October 16, 2021
Park Maitland School Newsletter
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This Week’s Park Maitland School Community COVID Case Update
This week’s community case number is 3 individuals. Through contact tracing efforts, we have been able to identify and isolate individuals who have been potentially exposed to COVID positive cases.
We continue our utmost efforts to ensure the safety and health of the students, staff and guests.
We thank our school community for your cooperation, patience and flexibility.
UPDATED Park Maitland COVID FAQ
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Please enjoy, K4's Maitland Fire Department Field Trip video. Thank you to the first responders for stopping by to teach the importance of home smoke detectors and their tour of the firetruck. K4 students were laughing as Freddy the firetruck squirted water at them.
Happy Friday, everyone!
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Tuesday 10/19: K5 Santa's Farm Field Trip
Tuesday-Wednesday 10/19 - 10/20: Lifetouch Picture Days
Friday 10/22: 6th Grade Gothic Fiction Night
Friday 10/22: 1st Grade Brevard Zoo Field Trip
Saturday 10/23: Admissions Open House
Monday - Friday 10/25 - 10/29: Pumpkin Mayhem 2021
Friday 10/29: Halloween Fun Day
Monday 11/1: T-shirt Day
Wednesday 11/3: 4th Grade show La Florida
Friday 11/5: K5 show The Gruffalo
Wednesday 11/10: JFF Event
Thursday 11/11: Veteran's Day Assembly
Friday 11/12: 2nd Grade Gatorland Field Trip
Friday 11/18: G1 Harvest Festival
Friday 11/19: G3 Native American Festival
Friday 11/22-11/26: Thanksgiving Break
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A collection of pieces from our Park Maitland students celebrate the wonderful week they had in Colonial Virginia.
Please welcome 5th graders: Sabine M., Brody S., Beatriz P., Liem M. and Jacob T.
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Williamsburg Field Trip
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Thursday October 14, 2021 by Sabine Miller
Throughout the trip, we had many amazing experiences. We visited Jamestown, we explored Monticello, and we learned about the Battle of Yorktown. However, Thursday was my favorite day. It was the day we toured Colonial Williamsburg. The day started off with a quick bus ride to Williamsburg. We arrived and instantly were met with a colonial village. It felt like we were transported back to the 1700s.
Towering over the colonial houses was the Capitol Building, our first stop for the day. We learned about the House of Burgesses, as well as the differences between the colonial court system compared to our modern day system. After talking about how the court system dealt with punishment, our tour guide led us to the colonial jail. The jail cells were dark and musty and connected to the jailer’s brick house.
Not too long after, we visited the colonial shops. First we went to the peruke shop. (The peruke is a wig). The peruker explained the process of wig making as well as how the styles of hair were back then. It made us realize how different modern day fashion is from colonial fashion!
After that, we visited the engraver's shop and saw how they would etch the complicated designs onto the copper and silver. Then, we visited the Governor's Palace. The tour guide at the Palace explained to us how they recreated the Governor’s Palace after several fires, using many pictures and blueprints from colonial times to make it accurate. He explained how the rooms would have been used and talked about the importance of the Governor. Once we had toured the whole downstairs, we explored the garden as well as the Governor's Maze. It was awesome to explore the maze with our friends.
Soon our trip through Colonial Williamsburg came to an end, and we went back to the hotel to prepare for the Colonial Ball. Not too long after we arrived at the hotel, we left again, this time all dressed in colonial outfits. We had an amazing time at the ball, eating and learning traditional colonial dances. Far too soon the night came to an end, all of us leaving with amazing memories and more colonial dance knowledge than we had before!
