Join the PTO!

JOIN THE PTO!!!

Maple Dale Elementary School is ready to begin an exciting new year full of many fun-filled and enriching opportunities and events.  We invite you to participate through the Maple Dale PTO (MD PTO).

 The MD PTO is a vibrant and committed group of volunteers composed of parents, school staff, and administrators who share time and talent for the welfare of all our children.  Through fundraisers, we help provide equipment, resource material, entertainment, and learning opportunities.

 How do I join?

Register and pay your membership dues and make your “No Hassle” Donation  online at the Maple Dale PTO Transaction Center http://mdpto.3dcartstores.com

Please join by Wednesday, September 7^th so we can distribute the Student Directories as early as possible.

If you prefer the traditional method, return the attached form with your cash or check (payable to MD PTO) for $5.00 per family.  Each member will receive a free student directory.  This alone is worth $5.00!!  PTO meeting attendance is not necessary to be involved. 

“No Hassle” Donation:  Are you short on time to volunteer for PTO activities? Make a hassle free tax deductible donation in addition to your membership dues. No Hassle Questions? Contact MD PTO Treasurer, Laura Davis mdptotreasurer@sycamoreschools.org.  Contribute online via the Maple Dale PTO Transaction Center: http://mdpto.3dcartstores.com  or use the attached form.  Make check payable to MD PTO.

How can I get involved?

Come to one of our meetings, held the second Thursday of each month.  We will have both daytime and evening meetings this year.  If you can’t attend the PTO meetings and want to help in other ways, please reach out to any board member and we will help you get involved!  Look for information throughout the year for how to be more involved with fundraisers and events by signing up for updates from the Maple Dale Elementary blog (www.mapledalelementary.blogspot.com) and the Maple Dale Elementary PTO Facebook page.

Update Student Directory Information

 

Please update any changes to your Student Directory information online at www.bit.ly/MD1516 by  Wednesday, September 7^th, 2016.

 

If you prefer, this attached form can be used to update Student Directory Information and sent into school via Kidmail.

Don't Forget to Get Your Information Into the School Directory!

It's time to get your information into the 2016-2017 Maple Dale Directory! Don't miss out on being in the most-used publication of the year! Head to  http://bit.ly/2aUrId3 anytime between now and September 7th to fill in your information for new students and updates to the directory.  If you are happy with your information from last year's directory, you do not need to submit an update.  All PTO members will receive a copy of the directory in late September.

Maple Dale Directory Info Needed

It's time to get your information into the 2016-2017 Maple Dale Directory! Don't miss out on being in the most-used publication of the year! Head to  http://bit.ly/2aUrId3 anytime between now and September 7th to fill in your information for new students and updates to the directory.  If you are happy with your information from last year's directory, you do not need to submit an update.  All PTO members will receive a copy of the directory in late September.

2016-17 Volunteer Signup - Be part of the fun!

 

This is your chance to take part in providing the students of Maple Dale Elementary some of the outstanding enrichment programs run by our PTO.

 Slots fill up fast for many of the programs and are first come, first served.  Browse the opportunities and signup online at  http://goo.gl/spIzQl   Hard copy of the flyer & descriptions can be found here. 

Signups close FRIDAY, September 2nd or when the spots are full. The activity chair will contact you regarding your interest after that date.

All Pro Dads

 

Maple Dale Dads,

We are launching a chapter of All Pro Dad at our school this year and welcome you all to attend breakfast with your children on a monthly basis.  First meeting August 24th, from 8-9am in the cafeteria.

Flyer attached here

It is an international fatherhood initiative of Family First which is focused on equipping families with meaningful conversations around relevant topics.

The organization was founded by NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and is also supported by our Cincinnati Bengals legend Anthony Munoz.

This will be a great time for us to connect with our kids before school to spend quality time together while demonstrating our love and support.

Hope you will take time to attend.  Please contact Zach Eckert at zeckert@cinci.rr.com with any questions.

Here is the website if anyone would like to learn more in advance http://www.allprodadsday.com/.

GEAR Back To School Picnic and Membership

Welcome back, Sycamore Families!

We hope to see friends, new and old, at our annual GEAR picnic.  This is an opportunity to meet the Gifted Intervention Specialists of all four elementary schools as well as current and future classmates. Be sure to remember to bring dinner and drinks for your family. Montgomery Park is located at the corner of Montgomery Rd. and Schoolhouse Lane just behind the Montgomery City Hall building.

