
Panther Pamphlet
February 16th, 2025
Principal's Corner
Great Events
Dear Parkwood Families,
What an exciting month we've had so far at Parkwood! We want to highlight some of our incredible recent achievements and upcoming events. Pictures Below!
Student Highlights 🌟
Orchestra Performance
- 5th Grade students shined brightly at their Chenery concert
- Incredible musical talent on display!
Spelling Bee Champions 🏆
- Winner: Mayim Olbrot
- Runner-up: Casey Duguay
- Congratulations to all participants!
Special Moments
Guest Readers & Field Trips
- Dr. Slade (Superintendent) read to our 1st grade classroom
- Kindergarten and PEEP students explored the AirZoo on their first field trip!
Upcoming Events 📅
Valentine's Dance
- Hosted by PTO
- This Friday
-Details Below
Important Dates
- Wednesday, February 19th:
* Half day for K-5th grade
* No school for PEEP students
- Popcorn Friday: Don't forget your popcorn money!
2nd Grade Wax Museum
- Wednesday
- 11:00-11:30 AM
- More details from 2nd-grade teachers coming soon
Stay Connected
We hope everyone is having a wonderful month. Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out!
Warmly,
Principal Rosecrans
Ms. Henley's Class at Nature Center
Spelling Bee Winners on Bee Kind Spirit Day🐝
Celebrating Black History Month
100th Day of School Ms. Ellis' Class
100th Day of School
Thanks Ms. Tuka for setting up this fun scavenger hunt for our students! Find 100 Principal Rosecrans around the school.
Dr. Slade reading to Ms. Ellis' Class
Parkwood 4th and 5th grade Basketball
Spirit Assembly Mat Races
Spirit Assembly
CIS: Mobile Health and Dental Services- Sign up for March
Dental and Health Visits
We have the potential for the Mobile Dentist and Health to visit Parkwood in March. We need about 30 kids signed up for them to be able to come. If you are interested in having your student participates in this program please sign up as soon as you can! If your child has health insurance and/or Medicaid these services can be covered through those benefits.
Below is a link directly to the online form for you to fill out if interested. Please email our CIS coordinator, Ms. G if you have any questions. geikenperezmc@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Help Spread the Word- Kindergarten and PreK Orientation
Save the Date
Save the Date:
Feb 19th- K-5th half day, PEEP no school 2nd Grade Wax Museum at 11
Feb 21st- Popcorn Friday & Valentine's Day Dance
Feb 26th- Literacy Night & 3rd Grade Performance 5:00-6:30
Mar 4th- 4th/5th grade field trip to see KSO at Miller Auditorium
Mar 5th- PEEP/Kindergarten Orientation
Mar 7th- No School for students, Records Day
Mar 10th-March 12th- Make Up for 5th grade camp
Mar 12th- K-5th half day, PEEP no school
Mar 17th- First Grade Field Trip to Kalamazoo Public Library
Mar 21st- Popcorn Friday & 1st and 2nd Grade Performance @ 2:30
Mar 24th- Monday Spring Conferences 4:00-8:00
Mar 25th- Tuesday Spring Conferences 4:00-8:00
Mar 27th- Thursday Spring Conferences 12:00-4:00, Half Day for Students
Mar 28th- No School for all
Mar 31st- Apr 4th- Spring Break