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Maple Dale Family Newsletter
April 29, 2022
Coming Up...
Week of 5/2: Nati Ninja Obstacle Course! (Students will participate during PE)
5/5: All Pro Dads for only 4th graders and parents only
5/6: Maple Dale Spring Fling from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
5/11: Last Day of Spanish Language Program
5/9-12: MAP Testing Grades 1-4 * see below
5/13: PTO Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
5/16: Kindergarten Orientation - no school for the current Kindergarten class
5/26: Fourth Grade Performance and Celebration
5/30: No School- Memorial Day
5/31: Field Day
6/6: "Nati Ninja results airing on American Ninja Warrior * see below
A note from Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
Dear Maple Dale families,
We have a busy week coming up with Staff Appreciation Week, the Nati Ninja course during PE, field trips, and the Spring Fling on Friday evening! If you are planning to attend the Spring Fling, please be sure to RSVP so we can ensure we have enough food. Mr. West and I are looking forward to seeing our families there!
The Nati Ninja course will be set up in the gym and there will multiple activities for the students to go on. If you would like to opt your child OUT of this, please contact me at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org as soon as possible. We will have Mr. Chaney and parent volunteers to monitor the students and keep them safe as well.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mindy and Keena
Staff Appreciation
May 2nd - 6th is Staff Appreciation Week! The sign-up is for a few fun extras to support our wonderful staff. PTO will cover the rest!
Staff Appreciation Week Theme: YOU COLOR MY WORLD
They, “Color Our World”, students can dress up in color for each day's theme.
Monday: MONDAY MUFFINS
Color: Blue
Tuesday: TUESDAY TREATS
Color: Orange
Wednesday: WELL WISHES WEDNESDAY
Wacky colors: students pick your favorite
Kids write notes of kindness, pictures, etc. Bring to school
Thursday: CINCO De MAYO
Color: Red
Friday: You are SOUP-ER
Color: Green & Gold
Nati Ninja Week
Dear Parents,
Let the fun continue at Maple Dale! Not only is next week Teacher Appreciation Week, but it is also Nati Ninja Week! We are so excited that Nati Ninja is coming next week to set up exciting obstacles for the kids to enjoy during gym class. If you are interested in helping please click on the sign up below. There is a morning help session, and an afternoon help session for each day.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A5AA2CA6FE3-nati
Your child will be participating during his/her gym special next week. Please note the students are NOT going with their homeroom, but with their special's "house." If you know your child's house, you can see which day they are participating in gym, and then see if they are listed in the AM or in the PM group. Please note: There are a few changes due to the first grade field trips next week. Thursday 1st grade includes PIONEERS from Sterkin, Horner, and Lefton. Friday 1st grade includes Rockets from Hill, Chaney, and Howard.
It’s going to be a super fun week next week! James from Nati Ninja will also make some surprise appearances as well, including a live video announcement at Maple Dale this Friday! Thank you ahead of time for volunteering to help with this program! We couldn’t make it happen without you!
Sincerely,
Maple Dale PTOAttention ALL 4th Grade Students
Fourth grade you are invited to the Maple Dale Elementary All Pro Dads fourth grade breakfast on Thursday, May 5th from 7:50 am – 8:50 am This fourth grade free breakfast is sponsored by fathers, the PTO, and local businesses. If you are a fourth grader at Maple Dale bring your Dad, Mom, or adult family member!
RSVP is required if attending:
https://allprodadsday.com/chapters/5004
The theme this month is friendliness.
FRIENDLINESS
Friendliness means caring about others. Helping your kids learn to be friendly will help them be open to connecting with others and be more likely to overcome relational barriers. Being friendly is a valuable skill necessary for success at home, at school, and at work.
All other grades we look forward to seeing you at an All Pro Dads breakfast in the fall!
Volunteer Opportunity~ Mother's Day Shopping
Click here to sign up!
Spring Fling
Come join us for outdoor fun, pizza and dessert!
