Fun Reading and Writing Activities in Kindergarten
Ms. Biegner’s Kindergarten students took advantage of a cloudy day and enjoyed flashlight writing with sight words and read by flashlight.
VPK Learns About Butterflies and Insects
Mrs. Bonilla’s VPK students at Mariposa Elementary begun their second week of Insect Learning. They learned about characteristics, identifying different types, what makes them special, and insect body parts. The students used an Insect Checklist to help them learn these skills. Each day the students focused on one insect, used visuals, and technology to further…
Mariposa Elementary Receives a Grant and Donations to Create a Monarch Hatchery for all to Enjoy
Since we are the Mariposa Monarchs, what better way to learn about our mascot than in person?!? Assistant Principal Ms. Patton was awarded a grant for our school from the Educational Foundation. This grant has helped us to buy new books about butterflies and their life cycle. We were also able to build a beautiful garden that has…
FSA Pep Rallies at Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa Elementary recently held pep rallies for their third, fourth, and fifth graders. Mrs. Whitaker and Ms. Patton led the group with several cheers. Kindergarten, First, and Second graders showed their support with posters and cards, and teachers prepared skits and cheers as well.
First Grade Poetry Café at Mariposa Elementary!
First grade had a Poetry Café! Each student in the class was able to get on stage and read aloud a poem of their choosing. We were lucky enough to have so many wonderful spectators observe all our hard work. Thank you to all that came to share in our special moments!
Science in Third Grade
Ms. Mackenzie Buck’s 3rd grade class scientifically explored a sink or float experiment! The students were discovering how much mass their boat could hold! It was a great day to test their hypothesis and collect data.
Mariposa Elementary 4th and 5th Graders Explore the Fun in Writing
Mariposa Elementary 4th and 5th graders had their special Writing Days. 4th Grade had a Writing Carnival and 5th grade had a Surgery Day. Each station had students dissecting texts, writing elaborations, citing evidence, and much more! It was a great day for learning!
Mariposa Elementary Partners with Port Saint Lucie High School Drama Students
Mariposa 5th graders performed their show of Broadway musicals with the help of their drama coaches from Port St. Lucie High School. For more than 20 years, PSLHS drama students have partnered with Mariposa students to choreograph popular Broadway songs. The 5th graders shine as they perform the songs for other grade levels as well as their parents.
BOGO Book Fair- April 18-22, 2022
Our Book Fair begins Monday, April 18 and runs through Friday, April 22. This book fair is our annual “buy one get one free”. The flyers for the Book Fair are going home this week. Please review the flyer with your child and make choices together. It is a great opportunity to talk about books…