Welcome Back from Spring Break! 🌷
Dear Parkwood Upjohn Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful and refreshing Spring Break! We're excited to see all of our students and families return tomorrow.
Important Testing Information 📝
MSTEP State Testing for 3rd- 5th graders coming up:
MSTEP testing will take place:- Tuesday, April 15th; English Language Arts; Grades 3rd - 5th
- Wednesday, April 16th; English Language Arts; Grades 3rd - 5th
- Friday April 18th Testing Make Up Day
- Tuesday, April 22nd; Math; Grades 3rd - 5th
- Wednesday, April 23rd: Math 3rd- 5th
- Friday April 25th Testing Make Up Day
- Tuesday April 29th Science 5th grade only
- Thursday May 1st Social Studies 5th grade only
- Testing Make Ups will be done the week of April 29th-May 2nd as needed.
How can you help your student to prepare?
- Make sure your child gets to school on time to help the day start off smoothly
- Get a good night's sleep
- Eat a good breakfast (we will have breakfast at school too)
- Encourage them to do their "personal best"
- Encourage them to pay close attention in class during review of all that they have learned this year
- Encourage them to raise their hands in class and ask questions when they don't understand directions
Student Spotlight 🌟
Congratulations to our Parkwood 5th grader, Hunter Harrington! 🎭 Hunter will be making his acting debut in the play "Smoldering Fires". We are so proud of his accomplishment and wish him the best of luck in his performance!
Returning to School Smoothly 🏫
Remember to give yourself and your family time and grace to ease back into the swing of things. It can be helpful to review morning and after-school routines, and to plan for some extra time this week when getting ready for school. At school, we will be revisiting our expectations and values. Please join us in reminding our students that Parkwood Upjohn is Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!
Attendance Matters 📚
The final months of the school year are crucial for learning and growth!
Key attendance reminders:
- Every day counts. Arriving on time and not leaving early make a difference.
- Stay home when you're truly ill and come to school if you are able.
- Exciting end-of-year events are coming that students won't want to miss!
We look forward to a fantastic remainder of the school year! Thank you and please reach out if you have any questions.
Principal Rosecrans
269-337-0720
Save the Date:
Apr 7th- First day back from Spring Break
Apr 15th- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade ELA
Apr 16th- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade ELA continued
Apr 18th- Last Popcorn Friday of the year and Rescheduled First Grade Library Field Trip
Apr 22nd- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade Math & Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Apr 23rd- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade Math continued
Apr 25th- 4th and 5th grade Spring Performance
Apr 29th- MSTEP 5th grade Science only
May 1st- MSTEP 5th grade Social Studies only & Parkwood Strategic Planning Meeting @ 5:30
May 8th- Parkwood Students Recognition @ Board Meeting
May 22nd- 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
June 5th- Half Day Dismissal at 12:06
June 6th- Half Day Dismissal at 12:06
