Maplewood has hired a new principal for the 2012-2013 school year. In November, Marshall Bowers announced that this would be his last year serving as our principal. While looking for a replacement, the MWA Search Committee met and was very impressed with Justin Okimi, and they offered him the job this January. Justin, and his wife Shelli, currently live in Smyrna, Georgia where Justin works as the principal of Atlanta Adventist Academy. Both Justin and Sehlli attended boarding academies and have a heart for the mission of boarding schools. Because Justin has experience with Distance Learning through his work at AAA, he will be able to aid in the integration fot his new technology at Maplewood Academy. Justin has an M.B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and graduated with a B.A. in Math, as well as a B.A. in English from Union College. Besides working as a principal, Justin has also been employed as a corporate trainer and consultant in the Adventist Health System, an assistant camp director, and as an assistant chaplain at Union College. Justin has a passion for Jesus and for our young people. We are excited to have Justin and Shelli on our campus this next year.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Distance Learning at MWA
Sunday, April 10,2011, the Minnesota Conference Constituency met to discuss an innovative plan for broadening the reach of Maplewood Academy and making Seventh-day Adventist education to more students in Minnesota.
Minnesota is facing many of the same challenges that several other conferences in the nation have seen with their academies. One of our sister schools, Minnetonka Christian Academy, had to close down its high school program at the end of the 2010-2011school year and continue only as an elementary school due to finacial struggles. However, Maplewood is not on the verge of closing. We do operate on a very conservitve finacial basis and we are grateful for the continued support of alumni and friends.
The Minnesota Conference understands the importance and impact of Seventh-day Adventist education for our young people and decided to research more options for reaching high school students who want an Adventist education and do not have a day academy to attend. A plan is being carefully crafted bassed on the Atlanta Adventist Academy model. This plan will provide distance secondary education to students throughout the Minneapolis- St. Paul metro area using modern technology. In future years, there may be the opportunity to set up more distance learning sites around the state.
Maplewood Academy will still run our boarding school program and, in addition we'll have partner campuses initially throughout the Twin Cities area, and later throughout Minnesota. Classrooms at Maplewood and on partner campuses will have advanced communications technology that will allow the students and teachers at each site to interact in real-time. All students and teachers can see, hear, and speak to classmates and teachers continuously throughout the class period. Several times a year, students at all sites will meet together on Maplewood's campus to build spiritual and social community through spiritual, social, and athletic activities, classroom labs, and possibly music and P.E. classes.
This program opens up a wide number of opportunities. Maplewood will have the capability of reaching more students who would not normally be able to attend academy. It creates a learning environment that uses cutting-edge technology, giving students an advantage in preparing for college and futuer careers. The system allows students to attend class and easily make up missed work when they're sick or are away on school-sponsered activities. More programs and subjects offerings can be made available through this system.
Thi is a great opportunity to extend the reach of Maplewood Academy and it has the potential to keep MWA finacially and operationally healthy. Please keep Maplewood Academy in your prayers as decisions and plans continue to develop. If you have any questions about this program, contact Ed Barnett at the Conference Office or Marshall Bowers at Maplewood Academy.
Minnesota is facing many of the same challenges that several other conferences in the nation have seen with their academies. One of our sister schools, Minnetonka Christian Academy, had to close down its high school program at the end of the 2010-2011school year and continue only as an elementary school due to finacial struggles. However, Maplewood is not on the verge of closing. We do operate on a very conservitve finacial basis and we are grateful for the continued support of alumni and friends.
The Minnesota Conference understands the importance and impact of Seventh-day Adventist education for our young people and decided to research more options for reaching high school students who want an Adventist education and do not have a day academy to attend. A plan is being carefully crafted bassed on the Atlanta Adventist Academy model. This plan will provide distance secondary education to students throughout the Minneapolis- St. Paul metro area using modern technology. In future years, there may be the opportunity to set up more distance learning sites around the state.
Maplewood Academy will still run our boarding school program and, in addition we'll have partner campuses initially throughout the Twin Cities area, and later throughout Minnesota. Classrooms at Maplewood and on partner campuses will have advanced communications technology that will allow the students and teachers at each site to interact in real-time. All students and teachers can see, hear, and speak to classmates and teachers continuously throughout the class period. Several times a year, students at all sites will meet together on Maplewood's campus to build spiritual and social community through spiritual, social, and athletic activities, classroom labs, and possibly music and P.E. classes.
