The Maple Grove Charter School has been selected as a host site for the Trout in the Classroom project beginning in Fall 2023. Thank you to the Wisconsin River Valley Chapter for making this educational opportunity possible. The Trout in the Classroom program is tightly aligned with Maple Grove’s mission which is to “develop the whole child through the provision of exploratory experiences where students will engage in hands-on approach in project development through cultural connections to our traditions, opportunities and our greater community.”
Stewardship is one of the five CRISP traits that we strive to grow in our students. Caring for these cold water trout and learning about their aquatic habitat needs will inspire students and adults to protect and conserve our local waterways.
We do need to provide a stand for our new tank. We are wondering if anyone has a tank stand, in good condition, laying around for us to have or purchase that is about 13 inches wide and 48 1/2 inches long? If you do, please email Robin Hanson at rhanson@athens1.org. Thank you for checking.
Our ladies and gentlemen were finally able to come home, to MGCS, today! They love all the room of the new coop we purchased through our Charter School Implementation Grant.
Look at how much our chicks grew in just 10 short weeks! From fluffy, little chicks to smooth, gorgeous teenagers. The kids will be so excited to see them when they come back to school!
A huge shout-out to the Flory family for taking such great care of them until our coop was set and ready to go!
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of a certified K-12 Music Teacher at Athens Middle/High School and Maple Grove Charter School.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of a certified physical education teacher at Athens Elementary and Maple Grove Charter School.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
Marathon County Special Education is seeking a part time Health Aide for the Athens, WI School District.
Past experience preferred. Associate Degree or two years of college, CNA license helpful but not required.
LINK:
https://wecan.waspa.org/
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of a school year, part-time, evening custodian at Athens Elementary School.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of a part time (.5 FTE) science teacher at Athens Middle School.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of an Athletic Director.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
Marathon County Special Education (MCSE) has the following employment opportunities available in the School District of Athens for the 2023 - 24 school year.
Cross Categorical Teacher - Elementary School
Cross Categorical Teacher- Middle School
Paraprofessional
Please click on the link to apply: https://wecan.waspa.org/
It was a fun and exciting day at MGCS Field day last Thursday! We used our creative chalk skills to write and draw inspirational messages! We had hula hoop races, water balloon toss, water relays, and a donut challenge. A big shout out to the Dugout for the use of their dunk tank and to the Athens Fire Department for supplying the water!The kids and staff had fun dunking Mr Bloch, Mrs. Zondlo, Ms Etten, and Mrs. Hanson. Another shout out goes out to Aschbrenner Enterprise for the bounce house, the kids had a blast in it! It was a great way to wrap up the 2022-2023 school year!
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of a full time second grade teacher at Maple Grove Charter School. Maple Grove Charter School is a rural elementary school educating learners in grades K-5. It is located approximately 15 minutes from Merrill, Wausau, or Athens in the beautiful rolling hills of Hamburg, WI. It sits on 25 acres of wooded land that are utilized for teaching and learning. The charter school has a focus on agriscience and environmental education.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
If you haven't registered your students for the 23-24 school year, please do by June 1st! https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration
It was a beautiful day as fifth grade learners from MGCS continued their studies of water ecology at Camp Birch Trails. Mr. Noland and friends taught learners the finer points of paddling and safety on the water before heading out to explore the lake. Everyone stayed nice and dry except for Ms. Szutkowski, who tipped her kayak when reaching too far for a turtle. 🐢
One last call for Maple Syrup made by our learners and staff. 😋 MGCS thanks you for your support with our Maple Syrup fundraiser!
Third graders at Maple Grove Charter School have been learning about the three different dilemmas of water: access, demand and pollution. They were able to connect this learning to a field trip to Wausau's Wastewater Treatment Center and to the Mead Wildlife Refuge Area. This experience showed them how humans can clean wastewater through complex systems versus how plants within a wetland area can filter in more natural ways.
On Friday we celebrated our FIRED 🔥 UP TO READ Assembly! All semester the Hamburg and Corning Volunteer fire department and EMS donate their time to come and read with our Maple Grove Charter School learners on Wednesdays all semester!
Throughout the entire year all learners set their own monthly reading goal and work at home to achieve that goal. The fire department then awarded all the learners who met at least 7/8 months goals with a bike giveaway, a fire truck ride 🚒 around Hamburg to 6 lucky winners, and a pizza party 🍕 It was such an exciting day! A HUGE THANK YOU to the Hamburg and Corning Fire Department and EMS for your dedication to the community and MGCS!
Third graders at Maple Grove Charter School used their CRISP trait's classroom economy money to purchase a camping themed day. Students used headlamps to complete their cursive writing. They also used their camp chairs and hammocks outside to do their independent reading and vocabulary logs. For lab experiences, they found outdoor spaces to research aquatic birds in their WI Bird Field Guides. To top it off, they had smores' for dessert while viewing a mock and virtual campfire.
Maple Grove Charter School needs your help! Please consider volunteering your ideas and time to our learners and school.
Check out Maple Grove's 5th Grade Graduation on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/live/qMSOHGteWnE?feature=share
Check out Maple Grove's Kindergarten Graduation on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/live/8gOwsuEh7jw?feature=share
On Friday, May 12th, the 1st grade class continued a tradition that began in 1970. The 53rd annual 1st grade Mother’s Day pancake breakfast was a day to once again reflect upon with gratitude, happiness, and honor. The morning was filled with poems presented by the first graders, music performed with the wonderful instruction of Mrs. Matz, art work displayed to completely transform the room, and last but not least an overall focus on acknowledging the mothers and family members that do so much everyday for our learners emotional and academic growth.
I can not say thank you enough to everyone who worked together to make the day special! As the first grade teacher, I look forward to carrying on this tradition for many years to come.
Thank you Bryan Bloch, Lynette, and Tari Williams for cooking and the Maple Grove staff for always offering to help☺️ all 96 learners grades k-5 had a part in making a placemat to set the table!
With the excitement of Friday being as a closing to the maple syrup season, learners were proud to share their reflection books on the process of making maple syrup. From the very first step of marking the maple trees back in the fall when the leaves were changing, to the adding of labels once it was cooked and bottled. We have done it all 🍁🍎🙂😊
Watching the students come together to do all the steps makes the “liquid gold” that much more enjoyable served over fluffy pancakes at the Mother”s Day breakfast!
Until next year!
Ms. Etten and the 1st grade🍎
