Park Maitland Newsletter #34

Newsletter #34 2020-2021

Peace • Love • Park Maitland

#Empathy

This week's Park Maitland School Community case number is 0

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.

May 3-16: Virtual Book Fair

May 17: Read to Lead Celebration for 2nd lunch Students

May 21: Read to Lead Celebration for 1st lunch Students

May 27: K-4 Last Day of School

May 27 and 29: Spamalot 6th grade play

May 28-31: Student/Teacher Holiday

June 1: K-5 Last Day of School

June 2: K-5 Bridging

June 3: 1-6 Gr. Last Day of School

June 3: 6th Grade Graduation

May 14, 2021

Dear Parents,

I have been putting together photobooks of the year for a project I am working on, and it has been a sweet journey down memory lane of the highlights of this year. It is hard to imagine back to the circumstances in which we began the year when I look at where we are now. Time is a funny thing. Days can feel like they last forever, but in the blink of an eye, they’re in the past. I genuinely cannot believe we have just a few short weeks of school left!

I am always astounded when looking at pictures from the first days of school to now at how much our students have grown and matured during the year. They look so much smaller and younger! Their skills begin on level, usually from the previous year, and they make so many gains that they are ready to fly into the next grade at the end. It is an amazing process and even more amazing that this happens every year. There were concerns that this may not be the case this year due to COVID, but as I begin to sit in year end meetings with staff members, they are time and time again sharing the gains the students have made and how proud and thrilled they are of our kiddos.

I hope all of you will take some moments to reflect as well on the many wonderful experiences your children have had this year. It was a joy for me to reminisce this week, and I have very high hopes for next year as we begin transitioning back into some normalcy.

Be on the lookout very soon for updates regarding summer safety and protocols.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this spectacular weather!

Very Warmly,

Davina Spillmann

Upcoming: Preparing for iPad Return Process

The end-of-year iPad return process will begin soon. As we near the final days of school, we wanted to start sharing with you the necessary steps for return as well as the scheduled collection dates for each grade-level. Please ensure that the following check-in checklist is completed in advance of your child’s collection date and that they have their iPad return kit ready and in their bag on their assigned day.

Student iPad Check-in Checklist

iPad Return Schedule (in-person students)*:

Monday May 24th: K5 + 1st Grade

Tuesday May 25th: 2nd Grade

Wednesday May 26th: 3rd Grade

Thursday May 27th: 4th Grade

Tuesday June 1st: 5th Grade

Wednesday June 2nd: 6th Grade

*Collection occurring in class on designated date

iPad Dropoff Schedule (Online Academy students)**:

Wednesday June 2nd: K5 Students

Thursday June 3rd: 1st - 6th Grade

**Specifics will be communicated as we near those dates.

SPAMALOT TICKETS ON SALE

Very exciting news!!

Tickets are now on sale.

The tradition continues!!

We always find a way to make the magic happen!

We are proud to present this year's 6th grade play

at Trinity Prep!

Showtimes are as follows:

Thursday night, May 27 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday night, May 29 @ 7:30 pm

To purchase tickets:

Click here for Spamalot

Masks and temperature checks will be required and seating assigned based on COVID capacities.

VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR ENDS SUNDAY

Virtual Book Fair is now open to purchase your books until Sunday!

To receive credit for the purchase, don't forget to use our exclusive coupon code PARKMAITLAND.

Writersblockbookstore.com/park-maitland-spring-book-fair

AUTHOR VISIT

I am sure many of you remember Jess Johnson, our retired security manager.

On May 27th, Jess will be planning a Zoom visit,

available to all students.

Upon retirement he has begun a new chapter in his life. He has created this new and fun character, Beacon the Magical Dolphin. He has collaborated with our very own Maggie Flavhan to bring Beacon to life. The "Beacon the Magical Dolphin", series is the adventures of three adorable dolphin, Beacon, Buoy and Tug. Beacon is a magical dolphin who emits a bright blue light and travels at speeds faster than any other dolphin.

"Beacon the Magical Dolphin" and Beacon Helps Santa" are cute stories with gorgeous colorful illustrations. I know your children will love them.

The books are now available on BookBaby at the below links.

Beacon the Magical Dolphin

Beacon Helps Santa

*** If you would like a signed hard covered book for the same price as soft covered books online you can email Jess at beaconbuoytug@gmail.com or call text him directly at 321 303 5893. He would love to hear from you.

SUPERSTAR TEACHER OF THE WEEK

When first coming to Park Maitland, I said it was like Disney World for kids. After teaching here for 14 years and sending my kids here, I can still say this is true. From going to Williamsburg with my daughter on her 5th grade trip to seeing her thrive in 6th grade going to Washington, DC, and performing in their Peter Pan play, Park Maitland has made a lasting impact on the lives of my family.

Hands-on learning, educational field trips, and a warm uplifting environment are all significant parts of the Park Maitland experience. Each year, I enjoy seeing the 3rd graders develop personally and academically, and I love watching their confidence soar in mathematics. Every day is exceptional and unique when a teacher!

Safety Alert!

View our important PDF on our Carpool Guidelines

Carpool is about safety and consideration of others

Summer work is underway and we will be including links soon.

As this school year is winding down, Maitland Public Library is gearing up for Summer Reading at the library! This year's theme is "Tales & Tails" and focuses on animals and storytelling. They will be handing out 200 Summer Reading at home kits starting on June 1 and would love your help getting the word out.

For more information, you can view Maitland Public Library's website here:

Maitland Public Library

Or view a commercial by Maitland Public Library filmed here:

Summer Reading 2021

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of the library, and hopefully we'll see you this summer!

You can view the latest photos around school.

Click SmugMug to visit the page.

The password to access is: empathy2021.

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.