May Specials Team Newsletter

Dear Park Street Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. I am proud of your outstanding students. It is always exciting to see how our kids improve in school, both academically and physically, as the year goes on. I am writing to thank you for all the support and motivation you gave your students during our most recent elementary Physical Education (PE) unit.

Over the past few weeks, our students have been doing many different tasks that have helped them get in better shape and improve their coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Each lesson has been full of laughter, learning, and unbridled energy, from fast-paced relay races to fun group games.

Thank your parents for being there for your students through this. Your help has been significant in making this unit successful, whether cheering them on at home or telling your kids to stay active besides school hours. We admire and thank you for your unwavering commitment to your child's growth.

It's also important to me that you know how much you trust our PE program and how much we value working together to improve your child's health. Your dedication to teaching your kids healthy habits and how to live an active life is impressive, and it shows how important it is for all of us to work together to shape their general development.

As we end this unit, I want to encourage you to keep encouraging your kids to love sports and physical exercise. Whether it's a walk on the weekend, a family bike ride, or a game of soccer in the park, these activities bring the family closer together and help them make memories that will last a lifetime.

Again, thank you to all the parents who have helped and cared about their child's schooling and well-being. We are working together to make our kids a healthier future.

Thank you!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

Field Day - Friday May 17th

Look for more details in your child's Thursday folder.

Art

K-5 students will be creating projects based on Asian American Pacific Islander Month. They will learn and explore countries and cultures in Hawaii, China, Japan, and the Asian-Americans living in the United States.

Music

Review for all grades.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the musical!

STEM

K – Day and Night

1 – 2D/3D Shapes

2 – Skill Game Design

3 – Area/Perimeter

4 – Simple Machines

5 – Electricity

Media Center

Finish up Digital Citizen lessons with the following:

K

Safety In My Online Neighborhood

Thank you to all our families that supported our Spring Book Fair! We had record sales this time and the profits will go back to the media center for new books next school year.

Library books - all students must return their books by Monday, May 13th. Students who have lost books must pay for them before the end of the year. Parents, you will receive weekly notices starting the week of May 13 with the price to replace missing books.

Summer Reading - Summer reading information will be coming home before the last week of school. PLEASE encourage your kids to read over the summer! The Switzer Library if a fantastic resource for books and students only need their student number to checkout books.

Gifted

K-2: We will continue our unit on fairytales and STEM. Each fairytale that we read will have a STEM build that is associated with it. Students will work in small groups or partners to build.

3-5: STEM challenges and Escape rooms

Student Dress Code

• 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.

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.

At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.

Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.