Juniors - Murray State University's Commonwealth Honors Academy will be held from June 5 to June 26, 2021. After completion of the academy, students will receive six hours of honors-level university studies credit; have the opportunity to take an additional six hours of tuition-free university courses at MSU during their senior year; and be awarded a four-year $2,000 renewable housing scholarship to attend Murray State University. To qualify, students must have completed their junior year of high school, a composite ACT of approximately 25 and a 3.5 GPA, and community involvement. Potential CHA applicants are encouraged to take the ACT no later than December 2020 to qualify for the Academy. Applications can be found at http://www.murraystate.edu/cha. The deadline is March 1, 2021.
This is National Bus Safety Week. We would like to thank our amazing bus drivers for everything you do. We would also like to thank Eric Robinson and Tina Williamson from Robinson Transport in Metropolis for taking great care of our students.
Technology helps to bring us together.
Maple Grove’s Fourth Grade Class hosted a virtual visit with Murray State University student, Lindsey Hargitt, today using our new webcam.
We are currently studying the regions of the United States. She shared a book with us about our country entitled, “What are the U.S. Regions?”.
We were excited to learn that in fact, Ms. Hargitt read to us from a different region of our country that we are located in. The state of Illinois is located in the Middle West. Kentucky, home of MSU, is located in the Southeast.
We would like to express our gratitude to both Ms. Hargitt and Murray State University’s Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society for sharing with us.
Drunk Goggles and Distracted Driving Mario Kart in Driver’s Ed! A safe and fun way to teach the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving.
Juniors and seniors interested in taking the ASVAB should sign up outside the guidance door or email Mrs. Bellamey.
This week in pre-k we have been learning about what grows on trees. Today we worked together to make applesauce and enjoyed tasting it! We also sampled red, green, and yellow apples and graphed our favorite flavor!
Our Balfour representative will be here on Friday, October 23rd so that students can hear about caps & gowns, graduation announcements, senior wear and accessories.
Our representative will then return on Friday, October 30th for orders. Sales tax is 6.25% and payment is due on order day. To encourage on time orders, those placed on order day using the Easy Order Senior Flyer will get FREE shipping!
Links and more information will be sent to your student's school email address. If you wish to have it sent to you, please let me know.
Balfour representative will be here on Friday, October 23 to speak with Sophomores about class rings and letter jackets. Rings orders can then be placed online at balfour.com and will be shipped directly to you. The rep. will have a ring display/Sizers and will help with any questions.
Letter jackets can be placed with the Rep. when he returns on October 30.
Links and more information will be sent to your student's school email address. If you wish to have it sent to you, please let me know.
Joppa/Maple Grove reflections for today take us back to 1977. Thanks for the memories. If you have pictures from years gone by send them to jdufour@joppa38.com
On October 29 at 2 pm, Sarah Adams from University of Illinois in Springfield will be conducting a How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement webinar. With college and universities going test-optional this year the personal statement is more important than ever before. The webinar is for any student who is considering college, not just students considering University of Illinois Springfield.
There are limited spots available for this webinar. Students can sign up to participate here:
https://apply.uis.edu/register/?id=94582982-f52c-4bdd-a268-8baf3dee6e28
Happy Boss's Day, Dr. Artman
The Faculty and Staff of Maple Grove would like to wish Dr. Dufour a Happy Boss’s Day! We are so glad you are part of our school family.
Joppa/Maple Grove reflections for today take us back to 1963. Thanks for the memories. If you have pictures from years gone by send them to jdufour@joppa38.com
Maple Grove Elementary School invites you to shop the Online Book Fair and support our school! The Fair runs from November 2nd-15th. Our Fair will feature a Virtual Fair walk-through so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience: browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and much more! All purchases will benefit Maple Grove Elementary School directly (25% back in rewards!). Don’t miss your chance to shop affordable books and support Maple Grove. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maplegroveelemschool
Bill of Rights Contest
Register at https://forms.gle/VTbgM5LEgZJPFeGY8
Contest open Oct. 1st through Oct. 31st.
Great things happening in Mr. Basham's construction class.
Great National Beta project by Aaliyah Latham in Mr. Basham's class.
Joppa/Maple Grove School District #38 is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Every October, individuals from across the nation—and around the world—unite with the powerful message that bullying should never be a part of childhood.
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/
Full Sail University entry link and information page for E-Sports Series
https://go.fullsail.edu/high-school-esports-series
