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Maple Dale's Parent Newsletter
October 23, 2020
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO F2F CLASSROOM LEARNERS
Letter of the Week
Coming Up...
November 4 - Fall Picture Retakes
November 6 - End of 1st Quarter
November 9 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL
November 13 - Report Cards go home
November 19 - Evening Conferences
November 20 - Daytime Conferences - NO SCHOOL
November 23 - Evening Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences
ALL conferences will be held virtually, for both Virtual Classroom and Face-to Face students. Parents will receive details regarding the conferences as they get closer. Dates are as follows:
Nov. 19 (Thursday) Evening Conferences (K-6)
Nov. 20 (Friday) Daytime conferences (No School-K-8 only)
Nov. 23 (Monday) Evening Conferences (K-4 and 7-8)
Dec. 1 (Tuesday) Evening Conferences (Gr. 5-6 only)
March 4 (Thursday) Evening Conferences (Gr. 9-12)
Morning Announcements
Elementary Grade Optional CogAT Testing
When?
Option A: Friday, November 20, 2020 from 9:00 - 12:00
(No students will be in the buildings due to this day being a parent/teacher conference day)
Option B: In the mornings on November 16, 17, and 18 before school starts (8:00-9:00 for all four buildings). If you choose this option, the student must attend all three mornings to complete the assessment.
Families are responsible for transportation for both options.
Where?
Your child’s elementary school
Who?
Any virtual student in grades K-4
Any face to face student in grades K, 1, or 3
All 2nd and 4th graders who attend school face to face will take this test with their class during school
How?
Register your child for the CogAT here.
Registration deadline is Sunday, 11/8 at 11:55p.m.
Questions?
Contact Mindy Zellner at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org
NOTIFYING THE SCHOOL ABOUT AN ABSENCE, DISMISSAL CHANGE, or EARLY PICKUP...
In order to limit the transfer of paper this year, parent communication (formerly done by a parent communication form) will be done through email. This would include a change of dismissal, leaving for an appointment, late arrival or an absence of any kind.
If it is necessary for a student to leave school early (before the regular dismissal time), or a child is being picked up by anyone other than the custodial parent, or is going home in any
way other than his/her typical procedure the parent should call or e-mail the school's main office prior to 12:00 PM. An email should be sent to lakek@sycamoreschools.org. Parents should come to the school's main office doors, sign out their child using the correct QR code, and then ring the door bell to have the student called from class. Parents will remain outside the building. To ensure student safety, identification may also be required to pick up a student.
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidence
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:
causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and
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,
Go to the district’s website, www.sycamoreschools.org or on the individual school’s website under “Bullying Prevention” to find the form.
Fill the form on-line and submit it electronically.
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.
Lost and Found
Dear Maple Dale families,
Thank you so much for all you do to keep everyone and everything where it belongs! Let's work together!
The Frisch Marionettes Are Coming to Maple Dale!
Please join us in welcoming The Frisch Marionettes to Maple Dale on Monday October 26 and Tuesday, October 27!
All students will be treated to a performance by this talented puppeteer! Assemblies will be held in the gym and students will be spaced for social distancing. Masks will be required.
Our virtual families are invited to a special performance on October 26th at 4:30 p.m. in our gym. Click Here to make a reservation!
Thank you to our wonderful Maple Dale PTO for making this event possible!
Want to have some fun in anticipation of this event? Try your hand in making a marionette of your very own!
How to Make your own marionette!
UPDATING FINAL FORMS
As in the past, we need ALL parents or guardians to log into Final Forms and update any necessary changes for our 2020-2021 school year ASAP. NEWLY added forms include the, Covid-19 Parent Agreement and Transportation Form.
You are required to sign the forms at the beginning of each new school year. A signature is also required after any update or as additional forms are added.
We are asking that ALL parents of students log into Final Forms and complete their forms for the 2020-2021 school year ASAP so that potential issues/problems/questions can be addressed in a timely manner.
Changing your contact information
If you would like to make changes to your contact information, including email addresses, please go to Final Forms and make the changes. This will update the system. The parent 1 contact information is the most commonly used. The homeroom teachers are not able to make changes for you.
Transportation changes
If you need to make any long-term changes to your child's transportation needs at any point of the year, please use the Transportation tab in Final Forms and alert the office of your change.
YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
MAPLE DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Event Code: FE3920
Also Needed: Sycamore Unique Student Id
YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
Good news! JostensPIX was recently at your school to photograph picture day,
and your student's photos are now available for viewing and ordering!
Click on the button below to get started.
VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE
https://shop.jostenspix.com
PHOTOS NOT APPEARING IN YOUR GALLERY?
FIND YOUR STUDENT USING EVENT CODE: FE3920
DID YOU KNOW?
