Peace • Love • Park Maitland
#Empathy
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"Innovation is the calling card of the future."
-Anna Eshoo
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Stephen R. Covey
Dear Parents,
From our reimagined school wide Dr. Alan Saffran Science Expo and 6th grade Drive-By “Market” India Fest, to our Virtual K-4 QU Wedding and Sports Fest, our innovative teachers are boldly and passionately redefining traditions! We cannot wait to see what lies ahead as we wind down another extraordinary year of learning and growing! Enjoy a recap of this week's events as we prepare for more fun and excitement ahead!
COVID-19 Update:
We are watching very closely for the latest developments and advisements regarding COVID-19 as it relates to summer camp and school. At this time, we will be postponing the opening of camp until
June 15th
. Look for an update on revised but still "exciting" camp happenings soon!
Thank you for your ongoing support, patience, and "stamina" throughout this distance learning time! I know that many of you are curious about what lies ahead for fall and what school will look like when we return. Please know, we are assessing the situation carefully and will have more information soon always keeping the health and safety of students, staff, and faculty as our number one priority.
With love and gratitude,
Cindy Moon
Head of School
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Weekly Challenge with Mrs. J:
Laughter is the Best Medicine (More information below)
Next Week:
May 18:
Wear your Favorite School Uniform to Distance Learning
May 19:
1st and 6th Grade JFF Farewell and Friends Forever Event
May 20:
Grade 4 State Travel Fair; Park Maitland's Got Talent Variety Show Night 1
May 21:
Grade 4 State Travel Fair; Park Maitland's Got Talent Variety Show Night 2
May 22:
No School - Student/Teacher Holiday
Upcoming Events:
May 25:
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
May 26:
K-4 & K-5 last day of school; 5th Grade Food Truck Challenge; End of The Year Parties; Aladdin performance by 5 Red & Blue @ 6:00 p.m.
May 27:
K-5 Drive Through Bridging Ceremony with Supply Pick Up
May 28:
Last Day of School for grades 1-6; End of Year Supply Pick Up (K-4, 1st-6th Grade); Aladdin performance by 5 Orange & Green @ 6:00 p.m.
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Empathy Challenge with Mrs. "J" Jaworski, our wonderful School Counselor!
Week 8: Laughter is the Best Medicine
Dear Students and Families,
I want you to know how FULL you made my bucket this week when I saw so many smiling faces coming through the Science Expo! I could not get enough and loved seeing you all. Thank you for making our hearts sing!
As stated in last week’s challenge, when you fill someone else’s bucket by doing something kind or helping someone out, it also puts a drop or two in your own bucket. Taking good care of ourselves is so important, and we must continue to do so. Have you heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine?” It is amazing what giggling and laughter does for the soul. As long, of course, as it is NOT at the expense of someone else. Close by my house, every single day during this distance learning time frame, a family has put out a small chalkboard with a Joke of the Day. Sometimes I go for a walk JUST so that I can see their joke, which always brings a smile to my face. As I have been thinking about this empathy challenge, I realized that we have spent much of our time trying to lift others. This has been great and necessary. But I also want to make sure that we are treating ourselves well, too.
For this week’s challenge, I want you to give us a dose of medicine in the form of laughter. Research some great jokes or riddles to share with us. Bring some laughter our way.
-Mrs. J
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Please remember, this activity, school-wide challenges, and enrichment experiences are optional for those families who would like to participate. We understand that each family is experiencing their own "juggling act", activities like this are merely suggestions to supplement day-to-day learning. What is most important is that you and your family find a healthy balance.
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Important Dates!
Last Day of School for K-4 and K-5 Students:
May 26th
K-5 Drive Through Bridging Ceremony:
May 27th
Last Day of School for 1st - 6th Grade Students:
May 28th
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End of the Year Parties will take place on May 26th!
More details to come from your teachers.
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K-4 and 1st-6th Grade
Supply Pick Up
Please plan to come by campus on May 28th for an end of the year pick up/drop off. Any library books or school issued iPads (4th and 5th grade) must be dropped off during this time.
More details to come next week!
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Congratulations to our 2019-2020
Dreamer and Doer Finalists!
