Mrs. Diveley's class has started their 40 book challenge and are ready to chat about it!  In this episode, Mrs. Diveley is sitting down with 2 of her bookworms to get their top recommendations. Let's hear from Kindred and Brynlee about their favorite books so far.  

Miss Reding's Class have been reading books written by Mo Willems and LOVE the Pigeon books!!!  The kids worked so hard on creating their own version of “Don’t let the Pigeon…”.  They have become such wonderful authors and illustrators!!!!!🤩📖✏️📚🥳 

A temperate deciduous forest is a habitat with four distinct seasons and many trees that lose their leaves in the fall. In their podcast, students shared what they learned about this forest environment and the specific animals they researched, explaining how those animals survive through different types of weather.  

Freshwater habitats include places like ponds, lakes, and rivers, where the water is not salty. Our student researchers shared facts about the plants and animals that live in these water-filled homes, detailing the specific freshwater environments and animals they studied.  

Saltwater habitats are the vast oceans that cover most of our planet, filled with everything from shallow coral reefs to deep, dark water. In this episode, students shared facts about the incredible diversity of ocean life and the specific saltwater animals and habitats they researched.

The East African Savanna is a wide grassland that has both very rainy and very dry seasons. Students discussed the diverse life found on the savanna, sharing facts about this unique grassland habitat and the specific animals they researched that call it home.  

The Sonoran Desert is a very dry, hot place where animals and plants must find ways to live with very little water. Our young podcasters explained the unique ways desert animals find food and shelter, sharing facts about the desert environment and the specific animals they chose to research.  

The tropical rainforest is a warm, wet, and humid place where tall trees create a leafy canopy high above the ground. Students shared fascinating facts about the layers of the rainforest and the specific animals they researched that live in this lush, green world.  

The Arctic is a cold and windy place where the ground is frozen for much of the year, filled with ice and snow. In this episode, students shared amazing facts about how their animals have adapted to survive in this freezing environment, including details about the specific Arctic habitat and animals they researched.  

In this special episode recorded live at the Maple Crest STEM Winter Art Gala, we go beyond the gallery walls to explore the true masterpiece of our school: Kindness.

Listen in as we capture the heart of the evening—where families took a break from the festivities to sit down together and share intentional conversations about how we can all be kinder to one another. 

It’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the small acts that make our school family shine. ❄️🎨❤️

What does it take to read 40 books in a school year? Today on the Kat Chat, Mrs. Diveley and a few of her top readers stop by the studio to share their journey. From graphic novels to thick chapter books, these students proved that with a little dedication, any goal is reachable. Tune in to hear their top book recommendations for your next library trip!  Completing a 40-book challenge takes some serious "purr-severance." Stay Tuned Maple Kats

Class is in session! 🍎 This week on Maple Kat Chat, we’re joined by our amazing kindergarten teaching team to talk all things Kindergarten Readiness.

We’re breaking down the different areas to help get your little one ready for kindergarten. If you have a preschooler at home, you won't want to miss these teacher-tested hacks!

In this episode, we explore the "Golden Thursday" that shook up the leaderboard. We cheer for Team USA’s historic win in figure skating and their "nail-biter" hockey victory over their biggest rivals, Team Canada.

What’s inside this episode:

• The Physics of a Spin: How Alysa Liu used "angular momentum" to float on the ice and win gold.
• Friction & Ice: The cool science behind hockey skates and how they helped Team USA win in overtime.
• Aerodynamic Heroes: A look at Norway’s big win in the Nordic Combined.
• The STEM Leaderboard: Our updated medal count for Norway, USA, Italy, Canada, Switzerland, and South Korea.

Vocabulary Spotlight: Learn the meaning of words like history, rival, overtime, and leaderboard while we cheer for our favorite athletes!

