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Maple Dale's Family Newsletter
October 1,2021
Coming Up...
10/15: No school - Professional Development Day
10/18:Before School Language program registration deadline *see below
10/22: Color Run* more details below
10/28: End of 1st Quarter
10/29: No School- Teacher Records Day
11/1: Picture Retake Day
11/11 & 11/18: Fall Evening Conferences
11/12: No school- Conferences
From Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
Dear Maple Dale Families!
We have raised over $15,000 as of this morning! Woo hoo - way to go! You can set up your Pledgestar account (the directions are linked in the Color Run section below and was sent home last week with the collection envelopes); this helps to make collecting donations super easy since you can email grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc. and they can donate online! The students have already earned the tattoos and are super close to earning the fun Color Run shirts. Remember, anyone who raises $200 or more will earn a pizza party with Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West! We are looking for 100% participation and are happy to accept ANY amount!
Since we made it to the $15,000 mark today, we shared a clue with the students about the surprise $40,000 reward; it is "Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West are preparing to look their best. Who is ready to help them look a MESS?!?" Once we reach our $20,000 goal, our students will earn popsicles on the playground and when we reach our $25,000 goal, we will earn another clue! What could it be???
Thank you to everyone for their assistance with this one time a year fundraiser!
Mindy and Keena
Color Run 2021
Family Assistance
If you would like to be added to this list, please email Mindy Zellner at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org or call Mindy @ 513-686-1720.
Volunteers needed!
We are looking for parent volunteers for our hearing/vision screenings next Monday and Tuesday with AM and PM shifts. Our school nurse has asked specifically for parents with prior experience with the screenings and/or have a medical background so we can be as efficient as possible. Masks required. Thank you in advance for all your help/support.
Before School Language Program
Dear Families,
We are excited to bring back the Before-school Language Program for the students at Maple Dale Elementary this year! Students in grades K-4 will have the opportunity to enroll in fun and engaging Spanish and Chinese classes! This program allows students to participate in a year-long, in-depth approach to learning. Classes will begin the week of October 25th and will run for 24 weeks. The registration deadline is Monday, October 18th. Please check out the following website www.CincinnatiSpanishSchool.com/MAPLE to register for the program! Space is limited.
It's Not Too Early
Please send Julie any pictures you may have like; the first day of school, sports, cheer, cub scouts, clubs, etc.
Thank you,
Change in Dismissal or Transportation Plans?
Maple Dale Pack 189
Maple Dale Families,
We would like to thank those who were able to attend our Ice Cream Social Pack Kick Off meeting on Monday. If you were not able to attend the meeting, no problem, there is still time to sign up! Don’t miss the opportunity to create those memories that last a lifetime.
- Sign up at the link - https://my.scouting.org/VES/OnlineReg/1.0.0/?tu=UF-MB-438paa3189
- Pack Dues are $80 per Scout payable via Check, Venmo (@Judson-Armentrout), or Paypal
- Key Pack Dates:
- Sept 25-26 Cub-O-Ree camping event starting at 5 pm to 12 pm Sun
- Oct 4 - Pack Meeting
- Oct Service Project – TBD
- Nov 6 - Outdoor Activities 10am-1 pm for Lions
- Dec 6 - Pack meeting
- Jan 22 - Pinewood Derby
- Feb 7 - Rock Climbing @ Mosaic
- Den meetings to begin late September/early October
Yours in Scouting,
Judson Armentrout
Pack 189 Cubmaster
email: Pack189CM@gmail.com
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidents:
In an ongoing effort to provide a safe learning environment, Sycamore is requesting parents, students, and staff to inform administration (or whoever) of any perceived incidences of harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Per the Sycamore Board of Education policy JFCF, harassment, intimidation, and bullying are defined as any provoked and intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once and the behavior both:
1. causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and
2. is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student.
To view the complete policy, visit www.sycamoreschools.org, under the Board of Education tab, scroll down to “Policies”, search for policy “JFCF” and “JFCG-P”.
Sycamore will do everything possible to address any complaints of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. We encourage students, staff, parents, and community members to report this type of behavior to the district if help is needed to solve a problem.
To report an incident of harassment, intimidation, and bullying:
1. Go to the district’s website, www.sycamoreschools.org or on the individual school’s website under “Bullying Prevention” to find the form.
2. “Report Bullying”
3. Fill the form on-line and submit it electronically.
4. Hard copies of this form are available in each of the schools. Complete the hard copy of the report form and turn it into the building principal. The building principal or designee will promptly investigate all reported incidents.
It is difficult to investigate reported incidences that are anonymously submitted. However, every effort will be made to maintain the confidentiality of the reporter. Deliberate false reporting of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is prohibited.
Reporting any Covid related illnesses
Covid -19 Daily Checklist
More helpful information can be found in the link below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Homeroom Parent
We are on the lookout for one parent for every classroom to volunteer as the Homeroom Parent. The volunteer will help the teacher with seasonal classroom parties, any extra gatherings, and communicate PTO information to families. If you are interested in becoming a Homeroom Parent, please fill out this form. Thank you for your involvement in making Maple Dale a great place to be.
Help lead the following programs:
Staff Appreciation
We have an amazing staff at Maple Dale. We need a co-chair to help develop the plans and coordinate the ways the PTO shows the staff how much they are appreciated.
Maple Dale Ambassadors
We are looking for a co-chair to help lead this amazing program. Help connect families who are new to the school, have special needs and/or speak another language with seasoned families at Maple Dale. Help plan various mini sessions such as a help night, understanding MAP scores, etc…Connect with other Sycamore schools and district representatives to support one another in these endeavors.
Rick VanMatre Quintet
- Monday, October 4, Rick VanMatre’s quintet. You will be treated to Rick VanMatre on Saxophone and Flute; Rusty Burge, Vibraphone; Kim Pensyl, Piano; Aaron Jacobs, Bass and Tom Buckley on drums as they present the sound of exciting original jazz along with a unique treatment of well-known tunes. Known for both powerful and sensitive interaction, the group always provides creative surprises.
https://www.montgomeryohio.gov/event/live-at-the-uni-rick-vanmatres-quintet/
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