Mapleton's 2012 Spelling Bee Champions
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After correctly spelling ‘virtuoso,’ Valley View 8th grader Daniel Salazar became Mapleton’s 2012 District Spelling Bee champion. Seventh grader Cheyenne Espinosa and 8th grader Casandra Vigil, both from York International School, placed second and third, respectively, in one of Mapleton’s most competitive spelling competitions to date. All three students will go on to represent Mapleton Public Schools in the State Spelling Bee on March 10th at the Colorado Convention Center. Congratulations to all of Mapleton’s outstanding spellers!
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Skyview Wolverine signs with CSU - Pueblo
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Skyview Wolverine running back Kyle Bowers signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for Colorado State University - Pueblo. As a Wolverine, Kyle was an honorable mention all-state selection, all-conference first team selection, and league MVP at Skyview. Congratulations!
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Valley View honored for student success and achievement
Foundations for Great Schools is honoring student achievement at Valley View with a $15,000 grant. Valley View was selected along with 14 public schools in the Denver metro area to receive a grant. Valley View was selected for their outstanding success and improving academic performance. Congratulations!
Are you a former Highland Hornet, Mapleton Falcon, or Skyview Wolverine? We want you!
The bond and BEST construction projects in Mapleton Public Schools are well underway and on schedule! As we prepare to hand over the classroom wing of the existing Skyview building to construction crews, join us in a special farewell ceremony in late May.
If you are a Mapleton High School, Highland High School or Skyview High School alumni, share your stories with us and help us plan this special event! Call 303.853.1018 for details.
Mapleton celebrates grand opening of addition and renovations at York International School
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Close to 200 friends and family of Mapleton celebrated the grand opening of York International School and rededication of the Tony Rosa Courtyard. York students provided tours of the renovation and addition, showing guests the many improvements to their school made possible by the bond passed in November 2010. The renovations include new carpeting, tile, asbestos abatement, and the addition of a fire sprinkler. York’s 18,000 square-foot addition adds ten new high school classrooms, including two science classrooms outfitted for lab experiments. Watch a video of the grand opening! (For MAC click here) |
More Mapleton News!
- Adventure Elementary honored by CDE
Adventure Elementary received a 2011 Centers for Excellence Award from the Colorado Department of Education. The award is presented each year to schools that demonstrate high academic growth and outstanding student success in the face of significant challenges. Congratulations!
- Wolverine quarterback Sergio Lara honored
Mapleton Public Schools senior Sergio Lara was selected as the Brian Dawkins Athlete of the Week! Brian Dawkins, a Broncos safety, presents this award to high school athletes who demonstrate strong commitment to sports and academics, good character on and off the field, and have overcome adversity. Sergio, a quarterback for the Skyview Wolverines, led the team to a 7-3 record this season. As a part of the award, Sergio got tickets to watch the Broncos host the New England Patriots last Sunday and received pregame sideline passes. Congratulations!
- Mapleton Board of Education welcomes two new members
Mrs. Karen Hoopes and Mr. Ken Winslow were sworn in as official Board members during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 22.
- Mapleton's Board of Education and Superintendent honored
The Mapleton Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio were honored for outstanding leadership and professionalism. Mapleton's Board of Education was named the 2011 All State School Board by the Colorado Association of School Boards. Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio has been named 2012 Colorado Superintendent of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE). As Colorado’s Superintendent of the Year, Ciancio is eligible to become the National Superintendent of the Year. The national winner will be announced in February.
- Mapleton's CSAP scores UP at all grade levels!
2011 CSAP results show Mapleton students increased math and writing scores at nearly every grade level and all grades have better scores than they did five years ago! Third graders were up to 53% proficient or advanced in math – up from 41% in 2007. Third graders also showed big gains in reading, up from 45% to 58%! Freshman were 33% proficient in writing, up from 19% in 2007. Sophomores were 30% proficient in writing, up from 19% in 2007. Read the full Denver Post article here. Find your school's CSAP results here.
- "Sink One" a Success at Mapleton
More than 200 people came out to "Sink One for Success" during Mapleton Day at Adventure Golf and Raceway in Westminster. The event, organized by the Mapleton Education Foundation, raised more than $7,000 for the Elaine T. Valente Opportunity Fund. Twenty-two local businesses and community members sponsored the event. View a slideshow of the fun here!
- Grants Perk up Playgrounds in Mapleton
Grants are bringing safer places to play for students at several schools in the District. New ADA-friendly equipment and surfacing will be installed at Clayton Partnership, Mapleton's Toddlers Program, the Bertha Heid Campus, York International and Global Leadership Academy. Read more about Mapleton's new playgrounds here! View a slide show from York International's Community Build Day here!
- No Child Left Behind Parent Information
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 20- Presidents' Day Holiday - All schools closed
Feb. 21- Citizen's Construction Advisory Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., Admin Office (591 E. 80th Ave., Denver)
Feb. 28- Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Admin Office (591 E. 80th Ave., Denver)
March 26-30- Spring break
Temperature: 54.0 F
Wind Chill is: 48 F (9 C)
Wind is: from the West at 27.6 gusting to 34.5 MPH (24 gusting to 30 KT)
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