Original items on this page are Copyright 2005 Diane Trudnowski & her students.
On May 9, 2002, we had some very special
visitors to our school! Members of the Seattle
Mariners baseball team came to Maple to remind
us to be Drug-free, show Respect, get a good Education,
start each day with a positive Attitude, and be Motivated
in all that we do (D.R.E.A.M.)!
Mariners Education Day was held on May 9, and at 1:30PM
Maple School was visited by Manager Lou Piniella, Ichiro,
Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone, Mark McLemore, Assistant
Coach John McLaren, and new pitcher Justin Kaye. Oh,
and we can't leave out...the Mariner Moose!
The D.R.E.A.M. Team of Mariners players and coaches
spoke to the Maple students about the importance of having
goals in their life, and being able to achieve these goals
by following all of the letters that the word D.R.E.A.M.
stands for.
The Mariners also showed the students a highlights
video from their fantastic 2001 season, which got the
crowd of Maple fans really clapping and cheering!
For the grand finale, the second grade students from
our class and Miss King's class sang "Take Me Out To The
Ballgame" (all of the original verses) to the team and to
the audience. A fantastic time was had by all, and then
the Mariners players and coaches had to leave to head
to Safeco Field to prepare for their game that night.
The C-2 second graders wrote articles all about this visit.
To see photos from this special day, just click
here!
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THE SUPER SPECIAL SEATTLE MARINERS
CAME TO MAPLE
The fantastic Seattle
Mariners came to Maple. The
Seattle Mariners came here at the gym to make a assembly
for us on Thurs. May 9, 2002.
The players and coaches talked to us about the DREAM.
D is for Drug-Free, R is for Respect, E is for Education,
A is for Attitude, and M is for Motivation.
We laughed when the Moose did the Moose dance and the
Moose slid onto the floor.
I liked it when the Seattle Mariners let us watch
a movie about baseball. I liked it when we sang "Take
Me Out To The Ballgame".
By K.T.
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NINE SPECIAL VISITORS CAME TO MAPLE
SCHOOL
On Thursday, May 9, 2002, 9 special visitors came
to our school. It was the Mariners! We sang "Take Me Out
To The Ballgame" to Ron Fairly, Ichiro, Edgar Martinez,
Bret Boone, Mark McLemore, Justin Kaye, John McLaren,
Lou Piniella, and the Moose.
They talked about D.R.E.A.M. It stands for Dream. D
stands for Drug-Free. R stands for Respect. E stands
for Education. A stands for Attitude. M stands for
Motivation. We saw a movie. They came to tell us to have
a good education.
The funniest part was when the Moose danced.
My favorite part was when we sang "Take Me Out To
The Ballgame".
By A.D.
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VERY SPECIAL VISITORS COME TO MAPLE ELEMENTARY
On Thursday, May 9, 2002, very special people came
to Maple. They were Ichiro, Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone,
Mark McLemore, Justin Kaye, Lou Piniella, the Moose,
and John McLaren.
They came to Maple's gym! We didn't know that they
were coming. It was a big surprise.
They talked about very important things. Ichiro
talked about staying drug-free. Edgar Martinez talked
about respecting others. Bret Boone talked about getting
a good education. Mark McLamore talked about having a
good attitude. Justin Kaye and John McLaren talked
about motivation.
Some kids from C-1 and C-2 sang "Take Me Out To
The Ballgame".
We watched a video with the Mariners in it. Ron
Fairly (an announcer) introduced the Mariners.
The funniest part was when the Moose slid down
on the floor then wiped the dirt off his pants. I
liked it when Lou Piniella told the Moose to behave.
We saw our faces on the news that night after
the Mariners came.
By A.L.
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THE GREAT TEAM CAME TO MAPLE!
The Seattle Mariners, 9 of them, came to Maple
Elementary Schol! They came on Thursday, May 9 2002.
They went to the gym and told us about being Drug
free, having Respect, getting an Education, having a
great Attitude, and Motivation. That stands for Dream.
We sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame". We were on
t.v. on the news.
The funniest part was when the Moose slid through
the floor.
It was interesting when Ichiro told us about being
Drug free. We had a great super time.
By V.S.