Wednesday October 13, 2021 by Brody Sakarati
On the week of October 12, fifth and sixth grade went to Williamsburg. Normally, only fifth graders go to Williamsburg, but since COVID19, they had to postpone the (now) sixth graders' trip for the year 2021. I, being an attendee of these events, thought the trip was absolutely amazing. In all four days, we toured 7 places in Virginia. Those places included Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, University of Virginia, and so much more. If you’re wondering why we toured a college, it’s because Thomas Jefferson founded UVA, and for some, a potential place to go to college. In Colonial Williamsburg, we saw a wig-making shop, the governor's house and maze, a wheel right, a pillory and a stock, a gunsmith, and the two courthouses. Everything was so informative; now I know a ton about Williamsburg in the late 1700s. At the University Of Virginia, I learned that their library had been burnt down. A group of intelligent young scholars ran into the fire to save the most accurate statue of the great Thomas Jefferson. How they did it, as I was told, was that they lowered the statue onto a mattress and slid it down the stairs and out onto the lawn. Every moment is one I’ll never forget. Thank you to all who made the trip possible. Fourth graders, watch out. You don’t know what’s coming your way.
Thursday October 14, 2021 by Beatriz Pollastri
My favorite day was the third day of the trip when we visited historical Williamsburg. On this day, we walked around, went into several colonial trade ships, and visited the Capitol Building and the Governor’s Palace. My group went into many of the colonial shops- we learned about and visited with the “Barber and Peruke Maker”, the “Wheelright”, the “Prison”, and the “Engraver”. My favorite shop was the “Barber and Peruke Maker” where men went to shave and buy wigs. Women also went to style their hair. After lunch, we walked through the Governor’s Palace where we learned the history of Williamsburg. One interesting fact was that there was once a party at the Palace that lasted until 5am! There was an amazing garden behind the building that was actually a maze that, of course, we just HAD to go through! After we safely found our way out of the maze, a lot of us went shopping around the gift shops & stores of Colonial Williamsburg. I bought a souvenir and after went across the street to William & Mary College where we walked through their campus. Following all of this, we went back to our hotel and changed into our Colonial outfits for a night of dinner and dancing. On the way there on the bus, everybody was singing very loudly and having lots of fun. When we made it to our night program, everybody was talking to their friends and having fun! We ate pizza and Mrs. Eleazer taught us an original Colonial dance! Everybody was tired from the long day but was reenergized by this fun activity! This was my favorite day of the trip, and, keep in mind this was just one day; so imagine how much fun we had the other days!
Wednesday October 13, 2021 by Liem Murphy
We started off the day bright and early, and we got on the bus at 7:15. We arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia, but we had to wait a little while for George Washington to arrive because he got stuck in traffic. Once he arrived, the reenactment of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” speech began. It was very inspiring and interesting because it showed the thoughts of the men who opposed the idea of revolution and the ones that were all for it. After that was over, we went outside and a few of us got pictures with the actors who played the men who were in that room 246 years ago. Afterward, we got into our buses and we drove to Charlottesville, where we got a tour of UVA. Our tour guide talked about the buildings, the people that used to go there, Thomas Jefferson, and the secret societies that have been there within the college for many years. We got back on the bus and drove to Michie Tavern where the groups took turns shopping and eating. In my opinion, their chicken was phenomenal, but enough about that. We got back onto the bus again and went to Monticello. It was amazing; we got to see a movie about Thomas Jefferson, shop, see T.J.’s (as they call him) grave, and most importantly tour Monticello, his home. It was amazing how large Monticello was, especially for the time, and the view outside was beautiful. Finally, we drove to the Dairy Market (a food court) and ate from a variety of restaurants there. Wednesday was full of bus rides, historical fun, learning, and some crazy stories, but all good things must come to an end, so we got back on the buses and drove back to the DoubleTree Hotel for a good night’s rest.
Tuesday October 12, 2021 by Jacob Tabatabi
On October 12, 2021, about 130 5th & 6th grade Park Maitland students went to Williamsburg, York Town, and Jamestown for an awesome trip, and settled in Virginia just like the British once did. When arriving at the airport, the students, chaperones, and teachers quickly shuffled into the plane heading to Atlanta and Baltimore. We all eventually met up and had some Firehouse Subs at a playground. After eating and socializing, we went to Jamestown and saw how early settlers lived as well as the historic boats that got them there like the Susan Constant, that honestly kinda looked like a Disney ride. We finally got to our resting place, the DoubleTree hotel, for some much needed rest where a new day & adventure would begin.
