About Our School
Mission Statement: The mission of Maplewood School is to prepare students for productive lives and responsible citizenship by providing standards of excellence for academic achievement and conduct, with the cooperation and support of the parents and community.
About Maplewood School
Maplewood-Colonie Common School consists of grades K-8.
It is located in
the small hamlet of Maplewood in the Town of
Colonie. Maplewood is a small
community bordered by the city of Cohoes to the north, the city of Watervliet to
the south, the village of Green Island to the east and the village of Latham to
the west.
Maplewood School is the center of learning for the children
of Maplewood as well as children of families stationed at the Watervliet
Arsenal. Also, many parents in other area communities choose to send their
children to Maplewood due to its small size and reputation for
providing a quality education to students in a safe and compassionate learning
environment.
Some of the special features that make Maplewood School a
great place to learn are:
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Caring and supportive teachers and staff
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Full day kindergarten
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Russian language instruction for grades 1-8
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Cooperation with Gymnasium #1, our sister school in Tula, Russia
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Early Literacy Program to promote reading in grades K-3
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Health and Physical Education program
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Music program which includes a Winter Program, Talent Show, and Spring Show.
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Extracurricular clubs and activities such as Natural Helpers and Extending Potentials
Alma Mater
Now and for always,
We give our hearts to you.
And as the years go by,
We will be true.
We'll always hold you near,
Sure as the stars above.
Now and for all the years,
Our MAPLEWOOD
School Colors:
Red
and White
School Emblem: Maple Leaf
School History
Maplewood School has been in existence since before 1897. It
was originally a one-room school, although an addition of another classroom was
added in the early 1900s. However, tragedy struck in 1921 when a horrible fire
destroyed the school.
Construction on a new Maplewood School building soon began, and the existing building opened in 1924. The school served students in grades 1-8 with a staff of 13.
Over time, the school has grown and evolved to meet the
changing needs of its students and the community. Today, Maplewood School is a K-8 school that has developed a reputation for excellence in
education. Maplewood has a student body of approximately 185 students and
approximately 30 faculty and staff members. Maplewood School continues to
be a source of pride and achievement for its students and the Maplewood
community.
School History
Information from Maplewood School: Yesterday Today Tomorrow by Dr. Ted
Murphy
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