Our goal is to provide workshops, resources, and events that are helpful and beneficial to our families. We will continue to provide you with opportunities to stay informed and engaged.

Family engagement is a practice in which families* and school personnel collaborate to support and improve the learning and development of children.

Parents/Guardians if you are unable to attend the meeting, click the link below to access the meeting details and give your feedback. Thank you so very much.

Link to meeting:

https://www.smore.com/n/36spd

Read Across America is an annual event celebrated the week of March 2nd to promote literacy and a love for reading among people of all ages. Established by the National Education Association in 1998, this initiative coincides with the birthday of the legendary children's author, Dr. Seuss.

WHY WE LOVE READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

A. Reading is Awesome

Reading is an activity that has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for fiction or self-help, knowledge about a certain topic, or just a good time; there is a book for everything. Read Across America promotes reading to young children and helps in developing a good habit at an early stage.

B. Reading is Healthy

Among reading’s many benefits are the innumerable health benefits provided by it. Reading improves brain activity, aids sleep readiness, and reduces stress. Reading can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, and can even fight symptoms of depression. Reading regularly slows down our cognition from aging.

C. Reading makes You Smarter

Reading, of any kind, increases vocabulary and comprehension skills. It drastically increases our knowledge on various topics and makes us more intelligent. Reading stimulates the brain, improves our memory, and even makes us better writers. Read Across America Week is a great effort to promote reading.

The Houston County School District will accept applications for the 2024-2025 Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program between March 4 – 29. Approximately 1,300 children are expected to register for Pre-K in Houston County.

Pre-K students must be four years of age on September 1, 2024, and reside within the Houston County School District. Children who will be five years old on September 1, 2024, and are not currently enrolled in one of the District’s Pre-K classrooms should register as kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year.

Visit https://www.hcbe.net/newsmedia for complete information regarding the process.

#continuouslygrowinghouston

Families, come out and eat at Stevi B's and support Parkwood. $1 from every buffet sold comes back to Parkwood.

Remember to tell them which classroom you are representing. The Classroom with the most participation wins TREATS for the entire class!!

Advanced Tickets Only.

Limited to 180 Tickets. Get yours ASAP.

The Book Fair will be opened during school hours,

plus the evening of the 20th during GMAS Family Workshop.

GMAS is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school. Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

S- Safe

W- Wise Choices

A- Always Respectful

G- Giving it your All

Students are expected to show their S.W.A.G each and every day throughout Parkwood; even while they are on the bus.

Tracey Callahan: Family Engagement Liaison

478-929-7822 ext. 3087

478-210-8019

tracey.callahan@hcbe.net

Front Office 478-929-7822

Hours 7:45am-4pm