MATH FRIENDS - Maplewood has a very successful reading tutoring program, called Reading Friends. Volunteers work with students who need assistance with reading. It has been so wonderful, and has helped so many students, that we would like to add a similar program, called Math Friends. Math Friends volunteers will receive training on how to tutor students at their math level. We are hoping to start Math Friends this fall. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Math Friend next year, please contact Kimmy Nadeau at kimmy@easystreet.com, or at 503-245-9750.
FIELD DAY CHAIR - To my embarrassment, I have misplaced the piece of paper where I wrote down the persons name who volunteered to run Field Day. If you are that mystery person, or if you are interested in running Field Day, contact Kimmy at 503-245-9750. Field day is June 7th, so we really need to begin with the planning immediately! Thanks!
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - I wanted to thank all of our committed volunteers that we have had this year! Many successful fundraisers and many fun activities for our students occurred, that wouldn't have been possible without help from our parents.
We are in the process right now of attempting to figure out who will be committee chairs of our various volunteer positions. If you were the chair of a committee this year, and would like to do it again, or are interested in being the chair of a committee, please call Kimmy at 503-245-9750. This would really save us a lot of time! I encourage all families at Maplewood to find a way that they can volunteer!
I wanted to explain some differences that we will have in some of our volunteer positions for next year.
Carnival: Instead of having one person oversee the entire event, we will have the following chairs:
Overall Carnival Coordinator: This person will oversee all of the committee chairs and make sure that all components of the carnival are being taken care of.
Carnival Food Coordinator: Tom Sikora has volunteered for this position for next fall. This chair makes sure we have food and drinks at the big event!
Carnival Volunteer Coordinator: This chair will work with me to make sure there are enough volunteers for the event, and will assign volunteers to a carnival chair to work with.
Carnival Prize & Candy Coordinator: This chair will ensure that we have enough goodies for the kids to win!
Carnival entertainment & Signage Coordinator: This chair will arrange for the face painters, etc. for the event, and will put up signs around the school and our community.
We are also adding volunteer coordinators for each grade. This position is separate from Room parent. The goal of the grade level volunteer coordinator will be to assist the head volunteer coordinator in getting volunteers for school wide events. Rather than me sending home flyers to the entire school, the volunteer coordinators for each grade will take a more personal approach in asking for volunteer help. I am confident that this will bring our volunteer numbers up! David Dacklin has already signed up to be the volunteer coordinator for first grade... so if you are interested in hearing more about the position, or would like to sign up for the kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade volunteer coordinator... call Kimmy at 503-245-9750!
YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE – We still have a few Yearbooks available. Send your orders in to the office now! The cost is $10.75 and checks should be made out to Maplewood PTA. Special thanks to those who submitted photographs, Caroline Melrose, Kathy Hogan, Janet Metz, Mary Bessette and to Mr. Kaplan and Ms. Lee who allowed me to interrupt their classrooms to get more 5th grade. Thanks so much and have a great summer! Cathie, Wendy, & Melissa
USED BOOK SALE - The Used Book Sale on May 19th was a great success. Thank you for all your book donations. We raised $502 for the PTA. Thanks also to the following volunteers who helped greatly with sorting and cashiering on the night: Lynn Barclay, Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Max Gardner, April Henry, Jodi Lehman, Shannon Riley, Jolie Russo, and Annelie Thurin. I would also like to thank Roland Brown, the custodian, for help during the set-up; Kathy Shimizu for office support; and John Blanck for all his help, especially in finding me a dolly. Mike Gettel-Gilmartin
NO HOT LUNCHES ON JUNE 7TH – (Sack lunches will be offered). That Tuesday will be Field Day, and is also the day scheduled for Smith School students to visit their new schools. The sack lunch will contain Turkey Pastrami Sandwich, Fruit, Veggie, and a Cookie or packaged snack. A Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich will also be available.
ABOUT THE HONOR YOU BESTOWED ON ME - I don't know how I can ever thank you enough for the appreciation surprises you gave me at the end of the Spring Sing. I was ready to stand up and congratulate Mrs. McNett and the students, and instead found myself speechless. I am so absolutely honored at the words and thoughtful gifts and applause I received, all of which was a TOTAL surprise. The honor is from the high esteem I hold for all of you, so getting your appreciation will forever be held in my heart. Thank you!
