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Maple Dale Family Newsletter
September 2, 2022
A Note from Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
What a great first week of school! Maple Dale has enjoyed seeing each and every one of our students this week and we are excited for an amazing year of learning, growth, and fun!
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 8th for our Curriculum Preview night. This evening will be an opportunity for parents and guardians to visit the classroom and learn about what your child will be learning this year! The first session will start at 6:00 and the second session will start at 6:45. Both sessions will cover the same information; we provide two sessions for families of multiple children at Maple Dale as well as to allow for flexibility. Curriculum Preview will be in person and the teachers will share their presentations afterwards for any families who may not be able to attend. Please note this evening is for adults only and students should not attend. Thank you for your understanding in this matter!
We hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend and we look forward to seeing all the smiling faces again on Tuesday,
Mindy and Keena
Mark your calendar!
Fine Arts Schedule for the upcoming week:
Monday - no school
Tuesday - E Day
Wednesday - A Day
Thursday - B Day
Friday - C Day
September 5: No School/Labor Day
September 8: Welcome Back Coffee/PTO Meeting at 9:30 in the Maple Dale cafeteria
September 8: Curriculum Preview: session one from 6:00 pm-6:40 pm and session two from 6:45 pm-7:25 pm. Please note this evening is designed for parents and guardians only and we request that you please keep your children at home. Thank you!
September 16: Registration deadline for the Before School Language Program *See below for more information
October 6: Math Night at Maple Dale from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm *See below for more information
October 13: Fall Picture Day
October 21:PTO Fun Run and PTO Fall Movie Night 6:30 pm
PTO Welcome Back Coffee Meeting
The PTO board welcomes you on Thursday, September 8 th at 9:30am – 11am to the Maple Dale
Cafeteria for our welcome back meeting. Come see what is in store for the new school year,
meet your PTO board and meet other families as well. We look forward to meeting you and
being able to answer any questions you may have. Children are welcome to attend. We will
have an area and activities for them to be entertained.
Harshana Patel
PTO President
Family Assistance
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Bread Bundles is a weekly food program provided to Sycamore schools families in need. This program offers supplemental food to students whose family is having difficulty providing meals during the weekend when school meals are not available.
If you would like to be added to this list, please email Mindy Zellner at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org or call Mindy @ 513-686-1720.
Parent Access to Canvas LMS
Parent Access to Canvas LMS
At the start of next school year (2023-24), Sycamore Schools will be transitioning to a new Learning Management System called Canvas. Canvas is a widely used Learning Management System in K-12 schools and beyond. This year, staff members will begin transitioning to this new LMS. Parents will have access to a parent account in Canvas that can be linked to their student(s). To create an account, please follow the steps below:
Generate a pairing code from your student’s Sycamore Canvas course (instructions).
Visit the parent login page and create an account in the top right corner (this will require the pairing code from step 1.
Once submitted, the parent account will be connected to the student account for current and future courses.
Please note that this school year will be a transition year, meaning the use and adoption of Canvas will be varied from teacher to teacher with full implementation expected at the start of the 23-24 school year.
Interested in being a Homeroom Parent?
Maple Dale Parents: If you are interested in being a homeroom parent this school year please click on the link below and complete the form. Homeroom parents help the homeroom teacher with many classroom parties as well as any other classroom celebration determined by the teacher. Homeroom parents also help organize any class gifts for their teacher. Please use this LINK to register for a possible Homeroom Parent for this school year. Have questions about being a homeroom parent? Email Marie at mdptovp1@sycamoreschools.org, or Amanda at brauch.amanda@gmail.com.
Child Nutrition Department Updates for the 2022-23 School Year
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
During the last school year, children and families benefited from no-cost school meals for all students, made possible by special permission from the United States Department of Agriculture. Unfortunately, these permissions have expired. Sycamore Community Schools and the Ohio Department of Education cannot extend the permissions for no-cost meals for all students.
School meals will still be available to all students; however, they will not be free to all students. Eligibility for free and reduced-price lunch is based on federal income guidelines or participation in other programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Ohio Works First.
To complete a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application online go to https://www.payschoolscentral.com/. You will need to create a username and password if this is your first time filling out an application. Please keep this information for your records as you will reuse this annually. You will receive immediate approval/denial if you complete and sign the electronic application.
Translated forms and other information on filling out a free and reduced meal application can be found here.
Breakfast is served daily in each school in the cafeteria 15 minutes before school starts
Menus
Menus can be found HERE or through the Sycamore Community Schools App
Menus should be live by the week of August 22rd
Food Allergy Notification Form
The school’s Food Allergy Notification form and additional information can be found HERE
A form does not need to be filled out yearly, only as information changes BUT does need to be on file for a notification to be placed on the student’s school meal account
Contact warrenk@sycamoreschools.org with any specific questions on food allergies
Online Payments
Money can be placed on students' accounts if they wish to buy meals, a la carte entrees, snacks or drinks. LOAD MONEY ON ACCOUNT HERE or send cash or check in with your student to school. Checks can be made out to the Sycamore Child Nutrition Department.
