December 3, 2021
Park Maitland School Newsletter
This Week’s Park Maitland School Community COVID Case Update

This week’s community case number is 0. 
 
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
Today was an incredible day as we celebrated the Cohen family's vision to open the school 53 years ago. It was an honor to have Carolyn Fritch speak at the school today.
Please enjoy the highlights of today's celebration.
Happy Founder's Day!

Upcoming Events
Monday 12/6 - Friday 12/10: Book Fair & Holiday Shop
Wednesday 12/8: G3 TV Holidayland
Thursday 12/9: G2 TV Holidayland
Friday 12/10: G4 St. Augustine
Monday 12/13: Lifetouch Retakes
Tuesday 12/14: G2 Polar Express Day
Tuesday 12/14: Middle School preview 6-8 pm
Thursday 12/16: K4 Holiday Party
Thursday 12/16: Winter Glee Concert at Park Maitland at 5:30 pm
Monday 12/17: Early Dismissal Day
Friday 12/17: Toys for Tots assembly
Monday 12/20 - Monday 1/3: Holiday Break
Monday 1/3: Teacher Professional Day
Tuesday 1/4: Students Return
Monday 1/10: Re-enrollment begins
Wednesday 1/12: School-wide Spelling Bee
Friday 1/14: Winter Ball
Monday 1/17: Student/Teacher Holiday
Tuesday 1/25: Wax Museum
Wednesday 1/26: Lunar New Year JFF Event
Thursday 1/27: K5 100th Day of School
Friday 1/28: G1 This Old Gingerbread House
Saturday 1/29: Admissions Open House and K4/K5 Screening Day
This week our Toy Drive begins; We have collected 172 so far!

A BIG thank you to Units who donated storage to help us collect toys this holiday season to donate to the toy drive.

Now through December 17th, bring in new, unwrapped, unopened toys for Orlando Area Children. Look for the collection bins during morning carpool.

To learn more, click here.


Park Maitland Sports Team News
Congratulations to all of our sports teams. What an amazing fall season! Tuesday, December 7th, all student-athletes should wear their Park Maitland jerseys or team t-shirts to school for yearbook pictures. On Friday, December 17th, we will recognize our teams during our Toys for Tots assembly, and each player may wear his/her jersey or team t-shirt for the assembly. Go, Eagles!
Teacher Tuesday
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be an elementary teacher! I have been lucky enough to do what I love for the last 15 years. My teaching career began in Massachusetts teaching 1st and 2nd grade. I have spent the last 6 years here at Park Maitland School. I began at Park Maitland as a substitute soon after moving to Orlando. I fell in love with everything about our school and could not wait to become a permanent part of the Park Maitland family. I have been fortunate enough to teach Language Arts in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade during my time here. Teaching reading and writing is a love of mine, and I so enjoy watching my students truly become excited about learning. A favorite memory I have from Park Maitland is the 5th-grade Food Truck Challenge. I love seeing the students develop a concept they are passionate about and turn it into a professional presentation for their peers and teachers. They are always amazing!

Outside of school, I love to spend time with my husband, Zach, and my two children, Lucy and Logan. We spend much of our time at the park and going on fun adventures! I also love to dance, go to the beach, and cheer on the New England Patriots!
Friendly Reminder
Don't forget, Friday, December 17th is an early dismissal day for students!

Early Dismissal Times
All students will be dismissed after they have had lunch according to the following schedule:

Pre-Kindergarten (K-4) and Grades 1, 2, and 3 -- 11:26 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gate opens at 11:26 a.m. -- closes at 12:00 p.m.

Kindergarten (K-5) and Grades 4, 5, and 6 -- 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Gate opens at 12:15 p.m. -- closes at 12:45 p.m.

K-4 will be having an early lunch (lunch "A").

If you have a lunch "A" child that needs to go home after lunch "B," please send in a note to that effect. All siblings waiting for their older siblings to be picked up will have supervision in the gym for the next dismissal.

*** There will be no aftercare or after school activities on this day, so please plan accordingly. ***
Deadline is December 15th!
After School Activities Registration
Spring Semester 2022
Spring selections for after school activities, click here.

We are so excited to have your child join our after school program. Please complete a registration for each student you wish to enroll for after school activities. 

Billing for after school clubs will be processed through Alma, our parent portal. Please be sure to complete your registrations, no later than December 15th.
Book fair and Holiday shop!

Book Fair and Holiday Shop next week!
Monday, December 6th through Friday, December 10th

The Book Fair will be open M-Th from 7:30am until 3:30pm.
Friday the hours will be 7:30-12 noon. 

To learn more, click below to set up your eWallet ahead of the fair.
Super Senior Spotlight
Each week Park Maitland School will be featuring two Super Seniors. We hope everyone enjoys this opportunity to get to know our awe-inspiring 6th grade students!
Getting To Know Your 
Super Senior: 
Mia Moberg

1. # of Years at Park Maitland: 
  • 4 (started in 3rd Grade)
2. Favorite Activity: 
  • Volleyball
3. Favorite Movie: 
  • High School Musical
4. Favorite Food: 
  • Potstickers
5. Favorite Subject 
  • Math
6. If you were granted one wish what would it be:
  • To have a billion dollars to travel with my family.
7. Favorite Thing at PMS: 
  • "All the trips we get to go on and fun things in 6th grade."
Getting To Know Your 
Super Senior: 
Madison White

1. # of Years at Park Maitland: 
  • 7 (started in K5)
2. Favorite Activity: 
  • Doing crafts
3. Favorite Movie: 
  • Book: Land of Stories
4. Favorite Food: 
  • All candy
5. Favorite Subject: 
  • ESW
6. If you were granted one wish what would it be:
  • For my dog, Maggie, to sleep with me.
7. Favorite Thing at PMS: 
  • "I love it all! But if I had to pick one, it would be JFF. "
Don't Forget!
Your child's YOUNG MASTERS personalized brochure has been sent home. You are now able to order a variety of products with your child's artwork printed on them. They make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season as well as cherished keepsakes for years to come! 
 
The deadline to place your orders is Friday, December 10th. Orders will be delivered directly to your door before the holiday break. Thank you in advance for considering ordering and supporting the 
ARTS at PARK MAITLAND SCHOOL!

You may simply order by going to www.youngmastersart.com and entering your child’s personalized ID #, which can be found at the top of your child’s YOUNG MASTERS form that was sent home. 
New Updates
Lifetouch retakes in two weeks
School photo retake day will be on Monday, December 13th!
Yearbook Ads
6th Grade Only
Purchase By: 12/31/21
for 5% discounted price

PreK-5th Grades
Purchase By: 1/24/22
Yearbook Ads for our Local Business
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.
Purchase your own copy
Fresh Pixel Media is now providing high definition for all show videos. Follow THIS LINK to purchase your own copy of these sweet productions.
Useful Links
Click here to order our strength T-Shirts and 
Park Maitland Face Masks.
Interested in seeing what's happening on campus? School event photos will be posted to our SmugMug page.
The password to access is: empathy2021.
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
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.
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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