Newsletter 12 | Week of Nov. 6-10
"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." ~ Malcolm Forbes

"In times of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists."   ~ Eric Hoffer

Dear Parents,

Our teachers and staff joined with thousands of independent school educators from across the state at the annual FCIS (Florida Council
of Independent Schools) convention this week
for outstanding professional growth and collegiality. The keynote speakers brought the Park Maitland goals and mission into focus and validated what we do here -- educating the whole child in an ever changing world with emphasis on academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Children of today need an education that is challenging, enlightening, and enriching.

Throughout the three days of a meeting of the minds with educational leaders and experts from around the world, it was loud and clear that students of today need engagement in the process -- a growth mindset, tenacity, creativity, social skills, empathy, accelerated learning, high expectations, challenges, courage to fail, STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math), and joyful learning! 

Two of our own "experts," Brett Carrier and Evelyn McCulloch gave an outstanding presentation on Creating a Culture of Critique, how we use constructive feedback from teachers, other experts, and peers in our classes as a method of continuous growth based on the premise that learning is never perfected or finished but always a journey of growth!

I'm always impressed and humbled by our outstanding/dedicated teaching staff who demonstrate each day their commitment to grow and learn in order to best meet the needs of our students in today's world! Their ability to ignite learning, motivate, and engage our students is awe-inspiring!

Yours truly,

Cindy Moon
Head of School
Calendar of Events
WEEK OF NOV 6-10
 Tu. 11.7 - Free Dress Down Day
Wed. 11.8 - Grade 4 Shows
Th. 11.9 - Grade 3 Field Trip
Fri. 11.10 - Veteran's Day Assembly (students wear red, white, & blue)
LOOKING AHEAD
Wed. 11.15 - K5 Show
Th. 11.16 - Gr. 1 Harvest Fest
Fri. 11.17 - Native American Festival
20-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Wed. 11.29 - K5 to Green Meadows
Th. 11.30 - Grade 2 Shows
Fri. 12.1 - Admissions Open House / Confidence T-shirt Day / Greek Fest / Winter Park Tree Lighting / K4 Superhero Day
12.4-12.8 - Grade 2 Polar Express Week
Tu. 12.5 - Holiday Art Show
Th. 12.7 - Grade 1 Shows
Fri. 12.8 - Grade 4 to St. Augustine
VETERAN'S DAY ASSEMBLY ATTIRE
On Friday, November 10th students are asked to wear patriotic (red, white, and blue) shirts or dresses with denim or uniform bottoms as we pay tribute to our Veterans!
Free Dress Down Day
Tuesday, Nov. 7th

Thanks to all of our students and families for showing such school spirit at our first skate night while helping our friends in Puerto Rico. We are thrilled to announce that our student ambassadors (listed below) exceeded their goal, raising $1680 for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico!

To thank the students for their support we will have a FREE Dress Down Day on Tuesday, November 7th. Students can wear non-uniform attire!

Skating Party Ambassadors

4 th  Grade
Charlotte Lightman, Jack Bukovac,
Sophia Hesh, and Nico Scivally    
5 th  Grade
Aksel Williams, Sivi Ward, Sarah Collins, and Julianna Russo  
6 th  Grade
Bella Garner and Ava Iosue  

Thank you to our amazing teachers and parents for putting the  "FUN" 
 in Halloween Fun Day!
Our creative fourth grade students dressed as their favorite book characters on Halloween Fun Day! 
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please bring in an item (listed below) to help school-wide efforts to give to people in need right here in Central Florida.

If we reach our goal of 2,000 items, students will earn a “dress down day” where they can wear casual, non-uniform clothes to school on Wednesday, Nov. 29th ! 

The homeroom that brings in the most items will win the golden turkey trophy to be displayed all year!
 
All donations will be given to Killarney Elementary School for distribution to their students.

