Newsletter #8 2019-2020
Peace • Love • Park Maitland
#Empathy
October 8: Skating Party (New Location!)
October 9: Yom Kippur
October 11: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
October 15-18: Williamsburg Trip
October 17: Parent Chat Grades 1-2
October 23: Photo Retake Day
October 25: Halloween Fun Day K4/K5; 6th Grade Gothic Fiction
October 28: Jack O'Lantern Contest Begins; Hispanic Heritage Assembly
October 30: Grade 4 Shows
October 31: Read to Lead Logs Due
Dear Parents,

This letter came upon my desk "completely unsolicited" this week from a passionate and grateful 5th-grade student! Teaching our students to show appreciation and gratitude are attributes that will take them far in life. It's also nice to see the impact we are having on the lives of our students!  

Enjoy reading these sweet sentiments.

Thank you,
Cindy Moon
Head of School
Dear PMS,

Thank you for everything you do. I wanted to write this letter to show how much I love Park Maitland. Park Maitland isn't just a school, it is a community of students and teachers. This isn't an ordinary school. This is the BEST school. Thank you for showing me who I really am. Park Maitland brings out the best in us. Without Park Maitland I wouldn't be the same. This school brought me together with some of my closest friends. No other school can do something that powerful. Thank you Park Maitland.

Love,
Taylor D.
5-Red
2019-20
Skate Night!
** NEW LOCATION **
Tuesday, October 8th from
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Astro Skate Center
866 S. Goldenrod Rd.
Orlando, FL 32822

Tickets: $7.00 pre-order/$8.00 at the door

Our first Skate Night of the year is right around the corner! Please note the location change. We hope to see everyone there!
Congratulations to our Marketing Director, Lauren Kuharske, on the arrival of her sweet baby boy, Rhett Harris Kuharske. Lauren, her husband Chris, and proud big brother Brooks could not be more thrilled to welcome this little blessing into their family!
5th grade students had their first Coursonomics auction of the year. Our little money managers are learning the logistics of spending, making, and investing money as they contemplate bids and property purchases! 
Our 6th Grade Sneak Peek event was a wonderful opportunity for 5th grade students to preview the outstanding Super Senior experience that Park Maitland offers our 6th grade class!
3rd grade students attended the Young People's Concert performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. This was a wonderful cultural experience for our 3rd graders!
1st graders had a blast on their visit to the Brevard Zoo, where they learned about wildlife conservation in an interactive and hands-on experience!
Thank you to our K-4 and K-5 parents who joined our Ages and Stages Parent Chat this week. We hope that you found the content useful, and we look forward to inviting Ms. Miller back to meet with 1st and 2nd grade parents on October 17th!
Ms. P from the Land of the Letter People paid a visit to our K-4 students this week. They celebrated with a special Pirate Day celebration!
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! All families are welcome to participate in the fun and creative display.

The contest will be held the week of
October 28th. The official entry form will be sent home next week!
Celebrate your Super Senior by purchasing a yearbook dedication! Ads can be purchased and designed directly through Balfour's yearbook ad maker.

We are partnering with Balfour to offer an exclusive 10% discount on Full Page ads for Super Seniors! This special deal is available today, October 4th until November 16th!

Please note: Ads will go on sale to all other grades on November 17th, and will be 5% off until December 31st!

Our outstanding student athletes are showcasing their talents and learning about the importance of empathy and integrity in sports as they sharpen their skills.
CLICK HERE to view season schedules. We hope you can make it out to cheer them on!
Please make note of our Hurricane Dorian make-up days:

  • December 19th - Regular School Day (No Early Dismissal)
  • December 20th - Make Up Day / Early Dismissal Day
  • New Holiday Party Dates: December 19th - K-4; December 20th - K-5 through Grade 6
The Spanish Department is looking for support for our upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly on October 28th in two ways!

  • First, we are seeking authentic Spanish musicians who would be willing to play at the Assembly.
  • Secondly, we are seeking any Spanish members of the Community in various professions who would be interested in speaking at the assembly.

If you or someone you know would be a good fit for either of these needs, please contact Ashley Diaz  adiaz@parkmaitland.org  or Marilina Richardson  mrichardson@parkmaitland.org by October 11th . Thank you!
PARENT CHAT
"Ages and Stages"
with Carol Miller

10/17 @ 8:15 am
1st and 2nd grade

Location: The Tinkering Lab

Mark your calendar for this very interesting parent chat!

We are so proud to welcome Ms. Carol T. Miller L.C.S.W. to Park Maitland School! Ms. Miller is the Founder and Director of Social Bridges®. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor's Degree in Education/Drama Therapy, Florida License #SW7648.

Ms. Miller has worked with children for over 30 years in a variety of therapeutic settings. Ms. Miller co-authored the curriculum for both the Social Bridges® clinic and school-based programs. In addition, she provides professional development for educators and mental health professionals, social coaching and counseling throughout Florida.

It's that time of year again! Please send all photos that you would like to share with our Communications or Yearbook staff to:
lgodoy-ramos@parkmaitland.org

*Please do not shrink photo/file size before sending
Don't forget to check our SmugMug page for event photos.
The password to access is: empathy1920
If you see the above label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. BoxTops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. Interested in learning more about the app,  CLICK HERE !

Mrs. Talbert is still collecting paper boxtops as well. Please bring them in by October 18th to go towards our total for the 2019 calendar year. Collection will continue for the March submission cycle.
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
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