Aviator Air Newsletter
Maple Dale Elementary's Parent Communication
Friday, March 9, 2018
Our Flight Plan
Attendance Line: (513) 686-1756
Mark your calendars!
March 15 - Second Grade Performance
March 16 - Last day of 3rd quarter
Week of March 19 - MAP Testing
March 21 - All Pro Dad Breakfast
March 23 - Report cards sent home
March 26-30 - Spring Break
Head Lice Notice
Dear parents,
Head Lice is common among school age children and its incidence varies. Lately we have noticed a slight increase in cases of head lice among our students. Head lice is a nuisance that causes no illness but may cause anxiety among parents. I would encourage all parents to check their children for head lice and treat as needed. The key to a successful treatment is being diligent in removing ALL nits from the hair to prevent recurrence. This may take up to two weeks of daily combing with a fine-tooth metal comb. (Efforts should concentrate on the head and less on the environment in the attempt to eliminate Lice and nits). There is no need to miss school due to head lice. Once Lice shampoo was applied students should return to school, however parents should continue the process of nit- removal daily.
Students should also be encouraged to avoid head to head contact and keep hair pulled up at school.
Please refer to the following links or call the school nurse for more information on the treatment of head lice.
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/schools.html
Thank you for your cooperation!
Julie Muskal RN, BSN, MEd
Maple Dale Elementary School Nurse
Volunteers STILL Needed for Milers!
Maple Dale Milers Spring session has begun. We are still in need of volunteers on Wednesdays to help run this wonderful program! The Milers program helps students stay healthy and have fun at the same time by participating in this recess walking program. We will need four volunteers during 1st shift (1st & 2nd grade) and three volunteers 2nd shift( 4th & 3rd) to help set up, monitor the kids, and complete minimal paperwork to record the miles. It is a great way to see your children during the school day. Please click link to sign up. Maple Dale Milers Volunteer Sign Up Spring 2018
TURN IN RECEIPTS FROM PIPKIN’S MARKET TO BENEFIT MAPLE DALE
iSpace - TAKE 2
Our second day of iSpace has been rescheduled for Monday, April 2nd. The program, "Living and Working in Space" will return for our 1st graders, 3rd graders, and Mrs. Carey's, Mrs. Howard's and Mrs. Roell's (afternoon) kindergarten classes. We need five volunteers for the morning session (10:15-12:30) and five for the afternoon (12:50-3:00). Volunteers will assist iSpace staff at one of four stations for the students. Those of us who volunteered at the January 11th iSpace day can attest - this is an incredibly fun volunteer experience! The morning session will include the 3rd grade & Mrs. Carey's class. The afternoon session will include the 1st grade, Mrs. Howard's class, & Mrs. Roell's PM class.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0D44A9A728A20-ispace2
Thank you so much! Fingers crossed for a normal school day on April 2nd! :)
Anne
iSpace Summer Camps
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPRING OPTIONAL TESTING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS
Although your child may or may not have taken the CogAT in December, you may request that your child be tested on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). If you wish to have your child participate in this round of testing, all requests must be made through the below online link by March 21, 2018. In order to decrease disruption to your child's instruction, this testing opportunity will take place prior to the start of the school day. We have scheduled this 45-50 minute testing session to be administered from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018, at Maple Dale.
Please note it is the parents' responsibility to provide transportation the morning of testing to your child’s building. Additionally, know that Sycamore cannot use kindergarten or first grade scores for gifted placement.
One Book One School Returns!
All Pro Dads Breakfast - March 21
Maple Dale Elementary All Pro Dad breakfast will be held on Wed, Mar 21 from 8-9am in our school cafeteria. All Fathers and Children are invited to join us for this free monthly program sponsored by our partner Chick-fil-A who will be catering chicken biscuits along with drinks from the PTO.
Mr. Redlegs will make a special appearance for the kids as we welcome spring. This month’s topic on Excellence reminds us of the value practice and preparation bring to giving our best effort. Please RSVP at https://allprodadsday.com/chapters/5004 if you will be attending.
Mental Health Matters
This month in Mental Health Matters we examine GRIT! Grit is the power to persevere and aligns with PBIS, Peacebuilders, AND Growth Mindset!
If you haven't listened to the Angela Duckworth TedTalk before, give it a listen. It really sheds light on Grit and how Grit can make a huge difference for our kids.
https://sites.google.com/sycamoreschools.org/mentalhealthmatters/blog/grit
Lost & Found
Parents,
We have a good amount of items in our lost and found. You may want to have a look through the items before spring break, at which time, if things are still left in the lost and found, they will be donated to Matthew 25.
We recommend you put your student's name on the following items to avoid them being put in the lost and found:
coats
shoes
water bottles
lunch boxes
anything of importance or value
We try really hard to return items back to their owners, however, a name on the item would make it so much easier.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Cincinnati Flying Pig Kids’ Marathon 26th Mile and Fly-up to 5K Events!
Once again the Maple Dale community can participate in the Flying Pig Kids’ Marathon on Saturday May 5, 2018. It is a great opportunity for students and their adult fitness buddies. Each student MUST have an adult with them during race. Register by March 20th for a custom shirt! There are 2 options.
1. The Kids 26th Mile: The students log their miles up to the race and will cover their final mile on the actual Flying Pig Marathon course and cross the real “Finish Swine.” They get a finishers shirt, a marathon medal and all the goodies of the finish celebration ($15 through APRIL 22, 2018. $20 after April 22, 2018).
2. Tri-State Running Flying Pig 5k: There is a special student- only rate ($25) for the kids who are “flying up” to the 5k distance as their final event. Select youth (14 & under), discount code 20FPMFLYUP5K
*See attached flyer for more info.
Register online at www.flyingpigmarathon.com and include Maple Dale Elementary as team/ group.
Green Team Request of the Week
Keep bringing in those textiles! As of the end of February, Maple Dale was in 2nd place, just behind Symmes. If you've got socks with holes, shirts with stains, and beat up old shoes, put them in a bag and add them to the bin! Keep bringing in those old cell phones too. Bennett Heyn, a high school senior, will continue to collect these through April.
Not sure about where to recycle certain household items or how to reduce household waste? Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District has a ton of great information on their website. Check it out! Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Homepage...
Notes from the Nurse
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