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Maple Dale Family Newsletter
April 21, 2023
A Note from Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
Today is an exciting day since we kicked off our annual One Book One School book today! Thank you to our amazing PTO for purchasing a book for each and every Maple Dale family! The books will be distributed to the oldest Maple Dale child to be sent home today. Along with the book, each student will also bring home a letter explaining One Book One School and a pacing guide. I have also linked it here so you can access it electronically, if needed. Below is a video from Mrs. Smith who also explains One Book One School as well as reads the first chapter aloud. We encourage families to read together from the book each night and build on the love of reading! Below are some read aloud strategies for families.
- Encourage the child to get involved in the story by describing pictures and making predictions.
- Ask questions that require more of a response than yes or no or nodding. (“What do you predict will happen next?”)
- Ask “what” questions. (“What’s this?” and point to a picture.)
- Follow the child’s answer with another question. (“What is the dog doing?”)
- Repeat what the child says and expand on it. (“I think you’re right. The dog is digging under the fence to find his friend.”)
- Children may be unsure of how to answer an open-ended question. Model the strategies above by making your own predictions and descriptions of the pictures.
- After each chapter to discuss what most interested you both about the story.
- Occasionally point to words as you read so the child knows that words flow from left to right and that the story comes from words rather than pictures.
- It’s okay to stop in the middle of a book if a child seems uninterested.
- Be creative and have fun. Try reading in character, acting out parts of the book, or other techniques to engage the child in the story.
- Be patient and encouraging.
- If the book is too frustrating, offer to take turns reading or echo read (you read a phrase, then the child tries it).
- Be willing to answer any questions the child has while reading.
- Praise often.
We are also so excited for next week's Spring Fling on Friday, April 28th from 6:15 to 8:30 pm! The PTO has planned an incredibly fun evening! Please RSVP below whether you are able to attend or not so we can plan for enough food. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mindy and Keena
Fine Arts Schedule for the week of 4/24/23:
Monday - E Day
Tuesday - A Day
Wednesday - B Day
Thursday - C Day
Friday - D Day
April 21: Kick-off of One Book One School
April 28: Spring Fling! 6:15 pm-8:30 pm
Week of May 1st: Staff Appreciation and Children's Book Spirit Week!
Week of May 9th: MAP Testing
May 11: All Pro Dad Breakfast Theme: Leadership (RSVP coming soon)
May 11: PTO Volunteer Luncheon 1:00-3:00 @ Dulles Park * see below
May 19: 23-24 Kindergarten Orientation. No classes for current kindergarten students!
May 18: 4th Grade Performance and Celebration at 6:00 pm
May 23: Field Day
May 26: Last day of School!
Volunteer Corner!
Spring Fling on April 28th!
Put on some casual shoes, bring your water bottles, and head to the school for another Spring Fling with other Maple Dale families! Let's enjoy some food, music, and fun activities at our very own Maple Dale school. Rain or shine - this event will be on April 28.
Please RSVP here (whether or not you plan to attend) by Sunday, April 23.
Spirit Week May 1st - 5th!
May 1st: We are WILD about Maple Dale staff and reading! Wear animal print today!
May 2nd: We "GLOW" crazy for our Maple Dale staff and books! Wear bright/neon colors today!
May 3rd: Read My Shirt Wednesday! Wear a shirt with a positive message to spread joy or to do with reading!
May 4th: May the 4th Be With You Day and Sunshine Day: Wear your favorite Star Wars gear or your favorite outfit to spread sunshine!
May 5th: Snuggle Up with a Book Day! Wear your pajamas today!
Help Wanted 2023-2024
The PTO is already thinking about next year, and we are extremely excited about everything we are planning for the students, teachers, and Maple Dale families! However, we need your help to make it happen! If you are interested in helping with a program please click here to add your name to the Sign Up Genius of the program you are interested in!
Thank you ahead of time! We look forward to supporting our wonderful school together! As always please reach out if you have any questions
Sincerely,
Abby Miller and Marie Trelka
Maple Dale PTO VP’s of Programs
PTO Volunteer Lunch
VOLUNTEER LUNCH May 11th at 1 pm
We will host our annual volunteer appreciation lunch on Thursday, May 11th. Please RSVP so we can have a count for ordering food. If you have volunteered in any capacity (or had the intent to ) we invite you to come out and join us. There is a playground right next to the shelter as well if you have kids who will be joining us.
We look forward to seeing you there.
- Maple Dale PTO
All Pro Dad - May 11
Maple Dale students are invited to the Maple Dale Elementary All Pro Dads
breakfast on Thursday, May 11th from 8 am – 9 am. This free breakfast
(doughnuts, coffee, and juice this month) is sponsored by the Maple Dale PTO.
Please park at the District Office parking lot.
RSVP is required by 5/7 if attending to have the proper amount of food.
https://allprodadsday.com/chapters/5004
The May theme is leadership.
Leadership
Being a leader means seeing something that needs to be done and bringing
people together to do it. A leader serves, gives directions, and inspires others to
reach a goal. As an All Pro Dad, you are a leader of your home. The example of
leadership you display is invaluable for teaching your children how to be
leaders.
Event and Activity Flyers Now Listed On Website
Attendance notes
Attendance emails should be directed to Heather Voellmecke at voellmeckeh@sycamoreschools.org.
For more information on our district attendance policies, click here
Transportation Notes
A friendly reminder from transportation!
Students may not ride the bus home with another friend or get off at a different stop on their assigned bus unless it is an emergency situation. If an emergency situation arises please contact transportation at 513-686-1785 or email them at schoolbus@sycamoreschools.org.
Once transportation approves your request you may let your students' teacher know via email and our office know by emailing voellmeckeh@sycamoreschools.org.
Many thanks!
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