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THE FIVE SPECIAL VISITORS CAME TO MAPLE
On Thursday, May 9, 2002 five special visitors came
to Maple. They were a special team. The special team's
name was the Seattle Mariners! They were Ichiro, Edgar,
Bret, Mark, and Justin.
They talked about the "Dream Team". Ichiro talked
about not taking drugs. Edgar talked about respecting
others. Bret talked about getting a good education.
Mark talked about having a great attitude. Justin talked
about having some motivation.
We laughed when the Moose was shy. We screamed when
we saw the Seattle Mariners. I was interviewed on T.V.
We sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" to the
Mariners.
We cheered when they finished talking.
Our teachers kept a good secret for three weeks.
The Mariners talked to us in the gym. We liked it
when they came to our school.
By C.I.
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THE MARINERS COME TO MAPLE
On May 9, 2002 the outstanding Seattle Mariners
came to Maple School. They were Ichiro, Edgar Martinez,
Bret Boone, Mark McLemore, Justin Kaye, and the Mariner
Moose. They came to Maple School.
They came to talk to us about D.R.E.A.M. Also, we
got to sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame".
It was funny when the Mariner Moose slid across the
gym. Also, some kids got interviewed.
I liked it when Bret Boone told us about having a
good education. Also, Justin Kaye told us about motivation.
We got to watch a movie of the Mariners.
By K.O.
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THE SEATTLE MARINERS CAME TO MAPLE ONLY
At May 9, 2002 the Seattle Mariners came to Maple,
five players came and two coaches. The place was at the
gym.
Each Mariner talked about Drug Free, Respect, Education,
Attitude, and Motivation.
Why did they pick our school?
I learned to have a great Attitude. We had an exciting
time. My favorite part was when the Moose slid on the
floor. They gave us their autographs. The funniest part was
when the Moose danced. We sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame".
I think they picked our school because we are the best
students. My teacher Mrs. Trudnowski kept a secret for about
three weeks.
When Ichiro came it was like Disneyland. They taped
some of C-2 and they are my friends. Why did Ichiro speak
Japanese? Why did them spell DREAM vertical?
By S.L.
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SEATTLE MARINERS VISIT MAPLE
The Seattle Mariners Ichiro, Edgar Martinez, Bret
Boone, and Mark McLemore came to visit us on Thursday,
May 9. They came to Maple Elementary school. They
taught us D.R.E.A.M. They talked to us about getting an
education. Also, Bret Boone told us to work hard.
In addition, the Moose came out and slid across the floor.
It was exciting.
We had a talk by Bret Boone. Also, they met us. They are
great. We saw a Moose.
We sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game".
By J.L.
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THE SUPER SEATTLE MARINERS CAME TO MAPLE SCHOOL
The Seattle Mariners came on May 9, 2002. We saw five
people from the Mariners. They were Ichiro, Bret
Boone, Edgar Martinez, Mark McLemore, Justin Kaye, John
McLaren, and the Moose.
Our teacher kept a secret for us. She likes the Seattle
Marners very much. The secret was the Seattle Mariners
were coming.
It was funny when the Moose slid on the floor. They gave
us their autograph. Ichiro speaks Japanese and it was
funny. The Moose was dancing around the gym and that
was funny too.
Our class likes the Seattle Mariners. Some of our class was
on T.V. We did not see all the players but we still saw some of
the Seattle Mariners people and it was cool and nice.
By J.M.
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THE NINE VISITORS CAME TO MAPLE ELEMENTARY
On Thursda, May 9, 2002 five players came to Maple
to visit us. They came in the Gym.
My favorite part was when the Moose slid down on
the ground. I laughed when we said "boo!" Ichiro talked
about being drug free. I liked it when we sang "Take me
out to the ball Game". Also, they talked about the Dream
team.
Our teacher kept a secret for three weeks.
I was on T.V. singing a song.
My favorite players are Justin Kaye, Ichiro, and
Bret Boone. The secret is the Mariners were coming
to Maple.
By V.N.
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THE SEATTLE MARINERS COME TO MAPLE
On Thursday, May 9, 2002 the Seattle Mariners
came to Maple Elementary school in the gym. Only
five players came and they were Ichiro Suzuki,
Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone, Mark McLemore, Justin
Kaye, the manager, the Moose, and the Assistant
coach. Also, they came because they wanted to tell
us about the D.R.E.A.M. team.
