Dear Parkwood School Family,

We are looking forward to another exciting week together!

Internet

We are currently still on pause with internet services for students. A letter was sent out last week about the internet. I will attach the pdf of the letter below in case you missed it. We will provide updates regarding the 5th-grade Social Studies MSTEP as soon as a finalized date is available.

Student Recognition

This Thursday, we are thrilled to celebrate 10 outstanding Parkwood students at the Board Meeting. We invite all families to join us on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 PM at the administration building (1220 Howard Street) to recognize the following students: Connor Cameron, Callum Cameron, Isela Grubaugh, Zoe Olbrot, Cicilia Pachota, Casey Duguay, Ezekiel Snead, TyQuan Brown, Kyron Givhan, and Aubriella Williams

Field Trips

Upcoming grade-level field trips for the remainder of the school year:

Kindergarten

- Date: Tuesday, May 6th

- Location: Miller Auditorium

- Time: 9:15-11:00 AM

First Grade

- Date: Thursday, May 15th

- Location: Nature Center

- Time: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Second Grade

- Date: Tuesday, May 13th

- Location: Celebration Cinema

- Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

- Date: Thursday, May 29th

- Location: Boulder Ridge Zoo

- Time: 9:15 AM-2:00 PM

Third Grade

- Date: Thursday, May 22nd

- Location: Grand Rapids Public Museum

- Time: 9:15 AM-1:45 PM

Fourth Grade

- Date: Monday, June 2nd

- Location: Growler's Game

- Time: 9:00-1:00

Fifth Grade

- Date: Friday, May 23rd

- Event: Track and Field @ High School

- Time: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

- Date: Monday, June 2nd

- Location: Growler's Game

- Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Summer School

Summer School invitations have been emailed to families on the high-priority list based on academic assessments. If you received an invitation and wish to enroll your child, please complete the registration in the PowerSchool Parent Portal as soon as possible to secure their spot. Some families who did not have a student invited, have reached out to ask if they can be added to the list. We are unsure at this time if we will have spots to add students who were not on the original summer school list. We will keep you posted as we get information on any additional spots that might open up.

Closing Message

Thank you everyone for a fantastic April! We look forward to an amazing end to the school year.

Warmest regards,

Principal Rosecrans

rosecransje@kalamazoopublicschools.net

269-337-0720

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🌟 Special Education Excellence

Congratulations to Ms. Rose, one of our amazing special education teachers! We are proud to announce that she has been nominated for the Excellence in Special Education Award by the Kalamazoo RESA's Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).

Parents have highlighted Ms. Rose's extraordinary commitment, recognizing how she consistently goes the extra mile for her students. Her passion and dedication truly make a difference in the lives of our special education students. Ms. Rose will be recognized at the May 22nd Board Meeting!

🏆 You Make A Difference Award

A huge shout-out to Ms. Frew, our exceptional school psychologist! She has been nominated by her colleagues for the You Make A Difference Award presented by The Kalamazoo Promise.

Ms. Frew's outstanding support of our Parkwood Promise Scholars demonstrates her unwavering commitment to our students' success. Her contributions extend far beyond her job description, supporting both staff and families with remarkable dedication.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated professionals like Ms. Rose and Ms. Frew who inspire, support, and transform the lives of our students every single day. Please join me in congratulating them when you next see them!

May 6th- Kindergarten Field Trip to Miller Auditorium

May 8th- Parkwood Students Recognition @ Board Meeting

May 13th- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Celebration Cinema

May 15th- 1st Grade Field trip to Nature Center

May 22nd- 3rd Grade Field Trip & Orchestra and Drum Choir Performance

May 23d- Last Day of School for PEEP & 5th grade Track and Field Day

May 23rd- 5th grade Track and Field

May 26th- Memorial Day No School

May 29th- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Boulder Ridge Zoo

June 2nd- 4th and 5th grade Growler's Game

June 5th- Kindergarten Performance & Half Day Dismissal at 12:06

June 6th- 5th Grade Completion Parade & Half Day Dismissal at 12:06