Peace • Love • Park Maitland
#Empathy
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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.
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April 13: JFF Event
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 26-29: Grades 1-3 CTP Testing
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April 23: 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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April 9, 2021
This week we are excited to welcome a special guest writer, Ms. Julie Jaworski!
Dear Parents,
I feel so fortunate to have met and talked with many of you over the course of my three years now at Park Maitland School. It is my goal, my mission, to make sure that all students, faculty and parents feel encouraged, uplifted and filled with hope after conversations with me. Throughout this entire pandemic period, my focus has been on helping our children build strong resiliency skills. I know many of you have been following along with me in reading Building Resilience in Children and Teens by Dr. Ken Ginsburg. There is a wealth of information in this incredible read! Along with working on resiliency skills, I also have been posting videos for homeroom classes regarding mindfulness. Being fully aware of our thoughts, feelings and actions, and owning those behaviors, helps us better understand ourselves and others. Key ingredients to creating a positive outlook on life and developing a very positive mental health attitude.
Our dear friend, and former Park Maitland parent, Samanth O'lenick Kearns, shared an idea to help raise awareness for mental health in the greater Orlando area. Please read below and help us erase the stigma on mental health issues and join us in a dress down day on Monday, April 12th with a $2 donation. And don't forget to wear green!!
I am here for you and for your students. Do not hesitate to reach out at any time.
Always,
Mrs. J
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PARK MAITLAND GOES GREEN! |
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Students in Kindergarten through Grade Six have an opportunity to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Monday, April 12 for Greater Orlando’s annual mental health walk.
As we are all well aware, taking care of our mind is just as important as our physical health. Park Maitland School believes strongly in nurturing the mind, body and spirit, and raising our children up to be socially and emotionally equipped to deal with all that life brings us.
Certainly, in this year of Covid 19, a greater attention has been brought to us to make sure we are staying true to mindful living and helping one and all navigate these unchartered waters. This pandemic has had an impact on all of us.
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HOW CAN PARK MAITLAND SCHOOL HELP RAISE AWARENESS
AND SUPPORT NAMI THIS YEAR?
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All proceeds will stay in the Greater Orlando area and help improve the quality of life for those individuals and supporting families who are impacted by mental health illness through advocacy, education and support.
NAMI provides mental health services at no cost.
If you would like to support NAMI at home in other ways, here are a few suggestions:
Stroll through your neighborhood
Walk 7,000 +steps for a 5K their way
Plan a craft day
Practice self-care with a favorite hobby: gardening, yoga, playing a sport
Click here to register or donate
We look forward to supporting NAMI on April 12th and helping bring awareness to the importance of strong mental health. Let’s lift each other up and remember to Go Green, not just on April 12th but as an on-going life commitment.
To learn more about NAMI’s free resources, click here.
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Upcoming CTP Testing
National Standardized Test
Grades 4 - 6: April 19-22
(Homeroom thru 2nd Period)
Grades 1 - 3: April 26-29
(Homeroom thru 2nd Period)
We work very hard to teach your child well. They do not need to focus on preparing for this test. No particular "prep" at home or school is necessary. We do, however, encourage your child to relax, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time during their CTP testing week.
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Your chance to dunk Ms. Spillmann or Dr. Courson in the dunk tank has been extended. Don’t miss the target! Sign up soon! To learn more, go to www.parkmaitland.org
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WELCOME ABOARD
COURTNEY HAYES
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She will be teaching 3rd through 6th grade Spanish. |
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My name is Courtney Hayes, and I am overjoyed to introduce myself as the upper-level Spanish teacher and newest member of the Park Maitland family as we finish out the school year.
It’s important to me that you are able to get to know a bit about me since I will be working with the students each day; I seek to offer a bit of comfort in sharing who I am and just how passionate I am about education.
I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, and after high school, I ventured up the state to join the Seminole family in Tallahassee, earning my bachelor’s degree in English with a Spanish Minor. After graduation, I began teaching high school English, as the passion I have for education was one that I could not ignore. Among the eight years I have taught in Central Florida, I have had the opportunity to teach high school, middle school, and elementary school in various counties. With the plethora of school systems and age groups that I have taught, the different grade levels on my daily schedule align perfectly with the passion I have for both language and the joy of having different grade levels and age groups each day. I am also currently obtaining my Master’s at the University of Central Florida in Educational Leadership; I will be graduating in December 2021.
When I am not teaching or studying for my Master’s classes, my husband Sean and I can often be seen running around College Park and Lake Eola. As an avid runner who also follows most college and professional sports quite closely (I think growing up with two older brothers may have influenced that part of me a bit!), playing soccer, reading, and spending time with family are a few other things I really enjoy doing. Truthfully though, my favorite thing to do since December is reorganizing our home as our family grows. My husband and I are expecting our first child, a baby girl, in August. I could not be more excited!
Overall, I am truly looking forward to working with the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders for the rest of the year, as well as all who are a part of the Park Maitland family. Thank you, and I look forward to a wonderful second semester with each and every one of you.
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Deadline to sign-up is April 12th!
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We are proud to share that Jack H. attended the Southeast Regional Fencing Competition this past weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, and he came home with a first-place for Y10 Men’s Epee. He will be representing the southeast at the National Fencing Tournament in Texas in 2 weeks. Go, Jack H.! (and, proudly, little brother Liam H. ended the tournament in 8th place) |
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This week some of our 6th grade students helped volunteer at the Christian Service Center. Students made 207 plates to distribute to those who are homeless in the downtown area. Hands-on, experiential service opportunities for our student leaders are part of the Park Maitland mission and vision. |
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SUPERSTAR TEACHER OF THE WEEK |
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This is my 14th year teaching Language Arts at Park Maitland; however, this precious school has been a part of my life since I was four years old and enrolled in K-4. As with other teachers, the “Park Maitland Family” is literal for me. My sister is Interim Head of School, Davina Spillmann, and I’ve also had the privilege of working with my mom, Lya Eisenberg, and teaching both of my nephews here, too.
Over the years I’ve garnered a number of nicknames including King Eric of Felinia, Mama K, and (this year) Mrs. Koockuloo. However, my favorite nickname of all time was simply “Mom”. That dear group of 5th grade students even brought me a Mother’s Day gift, which was especially meaningful as I don’t have children of my own.
Though I’ve taught a wide range of ages (from 3rd grade all the way through college), middle school is my sweet spot. I love teaching English to 6th graders, and I look forward to the 7th and 8th grade expansion over the next couple of years.
One of my favorite memories was leading a “Read, Relax, and Rejuvenate” elective during the 2019-2020 school year. We’d spend half the time doing yoga and the other half reading or talking about books. I remember when I told my husband I was going to offer the elective, he worried I’d only have one or two students sign up, but there ended up being a waiting list! It was the best being able to share my passions with such a great group of students on Friday afternoons.
When I’m not doing yoga, reading (preferably with a cat on my lap), or giving feedback on students’ writing, you can find me running, enjoying meals with friends, or—most pleasurably of all—planning wildlife themed vacations with my husband.
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The amazing Aimee Nocero has done it again! She has been putting together these beautiful posters all around campus and warming our hearts. Thank you again for all you do! |
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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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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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Sign up for sponsorships and/or advertising here!
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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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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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to save or print next year's Park Maitland School 2021-2022 School Calendar
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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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