Peace • Love • Park Maitland
#Empathy
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Reinventing the Wheel in Less Than a Week
Dear Parents!
A big “Wow” to students and parents!
It has been a week of learning and adjusting for all, and we could not be more proud of our students and parents for "diving" into distance learning!
Our teachers rock!
A huge shout out to our Park Maitland teachers who received one day’s notice and selflessly gave up their entire spring break to redesign what school looks like. With no resisting or hand wringing, our teachers delivered only solutions, innovations, and amazingly clever plans! Huge applause to our dedicated and incredible teachers who are working hours and hours after their 3:00 “office hours” to analyze, reflect, rewrite, and plan again for this new “distance” approach. The parents and student feedback that we have received in just three short days has been phenomenal! Congratulations, Park Maitland teachers!
We appreciate our parents!
We know this is uncharted territory for you as well and we are with you every step of the way. Don’t lose perspective and remember these things:
- Don't worry about your child not "getting" every concept from school; all students are in this boat, and they will all be okay.
- Don't get into arguments with your child if he/she is not following the schedule and let this cause frustration in your home.
- If we can leave our children with one thought during this historically unprecedented time when most children will only recall "my school closed, and I had to stay home”, remember this: Your relationship with your child is most important. How they "felt" during this time will stay with them much longer than anything else.
You’ve got this and we are all in this together!
Please look for an additional Park Maitland email that will be sent this evening with more information on our Distance Learning Program.
Stay safe and healthy and big “virtual” hugs to all!
Mrs. Moon
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Weekly Challenge with Mrs. J:
Show
Empathy and Appreciation for First Responders and Medical Professionals (More information below)
March 30:
Wear your Favorite School Uniform to Distance Learning
March 31:
Grade 1 Virtual Field Trip -
Pete the Cat
April 1:
School Wide
Empathy Day and Charity Car Wash
April 2:
Park Maitland School Spirit Day; Grade 2 Virtual Field Trip:
Pete the Cat
April 3:
Grade 6 Virtual Field Trip - Medieval Times
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Week 1 Empathy Challenge with Mrs. "J" Jaworski, our wonderful School Counselor!
Dear Students and Families,
All of us miss ALL of you, and we cannot wait to be reunited! There are so many Health Heroes on the front lines working for us, so that we can be reunited soon. Nurses, doctors, hospital techs, cleaning crews, first responders (police officers, firefighters and ambulance workers) are just a few...some of whom are even part of our school family!
At Park Maitland, I watch you practice empathy, caring, and compassion every day. Please join with me as I challenge you to continue practicing these empathy skills. Let's see your support for these heroes through heartfelt messages of encouragement, love, and appreciation.
Here's how you can join me!
This next week, create a sign for your yard, front porch, or car windows that tell these heroes how much we love and appreciate all they are doing. Or, send hospitals, police stations, and fire stations a card with your appreciation and love! Be clever and create your own way of showing empathy and gratitude.
Send us pictures so that we can see how you are helping us rise to this challenge!
We can do this!!
Much love,
Mrs. J
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Supporting Local Businesses
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Park Maitland School would like to support our school family as much as possible during this unprecedented time.
If you own a local company that is still providing essential services,
please complete this form
. We want to promote the work you are doing!
We will be sharing a list within our school community.
We are all in this together!
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Park Maitland Uniform Day
Let's getting into the mindset of learning!
On
Monday, March 30th
please "come" to class wearing your favorite school uniform!
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1st and 2nd Grade Families!
We will be taking a virtual field trip to see
Pete the Cat,
hosted by Mrs. Ballard. Please be sure to check your Distance Learning Plan for more details from your teachers.
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School Wide Empathy Day!
Our monthly Empathy Day is
Wednesday, April 1st!
We ask that all students wear their empathy shirts on this day
to their Distance Learning sessions.
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School Wide Car Wash
In an effort to reimagine our annual 6th grade car wash, we invite
everyone
to join us for the
car wash on
Wednesday, April 1st!
Students, get ready to wash your parents' cars!
Each year 6th grade students have the opportunity to research different charity organizations. Then, they are given the task of writing a speech to pitch the support of this charity to their classmates. A carwash is then held to raise funds for the chosen charity.
We invite everyone to take part in the car wash this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of our students to get some fresh air and help others at the same time.