What better way to enjoy other Maple Dale families than at an outdoor event at the school itself?! Let's enjoy some food, dancing and activities. Please RSVP here by Sunday, May 1 with your family's headcount (adults and children that will eating).
This event will be held at Maple Dale on the playground. You may enter through one of two registration desks, which will be located at the driveway off Zig Zag road as well as the gate off the Maple Dale parking lot in front of the school.
Parking will be available at the district office and the Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Parking in front of the school will be reserved for those with handicap placards.
Just in case, the rain date is Friday, May 13, 2022.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL PTO VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
The PTO is grateful for the wonderful staff, teachers, and families who made the school year the best it could be. The year started with few opportunities to volunteer this year, but when we were able to welcome volunteers in you all stepped forward at every turn to help make phenomenal memories for our kids.
No matter if you were able to volunteer this year at Maple Dale, were hoping to volunteer, or plan to volunteer next year, we want to thank you for being part of what makes the Maple Dale community great.
When: Friday, May 13th from 1:00 – 2:30
Where: Dulle Park Shelter
Box lunches and drinks will be provided so please kindly rsvp by Tuesday, May 10th via Evite Evite RSVP-CLICK HERE
This is the last PTO meeting of the year. We will be electing officers for the 2022-23 school year. The nominations are for the following candidates:
President - Harshana Patel
VP Programs – Marie Trelka
VP Programs – Abby Miller
VP Fundraising – Sarah Donaworth
Treasurer – Genevieve Stephens
Secretary – Jeff Stechschulte
Hope to see you at Dulle Park at the final meeting of the year!
Thank You,
Harshana
Milers
Thank you for your interest!
A Note from the Nurse
Thank you in advance,
Nurse Adee
Sycamore Athletic Booster
I wanted to let you know about a really fun night out that's coming up on Derby Day, May 7th! The Sycamore Athletic Boosters supports all student-athletes at the junior high school and high school. This year, we've funded practice facilities, state travel, LAX goals, volleyball equipment at the junior high, windscreens for the high school, winter parkas for water polo, and also made a $250,000 commitment to the "Always an Ave" campaign funding our HS facility make-over. To provide all these things, the Sycamore Athletic Boosters organizes and runs concessions all year long, a golf tournament in the summer, a poker/euchre night in the Fall, and special this year is.......A SOCIAL!!!! A time to hang out with friends and neighbors to support the athletics that your students/children participate in. We would love to see you there. Here are the details!!
Here is the registration (deadline is April 30th): https://aviatorathletics.org/athletic.../events/sab-social/
If you have any questions, let me know!
Thanks,
Jen Thiel
Sycamore Summer Tennis Camp
TENNIS CAMP!
With: Sycamore Varsity Coach Mike Teets & his players
For: Boys & Girls grades 1 - 8
When: June 13 - 15
For more info: click on the links below
Change in Dismissal or Transportation Plans?
Is your student arriving late to school or leaving early? Any upcoming travel or vacation-related absence? Please email Heather Voellmecke at voellmeckeh@sycamoreschools.org with any dismissal, attendance, or transportation changes.
Reporting any Covid related illnesses
Covid -19 Daily Checklist
More helpful information can be found in the link below.
Looking for a new career path?
Bus drivers wanted! The Sycamore Transportation Department has been working hard to keep the busses running and now they are seeking your help to find safe drivers who are interested in working with our Sycamore students. Did you know it takes approximately 40 hours to train a bus driver? We need you! For more information please contact our transportation department at 513-686-1785. Drivers must pass a background check and have a valid drivers’ license. They must be over the age of 21.
No previous bus driving training is required!
Attention Registered Nurses
The Sycamore Community School District is currently looking for registered nurses who would like to be employed as substitute nurses. Applicants must have current nursing experience, preferably with children, special needs, diabetes and an active nursing license.
If you qualify and are interested, please call Julie Ferron, R.N. at 686-1743 or email at ferronj@sycamoreschools.org.
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