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Maple Dale Family Newsletter
April 8, 2022
Coming Up...
4/4-4/22: State Testing for 3rd and 4th Grades
4/8: K-8 Report Cards uploaded to Parent Portal
4/14: General PTO Meeting in Maple Dale cafeteria at 9:30 am
4/15: No School - Spring Vacation
4/25: No School - Professional Development Day
4/26: Last Day of Chinese Language Program
Week of 4/26: Wellness Week
4/29: Wellness Fair
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
5/16: Kindergarten Orientation - no school for the current Kindergarten class
5/26: Fourth Grade Performance and Celebration
5/31: Field Day
A note from Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
Dear Maple Dale families,
Our 3rd and 4th graders started their state testing this week with the English Language Arts AIR assessments. When we think about how much they have learned so far, we are very proud of the effort and dedication they have put forth in school. We will finish up the state testing with the Math AIR; the 3rd graders will take the Math AIR next week and the 4th graders will take their Math AIR during the week of April 18th.
We also want to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful family members from our Lunchroom Heroes who are volunteering in the cafeteria to our PTO chairs who are planning and leading wonderful, fun school events for the spring to field trip volunteers to the families who support our school with positive feedback, supporting their child at home with school, and more! It truly takes a community and we are so grateful for our Maple Dale community!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mindy and Keena
PTO Update
Volunteers Needed: A few volunteers to paint some bases on the blacktop at Maple Dale (supplies will be provided). Please email mdpto@sycamoreschools.org if interested. Would like to do this ASAP.
April 14th at 9:30 am: Join us for the general PTO meeting at Maple Dale cafeteria
As we enter the 4th quarter, we are excited with many programs, events, and celebrations on the horizon. Not a lot of time has passed since changes have allowed us to be able to cautiously move forward with these exciting events. However, thanks to many AMAZING volunteers and the support of Maple Dale a lot of things are in the works. The 4th quarter will bring unique educational experiences, fun festivities, and a chance for families to come together and experience the true essence of being a part of the Maple Dale Family.
The entire week of April 18th, each grade will get a chance to participate in a Cincinnati Museum experience. Each grade level will cover a different topic ranging from Engineering, Animal Adaptation to Chemistry.
The week of April 25th will have wellness activities with a fun kid wellness fair during the school day.
Then the entire week of May 2nd the kids will get to experience a Nati Ninja course during gym set by James Wilson, a previous participant of American Ninja Warrior!
The fun will not end there. Join us on Friday, May 6th from 6-8:30 for Spring Fling. A long overdue family event for the families of Maple Dale to gather and socialize! More details will be coming in the coming weeks.
Fourth graders will be getting their own communication for various celebrations and events. Thanks to the 4th grade celebration committee for handling the many details behind all of this!
Since days are limited instead of creating another event, field day is going to be bigger and more festive than ever. Be on the lookout for chances to sign up to volunteer and help at the various stations!!
I have been getting a lot of messages of gratitude from the Fall grants which were funded by the amazing fundraiser. The STEM bins have already been put into use in the various classrooms. All the events above are also possible thanks to the generous support of the families. My sincerest THANK YOU as that allows us to bring in these amazing programs for our children.
Wellness Week(s) Activities
Our second annual Wellness Week at Maple Dale is here!
- Our Wellness Week begins with the Wellness Week Bingo. The sheet will be going home the week of April 11th. Students will have ample time to complete as many BINGOS as possible before the return date of April 26th. The class with the most BINGOS in each grade will be winning a Pizza Party sponsored by the PTO!
- Also during the week of April 11th, each student will contribute a "brick" to our Kindness Wall. During class, the students will have the opportunity to draw a picture or write an uplifting message/word of positivity/funny joke on an index card. This compilation of cards will then be stacked on a hallway wall to add a bit of sunshine to Maple Dale's day!
- Lastly, we will end our Wellness Week with a Wellness Fair on April 29th during the students' specials period. We have gracious parent volunteers who are leading booths on various Wellness Topics from Injury Prevention led by emergency room physicians to Movement/Fitness sessions led by fitness instructors! Don't be surprised if your kids return from school telling you how much sugar is in their favorite drinks or if they tell you that they have played an ancient Chinese instrument! We will also be looking for some parent volunteers to serve as an extra hand during the day. Please sign up via this SignUp Genius if you are willing to devote a morning or afternoon to help out on April 29th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA9AD2BA3FE3-wellness1
Attention 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!
Spring Testing Information for AIR & MAP
AIR Testing: Grades 3-4
3rd & 4th grade students will be taking the Ohio Reading AIR Assessment in April! Below are the dates:
3rd Grade:
April 6: ELA part 1/April 8: ELA part 2
April 12: Math part 1/April 14: Math part 2
4th Grade:
April 5: ELA part 1/April 7: ELA part 2
April 19: Math part 1/ April 21: math part 2
Please ensure that your child arrives on time on these dates. If they arrive after the test begins, they will have to sit in the office until after testing.
Make sure that your child has had plenty of sleep, and a healthy breakfast. It is hard to concentrate when you are tired and hungry! *If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home.*
MAP Testing: Grades 1-4:
2nd and 4th grades: May 9 (reading) and May 11 (math)
1st and 3rd grades: May 10 (reading) and May 12 (math)
Thank you!
'22-'23 Class Placement Information
This form is optional for parents. While considering your child’s learning characteristics and social interaction style, your child’s current teachers will carefully place your child in a friendly, collaborative group with other children with whom he/she works well. If you would like your child to be placed with a specific peer, please complete the form below. Every effort will be made to place your child with one of the students listed below. Please list six names to ensure a classroom placement with a peer. If fewer than six names are provided, the likelihood of your child being placed with a peer listed is decreased. Teacher requests will not be honored. Please complete by April 8, 2022.
Save the Date
Dear Maple Dale Families,
The PTO would love for you to join us for the 2022 Maple Dale Spring Fling! We can't wait to gather outside at Maple Dale for some springtime FUN. There will be dancing, pizza, and lots of other fun surprises for your family to enjoy. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 6 from 6:00-8:30 (the rain date is May 13). We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Maple Dale PTO
Milers
Thank you for your interest!
District Wellness
We are looking for individuals (parents OR school staff) for our district wellness committee for the next school year. We normally meet 4-6 times per year to discuss and plan events for student and staff wellness for the district.
We are also looking for individuals who want to be on our district Wellness Festival Planning Committee. This committee will meet before the end of this school year, once during the summer and then frequently next school year.
For both opportunities please contact Kelsey Warren - warrenk@sycamoreschools.org or 513-686-1796.
Bottle Caps to Benches!
Our goal is to collect enough caps for a bench to install near our Gaga Pit along with an additional trash can. We are hoping to be able to get a rainbow color bench to remember our fun and successful Color Run from this fall! Please support this project by collecting caps and sending them to school! You can click here for acceptable caps as well as see the pictures below. Thank you to our wonderful PTO for helping to support this project as well.
A Note from the Nurse
Thank you in advance,
Nurse Adee
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
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