October 2014

The 7th graders that are currently in Utah Studies had the opportunity to go to This is the Place State Park. We had such a great time learning about the history of Utah. We learned about the Navajo Hogans, the life of a mountain man, how to pull a handcart, the business of saddle making, black smithing, and how a school was run in the 1800's. The students realized that they really have it easy in this day and age since the teachers don't make them wear dunce caps and make them stand against the walls. We had a great time and it was an awesome learning experience.

Mapleton Jr. High School is pleased to announce the October 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 October are (listed by academic area):

CTE - Grace Poulsen, McKenna Poulsen, Madeline Tolman, Kiana Barker

Holly Tippets exemplifies the “Spirit of the Mustang” as a teacher that is always putting the student first.  As I have observed her classroom and collaborated with her, it is obvious that students adore her.  Her enthusiasm and energy about life and the subject that she teaches is addictive.  She creates a unique environment in her classroom that makes the students feel welcome, appreciated, and challenged all at the same time.  Her creative

The Art 2 class at MJHS spent class up at Jolley's Ranch Tuesday enjoying the outdoors and sketching images of the landscape. Students' worked in the medium of their choice, such as watercolor, charcoal, pastel, pencil, etc. 

MJHS started the Hope Squad this year. The mission statement of Hope Squad is to reduce the number of youth suicides in the state of Utah by providing education, training, and expertise in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Last week was Red Ribbon Week at MJHS.  The students all anchored together to take a stand against drugs and bullying by wearing red wristbands throughout the week.  They also wore RED on Wednesday and finished the week with an assembly.  We had a visit and demonstration by the K-9 dog and officers. Thank you to the students and teachers for a great week in support of Red Ribbon Week!

Written by Noah Rees

Mr. Powell’s Intro to Manufacturing 1 class has started a toy truck project.  The students are working very hard tracing and cutting out wood pieces and will be assembling the trucks.  The environment in the workshop is very important.  Safety glasses and paying attention to the surroundings is vitally important.  The students are doing an amazing job learning skills they will use in the future.  View the slide show for photos of the finished project and of the students at work.

The MJHS Cross Country Team had a meet last Friday and placed 2nd – All of the kids did a great job, they have all put in a lot of hard work and effort with practices and attending meets.  Congratulations and Way to Go!  The top 10 boys and girls times are the following:

 Girls

Brook Lynn Galbraith - 9:23      

Emma Templeman - 10:29

Abbie Cannon - 10:31

Katie Rex - 10:36

Gracie Knutzen - 10:48

Kelsey Owens - 11:17

Camille Wirthlin - 11:21

Kelsie Jensen - 11:30

Mapleton Jr. High School is pleased to announce the September 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 September are (listed by academic area):

CTE- Joshua Lewis, Montserrat Morales, Janna Miller