In addition, my favorite part was when the Moose did
the belly slide and when he did the Moose dance. We
sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" to five of the
Seattle Mariners and we saw a video.
By Z.S.
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THE SEATTLE MARINERS
Who came to Maple School? The Seattle Mariners did
and they were great.
When did they? On Thursday, May 9, 2002. It was
cool.
We got the Moose's picture. What did they give us?
They gave us the Moose's picture and we gave them a song
that was called "Take Me Out To The Ball Game."
On T.V. we saw kids on the news. I wish they could come
next year so we can see them again to give them good
respect.
My favorite baseball team is the Mariners! My favorite
player is Ichiro. That was my favorite time of the year.
That was nice when they came. Some baseball players
came but not all of them.
By P.T.
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THE SUPER SEATTLE MARINERS CAME TO MAPLE SCHOOL
On May 9, 2002 the Seattle Mariners came to Maple
Elementary. We saw the coach and players. The place
is in the gym.
We watched a video when we were at the assembly.
We sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" for the
Mariners at the assembly. Ichiro talked about staying
drug free at the assembly.
I saw myself on TV. The Moose danced. Also, it
was funny. We got their autographs. There were
camera people and lots of people. We saw the coach
and the player of the Seattle Mariners.
By K.T.
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THE FIVE PLAYERS CAME TO MAPLE SCHOOL
On Thursday, May 9, 2002 the visitors from the
Seattle Mariners came to our school. They were Ichiro,
Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone, Mark McLemore, and
Justin kaye the new pitcher of the Mariners. Also,
they talked about our D.R.E.A.M. The D stands for Drug
Free and the R is Respect. E is Education and A stands
for Attitude. The M stands for Motivation.
Also, we got a picture of the Moose and an autograph.
Also, we watched a video of the Mariners. In addition,
we laughed when the Moose was playing sick.
By J.J.W.
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NINE SPECIAL PEOPLE CAME TO MAPLE
On Thursdaym, May 19, 2002 five special people
came to Maple. They put on an assembly in the gym.
The five special people were the Seattle Mariners! The
coaches and players came to Maple. Their names are,
Ichiro, Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone, Mark Mclemore,
Justin Kaye, John Mclaren, Lou Piniella, and our mascot,
the Moose!
The Seattle Mariners taught us about "D.R.E.A.M." D
means Drug-Free. R means Respect and E means
Education. A means Attitude and finally, M means
Mtoivation.
We sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame." We also watched
a video. In addition, we were on T.V.
My favorite part was when we got the Moose. They
gave us autographs. And the Moose's autograph.
By T.Y.
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SIX WONDERFUL PLAYERS!!
One Thursday morning we were lucky becouse the
Mariners kept a secret from us for three weeks. They told
us to sit on the carpet. They told us!! They told us that...
The Mariners are coming to see us!!
Then here it comes. Ichiro came out and Edgar came
out and Bret Boone came out and Justin Kaye came
out and John came otu!! AAAAAAA!! Also, the Moose slid
across the ground.
By K.H.
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YOU ARE THE BEST MARINERS!
Who was there? It was the Seattle Mariners! When
did the Seattle Mariners come? It was on Thursday,
May 9, 2002. Where did they come? They came to Maple
Elementary School.
The funniest part was when the Moose did the
moon dance. They are my favorite team! I liked it when
the Mariners came in.
By B.D.
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THE SEATTLE MARINERS CAME TO MAPLE
On Thursday, May 9, 2002, some special visitors
came to Maple. They were people from the Seattle
Mariners! We saw Ichiro, Edgar Martinez, Bret
Boone, Mark McLemore, Justin Kaye, John McLaren,
Lou Piniella, and the team mascot, The Moose! In
addition they put on an assembly. They came to talk
to us about being Drug-Free; Respect others, having a
good Education. Also, they talked about having a great
Attitude, and they talked about Motivation.
We laughed when The Moose slid across the floor of
the gym.
I liked it when we watched the video about the Seattle
Mariners.
