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Maple Dale Family Newsletter
February 23, 2024
A Note from Mrs. Zellner and Mr. West
Dear Maple Dale families,
We want to extend a big Maple Dale thank you to our amazing parent volunteers for organizing and volunteering during this week's Children Museum Center (CMC) presentations. Your support is truly appreciated. A special thank you goes to the PTO for their tireless efforts in organizing and volunteering, making these events possible. We also want to thank Amanda Brown for her work to bring CMC to Maple Dale!
We would also like to express our appreciation to Angela Easton and Duke Energy for delivering an education and highly engaging presentation on matter and PPE. The 3rd grade students enjoyed making Oobleck with Duke Energy and we are thankful for their partnership as well as our parent volunteers who also assisted with this fun activity!
Mr. West and I do not take for granted the collaborative spirit of our parents and community, ensuring that Maple Dale remains a fun learning environment for our students. Thank you for being such wonderful partners in the children's education!
Enjoy your weekend,
Mindy and Keena
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, February 26th: C Day
Tuesday, February 27th : D Day
Wednesday, February 28th: E Day
Thursday, February 29th: A Day
Friday, February 30th : B Day
Thursday February 29th
- Art Spirit Day* See details below
Wednesday, February 21st
- Canvas Informational Meeting @ 6:00 pm in Maple Dale Media Center
Thursday, March 7th
- All Pro Dad Breakfast
Thursday, March 31st
- End of 3rd Quarter
Friday, March 22nd
- No School - Teacher Records Day
Monday, March 25- Friday, March 22nd
- No School - Spring Break
Friday, March 29th
- Last day to order a yearbook. Order forms will sent home next week
Friday, April 19th
- Wellness Fair
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in Volunteering? Below are links to volunteer at Maple Dale
- Lunchroom Volunteer
- Milers- Fall 2023
- Workroom (Copy room) Assistant * Description in Sign Up
- Media Center Volunteer
PTO Newsletter
Please click here to read the January/ February Newsletter.
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!
Art Spirit Day
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
In honor of the 2024 District Art Show opening March 1st - March 3rd at Sycamore High School, we are having an Art Spirit Day here at Maple Dale Elementary. Thursday, Feb 29th will be Art Spirit Day. The theme is “Art Gallery Opening.” Students may dress as a famous artist (for example, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, Vincent Van Gogh, Jean Michel Basquiat, etc.) or a famous artwork (for example, Mona Lisa, Starry Night, American Gothic, The Great Wave, The Scream, Girl with the Pearl Earring, etc.) You can also dress as our own unique artwork or as a quirky artistic individual. Be creative and we hope to see you and your family Opening night, Friday, March 1st 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Sycamore High School in the gymnasium for the Art Expo.
Wellness Fair - April 19th
Calling all Parents! We are looking for parent volunteers to lead various Wellness Stations for our Wellness Fair on Friday, April 19th. Do you have an avid love for yoga, dance, karate or health & wellness that you would like to share with our students? Perhaps you are a nutritionist, chiropractor or physical therapist. The options for potential booths in the realm of wellness are endless and we want to hear your suggestions! If you are available and have an idea for a booth let us know!
Please include in your email: Name, phone number, the best time to reach you, and a brief overview of your booth idea. The deadline is March 15th.
For questions, contact Jill Aug at Jill.ducro@gmail.com or 513-509-7814
Thank you!
All Pro Dad Breakfast
What is All Pro Dad? All Pro Dad is the fatherhood program of Family First, a national
nonprofit organization based in Tampa, Florida. It was founded by Mark Merrill and former
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy. The organization
seeks to help every father become more engaged in the lives of their children. The goal is
to enjoy breakfast with the dads and their children while encouraging conversations about
important life topics. Please join other dads and parents at our Maple Dale chapter for a
fun time of relationship building. Two chapter breakfast meetings remain this school year:
3/7 and 5/9.
Maple Dale students are invited to the Maple Dale Elementary All Pro
Dads breakfast on Thursday March 7th from 8am – 9am. This free
breakfast (doughnuts, coffee, and juice this month) is sponsored by the
Maple Dale PTO. Please park at the District Office parking lot. A school
weather delay or cancellation cancels this breakfast.
RSVP required by 3/3 if attending to have the proper amount of
food.
https://allprodadsday.com/chapters/5004
The March meeting theme is courage.
Courage
Courage is the ability to face and do something difficult or scary. Having courage allows us
to overcome challenges, get over fears, and go through hard times.
Spring Optional COGAT Testing
Nurses Notes
What's In The Lunch Box?
Click here to learn more about packing key parts of a school lunch!
Share Your Photos For The Yearbook
2023-2024 YEARBOOK
🍁Sycamore Community News🍁
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
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.
About us
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Website: http://www.sycamoreschools.org/Domain/12
Location: 6100 Hagewa Drive, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: (513)686-1720
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