This program opens up a wide number of opportunities. Maplewood will have the capability of reaching more students who would not normally be able to attend academy. It creates a learning environment that uses cutting-edge technology, giving students an advantage in preparing for college and futuer careers. The system allows students to attend class and easily make up missed work when they're sick or are away on school-sponsered activities. More programs and subjects offerings can be made available through this system.
Thi is a great opportunity to extend the reach of Maplewood Academy and it has the potential to keep MWA finacially and operationally healthy. Please keep Maplewood Academy in your prayers as decisions and plans continue to develop. If you have any questions about this program, contact Ed Barnett at the Conference Office or Marshall Bowers at Maplewood Academy.
Need New Oven
One of the most used items on Maplewood's campus is the oven. It has worked hard for us for many years, cooking three meals a day for our entire campus. The double convection oven was purchased used in 1994. Unfortunately, it is no longer working properly and because of it's age, we can not parts for it anymore. The cost for a new one is $6,500. This is a huge need on our campus. If you are interested in helping us fund a new oven, please contact Laura Cummings or Ken Ellstrom, or send a check mraked "New Oven" to Maplewood Academy.
"Medium Rare" Junior Class Play
The Junior Class presents "Medium Rare," a comedy production about a young couple that find a suprise in their newly pruchased home. You'll be rolling with laughter from beginning to end. You won't want to miss this night of fun. Please come support the Class of 2013 on March 24th at 7:30 pm in the Maplewood Academy Chapel. Prices: Adults- $7, Ages 4 to 14- $4, Ages 3 and younger- Free, Family- $25.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Maplewood Valentine Messages
"Thanks to Merlyn for fixing everything I break and letting me into my house when I lock myself out. And thanks to Swanee, an awesome co-ASB sponsor. Happy Valentines Day!" - Ms. Ketchum
"Jessica E., our whataburger group is awesome possum! :) Love you. Happy Valentines Day." - Casey M.
"Casey, I love our whataburger group and I love you! Happy Valentines Day baby..." - Jessica E.
"Collins, You're my 'best friend' forever! I love you . Happy Valentines Day." - Jessica E.
"Happy Valentines Day to Anes, Erkel, Louy, Wendy Woo, Jelika, Counsuelers, all my African freshman plus Dru and Jonathan and all my other MWA besties! Love you guys! :)"
"Hey Anesia :) Hope you have an amazing Valentines Day. You're an amazing girl who deserves an amazing day. I love you. Thanks for being the best girl ever. XOXO. Happy Valentines Day." - Josh O.
"Brittany, you are the most wonderful girl in the world. I am so lucky to have you. XOXO." - Caleb N.
"I love you Jesse, Allison, Bailey and others. I don't know what I would do without you. Happy Valentines Day!" - MaryAnne B.
"Dear Dad, It's your birthday! Wanna wish you the best, dad (Pastor Bustamante). I love you man, and thank you for climbing the highest mountains, and swimming to the bottom of the ocean just for me. Love you Dad!" - Samuel B.
"Dear God, Thanks for being the best father ever! I love you! Happy Valentines Day!" - Yande Musonda
"Dear Jessica, Ima be simple. I love you more than I love my xbox and thats worth something. Glad you gave me the chance to be your man even though the lil boys in your class try to take my spot. It'll never happen. I love you." - your boy Collins
"Jessica E., our whataburger group is awesome possum! :) Love you. Happy Valentines Day." - Casey M.
"Casey, I love our whataburger group and I love you! Happy Valentines Day baby..." - Jessica E.
"Collins, You're my 'best friend' forever! I love you . Happy Valentines Day." - Jessica E.
"Happy Valentines Day to Anes, Erkel, Louy, Wendy Woo, Jelika, Counsuelers, all my African freshman plus Dru and Jonathan and all my other MWA besties! Love you guys! :)"
"Hey Anesia :) Hope you have an amazing Valentines Day. You're an amazing girl who deserves an amazing day. I love you. Thanks for being the best girl ever. XOXO. Happy Valentines Day." - Josh O.
