Weekly Wrap Up

Good Evening, Maple Place Families,

I hope that all of you had a restful and relaxing Spring Break last week and that you were able to spend time with your family and friends making lots of new memories. We certainly had a busy first week back here at Maple Place. The third marking period has come to an end, and report card grades will be available in the parent portal next Friday, April 19th.

Just a reminder as the weather gets warmer, and the students' clothing choices begin to change to meet the needs of the weather, we do have a dress code that is outlined within our student handbook and should be followed in order to prevent any dress code infractions. Additionally, it is important to remember that the school is air conditioned, so students are reminded to keep a sweatshirt or light sweater in their lockers as some classrooms are cooler than others.

The following items are impermissible to wear to school:

• Flip flops or strapless shoes (shoes must have backs and/or straps)

• Clothing MUST cover undergarments and waistbands.

• Extremely short shorts or skirts (the length of shorts or skirts must meet the student’s fingertips with arms extended straight at their sides.)

• See-through clothing

We thank you for partnering with us to provide your students with the best possible school experience.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Melissa Keiser

The Maple Place Champion Chargers for the month of March include:

Grade 5: Marley Waterman

Grade 6: Finley Fisher

Grade 7: Ryane Greene

Grade 8: Sofi Kozak

The eighth grade members of the National Junior Honor Society spent time on Thursday organizing the many books that were collected during the book drive they sponsored in early March. The Book Drive was a huge success collecting a total of 3,315 books to donate to the Bridge of Books Foundation.

The Maple Place Student Council will be holding its first Spring Fling Dance on Thursday, April 25th for students in grades 5 through 7. The dance will run from 7:00-9:00pm. Students must be present at the dance by 7:30pm for entry.

Just a reminder - April 25th is Take Your Child to Work Day. Students attending work with a parent or guardian are eligible to attend the dance as long as you have notified the absentee line that this is why your child is absent. Also, please know that dress for the dance is casual. There is no need to purchase a new outfit or get dressed up. Just come as you are!

The Baseball and Softball season is in full swing. Please see the game schedule below.

Tuesday, April 16th:

Boys Baseball - Home vs. Eatontown - 3:45pm

Girls Softball - Away vs. Eatontown - 3:45pm

Wednesday, April 17th:

Boys Baseball - Home vs. West Long Branch - 3:45pm

Girls Softball - Home vs. West Long Branch - 3:45pm

Friday, April 19th:

Boys Baseball - Home vs. Rumson - 3:45pm

Girls Softball - Home vs. Monmouth Beach - 3:45pm

Monday, April 15th:

Charger Band - 7:15am - On Stage in the Cafeteria

Volleyball Club - Grade 5 - 2:45-3:45 pm - Gym

Chorus - 2:45-4:00pm - Band Room

Tuesday, April 16th:

Cadet Band - 7:15am - On Stage in the Cafeteria

Jazz Band - 2:45-4:00 - Band Room

Advanced Art - Grade 8 - 2:45-4:00pm - Art Room

Volleyball Club - Grade 6 - 2:45-3:45 pm - Gym

Wednesday, April 17th:

Charger Band - 7:15am - On Stage in the Cafeteria

Maple Place Alliance - 2:45-3:45pm - Room 131

Volleyball Club - Grade 7 - 2:45-3:45 pm - Gym

Chorus - 2:45-4:00pm - Band Room

Thursday, April 18th:

Cadet Band - 7:15am - On Stage in the Cafeteria

Volleyball Club - Grade 8 - 2:45-3:45 pm - Gym

Art Club - Grade 6 - 2:45-3:45 - Art Room

Friday, April 19th:

Charger Band - 7:15am - On Stage in the Cafeteria

Debate Club - 7:20am - Room 109

Yearbook Meeting - 7:30am - Room 108

Friday, April 12th - End of Marking Period 3

Monday, April 15th - MCSPW Mental Health & Wellness Symposium - Brookdale Community College - 6:00pm

Friday, April 19th - Third Marking Period Report Cards available on the Parent Portal - 4:00pm

Wednesday, April 24th - ADL Tri-District Meeting - Monmouth Beach School - 7:00pm

Save the Date!

April 23: Maple Place Book Fair begins

May 6: Wolf Hill Book Fair begins

May 7: Next PTO Meeting - Maple Place Media Center - 7:00pm

May 10: Tri District Dance for 7th & 8th graders in WLB, OP and MB school districts

May 20: Mermaid Tea for 1st & 2nd grade girls and their special adult lady

June 9: Annual Wiffleball Tournament for Boys in Grades 1-8 and their adult baseball buddy

June 13: Pickleball Event for girls in Grades 3-8th and their adult lady pickleball partner

Be sure to follow Maple Place on our social media outlets. We can be found on Twitter at @MaplePlaceMS. You can also check us out on Instagram at @mapleplaceop.

Email: mkeiser@oceanportschools.org
Website: https://www.oceanportschools.org/Domain/8
Location: 2 Maple Place, Oceanport, NJ, USA
Phone: (732) 229-0267
Twitter: @MaplePlaceMS

Instagram: @MaplePlaceOP