May 2022 Newsletter
Malta Avenue Calendar
Saturday, May 7th: Touch a Truck Day 10am-2pm, Gordon Creek Elementary School
Saturday, May 14th: Wellness Expo
Tuesday, May 17th: PTA meeting @ 6:30
Friday, May 20th: 5th Grade Middle School Transition Event and Friendship Games
Thursday, May 26th: Spring Concert
Monday, May 30th: Memorial Day; No School
Community Day
Our Malta Avenue Community Day was held on Saturday, April 28th and was an absolute blast! A huge thank you to our Malta Avenue PTA for planning this incredible day!
Character Education Word Of The Month Winners
Our character education word for April was trustworthiness. Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by Malta Avenue staff members:
Haydenne G. (K)
Celestine L. (K)
Morris H. (K)
Brantley P.B. (1)
Reagan D. (1)
Brianee C.M. (1)
Cady A. (1)
Carter H. (2)
Isabelle C. (2)
Ariana S. (2)
Isabelle H. (3)
Isabelle L. (3)
Neviah O. (3)
Lillian O. (3)
Alonzo V. (3)
Minjun K. (4)
Adelyn T. (4)
Liam N. (4)
Hannah D. (5)
Sama A. (5)
Kimbel M. (5)
Myah D. (5)
Malta Man Sidekicks
This month, we have two character education word of the month overall winners. Our winners are: Reagan D. and Liam N! Congratulations Reagan and Liam! Thank you for exemplifying trustworthiness and embodying the Malta Way! Reagan and Liam will be our Malta Man Sidekicks.
Character Education Word Of The Month
Our character education word for May is: Friendship- understanding - loyal - kindness - supportive - helpful - loving - acceptance - companionship - buddy - pal
Faces of Malta Avenue
Name: Mrs. Johnson
Position: 5th grade teacher
Dream Vacation: The Maldives and Ireland
Favorite Restaurant: The Harbor Side in Wells Maine
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee
On Weekends I like To: Watch my children play sports. You will usually find me on a lacrosse, baseball, or softball field or at a tennis match.
Hidden Talent: Dancing. I love to dance. Not sure that it's really a talent but if there's music, my body's moving.
Favorite Movie: I love movies and quote many, but my all time favorite is called, A Man In The Moon featuring Reece Witherspoon. It was her first feature film.
Book Recommendation: Anything by Kristin Hannah (adult historical fiction writer). Patricia Polacco for children's picture books.
Go-To Snack or Dessert: Ice Cream and anything chocolate. I have a huge sweet tooth.
Person I’d Like to Meet: The Duchess of Cambridge: Kate Middleton
What I love Most About Malta Avenue: I work with the most incredible teachers. They are so much more than colleagues. I form relationships with students who become like my own children. I love working and living in this community. I feel truly at home at Malta Avenue. In 20 years of teaching it is by far my favorite place to come everyday.
I Became An Educator Because: I love watching children grow and learn. I love the ahh haa moments they have when they learn something new. I love being a lifelong learner and my students often teach me something new daily.
Name: Jessica Hadden
Position: Teaching Assistant
Dream Vacation: I would love to visit Hawaii and spend time at Makena Beach in Maui!
Favorite Restaurant: Mama Mia's
Favorite Morning Beverage: Hazelnut Coffee
On Weekends I like To: Spend time with my family and my dogs!
Hidden Talent: I have pretty good basketball skills!
Favorite Movie: Elf
Book Recommendation: Wonder by R.J Palacio
Go-To Snack or Dessert: Popcorn
Person I’d Like to Meet: Will Ferrell (He is just so funny!)
What I love Most About Malta Avenue: I love the environment of Malta Ave! Everyone is so kind!
I Became An Educator Because: I love working with children and I really enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students!
PTA Update
Our next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17th, at 6:30 PM. Please utilize the link below to access the meeting:
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students through the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Lunch menus are available on our District website. Please click on the link below to see the May breakfast and lunch menus.
https://www.bscsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7733