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Dear Maple Dale families,

On behalf of the entire Maple Dale team, we wish all of our Maple Dale moms a very "Happy Mother's Day!" We are deeply grateful for all of our moms and mom figures who play such an essential role in our partnership between home and school. May this Mother's Day be filled with joy, love, and cherished moments with your family.

We also want to take a moment to thank our amazing PTO and families who spoiled our staff for Staff Appreciation Week! A special thank you to Mrs. Baden, Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Lobert, and Mrs. Vernick for organizing this fantastic week which included smoothies, lunches, chair massages, and goat yoga! Also a shout out to Mrs. Lipps and Mrs. Weisbrot for organizing our annual Mother's Day Plant Event. We simply could not do everything we are able to do without the support of our incredible PTO and parents!

Mindy and Keena

Click here for the 2023-2024 Sycamore Schools District Calendar

Monday May 13th: A Day

Tuesday, May 14th : B Day

Wednesday, May 15th: C Day

Thursday, May 16th: D Day

Friday, May 17th : E Day

Friday, May 17th

• Current kindergarten class does not have school for incoming kindergarten orientation

Friday, May 17th

• Ready, Set, Let's GLOW...Maple Dale Spring Fling 6:15-8:15

Thursday, May 16th

• PTO volunteer lunch * see below

Monday, May 27th

• No school, Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28th

• Field Day Grades K-4* see below for more information

Thursday, May 30th

• Last Day of School

Interested in Volunteering? Below are links to volunteer at Maple Dale

• Lunchroom Volunteer
• Milers- Spring 2024
  
• Workroom (Copy room) Assistant * Description in Sign Up
• Media Center Volunteer
• PTO Help Wanted Info
• PTO Vounteers 2024-25
• Field Day Volunteer

One Book, One School is back! Maple Dale book lovers have selected Alvin Ho, Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters, by acclaimed author, Lenore Look. Her story will make you and your family want to keep turning the pages!

Click here to learn more and view the pacing guide.

Great news! We are offering a school supply kit program this year, so there’s no need to head to the store. Supply orders include the colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your Back to School shopping completed with one easy kit!

Place your order by: May 24th
Order online at ShopTTkits.com
Enter our school’s account number: 91023

Direct link to Maple Dale Order Page:

RSVP here or with QR code below

Ready, Set, GLOW...our annual Spring Fling is on Friday, May 17th from 6:15-8:15! We can't wait to watch everyone GLOW in the gym this year! It's going to be another great end of the year dance party with all of our Maple Dale friends. Let's enjoy some pizza, music, snowie, and fun activities at our very own Maple Dale school. This event will be held indoors this year no matter the weather! Please use the link below if you would like to help for a small bit of time during the evening! Ready, set, let's GLOW!!!! Sign up here to help: Spring Fling Volunteers

FIELD DAY – TUESDAY, MAY 28 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Field Day for grades K-4 is right around the corner! Please join us on

Tuesday, May 28th (rain date is Wednesday, May 29th) for a fun-filled day of relay races, games, music, and popsicles! Volunteers are needed to help with the stations.

Here are the volunteer time slots for each grade level:

• 2nd and 3rd grade: 9:15-11:15
• Kindergarten: 12:25-1:20
• 1st and 4th grade: 1:15-3:15

Please click Field Day Volunteer Sign Up if you would like to help at a station! THANK YOU in advance!

Hi! Thank you to Michelle Shade and Lauren Enginger for volunteering to be the co-chairs for our Girls on the Run 2024! If you are interested in signing up to be a running coach for the girls please contact Abby Miller @ mdptovp2@sycamoreschools.org. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of 3rd and 4th grade 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. Also, if you sign up to help coach your child will automatically get a spot! If you have any questions please reach out to Abby @ mdptovp2@sycamoreschools.org. Thank you ahead of time!

Here is the EH Greene presentation for rising 5th grade students.

“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!

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.

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

After receiving feedback from families, all district-approved flyers will now be listed on Sycamore Schools' website instead of in our weekly newsletters. This will help condense our newsletters to important school information. If you are still interested in viewing community flyers about events and activities for students, please click here: https://www.sycamoreschools.org/domain/944

At Maple Dale Elementary, staff, parents, and students work as a team to promote success and provide a welcoming, safe, and positive learning environment for all.

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