March 2014

8th Grade Author Assembly

Submitted by cathy.page on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 15:16

Local author and BYU professor, Chris Crowe, came to visit the 8th graders who read Mississippi Trail, 1955 in their English classes. Chris shared the process he went through to write his novel, and gave students a sneak peak of his new book coming out in the fall--Death Coming Up the Hill--about the Vietnam War.

Attributions
Melissa Heaton

Stephanie Swensen - Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award

Submitted by cathy.page on Fri, 03/14/2014 - 13:11

Our beloved Math teacher, Stephanie Swensen, is this year’s recipient of the Crystal Apple Award.  The Crystal Apple Award is given to teachers that show devotion to students and outstanding performance in the classroom and is awarded by nomination from the school faculty.  Stephanie has been a full time teacher at Mapleton Junior High since August, 2007 and currently serves as division chair for our Math department.  Ms. Anderson, principal at MJHS, states the following:  “Stephanie is an amazing math teacher. She creates a positive, warm classroom culture where students love to learn.

Spirit of the Mustang - March

Submitted by cathy.page on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:11

Each month the faculty at Mapleton Junior High presents the Spirit of the Mustang award to a faculty member that embodies the school mission statement of "Students are the focus - Success is the goal".   These individuals go above and beyond.  

In March, the award was passed to Kim Gerke, Vice Principal at MJHS, with the following remarks:

Attributions
Bonny Groneman

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month

Submitted by cathy.page on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 12:49

Mapleton Jr. High School is pleased to announce the February 2014 Students of the Month. Each academic area selects one outstanding student per grade level to represent their department for student of the month. In order to be selected these students must show superior academic achievement along with exceptional citizenship. The MJHS students of the month were invited to a pizza party to celebrate this fantastic accomplishment. The students of the month for February are (listed by academic area):

CTE- Mark Payne, Ty Eriksson, Bret Meldrum

Meeting Our Learning Targets at MJHS

Submitted by cathy.page on Thu, 03/06/2014 - 13:56

We are currently in the midst of our Bullseye campaign at Mapleton Junior High School.  Teachers and Administrators alike may present tickets to students for accomplishing anything related to meeting their learning targets.  A drawing is held each Friday to award students candy bars, meal coupons, movie passes, etc.  Pictured are two of our winners, Haley Case and Nikolas Malzl.

Another fun way to motivate students!

Collage of Cultures/Utah Studies

Submitted by cathy.page on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 13:18

 

The Utah Studies students have been busy learning all about the Native culture of Utah. They spent some time comparing the Native culture to their own culture. They were able to see similarities and differences. The students made their own Collage of Cultures and the following students did an outstanding job!  Pictured: Jodi Ashton, Summer Woodward, Daisy Diaz, Ana Taylor, Kayden GordonMonserrat Morales, Gemma Hansen, Rebecca Gee and Cedar Madsen   Great Job!

 

Attributions
Susie Rowley