Panther Press

3/31/25

The Spring Season is Here!

• Thank you to all of our families for making connections with teachers to celebrate student growth and progress! This will be our last week of Parent & Teacher conferences for anyone still looking to come in!
• It's the Park Ave 500 in PE classes this week!
• The artwork covering our hallways is PHENOMENAL! WE hope you have all had a chance to see your student's art when you visited at conferences!

If you have any questions, please reach out at any time. I am always happy to hear from our Park Avenue families!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stephanie Marris

Principal

Don't forget to sign up for conferences with your child's teacher!

Spring Parent & Teacher Conferences start Wednesday, March 12th!

Our goal is to meet with 100% of our families!

Please use the following link to access conference schedules for your child's homeroom teacher:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Avenue_Elementary_School_2

We look forward to welcoming all of our families and friends into our school to celebrate the growth and progress of our students!

We have a request from the bus department to remind students to be sure to be outside 10 minutes before their scheduled pick up times! Even in cold weather, it is important for students to be ready!

Please Note: Transportation changes need to be made before 2:45 PM in order to avoid confusion at dismissal time. We appreciate your help in addressing this challenge! Thank you!

Safety is our first priority. This is why we have high expectations for student behaviors. It is why we train to evacuate and we train for intruders. Every staff member has multiple ways to access administration and are capable of making emergency calls as needed.

• All the doors are locked all the time, external and internal

• There are hard wired phones in each room

• Cameras that are observed

• Secure front entrance

• Badged staff

• Practice safety measured

• We do not have unannounced visitors

• Staff have multiple communication devices to contact others for immediate assistance

Wednesday, April 2nd

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Parent & Teacher Conferences → 1:30 - 3:15 PM

School Committee Meeting @ 6PM [Auburn Hall]

Wednesday, April 9th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Friday, April 11th

Spring Madness Hat Day! → Pay $1 to wear a hat, and Support our PTO

Wednesday, April 16th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Thursday, April 17th

Food Pantry [Sign Up] → 4-5PM

Friday, April 18th

Yearbook Orders are due!

Monday, April 21st - Friday, April 25th

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Wednesday, April 30th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

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Our next meetings will be on Tuesday, April 29th @ 5:30 PM in the Park Avenue Library

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**In response to delays at arrival and dismissal, including a high number of families dropping off and picking up students, we will continue to assess and adjust our plans, as necessary, to create the smoothest process possible. We appreciate your patience and support.**

• Students should be entering and exiting the school using assigned doors.

• No students will be allowed in the building prior to 8:00 a.m.

• Dismissal will begin at 2:50 for walkers and early bussers, and 3:00 for Parent Pick Up

Student arrival and dismissal routines are as follows:

Parent Drop-Off for Student Arrival

• Students MAY NOT arrive at school prior to 8:00.

• Student arrival is from 8:00 - 8:25

• All students will be dropped off to the left of the school at the gymnasium entrance.

• Parents: Please follow the guidance of staff and remain in your vehicles at all times.

Parent Pick-Up for Student Dismissal

• All students should be picked up in the side parking lot outside the gymnasium.

• Staff will bring students out to vehicles as parents arrive.

• Parents: Please follow the guidance of staff and remain in your vehicles at all times.

Walker Arrival

• Walkers may arrive between 8:00 - 8:25.

• Walkers will enter through the front main entrance.

Walker Dismissal

• Walkers will be dismissed at 2:55.

• Walkers will be dismissed through the side entrance to the playground.

Bus Arrival

• Buses will arrive between 8:10 - 8:25.

Bus Dismissal

• Bus dismissal will be from 3:00 - 3:30.

Guidance:

• ONLY buses are allowed in the bus circle during the hours of 8:00-3:30.

• If you require a handicapped parking spot, please access the designated spaces in the side parking lot.

• Please remain in your vehicles at all times. If you must exit your vehicle, please be sure you are in a designated parking spot.

Breakfast and Lunch continue to remain FREE for all students.

We will continue to focus on health and wellness and follow the Student Wellness Policy (NEPN/NSBA Code: JL). We kindly ask that any food brought in for celebrations and birthdays follow the USDA Smart Snack Standards. Please save cupcakes and other sweet snacks for out of school parties.

Email: smarris@auburnschl.edu
Website: https://auburnschlpark.ss20.sharpschool.com/
Location: 161 Park Avenue, Auburn, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 333 - 6657
Facebook: facebook.com/Parkaveelementary