Panther Express
Principal Soto's Weekly Newsletter
Welcome Back Panthers!
Park Street Family,
Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope this letter finds you and your families in good health and high spirits. We are thrilled to open our doors once again and embark on a new journey of learning and growth together. At Park Street, EVERY CHILD – EVERY DAY – will LEARN * GROW * THRIVE.
As we enter this academic year, we would like to share with you our unwavering commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. We understand the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, and we are dedicated to working collaboratively to ensure the success of every student.
We have spent considerable time preparing for the return to school. Our team has been hard at work refining our curriculum to meet the needs of our students. We are excited to introduce six new Reading Specialists who will support our district literacy initiative as well as support Park Street’s literacy growth and achievement. All our teachers will engage, challenge, and inspire your children. Our goal is to foster a love for learning, encourage critical thinking, and promote personal and academic growth in every child.
We strongly believe in open and transparent communication, and we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have throughout the school year. We will continue to provide regular updates via email, newsletters, and our school website to keep you informed about important events, academic progress, and any changes to policies or procedures.
We also value your involvement in your child's education and warmly invite you to participate in school activities, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities. Your support and engagement make a significant difference in creating a vibrant and enriching school community.
Together, we can make this school year a remarkable and successful one for your child. We are excited to witness their growth, achievements, and milestones. Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education, and we look forward to partnering with you to make this a GREAT school year.
Never hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Wishing you a fantastic start to the new school year!
In service, Your proud Panther Principal,
Alex Soto
asoto@marietta-city.org
w: (770) 429-3180, ext. 7016
c: (470) 650-5607
Welcome Our New Staff
Bienvenido a nuestros nuevos maestros
Ms. Kelly: Special Education Administrator
Ms. Courtney Ortega-Zuco: Literacy Coach
Ms. Imani Amolo: Art
Ms. Skylar Ashton-Palmer: 5th grade
Ms. Shelby Bennet: 3rd grade
Ms. Lucero Castro: Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Mr. Sam Dietrich: PE Coach
Ms. Lori Flanagin: Reading Specialist
Ms. Marilyn Gonzalez-Soto: DLI 1st grade
Ms. Beth Kinney: Reading Specialist
Ms. Jenna Manning: ESOL
Ms. Bethany Martin: Reading Specialist
Ms. Kelsey Meffert: 3rd grade
Ms. Myraida Navarro: DLI Paraprofessional
Ms. Elena Prestwood: Music
Ms. Natalie Sanchez: 1st grade DLI
Ms. Anna Sato: 1st grade
Ms. Shanti Ventura: Special Education Teacher
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Presione el botón rojo para acceder al Manual del estudiante 2023-2024.
Back to school supplies
Útiles de regreso a la escuela
Sneak-A-Peek
We are excited to have you as a Park Street Panther. At Park Street, we commit ourselves to fostering an environment where Every Student - Every Day - will LEARN, GROW, and THRIVE! Please review the dates below.
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Estamos emocionados de tenerte como Park Street Panther. En Park Street, nos comprometemos a fomentar un entorno en el que todos los estudiantes, todos los días, ¡APRENDERÁN, CRECERÁN y PROSPERARÁN! Por favor revise las fechas a continuación.
See you on Wednesday, August 2nd.
Nos vemos el miércoles 2 de agosto.
Student Dress Code
Código de vestimenta del estudiante
Student Dress Code / Código de vestimenta del estudiante
- Navy blue, light (powder) blue, yellow, and white polo shirts
- The uniform shirt can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, and other affordable retail stores.
- Khaki or Navy Blue skirt/pants/shorts/or skort
- Khaki or Navy Blue dress
- Khaki or Navy Blue Jumper
- All pants must be belted/affixed at the waist and worn with a tucked in shirt
- The length of the khaki/navy blue shorts and skirts must be no more than five inches above the knees as measured from the inside bend of the knee.
Fridays are designated as “Spirit Wear Day.” Students may also dress as they like on Fridays as long as they are following the Marietta City Schools (MCS) Dress Code Policy.
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- Polos azul marino, azul claro (polvo), amarillo y blanco
- La camisa del uniforme se puede comprar en Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon y otras tiendas minoristas asequibles.
- Falda/pantalones/pantalones cortos/falda pantalón caqui o azul marino
- Vestido caqui o azul marino
- Jersey Caqui o Azul Marino
- Todos los pantalones deben estar abrochados/fijados a la cintura y usados con una camisa metida
- El largo de los pantalones cortos y faldas de color caqui/azul marino no debe ser más de cinco pulgadas por encima de las rodillas, medido desde la curva interior de la rodilla.
Los viernes se designan como "Día de desgaste del espíritu". Los estudiantes también pueden vestirse como quieran los viernes, siempre y cuando sigan la Política del Código de Vestimenta de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Marietta (MCS).
Breakfast & Lunch Applications
Aplicaciones de Desayuno y Almuerzo
How Does Filling Out the Meal Application Form Help Marietta City Schools & Park Street?
- Schools may be eligible for additional funds to support student learning.
- Marietta City Schools may qualify to receive additional funds per student from the state and federal government which they pass onto local schools.
- Middle & High Schools with high return rates may also help their feeder elementary schools qualify for free afterschool snacks, dinners, and on-site summer meals.
School Meal Application 2023-2024:
For the 2023-2024 school year, households will have to pay for their child’s school breakfast and lunch meals. You may qualify for reduced-price or free meals by completing a school meal application.
¿Cómo Ayuda Llenar el Formulario de Solicitud de Comidas a las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Marietta y Park Street?
- Las escuelas pueden ser elegibles para fondos adicionales para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
- Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Marietta pueden calificar para recibir fondos adicionales por estudiante del gobierno estatal y federal que pueden transferir a las escuelas.
- Las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias con altas tasas de retorno también pueden ayudar a sus escuelas primarias secundarias a calificar para refrigerios, cenas y comidas de verano gratis después de la escuela.
Solicitud de Comida Escolar 2023-2024:
Para el año escolar 2023-2024, los hogares deberán pagar el desayuno y el almuerzo escolar de sus hijos. Puede calificar para precio reducido o comidas gratis completando una solicitud de comida escolar.
Presione el botón rojo para acceder a la aplicación de desayuno y almuerzo.
Before & After School Programs
Programas antes y después de la escuela
Presione el botón rojo para acceder a la atención antes y después de la escuela.
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Marietta Police Athletic League
Our Sports and Recreation programs focus on specific sports or recreation disciplines. Currently, PAL is offering in person Martial Arts, Boxing, and Dance classes.