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Maple Dale Family Newsletter
April 5, 2024
A Note from Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
Dear Maple Dale families,
We are excited to share that we will be bringing back our Literacy Night this spring! This special event is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the wonderful world of reading and storytelling. We encourage you to mark your calendars for April 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm and join us for what is sure to be a fun family event that connects to one our favorite annual traditions, One Book One School!
As you may be aware, state testing for our 3rd and 4th graders is fast approaching. These tests are one important measure of our students' progress and help us ensure that they are meeting academic standards. Please ensure that your child is well-rested, prepared, and arrives at school on time on the days of testing. We look forward to your participation in both events and value your continued support in your child's education.
Please remember there is no school for students on Monday, April 8th, due to the solar eclipse. Thank you to our generous PTO for providing eclipse glasses! We encourage everyone to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines when viewing the solar eclipse. The directions for proper usage are on the side of the glasses. We hope all families enjoy the day together and this once in a lifetime experience!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mindy and Keena
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, April 8th: B Day
Tuesday, April 9th : C Day
Wednesday, April 10th: D Day
Thursday, April 11th: E Day
Friday, April 12th : A Day
Friday, April 5th
- Report cards shared with parents via Parent Portal
Monday, April 8th
- No school for students due to solar eclipse
Tuesday, April 9th- Monday, April 15th
- Ninja Week
Thursday, April 18th
- Family Literacy Night from 6:00-7:30 pm
Friday, April 19th
- Wellness Fair
Monday, April 22nd
- No School - Professional Learning Day
Thursday, May 30th
- Last Day of School
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in Volunteering? Below are links to volunteer at Maple Dale
Ninja Warrior Week
Our annual Ninja Warrior Week is returning to Maple Dale Elementary on Tuesday, April 9 - Monday, April 15! We are so excited to be putting our fundraiser prizes to use for this exciting week in the gym! There will be several ninja warrior stations, and we need your help! Please use the link below to sign up! Please note...if your child is in 1st grade be sure to check what "house" they are in so you know which day they will be going to gym! All other grades will go as a class during their special time, and teachers are listed in the sign-up. Thank you ahead of time for signing up to supervise a station. We can't wait to see you for another Maple Dale Ninja Warrior Week!
Recyclables Needed
STEAM is looking for recyclables for some upcoming projects! If you have any of the following items to donate, please bring them in: magazines, newspapers, paper towel tubes, plastic containers and lids of all sizes, and cardboard cartons.
PTO NEWS🛩️
Please click here to read the March Newsletter.
Wellness Fair at Maple Dale
Calling all parents! We need some extra hands to help at the Wellness Fair on April 19th. You will NOT be running a booth. You WILL be helping manage kids to ensure they have fun! You will be paired up with an organized booth to offer additional assistance. Below is the signup genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0944A8AC2EA5FC1-48856281-wellness
Thank you so much,
Jill
Girls on the Run
Maple Dale Girls on the Run needs YOU! We are looking for a Girls on the Run Head Coach! If you are interested in being a Maple Dale Head Coach for our GIrls on the Run team in the Fall of 2024 please contact Abby Miller @ mdptovp2@sycamoreschools.org. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of volunteer coaches and participants through a series of lessons that will help grow confidence in children and encourage positivity. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Please see the link below for more information! Thanks!
🏫RISING 5TH GRADE UPDATES🍎
Incoming 5th Grade Families - Save the Dates!
The week of March 4th, teachers will be visiting each elementary school to demonstrate the music choices available in the fifth grade. Following this informational presentation, students wishing to play an instrument are required to attend the Rising 5th Grade Instrument Fair to try the instruments on either March 16th (10:00-3:00) or March 18th (5:00-8:00). Click here for more information and to sign up.
We will host a Rising 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Orientation Night on Thursday, April 25th from 6-8 PM. The evening will include a whole group introductory presentation followed by optional information sessions. Parents/guardians will leave this event with an understanding of the teaming structure, schedule, building layout, activities/clubs, and services offered at E.H. Greene.
“EHG Get Connected Day'' is scheduled for August 5, 2024 from 8:30-3:30. Families should allot one hour within this time frame to visit stations throughout the Greene School in preparation for the new school year. These stations will include: school pictures, material orders, 5th grade computer pickup, team t-shirt orders, and more!
Our rising 5th grade student orientation program, Greene 101, is tentatively scheduled for August 6/7, 2024. This one-day program is optional, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for incoming 5th graders to help with their transition. Enrolled students will attend for one of the scheduled dates. Registration and payment for Greene 101 will be available through Final Forms. More information will be communicated this spring!
🍁Sycamore Community News🍁
The Aves Hanger
SAC (Sycamore Advisory Commission)
SAC (Sycamore Advisory Commission) is currently seeking new members! SAC comprises approximately 32 members representing various facets of our community, including teachers, administrative staff, parents, students, and city council members. Our collective purpose is to provide support and counsel to the Board of Education and school administration.
Our main focus revolves around conducting research projects on diverse topics recommended by the administration and the Board of Education. We strive to foster open communication and dialogue between the community and the district.
As we embark on the next term, 2024-25, we invite interested individuals to apply for membership. The online application form is now live and accessible at: Application Form
For additional information, please visit the Sycamore Advisory Commission's (SAC) website: SAC Website. Feel free to contact me at ajaysharma82@gmail.com for any questions or assistance.
Aves Cross Country Camp
Camp Invention is coming to Sycamore Community School District!
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Symmes Elementary School is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering 1st through 6th grade. This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.
The week begins on June 10, 2024. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries!
During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will:
Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation
Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light
Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels
Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox
Early registration discounts are available! Register using FUN25 by 3/27 to save $25 or FUN15 by 5/16 to save $15 off the $270 registration fee.
Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
Phillip Hammer
Sycamore Director
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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Twitter: @MapleDaleElem