Peace • Love • Park Maitland
#Empathy
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This week's Park Maitland School Community case number is 1
Through contact tracing, to date we have had no cases of on campus transmission of COVID-19. This reflects the safety measures that our school has put in place and the cooperation of our school community.
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March 27: Admissions Open House
March 31: Science Expo
April 1: Empathy T-Shirt Day /
Grade 6 Passion Projects
April 2: Student/Teacher Holiday
April 5: Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development
April 8: 6th Grade Art Show
April 9: Grade 3 - Read to Write: A Language Arts Celebration
April 13: JFF Event
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April 13-14: Grade 2 - Across Generations
April 16: Festival of Nations - Grade 1/Grade 6 Spring Fling
April 19-23: Grades 4-6 CTP Testing
April 23: Art Faire and Variety Show
April 26: K-4 Sports Fest
April 27: K-5 Sports Fest
April 27-28: Grade 5 Shows
April 28: 4th Grade Sports Fest
April 29: 5th Grade Sports Fest
April 30: K-4 - QU Wedding
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March 26, 2021
Dear Parents,
Now that we have returned from Spring Break, the roller coaster of last quarter has begun! It has been a very productive week of planning across all grade levels with many of our spring special events coming together, and I am extremely excited that they will all be taking place. I want to thank our parents for being so patient. I know it has been hard, and at times frustrating, but we hate to share information only to have multiple versions, changes, and additions. We definitely found that out through COVID this year. However, do not fear, all the information you need is coming your way through your grade levels and in the newsletter. Our teachers can hardly contain themselves; they are as excited as I am!
I am thrilled to say that plans are underway for all of the following events:
K-4: Sports Fest and QU Wedding
K-5: Sports Fest, Mother’s Day Tea, and Bridging
G1: Sports Fest and Festival of Nations
G2: Sports Fest and Across Generations
G3: Sports Fest and Read to Write: A Language Arts Celebration
G4: Sports Fest, State Travel Fair, and Gem Mining
G5: Sports Fest, Shrek, Jr., and the Food Truck Challenge
G6: Sports Fest, Spamalot, India Fest, Car Wash, Art Show, and Graduation
This doesn’t even include our Variety Show, School-wide art show, Science Expo, and Read to Lead celebration. To be honest, I’m probably even forgetting something. All of these are either coming to fruition very soon or are in the planning stages.
We are excited that many will even involve parents in some way. We are doing everything we can to continue our commitment to safety and health but acknowledge that our parents are eager and ready to be a part of the fun! We are particularly happy that we will be able to host the 5th grade shows in our own AAC and that our 6th grade show will be a 2 night special event performed on Trinity Prep’s stage for our entire school community.
Just this week, I have enjoyed observing G6 Passion Project presentations, G4 Science Expo presentations, and a huge WOW to our 5th grade Wax Museum participants. What a great week to be at Park Maitland! I was blown away by the quality of work I observed throughout the week. Park Maitland always finds a way to make it work.
Welcome to quarter 4 and let the fun begin!
Happy Friday!
Warmly,
Davina Spillmann
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IMPORTANT DATES HAVE CHANGED |
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Please review as dates have changed
Friday May 21, School will be open
Friday, May 28 and Monday, May 31 | Student/Teacher Holiday
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Theater Dates Changed
Spamalot presented by the Sixth Grade Class at Trinity Preparatory School
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 7:30
(NO SHOW on Friday the 28th)
Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 7:30
Shrek Jr. presented by the Fifth Grade Class at Park Maitland School
Red and Blue Classes- Tuesday, April 27 @ 6:30
Green and Orange Classes- Wednesday, April 28 @ 6:30
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to save or print Park Maitland School 2021-2022 School Calendar
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SPAMALOT SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING |
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Traditionally, we offer sponsorship and advertising opportunities to our school community for promotional consideration and support of our 6th Grade play.
If your family or business is interested in helping to bring the Spamalot vision to life, please click here for further information.
All sponsors will be featured in the printed playbill, receive a promotional tee shirt, as well as the annual carline banner through the Fall of 2021.
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On Monday, please join Ms. Talbert on Zoom to kick off Stephanie's Scholars Reading Program. |
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to learn more about this amazing opportunity.
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to view our Park Maitland School Summer Camp Catalog
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SUPERSTAR TEACHER OF THE WEEK |
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While I have been a faculty member for 16 years, Park Maitland has been my home away from home for decades! My Park Maitland journey began as a K-4 student and evolved into an alumna, Park Maitland parent, and current faculty member. If that weren’t enough, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside two of my family members: my twin sister, Miss Darby Ballard (the infamous K-4-2nd grade Drama teacher), and my aunt, Mrs. Nat Garvin (former Dean of Student). Park Maitland truly is my family and I LOVE our AMAZING school!
Over the years, I have been a K-4 aid, K-4-5th grade PE teacher, and an Art teacher for K-4, K-5, 4th, and 5th grade. I guess I specialize in hot, sweaty, and creative messes! I have loved the freedom to teach children how to have fun, to be creative and active, and to become better humans along the way. It is almost impossible to think of a favorite memory, but being part of the faculty while my daughter, Katie, attended Park Maitland was an extra special treat.
When not on campus, I can probably be found one of two places … by a TV cheering on my Baylor Bears while eating Tex-Mex, or underwater scuba diving with sharks!
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Thank you to Aimee Norcero for creating these incredible posters honoring our teacher of the week, Darcy Rios. These are displayed around our Park Maitland carpool line. |
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WELCOME ABOARD
Melissa Rudolph
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She will be teaching K-4 and K-5 Science and Social Studies |
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My name is Melissa Rudolph and I am thrilled to be joining the Park Maitland community! I grew up in Central Florida, received an AS in Early Childhood Education from Seminole State College, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida. I have taught Early Childhood Education for almost 10 years with the past 3 years being specific to Kindergarten. I have a true passion for teaching and it absolutely excites me to provide a fun environment for students to learn and grow! When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my husband, Craig and our two children, Wyatt (4) and Reagan (5 months). I enjoy baking, being outdoors, and watching football (Go Knights!). |
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Please come join Ms. J, our Park Maitland School Counselor, on Wednesday April 14, as she is already registered to attend this special event.
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Bagel King is now taking April orders!
Please click here to have your order ready for catered lunch next week.
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You can view the latest photos around school.
The password to access is: empathy2021.
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Click HERE to access the Read to Lead page. For your convenience, you can also access the Read to Lead page through the Grade Level Pages on our website.
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GRADE LEVEL LINKS
(Please note: Teacher uppages 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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