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Pirate Press l

Parkway Middle School l September 2024

Pirate Press l Parkway Middle School l September 2024

Captain's Log

A message from your Administrative Team

Happy Holidays Pirate Nation!


As we begin our 2-week break, I hope everyone enjoys their time with family and friends. With half a year behind us, take the much-needed time to celebrate, relax, and prepare for the remainder of the school year. We have a lot to l accomplish as we Navigate to Sucess, but I have no doubt that we will be successful!


Enjoy the holidays and see you next year!


Misty Cruz,

Principal

Navigating to Success

Pirate Shoutout

Thank you to all the faculty and staff members below from Mr. Steinmetz:


"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for volunteering at our school’s winter dance. Your willingness to give your time and energy helped create such a special and memorable event for our students. Events like these are successful because of the dedication and care of teachers like you, who go above and beyond for our school community. Thank you for your continued support and for always being such a positive influence on our campus and for our students. We are so fortunate to have you as part of our team!"

Mr. Lewis

Ms. Thompson

Ms. Wright

Ms. Brady

Mr. Magill

Mr. Cammock

Ms. Cedano

Ms. Casey

Ms. Marrero

Mr. Reid

Ms. Cruz

Mrs. Rivera

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your invaluable support and dedication. Your efficiency and kindness make such a positive difference in our school community, and your hard work does not go unnoticed. I truly appreciate all that you do to keep everything running smoothly." -Mr. Steinmetz

Mr. Rohrer

"I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all the work you do as our school’s bookkeeper. Your meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication ensure that everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes, from making orders to making the payments. You are vital to the success of our school, groups, and organizations. I truly appreciate the care and professionalism you bring to every task. Thank you for all that you do. It does not go unnoticed and is genuinely valued by so many!" -Mr. Steinmetz

Mrs. Sierra

"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your mentorship and support. Your guidance has been invaluable, and I’ve learned so much from your expertise, patience, and dedication. You have not only shared your knowledge but also inspired me with your passion for teaching and your genuine care for your students and colleagues. Your willingness to share your experiences and provide thoughtful feedback has helped me grow both personally and professionally. The time and effort you’ve invested in mentoring me has made a lasting impact, and I feel more confident and equipped to take on the challenges of teaching because of your encouragement and advice. Thank you for being such an incredible role model and for believing in my potential. I truly appreciate everything you’ve done and continue to do!"

Ms. Brady

"Miss Brady organized one of the most successful PBIS events in Parkway history along with her team. Her commitment to excellence and her attention to detail led to a successful PBIS Family Night. " -Mr. Vera

Sherif Marcos R. Lopez & Deputy Pabon recognizing our outstanding Pirates

On the Horizon

December 17th: SAC Meeting-Media Center 6:00PM

December 18th: Band Concert 6:00-8:00PM

December 19th: Movie Night 5:30-8:00PM

Donations

Insurance for Student Laptops / Seguro para las Computadoras de Estudantes

Intramurals

To participate in intramurals, a student’s parent or guardian must fill out an “Open Facilities Form” below this message. The form can be printed, filled out by parent and given to Coach Waters or emailed to jack.waters@osceolaschools.net

Sports Participation

Interested in basketball: See Coach Geroge or Mr. Cammock for more information.

AKTIVATE
To participate in any sports, click on the AKTIVATE button above. It is required that a student’s parent or guardian create an Aktivate account with the student's information, including your most recent physical examination from a doctor.

Forms for Sports

ATTENDANCE

Safety

Students before hours

Students should not be dropped off on campus prior to 9:00am. If you need childcare prior to the start of the school day, we offer Before the Bell program. Please contact the front office for more information. P: 407-344-7000

Arrivals & Dismissals

Students should not be dropped off in front of the main office, they must be dropped off in the carloop.

Walkers must enter through the walking gates and leave promptly after the last bell.

Bike/Scooter riders must walk their bikes/scooters as soon as they are on campus to the appropriate gated area.

Sporting events

Parents/Guardians must pick up their student promptly within 30 minutes of the event ending.

Technology Policies

Cellphones

State of Florida House Bill 379 states that “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time..."


If a student needs to communicate with their family, the main office can assist the student using the school's phone. Likewise, parents can call the school to communicate any information to their student if needed.

School District of Osceola Cellphone Policy

Laptops

Students must bring their laptops to school every day with their charger. If there is an issue with the computer or charger, please seek assistance at the beginning of the day with Mr. Yeffry Torres in the Media Center.


If you still need the Student Device Loan Agreement, you can download it from below in English/Spanish. The student is responsible for reporting any issues with the laptop in a timely manner.

Pirate Nation Needs You

If you’re interested in donating to Parkway, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Parent Liaison, Ileana Gallinal at ileana.gallinal@osceolaschools.net or 407-344-7000 ext. 19249 for more details. Your support makes a big difference!

Glamarys Sierra-Rosado
Newsletter Editor @ PWMS

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