- You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and
text - Photos are shipped directly to your home
- High-res digital downloads are available
- If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay
once
From the PTO - For ALL Families
Box Top$
All Pro Dad VIRTUAL Meeting
You are invited to a virtual meeting of the Maple Dale Elementary All Pro Dads chapter on Saturday October 24th from 8:30am – 9am. This virtual meeting will be held here:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98247521091?pwd=akpmMXBaZzBSRUMzVVpRQkMwSi9QQT09
Meeting ID: 982 4752 1091
Passcode: AllProDads
The theme this month is purpose.
Purpose is the reason for our actions and/or existence. It is what gives us direction in our lives and decisions. Ultimately, our purpose is the why behind what we do. When we lack an understanding of the purpose, we are prone to wander aimlessly or to become frustrated in confusion. However, when we understand the purpose of our existence, we have clarity in where we want to go and what we want to be.
If attending, please RSVP here:
https://allprodadsday.com/chapters/5004
Breakfast is on your own either before, during, or after the meeting and the meeting .
Order Your Yearbook NOW!
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ALL SYCAMORE FAMILIES
Covid-19 Weekly Stats
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LEARNERS
Elementary Grade Optional CogAT Testing
When?
Option A: Friday, November 20, 2020 from 9:00 - 12:00
(No students will be in the buildings due to this day being a parent/teacher conference day)
Option B: In the mornings on November 16, 17, and 18 before school starts (8:00-9:00 for all four buildings). If you choose this option, the student must attend all three mornings to complete the assessment.
Families are responsible for transportation for both options.
Where?
Your child’s elementary school
Who?
Any virtual student in grades K-4
Any face to face student in grades K, 1, or 3
All 2nd and 4th graders who attend school face to face will take this test with their class during school
How?
Register your child for the CogAT here.
Registration deadline is Sunday, 11/8 at 11:55p.m.
Questions?
Contact Mindy Zellner at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidence
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:
causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and
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,
Go to the district’s website, www.sycamoreschools.org or on the individual school’s website under “Bullying Prevention” to find the form.
Fill the form on-line and submit it electronically.
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.
The Frisch Marionettes Are Coming to Maple Dale!
Please join us in welcoming The Frisch Marionettes to Maple Dale on Monday October 26 and Tuesday, October 27!
All students will be treated to a performance by this talented puppeteer! Assemblies will be held in the gym and students will be spaced for social distancing. Masks will be required.
Our virtual families are invited to a special performance on October 26th at 4:30 p.m. in our gym. Click Here to make a reservation!
Thank you to our wonderful Maple Dale PTO for making this event possible!
Want to have some fun in anticipation of this event? Try your hand in making a marionette of your very own!
YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
MAPLE DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Event Code: FE3920
Also Needed: Sycamore Unique Student Id
YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
Good news! JostensPIX was recently at your school to photograph picture day,
and your student's photos are now available for viewing and ordering!
Click on the button below to get started.
VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE
https://shop.jostenspix.com
PHOTOS NOT APPEARING IN YOUR GALLERY?
FIND YOUR STUDENT USING EVENT CODE: FE3920
DID YOU KNOW?
- You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and
text - Photos are shipped directly to your home
- High-res digital downloads are available
- If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay
once
Picnic with the Principals!
Starting in October, your child will have the option to join a "Google Meet" to hang out with Mrs. Reinke, Mrs. Zellner....and other guests! Lunches will be held on the following schedule:
Kdg - 1st Thursday of every month
1st Grade - 1st Tuesday of every month
2nd Grade - 2nd Tuesday of every month
3rd Grade - 3rd Tuesday of every month
4th Grade - 4th Tuesday of every month
*Links to the meetings will be shared by your classroom teachers. Please only have your child attend their grade level meet so we can more easily manage our numbers.
This is optional for students, and is an additional time for us to stay connected.
We know that there will be some months that we will not be able to get together, but we look forward to seeing you all as often as possible!
Send us your "Picnic with the Principals" pictures and we'll feature them in the newsletter!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
ALL conferences will be held virtually, for both Virtual Classroom and Face-to Face students. Parents will receive details regarding the conferences as they get closer. Dates are as follows:
Nov. 19 (Thursday) Evening Conferences (K-6)
Nov. 20 (Friday) Daytime conferences (No School-K-8 only)
Nov. 23 (Monday) Evening Conferences (K-4 and 7-8)
Dec. 1 (Tuesday) Evening Conferences (Gr. 5-6 only)
March 4 (Thursday) Evening Conferences (Gr. 9-12)
How to Print from Home with your Chromebook
Chromebook Support for Virtual Families
Hello Virtual Students and Parents,
If you are experiencing an issue with your school student Chromebook, please review the video below that provides tips on how to update your Chromebook, check your Internet settings and connection.
If you are still experiencing a Chromebook issue, please contact our helpdesk 686-1793 (8a-3p) or submit a ticket by sending an email to helpdesk@sycamoreschools.org
Thank you,
Technology Department
About us
Email: reinkea@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