Dear Parents and Families:
We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only
Book Fair from April 19 – May 2.
The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters—helping them become lifelong readers.
And you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives—directly from the interactive booklist.
Plus, enjoy these special online shopping features:
Access to over 6,000 products
All orders ship direct to home
FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maplegroveelemschool
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Happy reading,
Dr. Dufour. Principal
Maple Grove Elementary
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Maple Grove Elementary’s Book Fair
Book Fair dates: April 19 – May 2
Shopping hours: Online Only
Matthew McGinness was recognized on March 27 at the DAR meeting. Matthew was awarded with a DAR pin and certificate. Congratulations, Matthew!
Dr. Dufour decided to join 3rd and 4th grade in a few rounds of dodge ball during PE today. Students had a great time trying to get the principal out!!
Elegant dancing — from elbow to elbow!!
Elegant dancing — from elbow to elbow!!
Elegant dancing — from elbow to elbow!!
Upcoming Dates:
April 1 – Early Dismissal 1:26 Dismissal-Carriders go to the gym at 1:11
April 2 – No School—Good Friday
April 5-9 –Spring Break
May 7 – Early Dismissal
May 27- Early Dismissal-11:00 School Improvement Day
May 27-Last day for students
May 28-Remote Training Day-No students
May 31 – No School—Memorial Day
June 1-Remote Training Day-No students
June 2 –Remote Training Day-No students
June 3 – Last day for Staff
6th Grade Honor Roll
Jaylea Anderson 3.5
Olivia Blanchard 3.6
Taylor Joiner 3.6
Sara McGuire 3.8
Hannah Murphy 3.6
Isabella Norwood 3.5
Lexie Snell 3.8
5th Grade Honor Roll
Ryan Dalton 3.7
Trystan Hines 3.6
Kennady Joiner 3.8
Brooklyn Little 3.8
Ean Little 3.6
Brooklyn Martin 3.8
Preston McRoy 3.5
Addison Miller 3.8
Kali Short 3.8
Emily Swafford 3.7
Aiden VanMeter 3.9
4th Grade Honor Roll
Emily Brown 3.7
Brooke Burns 3.9
Ava Cladis 3.9
Whalyn Krueger 3.7
Libia Lewis 3.7
Madison Weisbrod 3.9
Sofia Williams 3.8
3rd Grade Honor Roll
Hailey Belmonte 3.8
Bentley Cochran 3.9
Levi Dalton 3.6
Claira Hillebrand 3.8
Rainee Hines 3.6
Emily Morgan 3.7
Ellie Patrick 3.9
Aubrey Pugh 3.6
Travis Wood 3.9
PRINCIPAL'S PALS
4.0 GPA
4th-6th Grades
4th Grade
Connor Thweatt
5th Grade
Landon Blanchard
Jasmine Harvill
Natalie Thweatt
6th Grade
Lily Johnson
Wyatt Willenborg
PRINCIPAL'S PALS
4.0 GPA
1st-3rd Grades
1st Grade
Xander Lewis,
Brent McGuire
Julia Richard
2nd Grade
GraceLin Lang
Bailey Myers
Owen Roberts
Tyleigh Scott
Lacey Sharp
3rd Grade
Januari Burnett
Wyatt Henson
Noah Johnson
Karli Short
Student of the Month
March-Responsible
Pre K – Jeremy Johnson
K-Avery Dresser
1-Brent McGuire
2-Bailey Myers & Liam Kerr
3-Travis Wood
4-Connor Thweatt
5-Addison Miller
6-Lily Johnson
Com-Whalyn Krueger
Art-Gavin Roberts
Music-Wyatt Willenborg
Student of the Month
Feb-Kindness
Pre K – Oliver Dummitt
K-Annabelle Powell
1st-Alyssa Morgan
2nd-Roczen Blackburn
3rd-Aubrey Pugh
4th-Madison Weisbrod
5th-Kali Short
6th-Emmaleah Ray
Computers-Tyleigh Scott
Art-Preston McRoy
Music-Hailey Belmonte
There will be a food giveaway at Joppa City Hall on March 26th, 2021 at 1030 am. Thanks to Laborers Union Local 773 for this amazing gift.
First graders participated in a "Virtual Weather School Talk" by NOAA, National Weather Service. We learned how to watch the weather and "When thunder roars, go indoors!" We also talked about how important safety drills are.
Joppa HS basketball spirit wear. Go to this link and then select Joppa Basketball.
https://www.storessimple.com/actionsports/groups.php
Testing time is right around the corner. The Illinois Science Assessment will be given the following dates: March 30th- 5th Grade ISA March 30th- Biology 11th Grade March 31st- 8th Grade ISA These exams will be given after breakfast those mornings.
Shawnee Development Council has released its scholarship application. The requirements are 1) must be a resident of Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, or Union County in Illinois; 2) household income must fall into the approved CSBG federal poverty guidelines (see the attachment); 3) must attend an accredited college, trade school, or university in the state of Illinois; 4) must be a full-time student and 5) must complete the necessary application requirements in the time frame allotted. The deadline is April 29, 2021. See Mrs. Bellamey for an application.
