February and March Employees of the Month. Congratulations to Jeff Goddard, Leah Reichert, Crystal Forthman, Michelle Meyer, Lori Jones, Ashlin Lowery, Hunter Kreuter, Pete Duley, and Joe Phillips. Thanks for working so hard to make our schools great.
Congratulations to Deanna Latham and Donna Rushing on Administrative Professionals Day this week. You are both so important to our schools and we are blessed to have you working in our district. Thanks...
Tuesday, April 20th, Joppa FFA attended the Ag Mechanics competition at SIC in Harrisburg. There were 5 areas of mechanics at the contest. Welding consisted of a flat weld joining two pieces together, with a written exam. Ag Power was a small engine diagnosis, part identification, and exam. Surveying involved using a level to find angels of benchmarks and slope, with an exam. The carpentry area required finding the correct angle for a rafter, tool identification, and exam. The electricity portion required the contestant to wire a light switch or outlet, tool identification, and an exam. Our team members are: Electricity: Jaxon Mitchell 5th place, Construction: Brody Greer 2nd place, Surveying: Sky Keeling 1st place, Welding: Ava Stephens 8th place, and Ag Power: Gunner Johnson 9th place .
Joppa FFA placed 4th at the Virtual District 5 Horticulture contest last Friday hosted by SIU. Members of that team were: Cadence Mescher, Ava Stephens, Sky Keeling, Jordyn VanMeter, and Hannah Wilkins.
Congratulations to these amazing students.
Just a reminder to parents. Allergy season is here. If your child is not feeling well please do not send them to school. Thanks for your continued support and understanding.
A reminder to students to make sure chrome books are fully charged for our Illinois Assessment of Readiness the next few days. Please make sure you get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast prior to testing. Great work so far...
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8th Grade Cap & Gowns have been ordered. The $30 payment is to be paid to Joppa High School. Deadline has been set for Monday, April 19th. If payment cannot be paid by Monday, please contact Deanna at Joppa High School to make arrangements. dlatham@joppa38.com or 618-543-7589
Progress reports were distributed during last period and sent home with the junior high and high school students.
The Easter Bunny visited the 7th graders even after they pranked me!
6th Grade Basketball Schedule Girls and Boys
Joppa's WYSE or Academic Team placed first at Shawnee Community College's Regional Competition. The following individual medals were awarded from the regional competition: Sky Keeling, 1st in Engineering Graphics; Libbie Lumpley, 1st in English; Ava McNeill, 1st in Computer Science; Aubrey Stubblefield, 1st in Physics; Sky Keeling, 2nd in Mathematics; Cheyenne Lang, 2nd in Computer Science; Troy Latham, 2nd in Mathematics; Matthew McGinness, 2nd in Physics; Aubrey Stubblefield, 2nd in English; Troy Latham, 3rd in Biology; Libbie Lumpley, 3rd in Mathematics; and Carly Peck, 3rd in Chemistry. As a result of placing first, the team advanced to SIU's Sectionals. Rachelle Cox placed 3rd in Physics and will compete at the state level in April.
Happy last April Fools' Day at JHS, Mr. Jones! You will be missed!
Congratulations to Lacey Wright for being selected to receive the 2021 King-Mertz Award of Excellence from Eastern Illinois University. This recognition is one of the highest academic honors and reflects a significant contribution to research. We are very proud of you.
Dear Parents and Families:
We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only
Book Fair from April 19 – May 2.
The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters—helping them become lifelong readers.
And you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives—directly from the interactive booklist.
Plus, enjoy these special online shopping features:
Access to over 6,000 products
All orders ship direct to home
FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maplegroveelemschool
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Happy reading,
Dr. Dufour. Principal
Maple Grove Elementary
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Maple Grove Elementary’s Book Fair
Book Fair dates: April 19 – May 2
Shopping hours: Online Only
Matthew McGinness was recognized on March 27 at the DAR meeting. Matthew was awarded with a DAR pin and certificate. Congratulations, Matthew!
Dr. Dufour decided to join 3rd and 4th grade in a few rounds of dodge ball during PE today. Students had a great time trying to get the principal out!!
Elegant dancing — from elbow to elbow!!
Elegant dancing — from elbow to elbow!!
Elegant dancing — from elbow to elbow!!
Upcoming Dates:
April 1 – Early Dismissal 1:26 Dismissal-Carriders go to the gym at 1:11
April 2 – No School—Good Friday
April 5-9 –Spring Break
May 7 – Early Dismissal
May 27- Early Dismissal-11:00 School Improvement Day
May 27-Last day for students
May 28-Remote Training Day-No students
May 31 – No School—Memorial Day
June 1-Remote Training Day-No students
June 2 –Remote Training Day-No students
June 3 – Last day for Staff