It was exciting when some of us sand "Take Me Out To
The Ballgame" to the Mariners. Also, they all gave us
their autograph and all of us got a picture of The Moose!
By W.H.
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THE BEST TEAM CAME TO MAPLE
On May 9, 2002 the Seattle Mariners came to our school.
Ichiro, Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone, Mark McLemore,
Justin Kaye, John McLaren, Lou Piniella, and the Moose.
It was funny when the Moose slid across the ground.
We saw a video of the Mariners when they beat a record.
Ichiro talked about being Drug-Free. Edgar Martinez
talked abotu respecting people, Bret Boone talked about
Education, Mark McLemore talked about having a good
Additude, and Justin Kaye and John McLaren talked about
Motivation. My teacher saved a secret for three weeks.
We were excited.
By K.K.
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9 SPECIAL VISITORS CAME TO MAPLE SCHOOL
On Thursday, May 9, 2002 Maple Elementary School
was so lucky because the Seattle Mariners came to
their school!
They talked about the D.R.E.A.M. team. Ichiro
talked about being Drug-Free. Edgar Martinez talked
about Respect. Bret Boone talked about getting a good
Education. Mark MaLemore talked about having a
good Attitude. Justin Kaye and John McLaren talked
about Motivation.
The funniest part was when the Moose slid on
the ground. We sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"
to the Seattle Mariners. Then we got to be on T.V.
By M.B.
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THE SEATTLE MARINERS ARE EXCELLENT
The Seattle Mariners are a baseball team. To be
a team you have to be together. That is why they
are a team.
The Seattle Mariners came to our school and
talked about Drug free, Respect, Education, Attitude,
and Motivation. I saw Ichiro, Edgar Martinez,
Bret Boone, Mark Mclemore, and Justin Kaye,
John Mclaren, Assistant coach, Lou piniella,
Manager and The moose.
Ichiro talked about saying "NO" to Drugs. Edgar
Martinez talked about showing Respect to other
people. Bret Boone talked about having a good
education. Mark Mclemore talked about your
Attitude. Justin Kaye and John Mclaren talked about
Motivation.
My teacher saved a secret for three weeks. The
secret was the Seattle Mariners were coming to
our school.
I was singing "Take Me Out To Ball Game." I was on
t.v. when I was singing a song for the Mariners.
By S.G.
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NINE SPECIAL PEOPLE COME TO MAPLE SCHOOL
On Thursday, May 9, 2002, Maple Elementary
school was so lucky to have the Seattle Mariners to
come to our school.
We laughed when The Moose slid on the floor. Ichiro
talked about drug free, Edgar Martinez talked about
respect, Bret Boone talked to us about getting a good
education. Also, we laughed when The Moose was
shy. I learned it is very important to have a good
education.
We had a movie to watch. It was interesting when
they talked about having a good attitude.
My favorite part was when we sang "Take Me Out
To The Ballgame."
By A.M.
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THE SEATTLE MARINERS CAME TO MAPLE SCHOOL
One Thursday afternoon on May 9, 2002 the
famous Seattle Mariners came to our school. We
were so lucky. The players were Ichiro, Edgar
Martinez, Bret Boone, Mark McLemore, Justin
Kaye, John McLaren, the assistant Coach, and the
mascot is the Moose. Ichiro talked about staying
Drug Free. The assembly was at the gym.
We laughed when the Moose slid out. We watched
a short movie. We sang "Take Me Out The Ballgame".
The Seattle Mariners gave us a picture of the Moose
and their autograph.
By J.H.X.
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THE PLAYERS CAME!
There were five special people who came and we
did not know who it was until Mrs. Hunter announced
that it was the Seattle Mariners! Also, they put on
an assembly for us. In addition, they talked about the
D.R.E.A.M. team - Drug free and it goes all the way
to Respect, Education, Attitude, and Motivation.
The funniest part was when the Moose had a
happy face and then the Moose had a frown. I liked
it when Lou Piniella told the Moose to behave.
I learned that we are supposed to have a great
attitude in school and at all the places that you
know, like the mall or at your uncle's house.
My favorite part was when we got the Moose.
They gave us autographs. And the Moose's autograph.
By L.H.
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