October 11, 2021
Park Maitland School Newsletter
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Please disregard the newsletter that was sent on Friday 10/8 as there was a mistake in the COVID section, please use this version as the update for last week, thank you.
This Week’s Park Maitland School Community COVID Case Update
This week’s community case number is 4 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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K4 Pirate Day was here and our students had an adventure. Our explorers were delighted to find treasure all around campus. Please enjoy the video!
Happy Friday, everyone!
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Park Maitland Families,
In 2008, I moved to Orlando and took a job teaching history at Park Maitland. One of the highlights of that first year was the annual 5th-grade trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. After spending weeks discussing colonial America in class, we boarded a plane to enjoy a powerful learning experience where we immersed ourselves in the past. The trip began in Jamestown, Virginia, the first lasting British colony which became the roots of the United States of America. Other highlights of the trip included a reenactment of Patrick Henry’s “give me liberty or give me death speech,” a visit to Thomas Jefferson’s home -Monticello, a witch trial, a fully costumed dinner party, and a tour of the battlefield in Yorktown. The battle of Yorktown represented the last major battle of the Revolutionary War and led to America’s recognition as an independent nation.
That first trip solidified my love for Park Maitland and for the depth of education that the school’s rich traditions provide. As we get ready to embark on what will be my thirteenth trip to Williamsburg on October 12th, my love for this school continues to grow. I am now the assistant principal, and though I do not get to spend as much time in the classroom, I still get to help organize this invaluable learning experience.
I am exceedingly grateful to be part of the family that is Park Maitland. We continue to provide a personalized learning experience with meaningful, content-driven school events. Our students thrive as leaders in academics, in sports, and through our student outreach initiatives. Thank you for sharing your students with us, and thank you for your continued partnership.
Warmly,
John Courson, EdD
407-647-3038 Ext. 245
jcourson@parkmaitland.com
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Friday 10/8 -10/22: Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Monday 10/11: No School
Tuesday-Friday 10/12-10/15: 5th and 6th Grade Williamsburg Field Trip
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
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 La Florida
Friday 11/5: K5 The Gruffalo
Wednesday 11/10: JFF Event
Thursday 11/11: Veteran's Day Assembly
Friday 11/12: 2nd Grade Gatorland Field Trip
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Parents... Any request for children being picked up by someone other than the usual driver, you will need to call or contact us before 1 pm on that day. This will ensure we are able to communicate with staff and children ahead of time. |
We encourage every family to check their ALMA account on a weekly basis.
Checking your account regularly will allow you to view any incidental charges and/or updates to your account and more importantly allow time if there are any adjustments that need to be made prior to the billing due date.
Please be reminded that monthly tuition billing will load to your account on the 1st of each month. All charges are due by the 5th of the month.
If your family is signed up for ACH, all monthly charges will draft on the 3rd. Late payments will incur a 1.5% late fee charge. We appreciate your efforts and partnership to meet these expectations.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Business Office with any questions and/or concerns.
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Arrival and Dismissal Carpool Detour |
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Please excuse the construction that is slated to be completed by Tuesday, Oct 12th. New pipes are being placed from the main building to the parking lot.
Please review our Park Maitland School map detour, all cars will be following for arrival and dismissal next week - if construction is not complete. Our Maitland police officer will be assisting in the morning with cars exiting campus - all cars will be exiting on Orange Pl and taking a left.
Thank you all for your patience and flexibility as we continue to improve our beautiful campus.
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Park Maitland has been my home away from home for as long as I can remember. I started as a K-4 student and never seemed to leave. This is my 25th year as a full-time teacher at Park Maitland School. I was a substitute teacher for two years before Mrs. Cohen offered me a Reading Literature and 1st grade aide position. She knew I wanted to teach drama, but that position wasn’t available. Two weeks before the next school year started, Mrs. Cohen told me there was an opening, and the K-4 through 2nd grade drama position was mine. I was beyond excited to combine my love for teaching and my love of theatre!!
Back then, things were a tad different. There wasn’t a dedicated room for drama, so I traveled all over campus and even taught drama next to 5th grade math! I have taught and assisted many different subjects over the years. I even taught PE for an entire year. (I’ll leave that to Ms. Rios and all the other amazing PE professionals!)
It is challenging to pick a favorite memory, but I’ll try. Creating “It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny” as a K-4 show ranks pretty high up there. My mom purchased that book for her granddaughter, Katie. Katie adored it and always asked my mom, my sister/Ms. Rios, or me to read it to her. When it was time for Katie to start Park Maitland, I knew I wanted to turn this book into a show. Mrs. Davis was the K-4 music teacher and director at the time, and she allowed me to run with my idea. I asked Mr. Nelson to write the music; I adapted the script; and my husband would play the piano for rehearsals and performances. The day of the show came. While I was onstage narrating the show, I could look out and see my mom, my aunt, who was the Dean of Students at the time, my sister, my husband, and all the parents and loved ones watching in awe at these awesome and adorable K-4s in their first performance at Park Maitland. It was a special full circle moment. That and Katie shouting out “Train!” (You just had to be there.)
I honestly love being able to watch the audience watch their kiddos perform. The laughter, the smiles, the hesitant moments when you don’t know what is going to happen, the huge applause at the end. It is magical. My mom always said that watching my shows made everything else better. No matter what else was going on in the world, during those minutes, everything was better. I am so grateful and honored that I could give that feeling to her and, hopefully, to others.
When I am not at school, I love spending time with “Mr. Ballard” (aka my husband Doug) and watching TV, movies, and theatre. I am out of practice going to the last one. I’m so glad live theatre is back up and running! I also love trivia nights as well as college football and basketball. So, join me in a Sic ‘em Bears or a Let’s Go, Duke!
Park Maitland is where I grew up, and it gave me every opportunity to be the person I am today. Creativity, laughter, and silliness for the win.
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Charleston Wrap Kicks off today! |
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Dear Park Maitland School,
Now more than ever, YOU can make a difference! Today we are kicking off our largest annual fundraiser and we are counting on your support!
Our Fundraising Goal is 10K.
Helping us reach our goal is QUICK, EASY, and only takes about 5 minutes. We have partnered with Charleston Wrap® to make it happen! With over 2,500 gift ideas, including UltraHeavy™ gift wrap, gourmet kitchen essentials, personalized gifts & more, friends and family can help us reach our goal by checking off their holiday shopping list! But first, you’ll need to invite them to support our fundraiser! Complete the three (3) steps below and we’ll be on our way to reaching our goals!
Here’s how to help:
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Please click here to register today! Use our ORGANIZATION ID 18869 to register! One registration per family.
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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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Pumpkin Mayhem Contest
It's almost that time of year when festive fruits 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 has been sent home this week!
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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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5th and 6th Grade Event Only - Williamsburg Field Trip - A Social Studies experience
When: Tuesday - Friday, October 12th -15th, 2021
Who: All 5th and 6th Grade Students
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6th Grade Gothic Fiction - This macabre evening is the final crux 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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Curious to see what our alumni are up to? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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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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Order your Senior Polo Shirts or Dri Fit Shirts |
Senior Polo shirts and Dri Fit shirts can be purchased here:
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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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