Charger Newsletter
A Newsletter from Principal Sweeney
Parkrose Middle School
Website: ms.parkrose.k12.or.us
Location: 11800 Northeast Shaver Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503.408.2700
Twitter: @PMSPSD
Message from Principal Sweeney
Greetings Charger Families -
We hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! We are really excited to welcome students back to school this week and to meet all of our new families! Please read below for details on the first days of school this week. During the first week we will work with all of our students on the below activities to make sure they are off to a great start for the 23-24 school year!
- Welcoming students back for the school year
- Help students get set up with binders and planners (please have your child bring their school supplies to school this week)
- Practice our school-wide routines and expectations in all areas of our campus
- Practice getting into and opening student lockers
- Hear about the expectations for this school year
One of the ways parents can help us this week is by talking with your student and supporting our new cell phone policy. Our students will be expected to have their cell phones and technology (ear phones, air pods, etc) off and away during class time. Students will be able to access their technology during passing times and at lunch and recess. If you need to reach your child during the school day please call the main office and we will get a message to your child or make sure you speak with them if necessary.
Please take time to read through this newsletter as there is a lot of important information here. If you have questions don't hesitate to reach out to our front office at 503-408-2900.
We are Parkrose Strong!
First Day of School Information
As the first day of school quickly approaches we wanted to give families some information. For our 6th grade families please plan to have your child at school by 8:50am on Tuesday, September 5th. All students and (any parents) will meet in the commons on the first morning of school. Students will sit with their homeroom teacher to start the morning. At 9:00am homeroom teachers walk their homeroom students up to their classroom. Below are some things you can do to help your 6th grade students prepare for the first day of school.
- Check the name of their homeroom teacher in ParentVUE - students will get a hard copy of their schedule on the first day of school
- Full schedules will be available to view on August 29th in ParentVUE and StudentVUE
- Get a combination lock and have your child practice open it (as many times as possible)
- If your child rides the bus to and from school make sure they know what their bus number is (Please use the link below to register for the Bus)
If you are the parent of a 7th or 8th grade student please plan to have your child at school by 8:50 on Wednesday, September 6th. Students will come into school that morning and go directly to their homeroom teacher.
Below is our school supply list for this school year. If you are in need of support with school supplies please call our main office and we will assist your student to ensure they have what they need to be successful at school.
2023-2024 School Calendar
Start Dates
- 6th grade students will begin school on Tuesday, September 5th
- 7th and 8th grade students will begin school on Wednesday, September 6th
2023-2024 Bell Schedule
Parkrose Middle School Athletics
Volleyball UPDATE
Tryouts will begin the first day of school for our 7th and 8th grade girls. Students who are interested will meet in the gym after school for tryouts. All students are required to have a sports physical within the last two years to be able to participate in school athletics. In addition, students also must have completed the athletic registration form before they can participate (see link above). If your student is interested in trying out they should bring athletic shoes and clothing they will be comfortable exercising in and demonstrating volleyball movements.
Tryouts will be held September 6th-8th after school from 3:45 to 5:45 pm.
Information for Band Students
We are so excited for this year in the Parkrose Middle School Band Program! We have doubled the size of our program this year, welcoming 90 new 6th graders and 75 new 7th graders to the program. Welcome back to our 8th grade Honor Band. It's going to be a great year to make music.
Please mark your calendars if you are new to the band program and need to rent an instrument. I will be sending out more information via email and I will send home a paper copy during the first week of school regarding instrument rentals, fees, and other important information about the band program.
You do not need to attend both evenings- just choose the one that works best for your family.
- Tuesday, September 19: Band Rental Night 1 4:30-8:00pm, Parkrose Middle School Band Room
- Thursday, September 21: Band Rental Night 2 (the same night as Back to School Night) 4:30-8:00pm, Parkrose Middle School Band Room
If you are unable to attend one of the rental nights, please work directly with Mrs. Smith to take care of rental paperwork and payment.
jessika_smith@parkrose.k12.or.us
PRMS Band Webpage: https://bit.ly/PRMSband
New Cell Phone/Electronic Policy
Parents, we are asking for your help as we work to make the time your child spends in each class as focused and productive as possible. If you need to contact your child please do so by calling our main office at 503-408-2900 and we will get a message to your child for you and provide time for them to contact you if necessary.
Parkrose Middle School PTO
Join the Parkrose Middle School PTO! We gather once-monthly to get an update from Principal Sweeney and talk about ways to support the teachers and students at the middle school. In addition to planning and throwing the end-of-year 8th grade dance, we also help out with Teacher Appreciation Week, bringing in treats for our hardworking Parkrose teachers. We have run concessions at the middle school basketball games and done other things to fundraise and help foster community at Parkrose Middle School. We are looking for parents to be involved next year and beyond, either as members or as officers. Please join our Facebook group (Parkrose Middle School PTO) and email parkrosemiddleschoolpfc@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list.
ParentVUE
Bus Registration
Mark your calendars with the below important dates
9/5/2023 - First day of school - 6th Grade ONLY
9/6/2023 - First day of school - ALL Students
9/6/2023 - First day for Volleyball Tryouts - 7th and 8th grade students ONLY
9/19/2023 - Band Rental Night 1 - 4:30-8:00pm
9/21/2023 - Band Rental Night 2 - 4:30-8:00pm (same night as Back to School Night)
9/21/2023 - Back to School Night - 5:30-7:00pm