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August 2024

Leading the Way

Welcome students and families to our 2024-2025 School Year.

Things to Remember

- ALL Car Riders must go through the CAR RIDER LINE (Morning and Afternoon)
School doors open @ 7:45am

Free breakfast and lunch for all students.

Classes begin @8:30am
TARDY: Students must be signed in by a parent /guardian through the office
Changes in Transportation: Please call the office before 3pm (478-929-7822)
Early Dismissal: can only be done through the office before 3:15pm
Dismissal @ 3:30pm
Helpful if you put your child's name on their belongings (sweaters, jackets, bookbags, etc.)

Family Engagement

Our goal is to provide workshops, resources, and events that are helpful and beneficial to our families. We will continue to provide you with opportunities to stay informed and engaged.

Families, please complete the Handbook forms through Infinite Campus.

https://www.hcbe.net/infinitecampus

The 2024-2025 Student Handbooks are available to read online at https://www.hcbe.net/districtstudenthandbooks.

UPCOMING

August 8: 4pm-6pm

Need Help with signing the Digital Handbook?

Drop by the Lindsey Student Support Center

81 Tabor Drive, Warner Robins

August 8: 4pm-6pm

¿Necesita ayuda para firmar el manual digital?

Pase por el Centro de apoyo al estudiante de Lindsey

81 Tabor Drive, Warner Robins

8 de agosto: 4pm-6pm

August 20 4pm-8pm: Spirit Night @ Stevi B's

(Mark your calendar for the 3rd Tuesday of each month)

August 21 @ 5:30pm: Open House & Annual Title 1 Meeting

Parkwood is a Title 1 School.

What does that mean?

How is my child doing in the classroom?

What will my child be learning throughout the year?

What are the dismissal procedures?

Have these and other questions and concerns addressed!

*It's going to be a great year.*

27 de agosto a las 10 a. m. Taller para padres de ESOL

Las familias de habla hispana de Parkwood están invitadas para obtener información y discusiones sobre Procedimientos Comunicaciones Aplicaciones de tecnología Recursos Necesito ayuda con * Iniciar sesión en Infinite Campus * Firma de documentos en línea * Aula Dojo

August 27@10am ESOL Parent Workshop

Parkwood's Spanish speaking families are invited for information and discussions regarding

Procedures
Communications
Technology Apps
Resources

Need Help with

* Logging into Infinite Campus

* Signing online documents

* Classroom Dojo

Spirit Night at Stevi B's: SAVE THE DATES

POWER TIPS

🍎10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School

1. Go to Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences

2. Visit the School and Its Website

3. Support Homework Expectations

4. Send Your Child to School Ready to Learn

5. Teach Organizational Skills

6. Teach Study Skills

7. Know the Disciplinary Policies

8. Get Involved

9. Take Attendance Seriously

10. Talk About School

10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School (for Parents)

Kids do better in school when parents are involved. These early years of schooling are an important time for parents to be informed and supportive about their child's education.

kidshealth.org

10 maneras de ayudar a su hijo a alcanzar el éxito en la escuela primaria (para Padres)

El apoyo de los padres ayuda a los niños a tener un buen desempeño académico. Aquí se incluyen 10 maneras en las que los padres pueden encaminar a sus hijos para que sean estudiantes exitosos.

kidshealth.org

Parkwood is a Title 1 School

Parkwood Elementary is identified as a Title 1 school as a part of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title 1 is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to the challenging State academic standards to improve teaching and learning for students. Title 1 programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family engagement.

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A Family's Guide to Title I

2024-2025 Parkwood Elementary Title 1 Handbook.pdf

2024-2025 Parkwood Elementary Title 1 Handbook (Spanish).pdf

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SAVE THE DATE

🌟CELEBRATING 25 YEARS 🌟 Hot Dog We're Reading

September 12@5:30pm-6:30pm

Families are invited to an evening of building a love for reading.

Join us for activities focused on literacy.

Hotdogs to follow activities!

Proper Use and Care of Your Chromebooks

Every Student in grades 1 through 5th are issued Chromebooks. It is very important that the students take care of their devices and chargers. Please watch the short video below showing students the proper use and care of their Chromebook.

Parkwood Chromebooks.mov

drive.google.com

HERE COMES THE BUS APP

Here Comes The Bus

The software change previously announced for April 5, 2024 has been postponed, and the parent login to Here Comes the Bus will not be changed at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update you further once the update is rescheduled.

hcbe.net

What is Here Comes The Bus?

A bus-tracking app which enables parents to view real-time location of their child's school bus via a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Here Comes the Bus: Parkwood's Code is 29158

Helpful Resource:
Click the link below for Bus Routes and Address Lookup.
https://webquery-houston-county-ga.etstack.io/#/home

Recurso útil:
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para buscar rutas de autobús y búsqueda de direcciones.
https://webquery-houston-county-ga.etstack.io/#/home

Parkwood has S.W.A.G

S- Safe

W- Wise Choices

A- Always Respectful

G- Giving it your All

Students are expected to show their S.W.A.G each and every day throughout Parkwood; even while they are on the bus.

Students will be rewarded for showing their Parkwood S.W.A.G.
Students from each grade level will be recognized each month and spotlighted.
Celebrations will happen.
Eagle Bucks will be passed out.
Eagle Bucks Store with awesome items for students to spend their earned Eagle Bucks.