Maple Grove Fox Report

As the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, November gives us the perfect reminder to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for. At Maple Grove, there’s no shortage of reasons to give thanks.

We’re grateful for our incredible students, whose curiosity, kindness, and creativity fill our school with energy and joy every day. We’re grateful for our staff, who go above and beyond to nurture not only academic growth but also the hearts and character of our learners. And we’re grateful for our families and community, whose ongoing support helps make Maple Grove such a special place to learn and grow.

This time of year also reminds us of the importance of showing gratitude in small, everyday ways—whether it’s saying “thank you,” offering a helping hand, or sharing a kind word. Just like we teach our CRISP traits, being grateful builds connection, respect, and stewardship within our school family.

As we move through this season of thankfulness, let’s continue to lift one another up and notice the good around us—because at MGCS, there’s plenty to be thankful for!

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful November filled with gratitude and joy.

With appreciation,
Robin Hanson

We kindly ask that students do not bring trading cards, toys, gifts, or similar items to school. These items can easily become lost, damaged, or cause distractions and hurt feelings. To help keep our school environment focused and positive for everyone, please make sure these items stay at home.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us create a great learning space for all learners!

We’ve noticed that several learners have been requesting an extra milk at lunchtime. If a learner asks, we are allowing them to have the additional milk, and the cost is charged to their lunch account.

If you prefer that your child not receive an extra milk, please contact Mrs. Plisch in the office, and we’ll make sure to note that for your learner.

With the changing weather please make sure you send your child with warm enough clothes to be outside for up to 90 min at a time with our Friday Labs, including mittens and a hat. If you can, please also send them with some rubber boots if they plan to play in the woods or mud as we are starting to track lots of mud inside.

Please save the date for our annual Chili Supper which will be November 6th at MGCS from 5-7pm. This is a FREE Family and Community event to thank our families and community members for their constant and continued support of our school and students that is sponsored by the MGCS Staff.

There will be:

• Chili, Hot Dogs, Cheese Curds, Desserts, Juice & Milk
• Student Council led activities
• Mystery cook-off contestants
• USBORNE books sale

Free will offering/donations will be accepted and appreciated! Take out containers will be available.

We’re excited to share that our Book Fair will be open during the school day and at the Chili Supper this Thursday, November 6th, just like in years past! Each class will have a scheduled time to visit the Book Fair during the day. If your child would like to browse and purchase books during school hours, please send money with them. Thank you for supporting our school and helping to grow a love of reading in our learners! ❤️

At Maple Grove, we believe that kids still need to be kids when they go home at night. That’s why we keep homework to a minimum. However, reading is always a priority. We ask that all learners either be read to, read on their own, or read with someone else each night. Seeing you read at home is also one of the best ways to spark and sustain their love of reading.

Each month, learners will meet with their classroom teacher to set a reading goal that is both realistic and challenging. If the goal doesn’t feel like the right fit for your child, please reach out so we can adjust it together.

We ask parents to:

Record the minutes read each day on the reading calendar.

Sign the log weekly.

Return it at the end of the month.

Learners who meet their goals every two months will take part in an all-school reading incentive. Those who do not will use that time in another classroom to catch up on their reading minutes.

Together, let’s make reading a joyful and daily habit for all our learners!

We need help with:

🥣 Bringing chili ingredients
🪣 Set-up, serving, and clean-up
🏆 Cook-off competitors — bring one batch of your best chili for guests to sample and vote for a chance to win the Golden Ladle Award!

Click the link below to see how you can help and sign up. Thank you for supporting our school and this fun community tradition! ❤️

Thank you for visiting Maple Grove Charter School to teach our learners about fire safety, checking smoke detectors, and making an escape plan. We truly appreciate your dedication to our kids and your ongoing commitment to our school and community!

We had a spooky good time celebrating Halloween with a costume parade and classroom activities! The MGCS Staff even joined in on the fun as dressed up as the "Spice Girls" along with our very own Chef, Mr. L!

Your children may have mentioned to you the names Ms. Emily and Ms. Taylor. These two amazing ladies volunteer their time both Tuesday and Friday mornings to check-in books and shelve them in our library. They also do the checkout for each grade level. That's not all, they have created personalized MGCS bookmarks and gave each student a Halloween treat. We are so thankful for ALL these two ladies are doing for the Little Red Schoolhouse!

Back by popular demand, the PTO is having our M&M Cookie Fundraiser. These cookies will be delivered to the Maple Grove Charter School gym on December 3rd, just in time for our holiday decorating without the hassle of rolling them all our and cutting them individually. These are as simple as frosting and decorating and wonderfully delicious as well!

To help our pick-up line run smoothly and safely, we ask that if your child needs help buckling their seatbelt, please pull forward and around the building before assisting them. This keeps traffic moving and makes dismissal easier for everyone.

We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe and our line flowing efficiently — thank you!

Thank you to the Fromm Historical Society for hosting and letting us join in their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! They kindly matched donations collected and donated to our MGCS PTO. This year they added raffle baskets put together by our wonderful learners, families and staff! Thank you to all who donated! Another huge shout out to all our families that also participated with a vehicle and those that came out with their child(ren) to enjoy the event!

Save the date, invite family and friends, and join us for this year's Holiday Program! Doors open at 5:15. Please have your learner(s) to their classroom(s) by 5:45. We can't wait to see you there for some Holiday Fun!

Learners will have off on:

• November 26th-28th (Thanksgiving Break)
• December 22nd-January 2nd (Holiday Break)
• January 21st (Professional Learning)

Thank you to the Maple Grove Foundation for making this happen!

