October 29, 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 0 individuals.
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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Thank you to Ms. Dawson and the third-grade students for their hard work raising $2,450.25. Today the money was donated to The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. The funds will go toward the rebuilding of their facility that burned down last month. This will ensure homeless pets have a place to stay and be cared for while in the adoption process. |
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Monday 11/1: T-shirt Day
Wednesday 11/3: G4 show La Florida
Friday 11/5: K5 show The Gruffalo
Wednesday 11/8: G1-6 academic conference day/student holiday
Wednesday 11/10: JFF Event
Thursday 11/11: Veteran's Day Assembly
Friday 11/12: G2 Gatorland Field Trip
Friday 11/18: G1 Harvest Festival
Friday 11/19: G3 Native American Festival
Friday 11/22-11/26: Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday 11/30: for 5th grade families - G6 Sneak Peek
Wednesday 12/1: T-shirt Day
Thursday 12/2: 6th Grade Greek Fest
Friday 12/3: Founders Day
Friday 12/3: Glee Performance /
WP Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday 12/14: G2 Polar Express Day
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Students everywhere had a fa-boo-lous time during their Halloween Fun Day festivities. |
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We experienced a wonderful display of creativity, synergy, and community spirit displayed for all in this week’s Annual Pumpkin Mayhem Contest.
Congratulations to all our eager and artistic designers!
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Strength
Madison White (super senior) and Logan White (2 Purple)
Animated Movie
1st - Jordan Fink (5 Green)
2nd - Elena Van Dijk (4 Red) and Peter Van Dijk (Super Senior)
3rd - AJ Scarlato (3 Red)
S.T.E.A.M Inspired
1st - Gabriel Calleja (2 Blue)
2nd- Cade Von Weller (3 Blue)
3rd - William Streit (K4 Blue)
Recycled
1st- Sula (4 Blue) and Taki Rooth (5 Blue)
2nd- Annabelle Williams (3 Green)
3rd - Zara Malik (K4 Green)
Traditional
1st - Andrew Jacobs (1 Blue)
2nd - Elora Mariani (3 Green)
3rd- Sophie (1 Blue) and Gabe Caron (Super Senior)
Amazing Animals
1st- Leila Richardson Cortes (3 Red )
2nd- Meta HIll (3 Blue) and Louden Hill (5 Blue)
3rd - Mabel Lin (5 Blue)
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We are excited to celebrate Veterans Day this year. We want to decorate our school with stars dedicated to the veterans in your life and in our community. If you would like to decorate a star, please click here. Stars should be returned to school by Monday, November 1st. Please contact Angela Scarlato at ascarlato@parkmaitland.com with any questions.
We would like to honor our veterans by inviting them to attend a special "Veterans Day" assembly on Thursday, November, 11th!
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On Tuesday, November 9th, there will be no afterschool activities except TaeKwonDO.
Please contact Joy Sonntag jsonntag@parkmaitland.com,
if interested in aftercare.
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Student Holiday, November 8th |
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Student Holiday/
Conference Day
November 8th
Dear Grade 1-6 Parents,
As part of our schoolwide goal of continued and ongoing communication, we are excited to offer you the opportunity for an academic parent-teacher conference either virtually or in-person with the one academic teacher of your choice on November 8th. Time slots are available starting at 8:00 am through 3:30 pm (with some minor variations). Click this link: SignUpGenius to search for your grade’s parent conference sign up. Just enter my email, dspillmann@parkmaitland.org, and you will find the volunteer dashboard for Park Maitland. You may select the teacher and time that you prefer on this date. Slots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. The firm deadline for signing up will be November 1, 2021.
As always, if you prefer a more traditional conference where you can have additional teachers attend, these may be scheduled through Amy Jones (ajones@parkmaitland.com) at a time that works with those teachers’ schedules.
As a final reminder, this is a day off for students and a workday for teachers.
Conferences for K4 and K5 students will be scheduled for mid-November. Teachers will share details soon.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s educational experience at Park Maitland.
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I have been working at Park Maitland for 6 years now, before that, I was working at the YMCA. I have known some of our Park Maitland families for some time but I was first introduced to Park Maitland School when I became the Volleyball and Basketball coach. While I was finishing up my degree at UCF, I started working as a substitute teacher, where I built such an amazing relationship with not only the kids but the staff. As fate would have it, I was fortunate enough to join the PE team, when some of our PM legends retired. I am so happy to be a part of such a unique and incredible school.
One of my favorite memories at Park Maitland was my first year as a Volleyball coach. This was the first time branching out from the YMCA side; to be honest I was super nervous to coach the girls. I knew most of the girls played club volleyball so I didn't want to let them down. That year we not only won the championship, we also had an undefeated season! I was so proud of their hard work and dedication.
When I am not coaching or teaching you can find me either playing with my french bulldogs, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings (SKOL VIKES), or spending time with my family and friends.
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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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Bagel King's School Lunch Program |
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Beginning November 1st, all Bagel King lunch orders will need to be placed by 6:00 am the morning of. Orders can always be placed two weeks in advance. |
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Bring in Non-perishable food items and hygiene items
Item Needs: small and large jars of peanut butter, packs of small shelf-stable milk, small containers of fruit/applesauce, healthy snacks, small and large cans of chicken, ham and tuna, Mac-n-cheese, and soup. Hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, and deodorant.
NOVEMBER 1 - 17
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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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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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