Mr. Hudson's Principal Message on Monday, June 23
As we head into the final week of school for the 2024–2025 year, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. It’s been a wonderful year filled with growth, learning, and connection. Whether your family is heading into a short track-out or a longer summer break, we hope it’s filled with rest, fun, and quality time together. We’re proud of all our Parkside Sandpipers and look forward to welcoming them back soon!
Upcoming Events:
- June 26: Last Day of School for Tracks 2, 3, and 4
For the New Year:
- July 3: Meet the Teacher for Tracks 1, 2, and 3
- July 7: First Day of School for Tracks 1, 2, and 3
- July 17: Open House for Tracks 1, 2, and 3
- July 24: Popsicles with the PTA
- July 25: Meet the Teacher for Track 4
- August 7: Open House for Track 4
Meet the Teacher
We are so excited to welcome you to the start of the 2025-2026 school year! Our "Meet the Teacher" event is a wonderful opportunity for teachers, students, and families to connect and celebrate the beginning of a new school year together.
This event is a "drop-in" style gathering. It's a chance for you to say hello to your child's teacher, drop off any school supplies you may have, and pick up any information the teacher would like you to take home. Please note, teachers will not be giving formal presentations during this time.
Meet the Teacher Dates and Times:
- Grades 1-5 (Tracks 1-3):
- Date: Thursday, July 3rd
- Times:
- Track 1: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Track 2: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
- Track 3: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Kindergarten (Tracks 1-3):
- Date: Friday, July 11th
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Grades 1-5 (Track 4):
- Date: Friday, July 25th
- Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Kindergarten (Track 4):
- Date: Friday, August 1st
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
What to Expect on the Day of the Event:
When you arrive, families will enter the cafeteria through the side doors that lead out to where tables are set up outside the cafeteria. Teachers will be stationed in the multipurpose room, and there will be signage to help you find their locations. Your child's teacher will be there to greet you and your student!
Helpful Resources Available:
We'll also have various school-wide and district resources available for you:
- In the Cafeteria:
- Transportation Tables: You can register for bus service, determine bus routes and colors, and sign up for a Walker Pass or Carpool Pass. Staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.
- PTA Table: Learn how to join our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and purchase spirit wear to show your Parkside pride!
- Front Office: This is where you can address any medication needs for your child.
- YMCA Table: Information about YMCA programs will be available.
Transportation Updates
Walkers and Carpoolers:
Our walker and carpool forms have been updated for the upcoming school year. If your child will be a walker or car rider, please be sure to complete the new form(s) to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process.
Walker Tags (Breckenridge families only)
Students will receive their tags on their first day at school for the new school year.
Bus information for 2025-2026:
For families who have not yet registered for bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is the link.
Important dates regarding bus service:
June 18: Bus will be posted on Wake County's website.
June 19: Parents of registered bus students will receive detailed bus route information from SchoolMessenger.
June 27: The Here Comes the Bus App for 2025-2026 will be available for families.
Teacher Assignments for 2025-2026
All parents will receive an email from their child’s new teacher on the morning of June 30th.
Volunteer Renewal
Families who were approved to volunteer in the 2024-25 school year will receive an email soon outlining the simple volunteer renewal process for the 2025-26 school year. Volunteer renewal process opens July 1.
Ask an Educator at Kickoff to Kindergarten
The Kick Off to Kindergarten event at Marbles Kids Museum will be held on June 26 and August 23. The Center Time area, formerly the Discovery Zone, features school readiness play for rising Kindergartners and their families. This is a place where families can experience the value of learning through play. Another feature in this space is Ask an Educator. Kindergarten teachers, principals, and assistant principals are encouraged to sign up to assist in the area and be available to answer questions. Because of the relaxed nature of the area, due to play, valuable conversations arise with our educators. Everything from curriculum to more detailed questions about the day-to-day of how kindergarten works may come up.
Important Links to Access Easily
