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Maplewood Memo

June 12, 2024

MaplewoodMemoJune 12, 2024

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Maplewood Community,


We survived! What a year it has been. I can’t thank everyone enough for your endless hours of volunteering, chaperoning, reading, organizing, donating and doing whatever was necessary to support students—both at home and at school. Special thanks to our PTA and Foundation, who, as usual, went above and beyond the call of duty to provide whatever was necessary to add to our students’ already rich school experience.


That experience could not occur without the endless energy, skills and devotion of the Maplewood staff. Thank you and well done to an incredible group of professionals!


Although this is a busy time full of fun celebrations, this time of year can also be very hard for many students. They have to say goodbye to a class community and the unknown of what next year holds can also be hard for many students. If you notice that your child seems to be acting out a bit more than usual at home, please know that this is typical of this time of year. Give extra hugs and words of support and be sure to reassure them that everything is going to be ok.


A final word to Maplewood students: Thank you for all your hard work throughout the school year. I am so honored to be your principal; you make me proud to be a part of Maplewood Elementary School. You keep me laughing and young at heart. I am grateful for your joy, astute insights and amazing talents. Best wishes to our graduating fifth graders, whom I will miss greatly—please come back and visit!


I hope everyone has a safe and happy summer break.


Until next school year, here’s wishing you love, laughter and learning.


Kit

Important Dates - Mark your calendar!

June 28th

K-5 Class lists go out.

Kinder class lists will be sent out on August 16th.


August 18th - Community Care Day, 10am - 12pm

Come out and help get our school ready for another great year by cleaning up the grounds and playground area. Bring your rake and gloves and other garden tools to lend a hand.


August 18th -Kinder Carnival - 4:00 - 5:30 for incoming Kindergarteners only

This is an event to meet your teachers and make some new friends before school starts. We will have face painting, blowing, crafting, and much more! Can’t wait to see our new kinders and their families!


Sneak peek - August 23rd 11:30 - 12:00

This is an opportunity for students to have a sneak peek into their new classroom and meet their teacher before the first day of school. Teachers will be busily getting the classroom set up for students on this day so it will not be “Pinterest Ready” for this event. Stop by and say hello between 11:30 - 12:00. Teachers will need to shut their doors at noon for the PTA provided staff lunch, so it will be a quick hello.


August 27 - First day of School for Grades 1-5

School begins at 8:00 promptly. Students are welcome to get breakfast at 7:45. School ends at 2:30 instead of 2:15 from now on. Please make note of this dismissal change.


Connecting with your new Kindergarten Teacher

In mid-August, your kindergarten teacher will connect with you to set up a one-on-one visit (video chat, phone call, playground chat, etc) for August 27th or 28th. These connections are opportunities for our kindergarten teachers to get to know you and your child better.


Kindergarten Practice Days

1/2 of each kindergarten class will come to school for a full day on August 29th, and the other 1/2 of each class will come to school on August 30th. The week of August 19th, the office will contact you to let you know which day to send your child.


September 3rd - First Day of Kindergarten for all

September 3rd, ALL kindergarten students will come to school for the full day.


September 3rd - 7:45 - 8:15 - New Parent Orientation with Principal Galloway

After you drop your student off at school, join Principal Galloway and the other new families for coffee and pastries in the gym.


September 12 - Back to School Night

  • 4:45 TAG presentation in the Library

  • 4:45 ESL presentation in room 105

  • 5:15 classrooms open for families to visit

  • 6:00 Picnic begins

School News

Cafeteria/Nutrition

he Nutrition Services department is very proud to partner with Portland Parks and Recreation to provide free lunches to all children in our community ages 1-18 at select parks throughout the city. Portland Parks and Recreation's Free Lunch + Play is open to all and our team will be making lunches for parks, Monday through Friday, June 26 through August 9 (except July 4 and 5). Please visit our webpage for locations, lunch services times and more information: https://www.pps.net/Page/20860

Counseling

We've made it to the end of the school year! As we look toward the summer, please take a look at these local resources for free, low-cost activities and opportunities around the Portland area. There are also listings for where to find free lunches through PPS and other basic resources.


Have a safe, restful summer!


Ms. Cunningham & Ms. Knochel

Heath Room - Medications

Hello Parents/Guardians,


A reminder from the health room. Please pick up any medications that have been stored in the health room for your student by Friday, June 7th, 2023 for Non-Emergency and Over the Counter Medication and Friday June 14th for Daily and Emergency Medicines (the last day of school). Medications must be picked up by an adult. Students will not be able to transport medications home. If you have any questions please contact the school (#5 for the Health Office), or email our School Health Assistant, Julie Ries jries@mesd.k12.or.us or School Nurse, Chris Khodadadian ckhodadad@mesd.k12.or.us for further information.


Thank you,


SHA Julie

Summer Health Centers


We are pleased to announce that we will have two centers open for health services over summer break: Parkrose and David Douglas.

Please help us get the word out by:

  • Printing, posting and distributing the attached pdf flier (English and Spanish)
  • Posting the attached pdf flier and/or png graphic in your next student/family newsletter and on your website
  • Sharing our Facebook and Instagram posts on your social media pages.

Here is some content for you to share with your posts if needed:

ENGLISH:

Two student health centers will be open for health services over summer break:

  • Parkrose Student Health Center - June 17-August 23
  • David Douglas Student Health Center - July 23-August 21 ( Tuesdays-Thursdays)
All other Multnomah County student health centers will be closed. Call for an appointment.


SPANISH:

Dos centros abiertos durante las vacaciones de verano 2024:

  • Parkrose Student Health Center - Del 17 de Junio al 23 de Agosto.
  • David Douglas Student Health Center - de Martes a Jueves del 23 de Julio al 21 de Agosto.
Todos los demás Student Health Centers están cerrados. Llame para una cita.

OBOB

Oregon Battle of the Books at Maplewood

Calling all rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders: OBOB book titles are out and ready to start your summer reading! Please check out our dedicated Maplewood OBOB page to find book lists, practice questions and other useful information. We continually add info as it becomes available.

If you are a rising 6th grader, OBOB is available in middle school too! I am happy to answer questions throughout the year about OBOB.

Happy reading everyone!!

Heather Jones

Maplewood OBOB Coordinator


maplewoodpta.com/OBOB


maplewoodobob@gmail.com

FLYERS

Camp Invention:


Camp Invention® is coming back to Maplewood Elementary July 22-26, 2024. After earning rave reviews from campers, parents and educators, this action-packed program is returning with a brandnew program, Illuminate! Children in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges, from designing a light-up ball game to tackling global water challenges to starring in a prototyping game show! Each experience inspires creativity and boosts confidence. Secure your spot at invent.org/ mylocalcamp and use promo code SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25.

Maria Belgrave
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