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Happening This Week
August 13 - 4th Grade Meet & Greet August 14 - K-5 Meet & Greet August 16 - 1st Day of School/Back to School Parade August 16 - Kindergarten Getting-to-Know-You Day (last names A-K) 8:30AM - 10:30AM (last names L-Z) 12:15PM - 2:15PM August 17 - Movie Night at Maple Grove Park Lunch menu for August Upcoming Events: August 23 - K-5 Back-to-School Night for Parents/Guardians, Schedule TBD August 24 - Flex Assessment Day, Last Names A-K (Kinder full day; Gr 1-5 by appointment); Last Names L-Z No School August 27 - Flex Assessment Day, last names L-Z (Kinder full day; Gr 1-5 by appointment); Last Names A-K No School September 3 - Labor Day (no school) September 6 - 1st PTA General Meeting at Arbor House |
1st Day of School
School starts on Thursday, August 16 with regular hours (8:00-2:30, arrive by 7:55) for Grades 1-5.
As in years past, we will continue to meet at the front of the school before school starts. Staff will start to gather at 7:45 and the parade will begin at 7:55. Students are encouraged to wear school colors or spirit wear!
Kindergarten will have a Getting-to-Know-You Day at 8:30-10:30 (last names A-K) and 12:15-2:15 (last names L-Z).
School starts on Thursday, August 16 with regular hours (8:00-2:30, arrive by 7:55) for Grades 1-5.
As in years past, we will continue to meet at the front of the school before school starts. Staff will start to gather at 7:45 and the parade will begin at 7:55. Students are encouraged to wear school colors or spirit wear!
Kindergarten will have a Getting-to-Know-You Day at 8:30-10:30 (last names A-K) and 12:15-2:15 (last names L-Z).
Back To School Night |
All families are welcome to attend the Back to School Night on August 23. This is a great opportunity to hear from our new Principal, Mr Neville about the upcoming school year. Parents will also have an opportunity to meet with their child(ren)’s teacher.
The schedule is TBD, stay tuned. Childcare will be provided courtesy of the PTA for children ages 3+. Please RSVP to Jill Wilde at jillana.wilde@gmail.com if you plan to use childcare. |
Grizzly Growl +
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Get out your running shoes and save your gear! We are combining the Grizzly Growl 5k & 1k Fun Run with the Ski, Bike & Gear Swap on October 7, 2018. We will have a full day of fun at Maple Grove!!
More about the Swap - We will take in your used sporting equipment - everything like skis, baseball gloves, lacrosse sticks, bikes, strollers, etc - and resell at a great price with some or all of the proceeds going to Maple Grove. The Bike, Ski & Gear swap is open to everyone in the Applewood community!! We are still looking for sponsors & volunteers. If you would like your logo on marketing materials and the race shirts or a booth at the event, please contact lindseyfleener@gmail.com ASAP! |
Parenting safe children workshop
The Parenting Safe Children workshop offers valuable information, ideas, and tools to help you prevent child sexual abuse in your home and community!
If you are interested in learning more please consider signing up.
Parenting Safe Children workshop will be held on September 8th in the Maple Grove Gymnasium from 1-5pm. For more information please visit this website,
https://parentingsafechildrenworkshopsept82018.eventbrite.com
If you are interested in learning more please consider signing up.
Parenting Safe Children workshop will be held on September 8th in the Maple Grove Gymnasium from 1-5pm. For more information please visit this website,
https://parentingsafechildrenworkshopsept82018.eventbrite.com
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Want to be more involved in your kids’ school experience?
Want to get to know teachers and staff?
Want to help ensure the security of Maple Grove students?
Want to raise the flag in front of the building?
Want to make your kids beam with pride?
Become part of the WatchDOGS!
If you're a new dad (grandpa, uncle, guardian, etc.) to Maple Grove, or have never been a WatchDOG before, or you’ve been a WatchDOG and just want a place to be, please join us at Maple Grove on Thursday, September 15th, at 7:00 PM for pizza and an information session about how you can be a force for good at the school
(WatchDOGS veterans are welcome to join/eat as well).
There was some confusion in the flyer included with the Friday Folders, but the kickoff is this Thursday, and NOT tonight!
Please RSVP for the kick-off by sending a message to watchdogs.maplegrove@gmail.com with your name enclosed.
As a dad it isn't easy or obvious how to be more involved in your child's school day. Being a WatchDOG gives you a chance to spend more time with your kids, serve the school and be a part of the Maple Grove community. And you get to wear a cool orange vest and walkie-talkie!
Want to be more involved in your kids’ school experience?
Want to get to know teachers and staff?
Want to help ensure the security of Maple Grove students?
Want to raise the flag in front of the building?
Want to make your kids beam with pride?
Become part of the WatchDOGS!
If you're a new dad (grandpa, uncle, guardian, etc.) to Maple Grove, or have never been a WatchDOG before, or you’ve been a WatchDOG and just want a place to be, please join us at Maple Grove on Thursday, September 15th, at 7:00 PM for pizza and an information session about how you can be a force for good at the school
(WatchDOGS veterans are welcome to join/eat as well).
There was some confusion in the flyer included with the Friday Folders, but the kickoff is this Thursday, and NOT tonight!
Please RSVP for the kick-off by sending a message to watchdogs.maplegrove@gmail.com with your name enclosed.
As a dad it isn't easy or obvious how to be more involved in your child's school day. Being a WatchDOG gives you a chance to spend more time with your kids, serve the school and be a part of the Maple Grove community. And you get to wear a cool orange vest and walkie-talkie!