Paige O'Lenick
Cruz Workinger
Grace Sheppeard
Jill Schnitker
Hayden Roberts
Orion Ratan
Carolina Pollastri
Haley Plumley
Ashton Paul
Isabella Moore
Charlotte Lightman
Julian Foley
Georgia Curry
Sarah Cantwell
Katie Alvarez
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We are so proud to share that
Haley Plumley
is our 2019-2020 Walt Disney Dreamer and Doer Recipient!
The Walt Disney Dreamer and Doer Award is given to one student with a winning combination of attributes that reflects strong character, positive attitude, and persistence to take advantage of opportunities. We are so proud of Haley and all of our Dreamer and Doer Finalists!
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Park Maitland Uniform Day
Let's get into the mindset of learning!
Please "come" to class wearing your
favorite school uniform on Monday.
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4th Grade State Travel Fair
May 20th and 21st
4th grade students will be virtually presenting their State Travel Fair projects on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. We cannot wait to see what our "travel agents" have prepared!
Enjoy their hype video below!
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Park Maitland's Got Talent Variety Show!
The reimagined Park Maitland’s Got Talent
is zooming your way on
Wednesday, May 20th at 5 PM
AND
Thursday, May 21st at 5PM!
Reminder!
If you are participating, don't forget to
s
ubmit a pre-recorded video of the “act” by emailing it to Mrs. McCulloch:
emcculloch@parkmaitland.org
. Acceptable video formats are: .mp4, .mov, and .wmv. Files should be no larger than 25MB and maximum of 4 minutes in length. Larger files could be sent by uploading the footage to Google Drive or Dropbox and sharing the link. All submissions are due by
Monday, May 18th.
We are looking forward to a talent filled evening as we celebrate our amazing students shining brightly
!
Please use this link to view Park Maitland's Got Talent on Wednesday and Thursday:
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Park Maitland School 5th Grade Students Proudly Presents
Disney's Aladdin, JR.
We are excited to announce that the traditional fifth grade play has been re-imagined as a virtual performance! We will be presenting this unprecedented performance via YouTube Live.
The Red and Blue cast will present their production
Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm.
The Orange and Green cast will present their production
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm.
Links to the performances will be in next week's newsletter and emailed to the families of the performers a few days before the show. We hope to see you there!
*This event is
LIVE, FREE, and for ONE NIGHT ONLY
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Be sure to check out our Twitter feed for special Super Senior Shoutouts!
@ParkMaitland
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At this time, we will be postponing the opening of our Summer Camp until June 15th.
If we are unable to offer camp for the week you registered, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee and deposit.
Look for an update on revised but still "exciting" camp happenings soon!
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Don't forget to share pictures of distance learning and these wonderful events (Sports Fest, India Fest, Science Expo, and Mrs. J's challenge)!
Please submit pictures to Lauren Kuharske at Newsletter@ParkMaitland.org.
If you are posting on social media, please use #ParkMaitlandProudAtHome.
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6th graders celebrated an iconic reimagined India Fest. The innovative "Indian Market Place" was enjoyed by all of our "super seniors" by car! There were myriad artifacts galore presented by teachers and administration! The authentic tiffin lunch was the crowning treat among other wonderful Indian treasures that students took home!
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Our drive-through Dr. Alan Saffran Science Expo was the perfect example of making lemonade out of lemons! This reimagined event was magical and showcased all of our scientists' hard work. We are so proud of everyone!
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Congratulations are in order for Mr. Q and Ms. U! K-4 students and teachers enjoyed celebrating the virtual wedding of Q & U.
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Students showed off their incredible athletic abilities in this year's virtual Sports Fest! What a fun way to get moving and cheer for our friends!
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As part of Mrs. J's Empathy Challenge, Cade and Caroline D., participated in "Adopt a Senior", which allowed them to honor a high school senior and their accomplishments during a time when all of their celebrations have been canceled.
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4th grader, James H., completed a 15 minute design challenge in which he was to
create something to protect himself from the rain. See below for what he
created for his cat, John Wick.
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2020-2021 School Calendar:
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First Day of School
K-4/K-5: August 12th
1st-6th grade: August 13th
Last Day of School:
K-4/K-5: May 25th
1st-6th grade: May 26th
Please note, dates are subject to change
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GRADE LEVEL LINKS
(Please note: Teacher pages are not updated for
the following week until Sunday at 4:00 p.m.)
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