10/28/24

Students and staff are celebrating fall!

• Mrs. Elliott's 6th graders and Miss Sterling's 1st graders did some buddy reading!
• 5th graders are doing some cooking with Mrs. Young-Gomes and Ms Emily from Healthy Androscoggin as part of their social studies lessons!

• We are looking forward to welcoming parents and families into school for conferences - if you haven't signed up yet - please do so! https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Avenue_Elementary_School_2

Please Note: We do not observe/celebrate Halloween at school. Please save costumes, masks, etc. for celebrating at home on Thursday night! Thank you!

If you have any questions, please reach out at any time. I am always happy to hear from our Park Avenue families!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stephanie Marris

Principal

Dear Park Avenue Parents & Guardians,

One again, our school is using using PTCFast.com to make signing up for conferences with your child's teachers easy and convenient!

If you have not already signed up, please do so now!

You may indicate you would like a phone call instead of an in person conference if that is easier for you!

Please use the following link to access conference schedules for your child's homeroom teacher:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Avenue_Elementary_School_2

We look forward to welcoming all of our families and friends into our school to celebrate the growth and progress of our students!

Please Note: Transportation changes need to be made before 2:45 PM in order to avoid confusion at dismissal time. We appreciate your help in addressing this challenge! Thank you!

We are trying to get to 100%!

Please log in to be sure you have updated your information!

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The following forms need to be updated for each child in your family - either on paper copy or on your Power School parent account! CLICK HERE to access Power School!

* Economic Status

* "Back to School" Information Update

* Health Information

* Technology Release Form

As the Lewiston & Auburn communities remember the events from last October 25th, there may be times when students have questions parents are not able to answer, or have the right words for.

Our school counselor, Mrs. Cindy Smith, has shared this resource as a tool for families who may need language to support difficult conversations.

If you have questions, or need further assistance, please contact the school.

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators

Safety is our first priority. This is why we have high expectations for student behaviors. It is why we train to evacuate and we train for intruders. Every staff member has multiple ways to access administration and are capable of making emergency calls as needed.

• All the doors are locked all the time, external and internal

• There are hard wired phones in each room

• Cameras that are observed

• Secure front entrance

• Badged staff

• Practice safety measured

• We do not have unannounced visitors

• Staff have multiple communication devices to contact others for immediate assistance

Wednesday, November 6th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Parent & Teacher Conferences → 1:30 - 8:00 PM

School Committee Meeting @ 6:00 - Auburn Hall

Monday, November 11th

NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 12th

Make-Up School Picture Day!

Parent & Teacher organization Meeting @ 5:30 PM

--> Meet in the library!

Wednesday, November 13th

Full Day Wednesday → Dismissal @ 3:00

Panther Day - Wear Green & Gold!

School Assembly to Celebrate Veterans Day @ 1:30!

Friday, November 15th

PTO Turkey BINGO Night → 5:00 - 7:30 PM!

Wednesday, November 20th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Click this link to support our school community!

Save the dates! -->

Our next meetings will be on Tuesday, November 12th and Tuesday, December 3rd @ 5:30 PM in the Park Avenue Library

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**In response to delays at arrival and dismissal, including a high number of families dropping off and picking up students, we will continue to assess and adjust our plans, as necessary, to create the smoothest process possible. We appreciate your patience and support.**

• Students should be entering and exiting the school using assigned doors.

• No students will be allowed in the building prior to 8:00 a.m.

• Dismissal will begin at 2:50 for walkers and early bussers, and 3:00 for Parent Pick Up

Student arrival and dismissal routines are as follows:

Parent Drop-Off for Student Arrival

• Students MAY NOT arrive at school prior to 8:00.

• Student arrival is from 8:00 - 8:25

• All students will be dropped off to the left of the school at the gymnasium entrance.

• Parents: Please follow the guidance of staff and remain in your vehicles at all times.

Parent Pick-Up for Student Dismissal

• All students should be picked up in the side parking lot outside the gymnasium.

• Staff will bring students out to vehicles as parents arrive.

• Parents: Please follow the guidance of staff and remain in your vehicles at all times.

Walker Arrival

• Walkers may arrive between 8:00 - 8:25.

• Walkers will enter through the front main entrance.

Walker Dismissal

• Walkers will be dismissed at 2:55.

• Walkers will be dismissed through the side entrance to the playground.

Bus Arrival

• Buses will arrive between 8:10 - 8:25.

Bus Dismissal

• Bus dismissal will be from 3:00 - 3:30.

Guidance:

• ONLY buses are allowed in the bus circle during the hours of 8:00-3:30.

• If you require a handicapped parking spot, please access the designated spaces in the side parking lot.

• Please remain in your vehicles at all times. If you must exit your vehicle, please be sure you are in a designated parking spot.

Breakfast and Lunch continue to remain FREE for all students.

We will continue to focus on health and wellness and follow the Student Wellness Policy (NEPN/NSBA Code: JL). We kindly ask that any food brought in for celebrations and birthdays follow the USDA Smart Snack Standards. Please save cupcakes and other sweet snacks for out of school parties.

Email: smarris@auburnschl.edu
Website: https://auburnschlpark.ss20.sharpschool.com/
Location: 161 Park Avenue, Auburn, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 333 - 6657
Facebook: facebook.com/Parkaveelementary