 The action in Italy is heating up even while the weather stays frosty. In this episode of the Maple Kat Chat, we recap everything that happened on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

We’re cheering extra loud today for Team USA and Team Canada! We talk about Mikaela Shiffrin’s incredible "comeback" gold in the Slalom and the physics of the "lunge" that helped Canada win gold in Speed Skating. We also check in on "King Klæbo" from Norway as he makes Olympic history!

What’s inside this episode:

• The G.O.A.T. is Back: How Mikaela Shiffrin won her third Olympic gold medal by over a second!
• Overtime Thrills: A look at the "nail-biter" hockey games where Canada and the USA fought for their spots in the semi-finals.
• History in the Making: Why a cross-country skier from Norway is being compared to Michael Phelps.
• The Big Medal Chart: A look at the updated standings for Norway, Italy, USA, Canada, Switzerland, and South Korea.

Grab your mittens and get ready to roar, Maple Kats! In this episode of the Maple Kat Chat, we’re diving into all the "cool" action from the past weekend at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

We talk about the science of speed, the gravity-defying tricks in Big Air skiing, and the amazing athletes who never give up—including a legendary 41-year-old gold medalist! Plus, we break down the latest medal counts to see how the USA, Norway, and our host country, Italy, are doing in the race for the podium.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Physics on Ice: How speed skaters use STEM to break records.
• Olympic Heroes: Stories of grit and determination from the weekend's biggest stars.
• The Big Reveal: A look at the current medal standings for five major countries.

Want to know what happened while you were in class? We’ve got you covered! Today we recap Chloe Kim’s silver medal run, the U.S. Hockey team’s dominant 5-1 victory, and the photo-finish in the Women’s 5,000m speedskating. We’re also sharing the medal count for the countries we are studying.  Stay tuned Maple Kats.  

Welcome back to the Maple Kat Chat! In today’s episode, our student reporters at Maple Crest STEM Elementary are diving into all the action from Day 6 of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

We’re breaking down the latest numbers and the biggest stories from the slopes and the ice. 

 The 2026 Winter Games are officially in high gear! In this episode, we recap a historic Day 4 from Italy. We’re breaking down Ilia Malinin’s gravity-defying "Quad God" performance, the high-stakes drama on the Stelvio downhill piste involving Lindsey Vonn and Breezy Johnson, and Norway’s relentless pursuit of the medal table summit. Plus, a check-in on the standings for the USA, Canada, Switzerland, and our Italian hosts 

How do you turn a mountain mammal into a global icon?  Today on Maple Kat Chat, 4th graders Vic and Evie tell us about the 2026 Wnter Olympic mascots, Tina and Milo.  From Winter camouflage to Italian inspiration, we're exploring the "Nature" of the Olympic Games. 

Our latest episode of Kat Chat is officially live! Join Mrs. Daleo and Mrs. Wade as they host a "wild" group of 1st-grade experts. Some of our students stepped up to the mic to share their original informational stories inspired by The Green Fern Zoo. From reef sharks to river otters, these Maple Kats are showing off some serious literacy skills!

Listen in to hear our youngest authors in action. 🦁🦉

Not all snow is created equal, and the Maple Kat Chat crew is here to prove it! This week, we’re looking back at our last day off through the eyes of our student Snowologists. From "Powder Perfection" to "The Slushy Mess," we’re giving a final rating to the snow that kept us home. Listen in to hear our official verdict—did this snow day pass the test for outdoor fun, or was it better for staying inside with hot cocoa? 

 What happens when reading fluency finally "clicks"? Pure excitement! This week on Maple Kat Chat, we’re celebrating our hard work on expression and tone. Hear how a few simple punctuation marks turned a short passage into a major victory for our readers. 

It’s Day 1 of E-Learning, and the podcast is officially live! Mrs. Daleo and Mason sit down (virtually!) to discuss the school's Golden Ticket program and how students can stay motivated from home. Special guest Mr. Snyder joins the conversation to talk about expectations, rewards, and E-Learning.