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…

Mariposa Matters May Newsletter

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!