{"id":100,"date":"2016-01-09T18:54:09","date_gmt":"2016-01-10T00:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/goodrich\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:48:39","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"metaslider-id-1844\" style=\"max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-114-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-1844 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Home page\" data-height=\"375\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_1844\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_1844\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2425 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:17:22\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-exterior2023-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-exterior2023-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"The front of Maple Tree Elementary School on a sunny day.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2425 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2435 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:42:44\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-2024-05-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-2024-05-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A child with headphones uses a computer.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2435 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2436 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:42:44\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-2024-04-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-2024-04-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Students it their desks working on an assignment.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2436 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2434 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:42:44\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-2024-06-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-2024-06-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A student at a desk using a computer.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2434 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2433 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:42:44\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-2024-07-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-2024-07-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A child in a classroom works on an assignment.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2433 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2437 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:42:44\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-2024-03-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-2024-03-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A child in a classroom holding flashcards.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2437 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2439 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-12-13 17:42:44\" data-filename=\"maple-tree-2024-01-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/12\/maple-tree-2024-01-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A child in a classroom writing in a workbook.\" class=\"slider-1844 slide-2439 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;margin-top: 2em\"><span style=\"color: #0073c6\"><strong>Average is Over!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0073c6\"><strong>High Expectations. Student Achievement. Accountability. Attendance.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0073c6\"><strong>Every minute. Every hour. Every day.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0073c6\"><strong>No Exceptions. No Excuses.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: block;padding-top: 20px\" href=\"http:\/\/mpsmke.com\/enroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1873\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/53rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Summer-Academy-Banner.gif\" alt=\"Enroll Now\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1954 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2016\/01\/213-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2016\/01\/213-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/mapletree\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2016\/01\/213.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Maple Tree School!<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At Maple Tree School, we believe every student has the ability to learn, grow, and achieve at high levels. Our mission is to ensure that every scholar develops strong reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills that will prepare them for success in school and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our dedicated educators provide a rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned curriculum designed to meet the needs of every learner. Through instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards, we create meaningful learning experiences that challenge students, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Serving students in Early Childhood through 5th grade, Maple Tree School provides a nurturing environment where students are known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program for students in K5\u20133rd grade supports smaller class sizes and provides additional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At Maple Tree School, we are proud of our dedicated and talented teaching staff, who work collaboratively to ensure that every scholar receives the support, encouragement, and high-quality instruction they need to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>We are preparing today&#8217;s scholars to become tomorrow&#8217;s successful college and career learners, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. At Maple Tree School, we don&#8217;t just teach\u2014we inspire, empower, and prepare scholars for a bright future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Neighborhood School<\/p>\n<h3>Transportation<\/h3>\n<p>Vincent Transportation Region<\/p>\n<h3>Special Programs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At Maple Tree School, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Our students have opportunities to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of programs and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)<\/strong> \u2013 We promote positive behavior, responsibility, respect, and a strong sense of school community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Smiles Dental Program<\/strong> \u2013 Helping students build healthy dental habits and access preventive dental care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co-Ed Basketball<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, physical fitness, and school pride.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flag Football<\/strong> \u2013 Providing students with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and confidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Girl Scouts<\/strong> \u2013 Empowering students through leadership, service, friendship, and personal growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Step<\/strong> \u2013 Building social-emotional skills that help students manage emotions, develop positive relationships, solve problems, and make responsible decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Maple Tree School, we are committed to providing experiences that help every scholar <strong>learn, lead, belong, and thrive!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Extended Day Activities<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our Community Learning Center, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs, provides students with a safe, supportive, and engaging environment beyond the regular school day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Monday\u2013Friday | 2:00\u20136:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students have opportunities to participate in enriching activities, receive academic support, build positive relationships, and develop important leadership and life skills. The program extends learning beyond the classroom while giving students a welcoming place to learn, grow, and connect with their community.<\/p>\n<h3>Community Partners<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>West Grainville Lutheran Church<\/li>\n<li>Interfaith Volunteers and UWM American Read Tutors<\/li>\n<li>City of Milwaukee Fire Department<\/li>\n<li>Costco Reading Tutors<\/li>\n<li>Growing Power<\/li>\n<li>Smart Smiles Dental Program<\/li>\n<li>National Book-It Principal Challenge sponsored by Pizza Hut<\/li>\n<li>Interfaith Tutoring services<\/li>\n<li>414 Milwaukee<\/li>\n<li>BLM MPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Parental\/Guardian Involvement<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Family Leadership Organization (FLO)<\/li>\n<li>School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1hynkbh\" data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"248\">MPS Family Volunteer Process<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"344\">For a family member who wants to volunteer regularly at Maple Tree School, the process is:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ms9zts\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"578\"><strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"400\">Identify a volunteer opportunity at the school.<\/strong><br data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"403\" \/>Families should first contact the school\u2019s <strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"471\">Parent Coordinator<\/strong> or the appropriate MPS department to receive a volunteer assignment.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9ykkbh\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"769\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"633\">Complete the MPS Online Volunteer Application.<\/strong><br data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\" \/>Ongoing volunteers complete the online application before beginning their volunteer service.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7qvas7\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1030\"><strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"795\">Background check.<\/strong><br data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"798\" \/>MPS conducts background checks for ongoing volunteers who are likely to have unsupervised contact with students, such as classroom assistants, tutors, and overnight field-trip chaperones.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jxkluw\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1057\">Wait for approval.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\" \/>MPS indicates that the ongoing volunteer application process generally takes 5\u20137 business days.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1na38j0\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1436\"><strong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1225\">Activate VicNet.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\" \/>Once approved, the volunteer receives information to activate a VicNet account, where required volunteer forms can be uploaded and volunteer hours can be recorded.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vj4zol\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1469\">Complete required forms.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\" \/>Ongoing volunteers complete the Volunteer Agreement Form and Placement Form and upload them through VicNet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Average is Over! 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