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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. ❄️🎨❤️

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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

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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!

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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!

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 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.

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

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 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 

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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.