Daily Herald Educator of the Week: Melissa Heaton

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Melissa Heaton teaches 8th grade English at Mapleton Jr. High and was selected as this week's Educator of the Week. An alumna of Brigham Young University, Heaton not only teaches at Mapleton Jr. High but also is involved in the Central Utah Writing Project and Utah Council of Teachers of English.

"I enjoy having my students share the books they are reading or what they are writing, and I like to share with them what I write and read," Heaton said. "Those are fun connections."

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Jordan Carroll

Make it With Wool at MJHS

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The State Make It With Wool contest was held at Mapleton Junior High on Saturday, December 6, 2014.  Students selected patterns and wool earlier in the school year and then made beautiful wool outfits to wear.  They were judged on appearance, marketability, and sewing construction.We had 5 students participate from Mapleton Junior High that have been enrolled in the Clothing 1 class this fall.  Emily Ells, Kylee Schramm,Janna Miller, and Camille Wirthlin participated in the Junior Division for students who are 13-16 years of age.  Shanelle McClellan participated in the M

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Bonny Groneman

Student of the Month - November

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

 

CTE – Ashlyn Hughes, Zachary Schmoekel, Katelyn Walker

 

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Andrea Pond

Congratulations Science Fair Winners

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Mapleton Junior High

2014 Science Fair Winners

1st Place:      Emme Smith

2nd Place:     Elle Perry

3rd Place:     Daniel Lopez

Honorable Mention:

Cody Bailey & Zach Schmoekel

Clayton Dean & Adam Brady

Meg Rockwood

Sarah Savage & Chloe Engler

Mark Payne

Devan Cody

Courtney Robinson & Kaitlyn Ward

 

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Kim Gerke

MJHS Art 7

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Students in Mr. Anderson's Art 7 classes worked really hard to form this amazing collage.  Each student painted 6 tiles imitating artist Chuck Close.  The result is amazing!  Way to go students!  Come take a look in the commons area.  

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Alan Anderson

Spirit of the Mustang - December

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Melissa is not only a wonderful caring teacher; she is a fun and caring coworker. She is a supportive department member on both a professional and personal level. Melissa is always willing to share ideas and collaborate with other teachers. But even more meaningful than that, Melissa celebrates others’ successes. Her genuine caring makes the English department stronger and those around her feel welcome and loved- an important element in any new teacher’s career. I personally have truly appreciated Melissa’s support on both personal and professional fronts.

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Jessica Low

Project Teddy Bear

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The HOPE Squad along with Bank of American Fork is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals for at-risk children.  The collection dates will be Nov. 20 – Dec. 18 - there will be a donation box in the main office at the school.  Please help support by donating! 

 

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Andrea Pond

Spirit of the Mustang - November

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Mrs. Jessica Low is the type of teacher I aspire to be. Her quick wit and keen intellect provide the icing on the cake of a classroom experience that is the grounded in the curriculum and best-practices of her subject. She patiently collaborates and assists her team each year, puts in countless hours of research and lesson planning, and is a fierce advocate for teachers and public education. From “Dr. Who-ifying” her writing units to dealing with some of our most difficult students, she is both creative and professional.

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Holly Tippetts

November Hope Squad Assembly

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Tuesday our Hope Squad was introduced to MJHS and we had, Hank Smith, an amazing speaker talk to our entire student body about making good choices, treating others with respect and realizing that one person can make a positive difference in someone else's life.  

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Kirsten Hullinger