You spoke, we listened. Every week students are exploring a variety of academics, technology, and the arts. Please enjoy some of our favorite traditions and new traditions happening at Park Maitland.
JFF EVENT
Sixth and first grade students had their special JFF event earlier today. Sixth graders earlier this week designed an "I am Thankful booklet.." to give to their JFF in first grade. First graders painted a special rock to give to their JFF in sixth grade.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Harvest Festival began right after the JFF event and students got to experience their first Thanksgiving celebration at Park Maitland. They learned about the Mayflower, how to make butter, attended outdoor games, activities, crafts, etc. in a fun-filled day event.
ONLINE ACADEMY HARVEST FESTIVAL
First grade watching their movie with their favorite Pilgrim, Ms. Ballard.
London with the pine cone turkey she made in Art and her disguised turkey from Language Arts class. 
Audrey eating the butter she made with Mrs. Miesel in Math. 
DESIGN THINKING
6th graders during their research phase of student-led inquiry. After discussing ways to be critical consumers, the class analyzed the validity of their sources using the Five C's: 1. Context 2. Credibility 3. Construction 4. Corroboration 5. Compare.
MUSIC
6th grade students began singing to some of our classic broadway musicals such as Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, and The Sound of Music in music class. 
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
This week the third grade students are preparing for their Native American Festival! Each student has been given a Native American name by members of the Ute tribe in Colorado based on timelines of their lives that they wrote themselves. After receiving their name, Ms. Dawson arranged for their name to be inscribed on their very own treasured wristband, or "cuff," as a special gift from their parents so they may always remember this incredible day.
6th grade students study Robert Whittaker and how to classify living things.
HUNGRY TO HELP
The Ambassador Program allows Park Maitland students the opportunity to help others in their community. Last week the 'Hungry to Help Ambassadors', a group of fifth and sixth graders, volunteered at the Orlando Christian Service Center. They served a lunch meal to 180 to 300 people who are underprivileged or homeless in the downtown area.