Hello Maple Dale Kindergarten families!  Don't forget to join fellow Kindergarten parents and students on Monday, August 15th from 10:00am-12noon at Swam Park.   This event, hosted by the PTO, provides Kindergarten students a chance to meet their classmates for the 2016-017 school year! 

For additional information, please feel free to contact Kassi Eckert @ 513-237-5957 OR kleckert1222@gmail.com.

MAPLE DALE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

Friday, August 12th 2016
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Pogo Play
10870 Kenwood Road
Blue Ash

Please join fellow Maple Dale Families at Pogo Play on Friday, August 12th for a 2-hour play date.  This will be a private event for Maple Dale Families only.  We will have the inflatables and playground from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
New This Year!
You can register and purchase tickets via the transaction center at http://mdpto.3dcartstores.com.   Tickets purchased early through the transaction center will be available at a discounted price of $8.  Tickets that are not purchased using the transaction center will cost $9.00 per child.  As a reminder, siblings are welcome; the price includes drinks, and snacks.  DON’T FORGET SOCKS!!!

To join us, please visit the transaction center or fill out the form below and mail it in, along with the waiver and payment.  You can pre-register using the transaction center until August 7th or return this form by August 5th so that we can better plan the purchase of snacks and drinks.

Please share this form with new Maple Dale families that live in your neighborhood and encourage others to attend to help make this a fun event!  Drop off is allowed.  A parent-signed waiver MUST be included for your child to participate.  Sign-ups will be accepted at the door, although we STRONGLY recommend pre-registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Tiesha Frazier at tiesha6@yahoo.com or 513-254-4177.

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Parent Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: __________________________________ Cell Phone____________________________

Email Address:________________________________________________________________________

Name of Children attending/grades/allergies:

___________________________________________________________________________________

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Total amount due:  # of children:  _____________  x $9.00 each = Total Due: _____________________

Please return form, payment and waiver by August 5th to:
Tiesha Frazier
9864 Belleford Ct
Montgomery, OH 45242
(Cash or Checks made payable to Maple Dale PTO)

Renew or Register your Kroger Card

RENEW or REGISTER your Kroger card today to support Maple Dale Elementary School PTO!
Organization # is 80834

https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow

You may renew ONLINE, or by phone.

Call 1-800-576-4377  (8 am -12 pm, Mon-Fri and 8 am - 9 pm, Sat-Sun)

Choose Option #3.

State the organization, Maple Dale Elem. School PTO and the organization # 80834.


Each year, Kroger requires each of us to renew our registration for the Community Rewards program. They then send a % of what you spend to your chosen organization.

It is fast, and a big contribution to our budget, if we have at least 40 families... (Now, we have about 15 families registered with our 4th grade families leaving.)

Time to Order School Supplies for Next Year!  

School supply kits are ready to be ordered for the 2016/2017 school year!  Forms will be coming home with your child soon.   To order kits online, please go to www.shopttkits.com and enter Account number 91023.

Kits will be available for pick up in your child’s classroom at Maple Dale’s open house night in August prior to the first day of school. 

Please email Nicole Gandolfo, nicoleyg021@hotmail.com if you have any questions regarding ordering.  

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Just one more word of thanks to all the parent volunteers who have helped make Maple Dale a great school for our children this year!    So many of you, in so many ways, have enriched the school with your volunteer efforts.   THANK YOU!!!

Why I Volunteer

 

It’s not for the money, nor for the fame.

It's not for any personal gain.

It's just for the love of fellow man.

It's just to lend a helping hand.

 

It's just to give a little of self,

that's something you can't buy with wealth.

It's not for the medals won with pride.

It's just for the feeling deep inside.

It's your reward deep in your heart.

It's the feeling you have been a part

of helping others far and near,

that makes you want to

VOLUNTEER!

 

Many thanks for all you’ve done for our school!

I would also like to say a special word of thanks to this year's PTO Board members.  The position of Board member brings with it a responsibility of "doing the right thing" for the school in terms of expenditures within the budget and making sure the programs run smoothly.  Board members spend a lot of time behind the scenes with planning, correspondence, and attending meetings, so a giant THANK YOU is in order for them!

Kari Crusius, our Treasurer, spent countless hours this year improving our processes with her development of the Transaction Center.  She has truly been a huge force of positive change this year!!  Kari has served on the Board the past 2 years as Treasurer, and will be moving into the role of Vice President of Progams.

Kassi Eckert, as Vice President of Programs this year, has been a positive energy at all times.  She brings her great, positive attitude to our Board with every interaction.  Kassi has served on the Board the last 4 years, and will be PTO President next year.