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My career in education began twenty years ago, and I have held various positions throughout my career including Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Specialist, and Classroom Teacher. My love of Literature, Writing, and Language Arts is something I am passionate about sharing with my students, especially in elementary school. Students discover that books, just like in life, are full of wonderful adventures and fond memories. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the Park Maitland Staff two years ago, work alongside this amazing team, and play a role in such a vibrant school community. A favorite memory I have from Park Maitland is the State Travel Fair and Float Parade that took place last school year. Our fantastic fourth graders did such a nice job of researching one of the fifty states and creating a float to accompany their presentation/report.
Outside of my life at Park Maitland, I love spending time being active outdoors with my husband, Jeff; daughter, Annie; and our two dogs, Lucky and Bear. I enjoy running different marathons in various locations. I am happy hanging out with my friends and family, hosting small gatherings, and traveling whenever I get the chance. I love reading, cooking, the beach, and interior decorating. I am a firm believer that life takes you on new adventures and feel extremely lucky that my journey has led me to Park Maitland!
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Please join the administration with Mr. John Driscoll and Ms. Ann Dennis to find out more about our 4th-6th grade math program, philosophy, structure, and expectations. The session will include a presentation from our math teachers and Q&A session.
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Charleston Wrap is half-way there! |
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Dear Park Maitland School,
Our fundraiser is half-way through and we’re counting on your support!
Here’s how to help us reach our fundraising goal:
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Please click here to register today! Use our ORGANIZATION ID 18869 to register!
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Send 10 unique and valid shopping email invites to your friends & family using our invite tool at registration.
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Shop! With over 2,500 gift ideas, you can check-off your holiday gift-list and support our important cause, too.
PRO TIP: The more email invites you send, the more supporters we’ll get! So, break out your email contact list, share on social media, and help spread the word!
Thank you so much for your support!
Park Maitland School
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It's almost that time of year when festive pumpkins will line our driveway welcoming each of you with their friendly or fiendish demeanor! All families are welcome to participate in the fun and creative display.
The contest will be held the week of October 25th.
The official entry form is due next week, Wednesday, October 20th! Click here to learn more.
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K5 Grade Event Only - Students will enjoy some fall activities and have a picnic lunch.
When: Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
Who: All K5 Students
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6th Grade Gothic Fiction - This macabre evening is the final culmination in our study of all that is spine-tingling and bone-chilling in our language arts, performing arts, and design thinking classes.
When: Friday, October 22, 2021
Who: All Sixth Grade Students
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"PICTURE DAY IS NEXT WEEK!" |
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School Name: Park Maitland School
Picture Day Dates: Tuesday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 20
Picture Day ID: EVT8SRHJS
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Join us to learn how to better understand what is going on inside your teen's brain, how it relates to their behavior, and how you can encourage positive brain development during this critical time in their life. Register Today!
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Join the City of Maitland for Falloween - a seasonal celebration mixed with the fun of Halloween - from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.
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Yearbook Dedication Ads Available |
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6th Grade Only
Purchase By: 11/21/21
for 10% discounted price
PreK-5th Grades
Purchase By: 1/24/22
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Yearbook Ads for our Local Business |
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Full Page $370
1/2 Page $270
1/4 Page $190
Deadline is January 24, 2022
If interested in purchasing an ad in the yearbook for your local business or organization, we have Yearbook Advertising Contract forms available. Please reach me at ascarlato@parkmaitland.com. |
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Interested in seeing what's happening on campus? School event photos will be posted to our SmugMug page.
The password to access is: empathy2021.
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Morning Drop-offs and
Pick-up times
Arrival:
k5-4th 7:10-7:50
5-6th 7:10-8:00
K4 8:10-8:20
Dismissal/Gate Times:
K4/K5 Dismissal 1:50-2:10
1st- 4th Dismissal 2:37-3:07
5th-6th Dismissal 3:25-3:45
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If you are unsure of what Read to Lead is, or if you would like more information, here are the Read to Lead FAQ's. Read to Lead will be posted in Seesaw (as soon as Seesaw is loaded and ready) for grades K4-2nd grade, and Google Classroom for grades 4-6. It will also be posted in the Week at a Glance every week.
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OFFICE HOURS
The front desk office hours are
7:30-3:30.
If you need to call after 3:30 regarding dismissal or pick up, please call After Care at 407-647-3038, extension 159
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