Incredibly proud of not one, but TWO 5th grade writers. These talented ladies came in 1st & 2nd place for Monmouth County in New Jersey's annual Species on the Edge Contest. Way to go, ladies! Matt Howell Conserve Wildlife NJ Oceanport Schools

5th graders kicked off summer reading by Chalking the Walk with their favorite book recommendations. Renee Lisotto Oceanport Schools @GMartinez_OP @JoshD_OP

Virtual Awards Ceremony for our 1st & 2nd place Monmouth County winners in the annual Species on the Edge Contest. Way to go, Vivienne and Gwen!!! Oceanport Schools Conserve Wildlife NJ

It was wonderful to have all the kids in one place, together, cheering and screaming.

The battle of the 5th grade homerooms continues with an intense water balloon toss. Who will be declared the ultimate 2020-2021 5th grade homeroom? It's all down to Friday's kickball tournament. Stay tuned!! Renee Lisotto @JoshD_OP Oceanport Schools

The Battle of the 5th Grade Homerooms results are in: 4th place = O'Dwyer 3rd place = Smith Tied for 1st = Belinski & Kallok Thanks to all the wonderful 5th graders for making the most of this year! Renee Lisotto Oceanport Schools @JoshD_OP

Just finished this great book. If you'd like to hear the beginning of this book (or several other terrific new books), join me for New Book Tuesday, Tuesdays @ 7 pm throughout July. Find out more about Maple Place's summer reading program: sites.google.com/oceanportschoo… Oceanport Schools

The Oceanport PTO is the greatest! The students were so excited to see all these new additions to our classroom library when they arrived today. So grateful for the support. Oceanport PTO Oceanport Schools

5th graders' cursive name critters was a half day hit this week. Oceanport Schools

5th grade ELA students crafted terrific persuasive speeches on behalf of their 🦃 seeking a Presidential pardon. Students spun the spinner to ultimately determine their turkey's final destination. Sadly, Aaron Judge and Taylor Swift ended up on the dinner table. Oceanport Schools

5th graders were tossing coins, shuffling cards, and identifying run on sentences and fragments (with partners) before Thanksgiving Break. 🦃 Oceanport Schools

This Friday, Dec 17 Maple Place Student Leadership is hosting an Ugly Sweater Contest. To participate please bring a can of soup to be donated to a local soup kitchen. Contest will take place during gym periods.

Student Leadership is still collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, scarves, and jackets for the Blessing Bag Brigade until Jan 28. Box located outside library.

Maple Place Student Leadership is collecting cans of soup for Family Promise. It's SOUPER-BOWL Time." Drop your can of soup in the box of the team you're rooting for. Will it be the Rams or the Bengals??? Oceanport Schools Laura Godlesky 𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕟 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕖𝕪

Huge Congratulations to Oceanport's own Rylee Drahos. Rylee hit the 1000 point milestone in just her junior year after only playing in 10 games as a sophomore. Absolutely unbelievable!!!! Oceanport Schools Laura Godlesky @GMartinez_OP 𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕟 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕖𝕪

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Maple Place Student Leadership created cards this morning to send to Cardz for Kidz. They are also collecting items for Family Promise in Oceanport. Items need: non-perishables, baby diapers, baby wipes, laundry detergent. Collection been outside library.

Congratulations to our Champion Chargers for the month of February. These students are kind, respectful, hard workers, and positive role models to others. We are so proud of you!⭐️Oceanport Schools

Maple Place Student Leadership is sponsoring "Anything But a Backpack," Friday, March 25. FILL your "backpack," with items for Family Promise of Oceanport. Items needed diapers, baby wipers, laundry detergent and non-perishables. Have Fun & Be Creative!

I'll miss this crazy 5th grade homeroom. Time to fly out of the nest to bigger and better adventures in 6th grade!