(Be sure to save your digital receipt as it will be used for a free wash when this event is rescheduled, time permitting)
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Park Maitland School
Spirit Day
Let's all show some Park Maitland School spirit on Thursday, April 2nd!
Please wear your favorite Park Maitland school t-shirt, PM cheer uniform, or PM sports jersey to your distance learning classes. Go all out and wear face paint or change your Zoom background to show your Park Maitland school spirit!
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Attention 6th graders!
We are so excited to share that your field trip to Medieval Times will be on Friday, April 3rd, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. through Zoom. Mrs. Finwall and Coach Larrimore will be presenting this virtual field trip experience.
6th graders should look for a Zoom link in next week's 6th grade Distance Learning Plan.
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Park Maitland Virtual Art Festival
Despite the Winter Park Art Festival being canceled this year, the work of our wonderful art department and incredibly talented student artists is featured below!
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Don't forget to share pictures of your children during distance learning! Please submit pictures to Lauren Kuharske at Newsletter@ParkMaitland.org.
If you are posting on social media, please use #ParkMaitlandProudAtHome.
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Registration is OPEN for
Summer Camp at Park Maitland!
Summer is the time for campers to jump into new experiences while also delving deeper into their current interests. Our camp provides many opportunities for campers to explore, learn, and more importantly, have fun! Join us for a summer like no other filled with STEAM activities, special visitors (petting zoo, game truck, foam party, and more!), out of this world extreme field trips, and endless adventures.
Summer Camp Dates:
June 1st - July 24th
Before care/Aftercare:
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. • 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Available each day
Summer Camp at Park Maitland is comprised of 3 different camp experiences, based on the camper's grade for the 2020-2021 school year. Click on each grade grouping below for more information:
In addition, we are excited to offer full and half-day specialty camps to current Park Maitland students!
Full-Day Specialty Camp Options:
K-5 - 7th Grade: Camp Laugh-A-Lot
K-5 - 4th Grade: Duck for President Improv & Theatre Camp
K-5 - 4th Grade: Art Camp
K-5 - 6th Grade: Brave Girls Camp
K-5 - 2nd Grade: Photography Camp
Half-Day Specialty Camp Options:
2nd - 6th Grade: Reading Enrichment Camps
3rd & 4th Grade: Math Enrichment Camps
3rd - 6th Grade: Strokes of Genius Swimming Camp
*Grades listed are for the 2020-2021 school year
Don't Forget!!
- Early Bird Discount: Sign up by March 31st to receive a $25 discount towards a week of camp.
*does not apply to specialty camp offerings
- Bring a Friend: Tell your friends about camp! Refer a friend (not currently enrolled at Park Maitland School) and receive a $25 discount towards a week of camp.
*does not apply to specialty camp offerings
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Our drama department is looking for costume donations for Footloose.
They are in need of:
- All things denim! Jeans (especially in small sizes), jackets, overalls, skirts, shorts -- light washes and white are even better
- Cowboy boots - men’s, women’s, and kids (size 5 and above)
- Cowboy hats - men’s and women’s
- Old prom and bridesmaid dresses - the more 80s...the better!
Please send in items to Ms. Eleazer's attention.
Items will be altered permanently, so donation is best.
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Mark your calendars for
Thursday, May 21st
, and plan to join us at the Bob Carr Theater for this magical event!
Ticketing details to follow in the coming weeks.
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Footloose t-shirts for the whole family!
We want to share the excitement with everyone - parents and all students can order a shirt in support of the upcoming play.
As part of our show tradition, 6th graders will all be receiving a complimentary t-shirt in an exclusive color just for them and their teachers!
All students will be allowed to wear their Footloose t-shirt any day of the week with dress code bottoms
during the month of May!
The order deadline has been extended!
Shirt orders are due by April 10th.
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2020-2021 School Calendar:
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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4th Grade Students were in for a treat when Mrs. Kennedy made a surprise appearance during their first Zoom homeroom meeting!
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5th grade students presented a "re-imagined" version of their Wax Museum projects.
Enjoy a few samples of wax museum presentations...from home!
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Jack L. as John F. Kennedy
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Broc W. as Orville Wright of the Wright Brothers
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Art Projects from home! First graders learned about
African American Painter, Alma Thomas!
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We love seeing all of you in your distance learning classrooms at home. What great spaces for learning to take place!
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K-4 Students went on a nature hunt in their backyards and then
used their treasures to create a collage!
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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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