Parkway Early Childhood
MARCH 2025 Newsletter

Important Dates At Parkway Early Childhood:
- Sat, March 1: PAT Storytime at Grand Glaize Library 10-11:00am
- Sun, March 9: Summer School registration opens @10:00 am
- Tues, March 11: PAT Storytime at Thornhill Library 10-11:00am
- March 14-21: No School (Spring Break)
- March 25 - March 27: Scholastic Book Fair @PEC-WEST
- Tues, March 25: MARCH Into Reading PAT Group Connection 5:30-7:00 pm
- Thurs, March 27: St. Louis Cardinals Home Opener...Wear RED or Cardinals gear!
- Fri, March 28: Half day AM PK-12 (Teacher Records Day)
- Fri, April 4: Panda Playtime 9:30-10:30 PAT Group Connection
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to PEC-West (14605 Clayton Rd). Volunteers are needed for set-up (March 24), daily sales (March 25 - 27) and packing up (March 28) Thank you in advance for sharing time! Please tap this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAEAA2FA1FF2-54564522-2025 The Book Fair is sponsored by the Panda Partners Booster Club1
Group Connections Are...
FREE events for ALL Parkway Families with children from Birth - 5 (not yet in kindergarten)
STORYTIME AT THORNHILL LIBRARY
Thornhill Branch St. Louis County Library - 12863 Willowyck Dr, 63146
Ages Birth - 3 years
No Charge
Storytime includes stories, songs, playtime and other activities to follow. This group connection is limited to 30 families. CLICK TO REGISTER
MARCH INTO READING - EVENING EVENT!
Parkway Early Childhood - West, 14605 Clayton Rd
Guardians and children Birth-5 years old
No charge
Join Parents as Teachers and follow Parker's Path to Reading Fun as you and your child (birth-5 years) explore literacy activities such as "Make It & Take It Books", "Book Themed Play", an Obstacle course :
- Stories and songs from our St. Louis County librarian
- Discover new books for your home library at our Scholastic Book Fair
- A separate infant area designed just for our youngest readers (birth-12 months)
PANDA PLAYTIME
Friday, April 4, 9:30-10:30 am
@Parkway Early Childhood-West, 14605 Clayton Rd
Ages: Birth - 36 months
No charge
Share the gift of play with your little one! Panda Playtime is a FREE Parkway Parents as Teachers event designed for children ages 0-3. We provide engaging activities; your child provides the imagination! Enrollment is limited for safety.. TAP TO REGISTER
These affordable, short-term classes are typically offered for one to four sessions with various start dates throughout the school year. Some classes utilize a thematic approach (i.e. science, art, music/movement or motor development) while others cater to the developmental needs and interests of children across different age groups. Details can be found in our course catalog.
- Tax Statements for Preschool & KMO Families - If you pay tuition through the online system, you can access your tax/tuition statements by clicking on Account Statement in your account. If you pay by check, contact Natalie at nlichius@parkwayschools.net (Preschool) or Stephany at swren@parkwayschools.net (KMO) for assistance.
- Preschool & KMO Absences - If your student is not going to be at school please call 314-415-9676. This number is for ALL locations. Thank you!
Opens March 11 @6:00am
Adventure Club offers Before & After Child Care for children in Kindergarten-5th grade. Space is limited! Register as Early As Possible. https://prcommunityed.arux.app/
THANK YOU for your patience as we contact families who have entered the KMO lottery. Placement emails will be sent by March 7th at 3 PM. Click here for the KMO 2025-2026 School Year Waitlist.
Parkway School District Preschool Peer Model Program
What Is the PEER MODEL PROGRAM?
The Peer Model Program is a unique opportunity for preschool-aged children to model classroom behavior and skills for children who have developmental delays. A peer model enhances the education of our students with special needs by being a helper, a leader, and a friend. Click for additional details