Park Terrace Elementary
Greetings Park Terrace Families,
I hope that you had a good winter break. The students have transitioned beautifully back into school. We’ve spent these first few days re-establishing relationships, routines, and expectations. . . and getting back into the learning goals for second trimester.
Our new round of Spark classes has begun. Just like our first round, Ms. Conniff interviewed students to learn about their interests to bring in community members to learn new skills. Based on student interest, we are providing classes to learn board games, crafts, nature, sportsmanship, soccer, and drawing. Students then selected their first and second choice classes. We look forward to a great round of learning and engagement!
The time of sickness has arrived. As a reminder, please keep your child home if they have any of the following:
- Vomiting within the last 24 hours
- Diarrhea within the last 24 hours
- Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in the last 24 hours
- Rash of unknown origin
Students may not return to school until they are free from the above symptoms for 24 hours without fever reducing medications. A common cold is okay for them to attend school. We appreciate getting to see your children every day!
Literacy Night is coming next Thursday, January 16, 5:30-7 p.m. We’ll have the Scholastic Book Fair open for shopping during Literacy Night, but also during the day for students to visit. If you’d like to send money via the Scholastic eWallet, use this link to add money to your child’s account.
Our next PTA fundraiser is on January 10-12 at Jersey Mike’s at the 8094 University location. They are generously donating 50% of your sale to Park Terrace. Please mention the code PTE50 at check-out online or in person. Thanks to our PTA for organizing this fundraiser! As a reminder, we’d love to have your participation in PTA. Our next meeting will be on February 5 at 5 p.m. in the Park Terrace Clubhouse.
Stay warm and I hope the year is off to a good start!
Lindsay Johnson
Friendship matters at PT
Park Terrace participated in an all-school project centered around friendship. Every student got a piece of paper to illustrate what they think friendship should look like. All the pieces were then combined to make a Friendship Quilt which is displayed in our awesome clubhouse. The clubhouse is a great place to get work done when students need a change of scenery. And our amazing library paraprofessional, Ms. Leena, is always there to help!
It’s time to start planning for the 2025-2026 school year
Spring Lake Park Schools is hosting a number of events this winter and spring to help current and incoming families prepare for the next steps in their students’ education. Whether you are looking to enroll a student, preparing for a school transition or registering for classes, we hope students and families can join us to learn more about:
- Kindergarten New Family Information Events for the Class of 2038
- Get to Know Westwood for current 4th grade families
- Transition to 7th grade for current 6th grade families
- Transition to 8th grade for current 7th grade families
- High school registration for current 8-11 grade students and families
- Enrolling a new student
Panthers for a Purpose Party Tickets are now on sale!
The Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving celebration will take place February 16-22. To top off the week, the biggest Panther Party celebration will be held on February 22, 2025 at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids featuring an amazing silent auction and Dueling Pianos performed by Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos. Save money and purchase your Early Bird Ticket now. Prices go up on Monday, January 20.
There are many ways to get involved including sponsorship, silent auction donations, volunteering and more! Learn more here.
