Mariposa Elementary VPK students are practicing discussing options, how to problem solve, how to use trial and error and most importantly how to be cooperative. Mrs. Claudia Bonilla’s VPK students defined the words, provided examples, saw a video, and listened to a Sesame Street song. They cut 5 pieces out of each rectangle to make…
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5th grade Mariposa Elementary students participated in a “Day in Court” to argue their opinion papers for writing. Prosecuting attorneys argued against a topic, Defense attorneys argued for and each side had to provide supporting evidence to convince the jury of their reasoning. Jury members followed a rubric for evidence, discussed the outcomes of the arguments,…
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Mariposa Elementary students enjoyed having story time in the media center amongst themselves while using the app Novel Effect. The app follows along with interactive music and sound effects which makes for an extraordinary read aloud. Mason De La Haye Hendrix is seen here reading his favorite book, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend…
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Mariposa Elementary’s VPK has been focusing on things they can build. A lot of the answers have been literal and very common for our students: build a tower, build a castle, bridge. Mrs. Claudia Bonilla has tried to move the conversation into topics that are not as obvious such as we can build friendships, stories,…
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Mariposa proudly announces the creation of their “Kindness Squad,” led by teachers Ms. Theresa Delancy and Ms. Erica Anderson. This team of 5th graders began meeting monthly to plan activities that promote kindness across our campus. They helped lead a drive-by event with our kindergarten staff and students to bring sunshine to a student who…
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