Jean Phillips, our Vice President of Fundraising, has helped our PTO bring in record amounts of money this year.  She always has an insightful, thoughtful viewpoint.  Jean has been on the Board for 2 years, and is stepping down from the Board next year, during her last year at Maple Dale.

Brian Gath, our Secretary, also brought to the Board thoughtful viewpoints, and a "can do" attitude.  He will be serving again as Secretary next year.

Thank you again, everyone, for all your efforts this year with the PTO!!!  It's been a great year at Maple Dale!

Pam McCallen, outgoing PTO President

Order School Supply Kits for Next Year

School supply kits are ready to be ordered for the 2016/2017 school year!  Forms will be coming home with your child soon.   To order kits online, please go to www.shopttkits.com and enter Account number 91023.

Kits will be available for pick up in your child’s classroom at Maple Dale’s open house night in August prior to the first day of school. 

Please email Nicole Gandolfo, nicoleyg021@hotmail.com if you have any questions regarding ordering.  

Chair Positions for next year - Volunteers still needed

There are still a few open chair positions for next year.  Please contact Kassi at kleckert@cinci.rr.com if you are interested in any of these:

 

Carnival Chair – This is our biggest fundraising project of the year.  You will manage the project, to make sure all the chairs have all the resources they need.    Manage the timeline, set meeting dates, work with school administration and PTO Board to make decisions and manage the project.  Jan-April

Carnival Bid and Buy – For the detail-oriented, you will organize all of our donations into baskets, make bid sheets, compile a promotional document with basket information.  A good job for a part-time working parent, or stay-at-home parent.   Most work will happen Feb-April.

Carnival Auction Solicitor – Solicit donations from companies around Cincinnati for the bid and buy.    Update an online spreadsheet with the information on companies you have contacted.  Jan-April

Carnival PR/Posters/advertising – Write articles for the blog about carnival needs, create posters/thank you’s to hang at carnival thanking donors, send thank you’s to donors after the event.  Feb-April

Carnival Great Gatherings – Write articles for blog + email parents soliciting great gathering hosts.  Work with hosts to determine date, time, cost, # of attendees.  Make display & bid sheets for great gatherings.  Feb-April

4^th Grade Rep at Greene – Help recruit some 4^th grade parent volunteers for the following school year at Greene.  Apr-May

Milers – A great spot for a parent who is excited about fitness!  You can be behind the scenes, helping organize volunteers or track kids’ miles on spreadsheets.  Or, help manage the whole process by co-chairing with Diane Vanderbrink.  All year.

Display Case – Keep the display cases updated with current event info or general decorations throughout the year.

Grounds/Seasonal Decorations – Keep the school looking fun by decorating the front doors and/or front walkway area throughout the year.

Book Swap - Organize the volunteers for this event where we collect used books from our students and then let them choose a "new to them" book.  May

Green Team Signs

 

Did you know that Maple Dale was built with many environmentally friendly features?   Maple Dale's Green Team, along with the architect of the building, Christie Boron, has been working all year to develop signage that explains these features in language that kids can understand.    We are hopeful that your children will learn a few things about sustainability, recycling, geothermal wells, and many other items by reading these signs.   Take a walk around Maple Dale next time you're there, and look for the signs scattered throughout the building!    Next week, a large map of the school will be placed on the wall by the water fountains, which will detail where the various signs are located.   Thanks to Anne Berg for leading this initiative with countless calls and emails with the architect!  Congratulations and thanks to the Maple Dale Green Team of Anne Berg, Pam McCallen, and Jean Phillips for the hours you spent on this initiative, developing kid-friendly language and seeing your vision completed! 

If you are interested in joining the Maple Dale Green Team next year, please contact Anne Berg at anneeberg@gmail.com.

Milers - THANK YOU!

A big THANK YOU to all the Milers volunteers this past year! This PTO- sponsored  program runs for 20 weeks of the school year and would not be possible without the generous time of our parent volunteers on Wednesdays during the Fall and Spring sessions.  Current kindergartners can participate next Fall!

 

Lisa Skinner, Mandy & Jonathan Friend, Carrie Dippold, Courtney Simon, Larry Riemann, Kristen Laughlin, Vivian Kuethe, Amanda Hughes, Becky Novotni, Pam McCallen, Emily Lemmons, Meredith Wright, Brian Monk, Gretchen Suarez, Kassy Eckert, Jill Scholle.

 

And especially Rachel Namaky- our volunteer coordinator &  26th Mile coordinator and Alpa Sawnini- for data entry! 

If interested in helping with one of these roles please contact Diane VanderBrink dvanderbrink@yahoo.com