Giese Family, Gilles Family, and Jim Fons)! Thank you to our Chili Contestants: Dr. Dawn Nonn, Amy Fromm, Eric Vogel, and Jeff Artus. A big congratulations to Hamburg's very own Town Chairman, Mr. Vogel, for winning the Golden Ladle! All of your support for Maple Grove Charter School does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU!
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Check out how our schools honor our Veterans.
Maple: https://youtu.be/CogndQS8c-o
Elem: https://youtu.be/JJTnbH3gH5w
MSHS: https://youtu.be/mOu1hXXh0AM
First graders were challenged to take on a mission of creating a magnificent thing for the classroom. Students came up with the ideas as a class, then worked collaboratively to make it come to life. Students showed their CRISP traits in the craftsmanship and perseverance!
Here's what students created:
#1-10 indoor hopscotch - created by Cali and Airia
Morning lunch choice board - created by Avery and Mason
Pencil holders - created by Clay and Emma
Classroom paper chain - created by Iris and Cassidy
Alphabet mobile - created by Justin, Levi, and Bryana
Classroom Mailbox - created by Jolene and Dexter (not pictured)
I love how these all turned out and was so proud of the collaboration more than anything😊
The current exploratory unit in Kindergarten at Maple Grove is all about "Toys and Play"- both important components in early childhood! We have been learning how to describe materials by their attributes and took it one step further by practicing with pumpkins, gourds, and squash! Learners loved telling others about their item's color, shape, size, and texture.
The School District of Athens is seeking applications for a school year custodian position at the Athens Elementary school Candidates must demonstrate a desire to be part of a professional team. This position will require an individual to perform routine maintenance activities.
Applicants can apply by sending a letter and resume to Andrea Sheridan at PO Box F, Athens, WI 54411 or asheridan@athens1.org. Application deadline is November 30, 2021.
Come join us for some warm chili and hot dogs, vote for your favorite chili contestant, and have your children play some fun games outside. This is a free event put on by MGCS staff for families and the community! We look forward to seeing you November 4!
Kindergarten students at MGCS had a blast during our Halloween celebration! We used our sense of touch to guess what was used for different "witchy" body parts, had a party with fun snacks and drinks, and topped the day off with a whole school costume parade and dance party. Happy Halloween! 🎃
Third grade celebrated Halloween with costumes, STEAM activities
and a dance party/parade.
First grade celebrated Halloween with spooky stories, witches brew snack mix, candy corn math, and illustrating/writing “what should my teacher be for Halloween”. The day ended with a school wide dance party and parade! Happy Halloween from the first grade🎃❤️
Maple Grove Charter School fourth and fifth grade learners have spent our first quarter in school working hard using Accelerated Reader. Accelerated Reader is a program we have been using that tracks students independent reading practice and progress by using comprehension quizzes after students complete books and articles. As a fourth grade class they have collectively read 320 books and 281 articles since the beginning of the year and every student has met their goal that was set through this program! We celebrated their achievement today through an award ceremony followed by flashlight reading. We could not be more proud of these fourth and fifth grade learners!
Third graders at Maple Grove Charter School earned a pajama day for their outstanding classroom CRISP traits. Keep up the great work!
Kindergarten students from Maple Grove Charter School enjoyed their very first time at the Merrill School Forest! We had an amazing time despite the early rain and chilly fall temperature. Thank you Mr. Noland for spending the day with our excited group as we learned about animals in winter, camouflage, and SO much more 🍂🦉 Needless to say, we are all ready for the next trip!
Fifth grade students from Maple Grove and Athens Elementary attended a field trip to the Highground Veterans Memorial Park and Museum in Neillsville earlier this month. Our trip was sponsored by the Mar-Lin VFW Post 10203, and we were lucky to be joined by some local veterans who shared their stories with us. It was an amazing learning experience!
The School District of Athens in conjunction with Marathon County Special Education is currently hiring paraprofessionals. For more information apply online here! https://www.mcse.k12.wi.us/employment/employment-opportunities.cfm
Our outstanding Hamburg Volunteer Fire department was at MGCS this
morning teaching us all about fire safety. Learners had the opportunity to see a variety of equipment and sit in the fire trucks. They even received a gift from the firefighters 🚒 They truly are a gift to our community of Hamburg and our school!
Nothing beats the excitement of a kindergartner exploring a firetruck! 🚒
Thank you to the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department for spending a gorgeous morning at Maple Grove and sharing your essential fire safety knowledge. You made their day!
