Park Center Pirate Newsletter

February 2024

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We are almost to the end of Trimester 2. Now is a great time to make sure your student is on-track to pass their classes.

• Review your student's current grades with them. Celebrate their hard work so far this year!
• For any grades they want to improve, look at what assignments, tests, or projects they are missing
• Help them come up with a plan to complete missing work and prepare for upcoming tests and projects
• Reach out to your child's teachers (or have them reach out to their teachers!) with any questions
• Have your child attend Homework Center Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 2:00-4:30

All tickets are online for sporting events this year. Cash is no longer taken at any ISD 279 schools. Visit district279.epaytrak.com/Park-Center-Senior-High-C289 to purchase game day tickets or a pass.

Homework Starts with Home is a grant funded program focused on addressing homelessness and housing instability among students and their families. In partnership with Hennepin County and the YMCA, Homework Starts with Home has assisted 76 families and 256 individuals in the past two years. If your family is experiencing housing instability, please contact HSWH@district279.org

• March 7: Last day of Trimester 2
• March 25-29: Spring Break
• April 19: Asynchronous Learning Day
• April 24: Trimester 3 Conferences (in person)
• May 6: No School (Staff Workshop Day)
• May 27: No School (Memorial Day)
• June 6: Last Day of School
• June 9: Graduation Ceremony

Trimester 2: December 4 to March 7, 2024

Trimester 3: March 11 to June 6, 2024

At Park Center we expect every student to demonstrate P.R.I.D.E.

• Participate in your education
• Respect yourself and others
• Inspire others
• Do the right thing
• Excel in all you do

For all Park Center rules and expectations, refer to our Student and Family Handbook