"Brittany, you are the most wonderful girl in the world. I am so lucky to have you. XOXO." - Caleb N.
"I love you Jesse, Allison, Bailey and others. I don't know what I would do without you. Happy Valentines Day!" - MaryAnne B.
"Dear Dad, It's your birthday! Wanna wish you the best, dad (Pastor Bustamante). I love you man, and thank you for climbing the highest mountains, and swimming to the bottom of the ocean just for me. Love you Dad!" - Samuel B.
"Dear God, Thanks for being the best father ever! I love you! Happy Valentines Day!" - Yande Musonda
"Dear Jessica, Ima be simple. I love you more than I love my xbox and thats worth something. Glad you gave me the chance to be your man even though the lil boys in your class try to take my spot. It'll never happen. I love you." - your boy Collins
"Happy Valentines Day to my wonderful student workers. Your smiles and upbeat attitudes keep me going when I’m stressed. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Thanks for all you do! Love you!" - Ms. Cummings
1st Semester Honor Roll
Highest Honors = 4.0
Jacob Guptill
Brittany Houchins
Hannah Israel
Katie Morrison
High Honors = 3.67 to 3.99
Consuela Abotsi
Chandler Ashton
Mary Anne Birai
Britggitte Chavez
Jolene Clayburn
Jessica Erkel
Lydia Fleming
Krista Froemming
Trevor Kaldahl
Charles Kimaiga
Colin King
Thane Leach
Karina Lee-Waye
Allison McCarthy
Morgan Mecklenburg
Zach Morrison
Jervon Niska
Joshua Osvold
Austin Parsons
Lindsey Parsons
Melissa Ratter
Tanner Toay
Chris Turner
Jenni Vigil
Honors = 3.33 - 3.66
Collins Aututi
Ariana Burnett
Elizabeth Daniels
Jesse Evert
Matt Froemming
Cesar Garcia
Loany Garrido
Becky Israel
Greg Learned
Kiara Lee-Waye
Karla Lucar
Nic Morrison
Caleb Nixon
Jonathan Osvold
Dylan Parsons
Heather Porter
Sylvia Smith
Marc Valleramos
Angelika Veldhouse
Jacob Guptill
Brittany Houchins
Hannah Israel
Katie Morrison
High Honors = 3.67 to 3.99
Consuela Abotsi
Chandler Ashton
Mary Anne Birai
Britggitte Chavez
Jolene Clayburn
Jessica Erkel
Lydia Fleming
Krista Froemming
Trevor Kaldahl
Charles Kimaiga
Colin King
Thane Leach
Karina Lee-Waye
Allison McCarthy
Morgan Mecklenburg
Zach Morrison
Jervon Niska
Joshua Osvold
Austin Parsons
Lindsey Parsons
Melissa Ratter
Tanner Toay
Chris Turner
Jenni Vigil
Honors = 3.33 - 3.66
Collins Aututi
Ariana Burnett
Elizabeth Daniels
Jesse Evert
Matt Froemming
Cesar Garcia
Loany Garrido
Becky Israel
Greg Learned
Kiara Lee-Waye
Karla Lucar
Nic Morrison
Caleb Nixon
Jonathan Osvold
Dylan Parsons
Heather Porter
Sylvia Smith
Marc Valleramos
Angelika Veldhouse
Friday, January 13, 2012
New Roof!
New Roof for Maplewood Academy!
Maplewood Academy celebrated a very merry Christmas this year! Thanks to the generous support of our friends and alumni, Maplewood received the gift of a new roof on our administration building! We are excited and truly grateful!
In March 2011, Maplewood started a campaign to raise funds for the roof. Our previous roof had lasted a good 21 years, but time took its toll and the MWA board decided a new roof couldn't wait any longer. Praise God, alumni and friends showered us with support, including a $100,000 gift that quickly put us over our $150,000 campaign goal. Due to the busy schedules of the roofing companies and the uncooperative weather, we weren't able to have the repairs made during the summer as we had hoped, but on December 5th, Laraway Roofing, a trusted roof company in the community, began work on our new roof and before Christmas break had finished, they transformed our old roof into a beautiful brand new one!
We want to thank each of you who supported us in this endeavor. You made a new roof possible for us and we are so grateful! God bless!- Laura Cummings
MWA Development Director
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