Parkside Back-To-School
Newsletter 1: August 2024
About Mrs. Trame
My name is Jenna Trame and if you are new to Parkside, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome you! If you are a returning family, welcome back!
I look forward to beginning my fourth year as the principal here at Parkside. Prior to being the principal here, I was the principal at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School for three years. I also have 10 years of teaching experience (Kindergarten and 1st grade) in the Oconomowoc Area School District.
My husband (Josh) and I have two children; Kayden (12 yrs) and Karley (10 yrs). As a family we enjoy watching the kids participate in activities, cheering for the Packers, Badgers, Brewers and Bucks, going on family walks, boating and fishing.
“Parkside, A GREAT place to hang your hat!” will be our theme for the school year! The students can look forward to earning Cowboy Cash coins for following the Parkside Promise as we work toward our building wide celebration goals as well as an opportunity to be selected as the Best in the West in their classroom each week!
School bus transportation services will be provided to eligible students who qualify. Bus forms will be completed online during registration this year. These forms need to be completed by August 16th in order to ensure busing is available for your student on the first day of school. Please do not delay completing your registration (see link above)!
*Please call Lamers Bus Lines at 608-325-7788 with any busing questions.
Wednesday, August 28
4pm-6pm
Students will drop off supplies and receive information from their teacher. Supply kits pre-ordered from 1st Day School Supplies will be in the student's homeroom.
* No appointment necessary
What to Expect:
Students and families should enter through the front doors (main entrance). Maps will be present throughout the building to help guide families to the proper rooms.
Visit the LMC
- for school supplies and caring closet for any other personal needs.
- to drop off your Summer BINGO card in the library and get a book token.
- for a treat from the Board of Education.
Visit school nurse for medication and document drop off.
Visit the Cafeteria for a snack and information from PTO and other groups.
While you are here, we suggest that families who will be dropping off and picking up their students during the school year designate a meeting spot.
Registration and Fees:
Registration must be completed online in Skyward (click on the link above). If you need access to a computer to complete your registration, please come to the office before visiting the classroom to get assistance from the secretaries.
We recommend paying your student fees online after registration, but cash and check payments can be made in the office.
If you need additional assistance or have questions about fees please call (608) 328-7130.
Monday, September 2
8am to 8pm
Help us fill the sidewalks/playground blacktop all around Parkside Elementary School with positive messages to start the school year! Parents, guardians, grandparents, older siblings, neighbors and friends are all welcome to come help (no Parkside students please as we want this to be a surprise).
*This is an outside only event. There will be no access to the building.
*In the event of inclement weather or high rain percentage overnight this event will be canceled.
Cancellation information will be posted on Dojo and the School District of Monroe Facebook page.
Parkside Elementary 2024-2025 School Hours
Morning Playground Supervision 7:30- 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast Served in the Cafeteria 7:30- 7:50 a.m.
Arrival Bell 7:45 a.m.
Class Begins (tardy bell) 7:50 a.m.
Monday -Thursday Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
Friday Dismissal 1:05 p.m.
*SUPERVISION IS NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE 7:30. FOR SAFETY REASONS STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE SUPERVISION BEGINS.
*Students arriving after the 7:50am bell will be marked tardy. Student attendance records are monitored closely and if a pattern of absences or tardiness is observed you will be contacted by the school pupil services team.
Parkside's first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, 2024!
Northside Dates/Times:
● Tuesday, August 6th from 8am-12pm
● Tuesday, August 13th from 9am-3pm
● August 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd (Monday-Thursday) from 9am-3pm
Parkside Dates/Times:
● Thursday August 8th 8am- 3pm
● Monday August 12th 4pm- 6pm
● Thursday August 15th 8am- 3pm
● August 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd (Monday-Thursday) from 9am-3pm
In need of school Supplies?
Any School District of Monroe and St. Victor Catholic School student and family in need of school supplies can visit Parkside Elementary or Northside Elementary during the dates/times listed above! Supplies have been generously donated by many community organizations and are available on a first come first serve basis. *Shoes will be available too!
Parkside School has an exceptional staff! We welcome a few new members to the Parkside family this year:
- Heidi Adrian- Secretary joining from Abe Lincoln
- Lisa Duffy- Joining the 5th Grade Team from Abe Lincoln
- Angie Ellenson- Joining the Support Staff Team
- Alex Hernandez- Joining the ELL Support Staff Team
- Michele Hartwig- Joining the SPED Support Staff Team from Abe Lincoln
- Courtney Hiatt- Returning as a Special Education Teacher
- Lexi Leigh- Joining the 1st Grade Team
- Kylie Oyen- Former Special Education Teacher moving to 1st Grade Teacher
- Angel Steele- Joining the 1st Grade Team from Abe Lincoln
- Nicole Stilson- Joining the 4th Grade Team from Monroe Middle School
School Fees can be paid online by selecting the “Fee Management” tab on Skyward Family Access. The school office can accept only cash or check payments. Students in Grades K-5 must pay the following fees:
Classroom Material Fee - $20.00 + Book Rental/Planner/Apps - $16.00 = $36.00 per student
If your student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch, you must complete the "Sharing Information with Other Programs" form (available on Skyward during online registration) to have school fees reduced or waived.
Milk will be served during snack break. It is not part of the cost of breakfast/ lunch. This is an additional optional purchase with payment in full at the beginning of the school year or as two payments made in September and January. If your student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch, he/she will receive snack milk at no cost.
1st Semester Snack Milk Fee $42.50
2nd Semester Snack Milk Fee $45.00
Please contact Heidi Adrian at the Parkside Office if you wish to opt-out of milk during snack break for the 2024-2025 school year. There will also be a form in your student's homeroom during Meet your Teacher Night to opt-out of snack milk.
2024-2025 Breakfast/ Lunch Prices:
Elementary Breakfast $1.70
Elementary Lunch $2.90
Reduced Fee Breakfast: Free
Reduced Fee Lunch $.40
Adult Lunch $5.00
Meals are paid for in advance. If you feel you are eligible for free/ reduced meals and did not receive a letter/email stating that you were pulled for Direct Certification, you MUST complete a free/reduced application to update your status. This can be done during online registration or paper applications are available at the district office.
Payments are deposited into family accounts. If using a credit card or debit card, payments must be made online through the “food service” tab on Skyward Family Access. Check or cash payments can be made at any of the schools or the District Office.
NOTE: Any student who brings a sack/ cold lunch may purchase ala carte milk for 50 cents in the cafeteria. Students can bring cash or charge their lunch account.
Menus are available online (link below) or download the app (link below with instructions).
If your Parkside student or family are in need of non-perishable food items, school supplies, winter gear, children's clothing, toiletry items please feel free to contact the school office or school counselor to access the Caring Closet. The Caring Closet is available to students or families during school hours or at school events. Items available change frequently based on donations.
- Your student is absent or has an appointment.
- You are picking up your student early.
- There is a change to your child's regular pick up routine.
- You have questions about sick guidelines and need assistance determining if your child should come to school.
- You are wondering if your child has an item in the lost and found.
- You have any other questions- we will do our best to help!
(608) 328-7130 - voicemail messages may be left 24/7
Let’s earn $ for Parkside!
Our school can get money for things we already buy through the Box Top Program. It’s an easy way to make a difference. Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!
Steps:
1. Download the app (see link below)
2. Scan your receipt after you shop
Use the referral code WOZL3UN8 when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt.
