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Virtual After School Program
Starts September 8th
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday
3:10-5:40 PM
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After School Classes 1stgrade - 5th grade
Please click on the link below to complete the application process. Space is limited and we are on a first come first serve basis.
After school application link!! https://forms.gle/UwHYTgHwMgKFnA9S8
Please complete multiple applications if you have more than one child.
By Barabara Augsdorfer - Contributing Writer for The Maricopa Monitor
MARICOPA — Schools are measured by any number of criteria – how well students do on standardized tests is the big one. Are the students learning? What are they learning? How well do they know the material? Are they learning necessary life skills?
As any parent and educator can attest, there is more to learning than what is in books. Becoming a successful person in the highly technological and social media age that is the 21st century takes more than book smarts. That is where the Leader in Me program and designation picks up.
To be successful, everyone has to buy in to the program. It has to become personal. The students, staff, teachers and parents at Maricopa Elementary School have done just that.
In February, the school was notified that it had earned the Leader in Me Lighthouse designation. The award was the culmination of three years of hard work implementing the steps to meet Leader in Me goals in academics, culture and leadership.
“We are honored to have been certified and named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School,” said Dr. Jennifer Robinson, principal of Maricopa Elementary School. “We have seen amazing results from implementing the Leader in Me process at our school, such as increased leadership roles for our scholars, greater awareness of school-wide goals through implementing leadership notebooks and increased parent engagement through Leadership Cafes.”
Leader in Me is a whole-school transformation model and process, developed in partnership with educators, that empowers scholars with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Leader in Me helps students learn how to become self-reliant, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritize their time, manage their emotions, be considerate of others, express their viewpoint persuasively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life.
Robinson shared one example of a scholar who was withdrawn and had difficultly engaging in discussions. Now he is mediating conversation with his peers, coming up with “win-win” solutions and has taken on the role of Win-Win mediator at his grade.
Parents and the public were invited to the Leadership Day celebration at the school on May 11. Scholars had significant roles in assisting guests during tours and presentations. “Scholars on Special Assignment” lead tours through the classrooms, where students showed their Leadership Notebooks and “Wildly Important Goals.” A big part of the student ownership of the Leader in Me program is that scholars set their own goals, determine steps to meet those goals, and keep track of their progress.
The Lighthouse Certification is a highly regarded standard set by Franklin Covey Education that is attainable by every Leader in Me school. As it is a significant benchmark, applying for this certification typically occurs three to five years after a school begins the Leader in Me process.
According to the Leader in Me website, only 2,840 schools throughout the US are Leader in Me schools. Of those, 341 are Lighthouse schools, and of those, Maricopa Elementary is one of only five schools in Arizona with that highest distinction.
“Schools who achieve this Lighthouse Certification are great examples of a strong leadership model and process, and of what it means to be a Leader in Me school.,” said Sean Covey, President of Franklin Covey Education. “This school has experienced transformational results by implementing the principles and practices related to Leader in Me.”
The Leader in Me framework relies on five main paradigm shifts: Instead of only a few leaders, everyone can be a leader; instead of “only a few are gifted,” everyone has genius; instead of waiting for “the system” to change, “change starts with me;” instead of educators controlling and dictating student learning, educators empower students to lead their own learning; and in addition to focusing solely on academics, Leader in Me schools develop the whole person — emotionally, physically and mentally. Leader in Me schools include education in art, music, and dance.
Maricopa Elementary School will maintain its Lighthouse Certification the next two years. At the end of the two years, Maricopa Elementary School will be able to re-certify its Lighthouse Certification through a virtual self-assessment, describing and celebrating its growth and accomplishments since its original Lighthouse designation.
In an effort to keep our parking lots safe for all, please adhere to the following parking lot guidelines.
General Parking Lot Safety
Drive slowly in parking lots and on surrounding streets.
Keep an eye out for scholars and other pedestrians as you drive through the parking lot.
If you are a pedestrian, use the marked crosswalks.
Check behind you thoroughly before backing up.
Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, keep cell phone use to a minimum to remain alert.
Parking Lot Courtesy
Please do not block vehicles parked in a parking space. If you have blocked someone, please make sure you are present in your vehicle in order to allow them out of the spot.
Parking Lot Rules
Parking (exiting your car) and standing (remaining in your car) are NOT allowed where the curb is painted red at any time. These areas must be left open for emergency vehicles.
In addition, parking is not allowed beside curbs that have not been painted but you may stand at those areas until a parking spot opens.
Only those with appropriate permission can park in handicap spaces. We do have a number of handicapped parents/guardians and scholars. Those spaces are reserved for them.
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Dear MES Parents & Guardians:
I hope this finds you and your family healthy and well. As you know, the school closure was extended through the end of the school year. During this time, our goal is to provide you with support through flexible learning alternatives that will reinforce and enrich your child’s academic skills.
We know that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is different for every family, and realize you may have many questions regarding the weeks to come. Your child’s teacher began and will continue to connect with you and your family in the weeks to come.
Remember, curbside meal distribution is available at all MUSD schools from 10 AM-12 PM. Maricopa Elementary School meal distribution will be located at the back of the school by parent pick up / drop off. Meals are free for children 18 years old and under. Children must be present to receive meals.
I understand this can be a stressful time for our scholars and your family. Please know we are here to provide support and guidance and will do whatever we can to help make this a smooth process. We have counselors available to take questions or just listen. Remember to check our district website at www.musd20.org/coronavirus for easy access to updates.
We are committed to keeping the health and safety of our scholars and staff at the heart of every decision we make. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Robinson
Address 18150 North Alterra Parkway, Maricopa, AZ 85139
Phone (520)568-5160
Fax (520)568-5166