Our Kwik Trip Fundraiser is a year long fundraiser to help support our Maple Grove Foundation and our school. If you are in need of another order form, please contact Mrs. Plisch in the office.

Cindy Artus is the contact person for questions 715-551-3808.

MGCS PTO is excited to share our new apparel order!

Show your Maple Grove pride while supporting our PTO, which helps fund special events and activities for our learners throughout the year.

Check out all the great items and place your order here:
CLICK THE LINK TO SHOP!

Orders are open now — don’t miss out! Thank you for supporting our school and PTO!

Fees will be charged for the following noncurricular activities and programs. Such fees or charges are determined by the cost of materials, freight/handling fees, and add-on fees for loss or damage to school property (Board Policy 6152). The school and staff do not make a profit.

Library Books if not returned or damaged

ChromeBook Damage

Fees may be waived in situations where there is financial hardship.

Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse. The fine will be used to pay for the damage, not to make a profit.

Late fines can be avoided when students return borrowed materials promptly. Their use may be needed by others.

Students who fail to pay fines, fees, or charges may be denied participation in graduation ceremonies. (Board Policy 5460)--

The School Store will be open on the following days during your learner’s lunch hour. All items are priced reasonably—just a couple of dollars goes a long way!

You are welcome to send a small amount of money with your child, or place it in an envelope for their teacher to hold until lunch time.

The next PTO meeting will be 11/10/25 at 3:20pm.

The next Governance Board meeting is scheduled for 11/10/25 at 5:30pm.

· Medication will only be accepted at school in original containers, or labeled pharmacy bottles.

· Medication must be transported to and from school by an adult.

· Students with permission may carry and self-administer their asthma inhaler, epinephrine, or insulin. Contact your school nurse to make arrangements if your child needs to carry other medications.

· Antihistamines for environmental allergies (eg. Claritin, Zyrtec) should be given once daily at home. · Antibiotics prescribed three times a day should be given at home: morning, after school, and at bedtime.

· School staff may not administer narcotic pain medication to students.

· Medication containing aspirin requires a signature from a medical practitioner. Prescription Medication:

· Prescription medications require practitioner signature. To assist you, staff can FAX the form to your practitioner for signature.

· Medications should be in a pharmacy container, with pharmacy label listing student’s name, medication name, dosage and schedule.

· Information listed on the Medication Administration Consent form must match the information on the pharmacy container (medication, dose, time given.)

· Change in medication, dose or time requires an updated Medication Administration Consent form and a pharmacy bottle with an updated label.

Over-The-Counter Medication:

· The Medication Administration Consent form does not require a medical practitioner signature unless the dose requested exceeds package instructions or contains aspirin.

· Over-the-counter medication not FDA approved, including essential oil and herbal treatment, should be given at home. If required at school, it must be accompanied by a practitioner signature for administration at school by school staff.

November marks our first month of Governance Board committee work for the year. At our meeting on November 10th at 5:30, we’ll vote on our financial plan for the year. What are the financial priorities for the Governance Board? What do we pay for and what does the District pay for? You’ll hear it all in the meeting. Then, our Marketing and Public Relationships committee prepare to share more in December and the new year. Share your perspective in public comment of the meeting on November 10th to have your voice and priorities heard!

That’s a wrap on another successful Trunk or treat. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to decorate their trunks and make this year another success. Thank you to the families who came out to enjoy the treats. A special thank you to Fromm family Foods for coming out to support event and welcoming us to the Fromm Farm. Thank you to the PTO and all who support them, for sponsoring the hotdog and cookie refreshments. We are also very grateful to the Fromm Brothers Historical Preservation Society for their volunteers and also for matching the free will donations and raffle baskets sales. The PTO is grateful for the continued support from our community.

Our PTO was excited to work with the staff at Maple Grove by sponsoring a rock painting project to spread friendship and positivity during bullying prevention month.

The holiday season is upon us!

Apparel is now available to order for those that are looking for gift ideas.

Our cookie order forms are also available for those hoping to purchase cookies to decorate this season and will be ready for pick up December 3rd.

For those interested in volunteering, sharing ideas and participating in meetings, please join us November 10th, at 3:30pm in the Maple Grove gymnasium.

Nov. 06: Chili Supper 5-7pm

Nov. 10: PTO Meeting 3:30pm

Nov. 10: Governance Board Meeting 5:30pm

Nov. 12: Veterans Assembly 9am

Nov. 17: 1st Grade Merrill School Forest Field Trip

Nov. 20: School Store

Nov. 21: Popcorn Friday

Nov. 21: 3rd Grade Wausau West HS Planetarium Field Trip

Nov. 26: No School

Nov. 27: No School- Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov. 28: No School

Dec. 01: Vision and Hearing Screening

Dec. 01: Governance Board Meeting 5:30pm

Dec. 08: PTO Meeting 3:30pm

Dec. 08: Holiday Program (Grades KG-2) 6pm

Dec. 10: Holiday Program (Grades 3-5) 6pm

Dec. 11: 3rd Grade School Forest Field Trip

Dec. 18: School Store

Dec. 19: Popcorn Friday

Dec. 22- Jan. 2: Holiday Break

Jan. 21: No School- Professional Learning

Email: rhanson@athens1.org

Website: www.athens1.org/o/mgcs
Location: 135594 County Road L Hamburg, WI 54411
Phone: (715) 257-2199
Facebook: facebook.com/AthensSchoolDistrictWisconsin