One beloved event that kicks off every new school year just right for the new sixth grade students is their overnight beach sleepover. It is such fun! We thank the teachers and staff members who graciously chaperoned -- Auer, Bonus, Farkash, Johnson, Kennedy, Larrimore, McAtee, Moon, Ventimiglia, and Colleen Finwall (who shared her wonderful beach home)!

The musical, "Grease" (version rewritten for middle school performers) was performed on Friday evening, May 29th at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. What a wonderful show! The students gave us memories that will last a lifetime! Bravo...is the word...is the word...is the word! Photos by Amber West (up to "Grease" ticket) and Mary M. Bowen (after ticket).

The excitement backstage was electric! The students hustled into their costumes, sat for makeup and hairstyling, and waited excitedly in the "Green Room." They were ready for the curtain to rise on our 2009 Park Maitland show..."Grease!"

The sixth grade students were the featured artists in a special Gallery Opening at the Maitland Art Center on Friday evening, May 1st, 2009. The show was entitled, "A Park Maitland Perspective"...oils on canvas. Mrs. Sandy Bonus, the students' art teacher, was extremely proud to show their beautiful work.

The Mother's Day Tea held on Friday, May 1, was a very special day for K5 students and their Mothers (and a few Dads and Grandmothers!). More photos will be added next week. Hats off to the K5 team for planning such a special event!

Thanks to Mrs. Weaver for the wonderful photos of the 6th grade Spring Tea Performance and Car Wash fun!

The annual "Festival of Nations" is a highlight of the first grade year. The children learn about other cultures and celebrate their traditions. We thank our wonderful parents for helping make this event a huge success.

Third graders had a beautiful day at the Marine Discovery Center. We learned a lot, too!!

Fourth graders, chaperones, and staff had a wonderful day at Kennedy Space Center!

The K-4 students (and some of their teachers) entertained parents and friends with a darling springtime show, "It's Not Easy Being a Bunny!" Kudos to drama teacher, Ms. Darby Ballard, music teacher, Mrs. Susan Davis, and their fellow team members for preparing the children so beautifully for their performance!

Our 6th graders and many of their parents had a wonderful time in Washington D.C.

What a delightful group of young ladies and gentlemen and a perfect ending to our Manners Class! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and then had fun dancing!

4th grade students went to St. Augustine on December 12. We had chilly weather but a great time.

Third grade students celebrated on Tuesday, November 25th with feasting, dancing, and the wearing of special "Native American" style clothing! They enjoyed hearing about early Native American life from Mr. Jim Sawgrass, who each year sets up an intriguing encampment right on our campus! Ms. Cindy Dawson, social studies teacher, was pleased to invite Mrs. Nat Garvin, former Dean of Students, as the children's special guest this year. Enjoy photos by Amber West and M.M. Bowen.

A group of our Student and Junior Ambassadors were the kick-off entertainment at Florida Hospital's centennial celebration on Monday night, November 24th, 2008. The children, mostly volunteers in the Disney Children's Hospital at Florida Hospital's S.T.A.R.S. program, sang under the direction of music teacher, Stephen Nelson. They were even photographed with former Governor of Florida, Mr. Jeb Bush! The children sang one of our favorite numbers, "PROUD!" It was most appropriate since we are very "proud" of them!

The K-5 students made their teachers, Ms. Darby Ballard, show diretor and script writer, and Mrs. Susan Davis, musical director and composer of many of the songs very, very proud! The children's shows delighted their audence members, too, mostly moms, dads, and other loving family members. They were beautifuly peformed, boys and girls!

What a great adventure for the first graders! First, they grew some of their own vegetables in their garden. They made their own butter. They measured, cut, chopped, blended, mixed, poured, and followed recipes to create some yummy dishes for the feast. They strung beads, decorated headbands, and created placemats and centerpieces. They invited their parents, prepared a delightful little show, and hosted their moms and dads at a wonderful, happy "Thanksgiving Feast!" Thank you to EVERYONE who helped with this marvelous event.

Our 5th graders and many of their parents had a wonderful time in Williamsburg. Beautiful weather, charming children, delighftul parents--who could ask for more?!

The fourth graders entertained their audience on Friday, November 7th with "La Florida," a musical show that takes a look back in the history of our beautiful state. Many thanks go to the students' drama teacher, Mrs. Brandy Eleazer; music teacher, Mr. Stephen Nelson; costumer, Mrs. Paula Napoleon; backdrop designer, art teacher Ms. Maggie Flavhan, and to the fourth grade teaching team. "La Florida" was delightful!

Many thanks go to Mrs. Kathleen Lightsey for sharing her wonderful photos from "Halloween Fun Day 2008." The second half of the photos are by Mary Margaret Bowen. What a fun day we had at Park Maitland School!

The school picnic held on Sunday, October 26th, 2008 was blessed by postcard-perfect weather! What a beautiful day! What a wonderful time we all had playing and enjoying picnic food together! A highlight was the faculty/staff versus sixth grade kickball game. The adults won 2-1, but EVERYONE had a blast!

We had a tremendous turnout at the first skating party of the school year! Held at Semoran Skateway, the big event was sponsored by the Student Ambassadors. Mrs. Kathleen Lightsey captured all the fun in this album's photos!

Mrs. Kathleen Lightsey captured all the fun of the K-5s' "Johnny Appleseed Day" with her camera lens. Enjoy seeing the children in their cooking pot hats as they engage in a variety of apple-themed activities.

Photos taken September 2 and 3 at the 6th grade bonding beach sleep-over. A huge thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Finwall for letting us use their beachhouse again. We all had a wonderful time!! Seniors and 6th grade teachers ROCK!!!