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"Poetry is a life-changing force. For poems are not words, after all,
but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as
necessary as bread in the pockets of the hungry."
- Mary Oliver, A Poetry Handbook
Dear Parents,
Park Maitland students set their poetry fires ablaze on Thursday, warming the hearts of their classmates and teachers! National Poem in Your Pocket Day (Thursday, April 30th) was our excuse to rhyme, count syllables, and write figuratively. It was literally "The Best Day a Poet Could Ever Dream of!" I enjoyed visiting many classes to hear our students express themselves in words- some poems fun and whimsical- others more serious and reflective! All in all- an impressive display of creative writing and critical thinking! A huge shout out to our Media Specialist, Christine Talbert, and our Lead Literacy Teacher, Brett Carrier, along with our outstanding language arts teachers for inspiring this month-long schoolwide poetry study!
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“Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written largely in his works.”
-Anonymous
In proud wordsmith spirit,
Mrs. Moon
Head of School
Please watch the video below to view just a small excerpt of the
poems that were in our pockets!
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Weekly Challenge with Mrs. J:
For the LOVE of them all (More information below)
Next Week:
May 4:
Wear your Favorite School Uniform to Distance Learning
May 7:
1st Grade Festival of Nations Virtual Event; 4th Grade Speech Finals
May 8:
K-5 Virtual Mother's Day Tea; Park Maitland School T-Shirt Day
Upcoming Events:
May 11:
Wear your Favorite School Uniform to Distance Learning;
May 12:
Grade 6 "Drive Through" India Fest; Park Maitland Parent Workshop
May 13:
"Drive Through" Science Expo
May 14:
K-4 QU Virtual Wedding
May 15:
Virtual Schoolwide Sports Fest; Park Maitland School T-Shirt Day
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Empathy Challenge with Mrs. "J" Jaworski, our wonderful School Counselor!
Week 6:
For the LOVE of them all...
Dear Students and Parents,
Though the world is currently putting the pieces together to fix this pandemic, I must say, nothing charges forth quite better than the spirit of the Park Maitland School community. You amaze me with all that you have done during this time frame, by showing this world that WE are bigger and more caring than ever before.
Students, we have a BIG week ahead of us. Not only is it Teacher Appreciation Week, but at the end of the week, May 10th to be exact, we celebrate Mother’s Day. For some of us, Mother’s Day will also include aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and friends who are a second mom to us. THIS is our week, to show how much we care about all of them.
This week's challenge is two-part. One, show us just how much you love and admire the incredible moms in your life, and two, show us just how crazy you are about all of your amazing teachers at Park Maitland School. Send me pictures. We want to see all the LOVE you’ve got to share.
Mrs. J
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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Congratulations to our 4th Grade Tropicana Speech Finalists!
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4 Orange
1. Caroline M.
2. Charley C.
3. Gabby D.
4 Blue
1. Avery B.
2. Sloane D.
2. Teagan B.
3. Ella H.
4 Green
1. Will E.
2. Aiden S.
3. Natalie G.
3. Anna D.
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4 Yellow
1. Peyton W.
2. Aziel R.
3. Caroline M.
4 Red
1. Ellie R.
2. Remy M.
2. Camden G.
3. Peter van D.
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Keep an Eye Out!
3rd Quarter report cards have been mailed.
If you have not received your copy by May 7th, please contact Mrs. Kitty Williams (KWilliams@parkmaitland.org).
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Festival of Nations
First grade students have been busy learning about countries around the world and their governments,
cultures, natural resources, products, holidays, and so much more! Students have been lucky enough to have taken trips to many of these countries through the use of virtual field trips!
Everyone is looking forward to presenting and learning more at the virtual Festival of Nations on
Thursday, May 7th
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K-5 student's are excited to celebrate their mothers at the annual Mother's Day Tea, reimagined!
This beloved event will take place
virtually on
Friday, May 8th.
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Park Maitland's Got Talent!
Mark your calendar for
May 21st
for our annual talent show!
More details to come next week.
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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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Park Maitland T-Shirt Day
In keeping with our casual dress days, please wear your favorite Park Maitland t-shirt to your
Friday
virtual classes.
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Although there are many unknowns right now, we are hoping and planning for our return to campus for Summer Camp at Park Maitland!
Summer Camp at Park Maitland is comprised of 3 different camp experiences, based on the camper's grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
In addition, we are excited to offer full and half-day specialty camps to current Park Maitland students!
Registration is
Risk Free
, if we are unable to offer camp for the week you registered, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee and deposit. If for any reason your child will not be attending, a two weeks cancellation notice is required in order to receive a full refund.
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A Time in History 2020:
Proud at Home Scrapbook Prompts
Click on each prompt for Your Choice Board and an introductory video.
Alternately, you can simply choose to write about your day or what you are feeling.
Click Here For a Kids’ Template
. Your family can even create a Time Capsule!
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Be on the lookout for updated information on this magical event!
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Don't forget to share pictures of distance learning and these wonderful events (Mother's Day Tea, Festival of Nations, 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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Aidan S. created this special birthday video for one of his classmates - such a sweet way to spread kindness and share a smile!
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3rd grader, Beatriz P., enjoys her yoga sessions with Mrs. Hicks.
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5th grader, Lawton V., and 3rd grader, Cade D., have started their own neighborhood dog walking business! They have come up with their own logo and are even offering franchising opportunities! So proud of these entrepreneurs.
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K-4 students worked on their counting skills by sorting money. They then set up a pretend store and counted money to buy items!
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1st grade students created Picasso Portraits out of food for their art class! These looked as equally creative as they did delicious!
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Check out this an unbelieved tower made out of recycled material created by TJ.
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3rd grade students learned about the 5 ocean zones this week with a hands on experiment using food coloring!
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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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