
Pirate Press l
Parkway Middle School l September 2024

Captain's Log
A message from your Administrative Team
Happy New Year Pirate Nation!
I hope you all had a wonderful and restful winter break filled with joy, laughter, and fun moments. As we step into the new year, I want to extend a warm welcome back to each one of you.
The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities. I am excited to see what we will achieve together in the coming months. Let's embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with enthusiasm and a positive mindset.
Once again, welcome back! Let's make this second semester the best one yet!
1...2...3...Go Pirates!!!
With warmest regards,
Misty M. Cruz, Principal
Donations
Insurance for Student Laptops / Seguro para las Computadoras de Estudantes
Intramurals
To participate in intramurals, a student’s parent or guardian must fill out an “Open Facilities Form” below this message. The form can be printed, filled out by parent and given to Coach Waters or emailed to jack.waters@osceolaschools.net
Sports Participation
Interested in basketball: See Coach Geroge or Mr. Cammock for more information.
Forms for Sports
ATTENDANCE
Safety
Students before hours
Students should not be dropped off on campus prior to 9:00am. If you need childcare prior to the start of the school day, we offer Before the Bell program. Please contact the front office for more information. P: 407-344-7000
Arrivals & Dismissals
Students should not be dropped off in front of the main office, they must be dropped off in the carloop.
Walkers must enter through the walking gates and leave promptly after the last bell.
Bike/Scooter riders must walk their bikes/scooters as soon as they are on campus to the appropriate gated area.
Sporting events
Technology Policies
Cellphones
State of Florida House Bill 379 states that “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time..."
If a student needs to communicate with their family, the main office can assist the student using the school's phone. Likewise, parents can call the school to communicate any information to their student if needed.
School District of Osceola Cellphone Policy
Laptops
Students must bring their laptops to school every day with their charger. If there is an issue with the computer or charger, please seek assistance at the beginning of the day with Mr. Yeffry Torres in the Media Center.
If you still need the Student Device Loan Agreement, you can download it from below in English/Spanish. The student is responsible for reporting any issues with the laptop in a timely manner.
Pirate Nation Needs You
If you’re interested in donating to Parkway, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Parent Liaison, Ileana Gallinal at ileana.gallinal@osceolaschools.net or 407-344-7000 ext. 19249 for more details. Your support makes a big difference!
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