Mr. Hudson's Principal Message on Monday, September 23
Good morning! It is Attendance Spirit Week at Parkside. Read more below about all the fun happening at Parkside during Spirit Week, and why good attendance is so important.
Upcoming Events:
- September 25 - Fall Picture Day for Tracks 2 and 4
- October 1 - Last Day to Renew Volunteer Registration
- October 6 - Spirit Night at Warrior Tech: 5:00-6:30
- October 8 - Bike Helmet Give Away and Education with the Morrisville PD
- October 9 - Parkside Walk and Roll to School Day!
- October 25 - Trunk or Treat and Movie Night
September is Attendance Awareness Month
September is Attendance Awareness Month and we need your support to help our students understand the importance of being at school every day!
Spirit Week (September 23-27):
We’ll be celebrating with fun daily themes to encourage attendance:
- Monday: Pajama Day – "Dream Big, Show Up!"
- Tuesday: Team Up Tuesday – "Win with Attendance!"
- Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday – "Attend in a Wacky Way!"
- Thursday: Throwback Thursday – "Good Attendance Never Goes Out of Style!"
- Friday: Future Friday – "Be Present Today for a Bright Tomorrow!"
Attendance Competition:
Grade levels will compete to have the best attendance percentage during Spirit Week. The winning grade level will earn a prize, and the top class overall will receive a Superstar Attendance Trophy and a grade level celebration!
How You Can Help:
- Ensure your child gets enough rest and arrives at school on time.
- Schedule appointments outside school hours when possible.
- Encourage your child to participate in our fun Spirit Week activities!
Thank you for your continued support in making Attendance Month a success! Let’s work together to make sure every student is present and ready to learn.
We can’t wait to see your child at school every day!
Warm regards,
Ms. Russ (Parkside's Social Worker)
October Spirit Night at Warrior Tech
Our next PTA sponsored Spirit Night is on Sunday, October 6 at Warrior Tech from 5:00 to 6:30. Sign up early by following this link.
Parkside Music Program Feature in Spectrum News Story
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that celebrates the vibrant arts program here at Parkside! Recently, our school was featured in a Spectrum News story about the importance of arts in education. You can check out the full video here.
At Parkside, we believe that the arts play a critical role in nurturing creativity, confidence, and collaboration in our students. Whether it's through music, visual arts, or theater, we see the arts as a key part of helping our students grow both academically and personally. Our talented students, dedicated teachers, and supportive community make this possible every day.
We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their dedication to keeping the arts alive and thriving at Parkside. Thank you, families, for your continued support of the arts. Together, we are shaping well-rounded learners who will pave the way to a bright future!
Specialist Newsletter
Check out what your children will be learning in specials this quarter!
Volunteer Registration
We hope this message finds you well. As a valued member of our volunteer community, we would like you to renew your volunteer status for the 2024-2025 school year with WCPSS. The renewal window is now open and will remain open until 10/01/2024.
To continue volunteering with us in the next school year:
- Log into your MyVolunteer account at https://myvolunteer.com/wcpss/volunteer/renew-account
- Verify and update any contact information, if needed.
- Change or add new schools, if needed.
AIG Updates
Please take a moment to explore our AIG website for nomination requests, parent meetings, upcoming testing opportunities, important updates, deadlines and more!
Spirit Rock
This school year the PTA is offering families the opportunity to paint our Spirit Rock! For $25 you can paint a birthday message to your child, congratulations on an achievement, good luck on a sporting event - anything you can think of. Payment is due at time of reservation. Please see our website for more info and let us know if you have any questions!
https://parksidepta.net/home/fundraising/spirit-rock-rental/
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