Setting up Meal Restrictions on Student Meal Account
CLICK HERE to learn more about how to set up meal restrictions on your student’s meal account.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with our department, daily menus and more! @SycamoreCNS
Aves Technology Updates
Chromebook Warranty Program Updates
We have recently experienced some changes to how our student devices are covered under warranty. To streamline the warranty process for all students, starting with the 2022-23 school year, all students will be allotted $100 of repair, per year, following the fee replacement table below. If repair costs exceed the allotted $100, the remaining costs will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student.
Fee Replacement Table:
Device - $250 | Screen - $100 | Shell - $100 | AC adapter - $25 | Keyboard - $25 | Device Case - $20
Important Reminders:
Students must keep the school issued protective case on the device at all times.
Accidents happen. To better protect Sycamore Chromebooks and reduce the number of devices in need of repair, Sycamore Schools has invested in an “always-on” case. This case should not be removed for any reason. Any damage that occurs when the case is not on the device will be the responsibility of the parent/student/guardian.
Lost/Stolen devices are not covered under the annual $100 allotment.
Lost - full replacement cost is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student.
Stolen - Devices reported as stolen outside of school require that parents notify police and provide a copy of an official police report to the school administration. Theft Inside school requires a letter signed by the parent/guardian and stating the date, time, location and description of the situation.
Manufacturer’s defects and issues will continue to be covered under the manufacturer warranty and will not have an impact on the $100 allotment.
My device is broken or not functioning correctly - what do I do?
If you have broken your device or it is not functioning correctly, please visit your school’s media center for additional assistance. Our team will troubleshoot the reported issue and if a fix is not immediately available, a loaner device will be provided.
See below for additional information regarding our steps and process for determining any fees associated with Chromebook damage:
Sycamore Family Math Night at Maple Dale
Thursday, October 6th from 6:00-7:30!
Watch the video to see the fun ways your family can explore math concepts.
Girls on the Run Fall 2022 Program Registration Season Dates: September 12 - November 19, 2022 Fall 5K: November 19, 2022 Inspiring girls to become more Joyful, Healthy & Confident. Girls on the Run is the nation’s leader in girl programming that focuses on the whole girl: mind, body, spirit. Register your girl for a season of learning important skills, setting and achieving goals and starting healthy habits for life. At Girls on the Run, we focus on the important things. We focus on more than running. This is not a running club. We focus on unleashing confidence and kindness in ALL girls. Registration is open August 22 - 31, 2022 through the Girls on the Run website: www.gotrcincinnati.org or directly through this link: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRGCF22PROGRAM Through our program, 3rd-5th OR 6th-8th grade girls work together as a team to explore valuable lessons such as: Standing up for themselves and others Being a stand byer instead of a bystander Practicing empathy, inclusion, and acceptance By signing her up for our program, you are giving her the opportunity to safely connect with other girls in our community in an inclusive and empowering space. Team Specifics Meeting Location: Mapledale Elementary Grades: 3/4 Days: M/W Times: 3:45-5:00 PM First Practice: 9/12 Head Coach Name: Maggie Jones-Schradel Head Coach Email Address: Mschradel@gmail.com Girls on the Run Fall 2022 Program Registration Season Dates: September 12 - November 19, 2022 Fall 5K: November 19, 2022 Due to the nature of the GOTR program, teams can only accept 16 girls. Registration will be open August 22nd at 10:00 am through August 31st at 11:59 pm. If more than 16 girls apply, a random lottery* will be conducted on September 2nd. If less than 16 girls apply, all girls’ registrations will be processed on September 2nd. Please follow the steps below to register into the online lottery. A maximum of 16 girls will be accepted into the program. Girls must be able to attend both lessons each week. COVID related absences will be excused. *Registration is not conducted on a first come, first-served basis. Lottery Registration Procedure From Monday, 8/22 at 10:00 am through Wednesday, 8/31 at 11:59pm, please follow the steps to register: 1. Go to: www.gotrcincinnati.org and click on “Register Now" 2. Choose the appropriate program location (i.e. your school, community center, etc.) 3. Enter the appropriate information. You will need the following information to register online: Girl’s information, including t-shirt size and estimated shoe size Parent/Guardian contact information Health information 4. Please enter your payment information online using the following scale (payment plans are available for fees $30 and up): Family Income: Less than $24,999 $25,000 - 34,999 $35,000 - 49,999 $50,000 - 74,999 $75,000 and up Registration Fee: $10.00 $30.00 $80.00 $130.00 $165.00 We accept credit or debit cards. You will only be charged if your participant is accepted on the team via the lottery on September 2. If you CANNOT pay your fee according to this scale, you can complete an online financial aid application (using the embedded link in the online registration form). The GOTR office will contact you before the start of the season to finalize your financial assistance terms. What Your GOTR Fee Covers: • 20 uplifting lessons • Shoes from Fleet Feet Sports • Healthy snacks at every in-person lesson • End-of-Season 5K Celebration • GOTR t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and more • SO MUCH FUN!
About us
Email: zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org
Website: http://www.sycamoreschools.org/Domain/12
Location: 6100 Hagewa Drive, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: (513)686-1720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mapledaleaviators/
Twitter: @MapleDaleElem