Peace • Love • Park Maitland
#Empathy
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September 6
: 6th Grade Movie Night
September 9: Parent Night - Grade 6;
Gift Wrap Sale Begins; Empathy T-Shirt Day
September 10:
Parent Night - Grade K-4
September 11:
Parent Chat Grades 3-4; Parent Night - Grade 1
September 12
: Parent Chat "Social Media Safety"; Parent Night - Grade K-5
September 16
: Dot Day
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September 18:
Parent Chat Grades 5-6; School Photos; Parent Night - Grade 3
September 19:
School Photos
September 21:
International Peace Day Celebration
September 25:
Admissions Open House
September 26:
Fall Writing Day
September 27:
K-5 Johnny Appleseed Day; Fall Writing Day
September 30:
Hurricane Make-Up Day
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A Lesson in Empathy
Dear Mrs. Moon
I have been thinking about doing a fundraiser for the Bahamas because Dorian has destroyed their island. It has made me feel so sad.The kids will get a dress down day if they bring in $2.00.
Thank you soooo very much!!!!! It makes me so proud to be helpful.
Stay safe!!
Sincerely, Caroline M- I am in 4-Y
Dear Parents,
As we help to cultivate the next generation of influencers, it is necessary to inspire students to persevere, pivot, and push themselves to take ownership of their learning, their lives, and their actions -- and to develop the skills necessary to be agents of positive change in the world. It is important that we encourage our children to seek to understand (show empathy) and appreciate one another, to celebrate our differences, and learn peaceful ways to solve problems and to take the initiative to serve others.
This week, as we watched Hurricane Dorian take a horrendous toll on the Bahamas, students from all grades reached out with worry and concern - intent on finding ways to help the hurricane victims. The letter above came to me via email as well as countless other handwritten notes of care and empathy.
Please see Park Maitland's Hurricane Relief initiatives below- all inspired by our students.
I continue to be inspired and encouraged by these compassionate and bright children and remain hopeful that our future is in good hands.
Warm thoughts,
Cindy Moon
Head of School
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Hurricane Dorian Relief Initiatives
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Day of Empathy:
Empathy T-Shirt Day Monday, September 9th- All students and staff will wear their Empathy T-shirts (or favorite Park Maitland Shirt) with jeans or uniform bottoms. Monetary donations accepted. (Many children are already sending in their own hard-earned money as they empty piggy banks!)
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"We Stand With Abaco" Supply Collections:
Park Maitland will be collecting needed supplies September 9th - 13th. All supplies (other than clothing) are being accepted, priority supplies are:
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$2.00 Dress Down Day September 30th
- Hurricane Make-Up Day:
All students and staff can dress down or dress up (out of uniform) for a $2.00 donation.
All monetary donations will go to the Red Cross- make checks payable to Park Maitland School.
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Please make note of our Hurricane Dorian make-up days:
- September 30th - Make Up Day
- 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
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"EMPATHY" for the Bahamas T-Shirt Day
Due to Hurricane Dorian, our first Empathy t-shirt day has been rescheduled to
September 9th!
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Mark your calendars for "Parent Night"!
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We cannot wait to see all of you! This fun, informative event will start promptly at 4:30 p.m. in your child's homeroom classroom. We recommend that you arrive by 4:20 p.m. to ensure that you do not miss any important information. The teachers and administrators have great information to share with you about your child's "home away from home."
"Club Eagle After Care" will provide special child care for Park Maitland students who need a place to "hang out" as this event is geared towards parents only.
Students enrolled in Club Eagle After Care can follow their usual aftercare protocol and can be picked up after the Parent Night event. If your child is not enrolled in Club Eagle After Care, you can sign them up for childcare for this special event for $15.00 by contacting Club Eagle at
aftercare@parkmaitland.org
or by calling 407.647.3038 ext. 159 to secure your spot.
Due to cancellations resulting from Hurricane Dorian, the 3rd grade and K-5 Parent Nights have been rescheduled. Please note the new dates listed below.
*Monday, September 9th: Grade 6 @ 4:30pm
Tuesday, September 10th: K-4 @ 4:30pm
Wednesday, September 11th: Grade 1 @ 4:30pm
*Thursday, September 12th: K-5 @ 4:30pm
*Wednesday, September 18th: Grade 3 @ 4:30pm
*Please note date change.
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PARENT CHAT
"Ages and Stages"
with Carol Miller
9/11 @ 8:15 am: 3rd and 4th grade
9/18 @ 8:15 am: 5th and 6th grade
10/2 @ 8:15 am: K-4 and K-5
10/17 @ 8:15 am: 1st and 2nd grade
*Room Location TBD*
Mark your calendar for these very interesting parent chats.The coming sessions will be broken into four different events based on age groups so that you, as parents, get the most specific information relevant to your child or children.
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.
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PARENT CHAT
"Smart Social Media Usage"
with Lori Smith
Thursday, September 12th
8:15 a.m
*Room Location TBD*
Lori W. Smith of Zimmerman, Kiser, & Sutcliffe, P.A., will be here to discuss how youth can use social media in a smart way. She will highlight successes of young teens who have used social media in school, entertainment, and youth related businesses. Ms. Smith will also highlight common social media mistakes.
In today's world of fast-paced and varied technological communication, children and adults are often surprised at the ramifications of hitting that "send" or "post" button without careful consideration. As a result of Ms. Smith's previous presentations, many adolescents seem to be rethinking their social media and communication choices.
We ask that at least one parent of our 5th and 6th grade students attend this timely and relevant chat.
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Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off on September 9th! Get ready to get an early start on holiday shopping and share with friends and family. All proceeds will go towards further school wide enhancements.
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Please invite your friends and family to attend our Open House event where they can see first-hand what makes Park Maitland School so magical!
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Do you have old Park Maitland cheerleading uniforms that you no longer need? If so, Ms. Aimee Kelly is accepting uniform donations!
Questions?
Contact Ms. Kelly at AKelly@parkmaitland.org
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The password to access is:
empathy1920
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We are excited to announce that Park Maitland will be participating in DOT DAY again this year!
Students, please help celebrate this day by wearing "dots" on Monday, September 16th.
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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
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Please make note of important date changes to our K-5, 3rd, and 6th Grade Parent Nights
6th Grade: Monday, September 9th @ 4:30
K-5: Thursday, September 12th @ 4:30
3rd Grade: Wednesday, September 18th @ 4:30
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Reminder!
All after school clubs and activities will start soon.
Due to Hurricane Dorian, some start dates have changed. Please
click here
for information on club/activity dates.
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Mark your calendars to come cheer on Park Maitland's girls volleyball teams!
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Club Read to Lead is underway! Don't forget to check Ms. Talbert's Read to Lead section on her Teacher Page to download the monthly calendar activities and reading log, and learn more about how your child can participate. You can find a direct link to the Club Read to Lead page below. Happy Reading!
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International Peace Day
Calling all student singers! Be on the lookout for an upcoming flyer inviting interested students to perform with Park Maitland's Glee Club for Peace Day on Saturday, September 21st at Central Park off Park Avenue.
It will be a day of song and fun activities for the whole family.
#PeaceLoveParkMaitland
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This precious letter was written by Malena H. in 2nd grade! Instructions were to write a letter to your parents visiting your class during Parent Night. She chose to write it portraying the author as Mrs. Moon! Note the careful attention to punctuation and details and the cute reference to friends!
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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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Let's get social! Follow us on social Media today!
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