Mr. Hudson's Principal Message on Monday, December 16
Upcoming Events:
- December 20 - Last Day of Quarter 2
- December 23 - January 3 - No School for Winter Break
- January 6 - Welcome back to tracks 1, 2, and 3
As we approach winter break, I want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our Parkside community. This first part of the school year has been filled with learning, laughter, and so many wonderful moments shared by our students, staff, and families.
Winter break is a special time to relax, make memories, and enjoy time with loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating holiday traditions, embarking on new adventures, or simply enjoying cozy days at home, I hope this season brings your family joy and togetherness.
To our incredible students: We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far this year. Use this time to rest, play, and have fun—you’ve earned it! We can’t wait to see your bright smiles and hear your exciting stories when school resumes.
Thank you, families, for your continued support and partnership. You help make Parkside the warm and welcoming place we all love. Wishing you a wonderful winter break filled with happiness and a bright start to the new year! May the warmth of the season fill your hearts, and may the new year bring health and happiness to you all.
Winter Holiday Break
The last day of school before the winter break for Tracks 2, 3, and 4 is Friday, December 20, 2024. School will be closed from December 23, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025.
Tracks 1, 2, and 3 will return on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Track 4 will return on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Learn How Fundraising Impacts Our School!
Check out this link to see how events like Boosterthon directly support programs and initiatives at Parkside. Thank you for helping make these opportunities possible!
The Science Fair is Coming!
We will be launching the Parkside Science Fair this year! It will be on March 25, 2025 from 5 - 7pm. This will coincide with STEAM Night and the art show! All students are welcome to participate! If your child would like to participate, please visit the science fair website for more information and to turn in their project topic by January 10! If you would like your child to get paper copies, please send them to see Ms. Madlon. Students are required to turn in their topic declaration form to Ms. Madlon by January 10 (either the physical form or the google form), so we will know how many students will be participating! Please note that there is a rubric that judges will be using to walk through to each project! Science fair projects are to be done at home, but students are allowed to work in groups of up to 4 total students.
Please email Ms. Madlon with any questions - mmadlon@wcpss.net
Gift Crowd - Please Consider Sponsoring a Teacher
As we enter the holiday season, the Parkside PTA has set up a GiftCrowd, for those that would like to send a gift to Parkside teachers and staff. The GiftCrowd page includes all Parkside faculty and staff: https://app.giftcrowd.com/app/join-event/PcRcp83j3z
Families can make direct donations to specific staff members! In order to make sure that ALL of Parkside staff receive some love this holiday season, each non-classroom teacher has been "adopted" by a class.
If you are able, please consider sending a gift to your child's teacher AND the staff member that the class has adopted. You are also invited to send gifts to any additional staff members that have made a difference in your child's life!
Donations can be made online anytime now through December 23 before noon. At 12:00pm on 12/23, the gifts will be sent directly to each staff member via their email with the message you have sent to them when contributing.
Kids Heart Challenge
SAVE THE DATE! We will be kicking off our 2024 Kids Heart Challenge at Parkside in January!
ALL students will be able to participate, whether they register and complete fundraising or not.
Stay tuned for more details after winter break! Use the links below to register and get started!
2025 Kids Heart Challenge English
2025 Kids Heart Challenge Spanish
Let’s see what we can do, Sandpipers! For more information, reach out to Coach Uehlin.
Lost and Found
Parents, please encourage your child to check the lost and found for any missing items before Thursday, December 19. Any unclaimed items will be donated in the new year. Thank you for your cooperation!
Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year is Now Open
Register your rising kindergartener here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/33753 Please be sure to choose the correct year.
After you complete the online enrollment, you will hear from our Data Manager, Kelly Cox Jones, with the next steps.
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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