December 10, 2008 - Maplewood Elementary students recently met several people who help make the community a safe and inviting place to live.

Students were introduced to Officer Pat Germaine, the school's DARE officer, Jason Geary, a Maplewood volunteer fireman, and Principal Jerome Steele during November's Character Education assembly, which focused on building community. Each guest spoke to students about their role in the community and how they make it a nice place to live. Principal Steele discussed the school's recent food drive and the generous donations students brought in to help feed needy families during the upcoming holiday season.

In the photo at right, volunteer fireman Jerome Steele speaks to
students during the assembly.