Today we had our House Meetings and found out that Hippogriff is currently in the lead with the most points! To celebrate, we’ll be wearing blue tomorrow. Students will not have to be in uniform.
Be sure to check out our top point earners from each house!
Check out our Maple Lions with their amazing Wild Robot Family Projects! 🤖
Ms. Drake’s second grade class had a blast today using shaving cream as their canvas for learning! Students practiced adding and subtracting within 1,000 using strategies like mental math, base ten blocks, decomposing numbers, and number lines—all while having hands-on fun. The engaging lesson was thoughtfully planned by Ms. Drake’s TAM (Teacher Academy of Maryland) student, Payton, from DCTC. Way to make math exciting and memorable!
Happy Assistant Principals Week, Mrs. Cook and Ms. Beulah! We appreciate all that you do!
Spring Picture Day is on Wednesday, April 16th. Students will not have to wear a uniform.
You can order pictures online at www.mylifetouch.com using the Picture ID: EVT8298GT.
Congratulations to Ms. Karen Hopkins, Dorchester Educators Education Support Staff of the Year, and Ms. Victoria Bradley, DCPS Team Member of the Year – Impact!
We are so proud of all our nominees who represented Maple Elementary with pride and excellence tonight. Your dedication and heart shine through in all you do. 💚
Tonight’s the big night!
The 2025-2026 winners for Teacher of the Year, Early Excellence Educator of the Year, Dorchester Educators Education Support Staff of the Year, and our DCPS Team Member Awards will be announced!
We are incredibly proud of our amazing staff representing Maple tonight. No matter the outcome, each of these finalists has made a tremendous impact on our students, staff, and community. Congratulations to:
✨ Mr. Jon Harper – Teacher of the Year Finalist
✨ Ms. Madison Abbott – Early Excellence Educator of the Year Finalist
✨ Ms. Victoria Bradley – Team Member of the Year – Impact Finalist
✨ Mr. Ryan Daniels – Team Member of the Year – Community Connections Finalist
✨ Ms. Rachel Pritchett – Team Member of the Year – Leadership Finalist
✨ Ms. Debbie Trejo Rubio – Team Member of the Year – Service Above Self Finalist
✨ Ms. Karen Hopkins – Dorchester Educators Education Support Staff of the Year Finalist
Good luck to all our finalists—your dedication and hard work make Maple a truly special place! We are cheering you on! 🦁💚
Don't forget to turn in your Wild Robot Family Projects! They are due Wednesday, April 9th. We have already started getting some in!
Today, our 4th graders proudly presented their animal research papers in media class with Mrs. Morrissette!
It was an egg-citing math hunt in Ms. Lea’s class! Our first grade mathematicians solved addition and subtraction equations within 100, then searched for the matching egg to check their answers. Fun and learning all in one!
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for March! 🦁💚
Learning isn’t just for students! This week at Maple Elementary, our amazing K–2 teachers took part in lesson studies, collaborating with one another, our reading coach, and our CKLA coach to grow their teaching practice. It was a great opportunity to share strategies, reflect, and learn—because great teachers never stop learning!. We’re proud of our teachers’ commitment to continuous growth and excellence in the classroom!
More pictures from Cabin Fever!
Congratulations to our Read-a-Thon Winners!
Today, our top-performing classes were rewarded with a fun-filled trip to Cabin Fever!
Ms. Drake’s class logged the most reading minutes, showing their love for books and dedication to reading.
Mrs. Blair’s class raised the most money, going above and beyond to support our school!
We’re so proud of all our students for their incredible effort during the Read-a-Thon. Thank you to our families and community for your continued support!
Wednesday, April 2nd is World Autism Acceptance Day and kicks off Autism Acceptance Month.
To celebrate neurodiversity and ally with those with Autism, students and staff at Maple are encouraged to wear Red, Gold, or Rainbow. Students will not have to be in uniform if participating.
Why Red? "#RedInstead" is a movement initiated by individuals with Autism to promote the move from "Autism Awareness" to "Autism Acceptance" and to amplify Autistic voices. Who better to learn about Autism from than the experts!
Why Gold? The periodic element Gold is represented by the symbol Au - the first two letters of the word "Autism." Gold is considered a precious metal, just as every individual on the spectrum is a valuable and irreplaceable member of society.
Why Rainbow? The Autism Community embraces the use of rainbow colors and the infinity symbol to represent that Autism is a complex spectrum of individuals who possess a vast range of strengths and challenges.
Please stand in solidarity with the Autism Community to celebrate inclusivity and acceptance of all kinds of minds on Wednesday, April 2nd!
Midshore Meals Til Monday will provide meal bags for our Maple families on Fridays at 4 p.m. from the Academy and Light Street bus stop!
More pictures from the 5th grade NorthBay trip!
We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Higgins, our incredible Community School Liaison, for winning the 2024-2025 Community School Coordinators’ Regional Champion Award for the Eastern Shore!
This award is given to just one coordinator in each region — and Mrs. Higgins has truly earned this honor. Through her tireless efforts, she has built strong relationships, fostered reciprocal connections, and demonstrated collaborative leadership, making a lasting and positive change in our school community.
Community School Coordinators play a vital role across the state, and Mrs. Higgins exemplifies the heart and dedication behind this work. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition!
Having a blast at NorthBay! Amazing experiences and unforgettable memories!
Our 5th graders kicked off their NorthBay adventure today! Take a look at some highlights from their first day.
