Newsletter 6 | Week of September 25-29
Calendar of Events
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25-29
Mon. 9.25 - Grade 4 Parents' Night
Tu. 9.26 - Dress Down Day to support St. Jude
Wed. 9.27 - Student Portrait Day / Parent Chat, Stages and Phases at 8:15 am / Ambassadors Visit Honored Elders
Fri. 9.29 - K5 Johnny Appleseed Day
Sat. 9.30 - Eagles Volleyball at 9:00 am
LOOKING AHEAD
Mon. 10.2 - Confidence T-shirt Day
Tu. 10.3 - Grade 6 Sneak Peek at 6:30 pm
Wed. 10.4 - Parent Chat, Stages and Phases, 8:15 am
Th. 10.12 - Skate Night for a Cause 6:30-8:15 pm/Grade 1 to Brevard Zoo
Fri. 10.13 - No School For Students, Teacher Work Day
Grade 4 and 5 parents are invited to join us for a fun, informative night where you will hear from alumni, teachers, parents, and administrators about what makes Park Maitland's 6th grade year so amazing!
 
Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm
Park Maitland School - Arts & Athletics Center 
 
DON'T FORGET
DRESS DOWN DAY TUESDAY!

September is Leukemia Awareness Month and we are offering students a dress down day for a $2 donation (or a monetary donation of any kind)  on Tuesday, September 26 . Money raised will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Grade 4 Parents' Night
We're excited to welcome our Grade 4 parents to Parents' Night on Monday. Your special evening is a great opportunity to hear from your child's teachers and learn about their curriculum for the school year. We understand how busy week nights can be, so we have streamlined the format in order to make your time with us more productive and efficient.  We will email a packet the night before each grade level event.

Please arrive  at or before 4:25 p.m. ; the tour will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.  To help you plan your evening, please keep in mind that these events will last approximately two hours.

CHILD CARE:    Because t hese informative sessions are not geared to children,  Club Eagle AfterCare has arranged for child care for parents who need a place to safely leave their child(ren) during "Parents' Night." If your child does not normally go to AfterCare, and you would enjoy this service for only $15 per child for the entire event, please contact Club Eagle by email at    aftercare@parkmaitland.org    or by phone at    407-647-3038   , ext. #159. This service is for Park Maitland children only -- no younger siblings, please. Children can either go straight to AfterCare at the end of their school day, or you can arrange to drop them off with the AfterCare staff when you arrive for "Parents' Night.” 

PARKING:     When you arrive for "Parents' Night," please park in any available space on campus. Our teachers and staff will park off campus for your convenience. 

We are looking forward to having each of you join us for a peek into your child's home away from home!
STUDENT PORTRAIT DAY -- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH!
Cady Studios will be on campus to photograph students this Wednesday, September 27th! Students should wear neat, clean uniform tops and bottoms and a happy smile! These are the photos that will be used in the school yearbook. 
 
Portrait day order forms went home last week. If you did not receive a form you can preorder photos online. Cady Studios offers a $10 discount on orders placed before picture day!
 
Please follow the link below to order photos. http://cadystudios.com/cadykids/. Click "order now" and then type "Park Maitland" to find Park Maitland's order section.
SKATE FOR A CAUSE, Oct. 12th
Please plan to join us for the first "Skate for a Cause". This is the first skating party of the school year and sure to be lots of fun! Skate for a Cause is hosted by the Student Ambassadors and part of the proceeds will go toward helping the people in Puerto Rico rebuild after two major storms caused so much devastation.
 
Thursday, October 12th
from 6:30-8:15 pm 
at Semoran Skateway, 
2670 Cassel Creek Blvd.,
Casselberry, FL
 
Purchase your tickets now and SAVE!
Advance tickets are $7.00.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $8.00.

Return this linked form to the front desk to get your tickets NOW! Please make checks payable to Park Maitland School.
Eagles Volleyball
Please come out to support and cheer on our Eagles volleyball team as they take on Brush Arbor on Saturday!

All games played at 2008 N. Goldenrod Rd.

9.30
9 a.m. vs. Brush Arbor

10.7
9 a.m. vs. Conrad Academy

10.14
9 a.m. vs. OCP Gold

10.21
Playoffs/Championships

Click here to see a detailed schedule.
Our Super Seniors had another fun night of bonding at the Grade 6 Movie Night!
Club Read to Lead is underway! Don't forget to check Ms. Talbert's Read to Lead section on her Teacher Page to download the monthly calendar activities and reading log, and learn more about how your child can participate. You can find a direct link to the Club Read to Lead page below. Happy Reading!

"STAGES and PHASES"
Parent Chats with Carol Miller
and Matt Pearce

Mark your calendar for these very interesting parent chats. The coming sessions will be broken into four different events based on age groups so that you, as parents, get the most specific information relevant to your child or children. 

All chats will begin at 8:15 a.m. 
Please sign-in in front of the AAC/gym and pick up your name tag.

Grades 5-6 -- Wednesday, Sept. 27 
Grades 3-4 -- Wednesday, Oct. 4
Grades 1-2 -- Wednesday, Oct. 18

  • Learn what your child is up to in personal and social development in this phase of life. 
  • Identify play and its purpose in the life of your child. 
  • Walk away with useful tools for talking to and playing with your child during this phase of life. 
  • Understand the social needs of your child. 
  • Learn about setting and maintaining limits. 
  • Parent to support your child in today's world.

NEW DATE!
"SMART SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE"
Parent Chat with Lori Smith
and special guest, Jim West

This important Parent Chat with Attorney, Lori Smith, will focus on the importance of smart social media usage. We also welcome special guest, Child Psychologist, Jim West, who will share the perils of technology addiction.

Wednesday, October 25th

Please sign-in in front of the AAC/gym
and pick up your name tag.

Lori W. Smith of Zimmerman, Kiser, & Sutcliffe, P.A., will be here to discuss how youth can use social media in a smart way. She will highlight successes of young teens who have used social media in school, entertainment, and youth related businesses. Ms. Smith will also highlight common social media mistakes.

In today's world of fast-paced and varied technological communication, children and adults are often surprised at the ramifications of hitting that "send" or "post" button without careful consideration. As a result of Ms. Smith's previous presentations, many adolescents seem to be rethinking their social media and communication choices. 

We ask that at least one parent of our 5th and 6th grade students attend this timely and relevant chat. Mrs. Smith will also meet with grade 5 and 6 students following the parent session


PLEASE HELP PUERTO RICO!
Student Ambassadors are starting a collection to help the people in Puerto Rico who are suffering after the hurricanes devastated their country. There is a great need for the items listed. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

(Please place donations in clear plastic bins which will be located in various locations around campus.)
Water
Water filters
Manual can openers
Canned food
Diapers all sizes
Adult diapers all sizes
Baby wipes
Hand sanitizer
Cleaning supplies
Batteries
Toilet paper
Shop towels for cleaning
Gloves
Battery operated Lanterns
Pet food can and dry (grain free preferred).
First aid supplies
Toiletries (toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, deodorant ect).
Tarps
ANNUAL JACK O'LANTERN 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. 

The contest will be held the week of
October 23rd. The official entry form will be sent home soon!
 
HELP WANTED:   Ms. Belle Warren is looking for parent volunteers to help organize this wonderful event! Please contact her by email at  bwarren@parkmaitland.org to volunteer.

GRADE LEVEL LINKS
(Please note: Teacher pages are not updated for
the following week until Sunday at 4:00 p.m.)
K-4
K-5