Please help us reach our goal by donating the following items:
Non-perishable food items
Healthy snacks
Hygiene supplies such as deodorant, tooth brushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.
Full Sail Labs Audio & Sound Camps
Audio & Sound Workshop
Grades 1-3
Monday, November 6th
2:35-5:35 pm
Cost:$75/3hr.                                                
Audio & Sound Workshop
Grades 4-6
Monday, November 13th,
3:25-5:25 pm   
Cost: $50/2 hr.   
Be the Change...Wear the Change
"Wear the Change" is a fundraising campaign to help raise money for Puerto Rico. Even one month after hurricane Maria there are still about one million Americans there without water. We want to give the whole school a chance to get involved and “Be the Change.” Use the order form linked below to order your necklace and help us reach our goal. Fill out the order form and send in $7.00 for each necklace you wish to purchase. You can turn in your order form to your homeroom teacher or to the front office.

*Each necklace is hand stamped "united."

Yearbook Ads On Sale!
Celebrate your special student by purchasing a yearbook dedication! Ads can be purchased and designed directly through Balfour's yearbook ad maker.

The yearbook ad builder will close on January 15, 2018 , so don't delay. Follow the directions on the flyer and purchase your ad today!* (Ads are sold on a first-come-first served basis, until all allotted pages are sold.)

Full page -- (6th grade only) $365
1/2 page -- $265
1/4 page -- $190


(*Yearbook ads can not be accepted
after January 15th.)
Send us your best pics for the yearbook!
Yearbook photographers can’t be everywhere, so if you have taken great photos of school events, Eagle sports, field trips, or just friends having fun, please share them with us! The more photos you share, the better our yearbook will be!

Email photos (or share your photo album) to yearbook@parkmaitland.org .
New and improved
"Week at a Glance"
homework page for Grades 1-4

Starting today, a new format to access daily/weekly homework assignments will be available for grades 1-4. We tested the new format in grade 3 and it has been well received by parents. We are hoping that this new format will provide an easier, more streamlined approach to access information.
Student Portraits
Photo packets went home last week in your child's folder. If your package is incomplete, missing, or you need to order more, please visit Cadystudios.com (customer service) or  800.547.6237 .

More photo opportunities!
KoPIXmo will return in the new year to take the much anticipated black and white student photos!
Ms. Ballard's
(aka Ms. Pickle's) 
dress up collection
needs your donations!
Please donate any unwanted Halloween or dress up clothes. (Nothing scary or gory, please).  

  • Only clothing, please -- masks, shoes, accessories are not needed.

  • Costumes that would fit a K-4 to 4th grade child are ideal. 

  • Please have students bring donations to school with Ms. Ballard's name clearly labeled.

Thank you in advance for your help!
Several sweet student Ambassadors visited their elderly friends to make adorable Fall crafts.
Thanksgiving Break Camps
Krafty Kids
Belle's Krafty Kids will offer a one-day holiday fun camp for students in K-4 to grade 3.

Monday, November 20
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm  

Please complete linked  registration and return to front desk.

For more information contact Ms. Belle Warren at  bwarren@parkmaitland.org . 
Friendsgiving Fun Days
Come join Ms. Blomquist for a day (or two) or Thanksgiving fun! K-4 - Grade 6.

Tuesday and/or Wednesday
November 21
November 22
8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Please complete linked registration and return to the front desk.

For more information contact Ms. Emily Blomquist at  eblomquist@parkmaitland.org . 
PE Camp
PE Camp will offer three days of PE fun for students in grades 3-6. Students can choose individual days or attend all three!

Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday
November 20
November 21
November 22
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please complete linked  registration and waiver and return to front desk.

For more information contact Coach Mike Larrimore, mlarrimore@parkmaitland.org . 
November begins a new month for Club Read to Lead.

Check Ms. Talbert's Read To Lead info on her Teacher Page to download this month's calendar activities and reading log, and to learn more about how your child can participate. You can find a direct link to the Club Read to Lead page below. Happy Reading!

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