Panther Press

12/2/24

December is here!

• The first week of snow at school is always exciting - lots of recess fun!
• This week we recognized students at an assembly on Friday to recognize their efforts for good attendance, hard work, strong academic growth, being a good friend, and following our Panther Pact! It was a wonderful way to recognize our students!
• Thank you to our school community for supporting another successful PTO Vendor and Craft Fair!

If you have any questions, please reach out at any time. I am always happy to hear from our Park Avenue families!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stephanie Marris

Principal

We have a request from the bus department to remind students to be sure to be outside 10 minutes before their scheduled pick up times! Even in cold weather, it is important for students to be ready!

Please Note: Transportation changes need to be made before 2:45 PM in order to avoid confusion at dismissal time. We appreciate your help in addressing this challenge! Thank you!

Safety is our first priority. This is why we have high expectations for student behaviors. It is why we train to evacuate and we train for intruders. Every staff member has multiple ways to access administration and are capable of making emergency calls as needed.

• All the doors are locked all the time, external and internal

• There are hard wired phones in each room

• Cameras that are observed

• Secure front entrance

• Badged staff

• Practice safety measured

• We do not have unannounced visitors

• Staff have multiple communication devices to contact others for immediate assistance

Tuesday, December 3rd

PTO Meeting @ 5:30 PM - Library

Wednesday, December 4th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

School Committee Meeting @ 6:00 - Auburn Hall

Friday, December 6th

Student Celebration Assembly!

*Report cards go home

Saturday, December 7th

PTO Holiday Craft Fair 9AM - 2PM

Wednesday, December 11th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Friday, December 13th

5th Grade Field Trip to GMRI

Dr Dorris visits Park Avenue!

Wednesday, December 18th

Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00

Monday, December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd

NO SCHOOL - Winter Holiday Break

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Our next meetings will be on Tuesday, December 3rd and Tuesday, January 7th @ 5:30 PM in the Park Avenue Library

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**In response to delays at arrival and dismissal, including a high number of families dropping off and picking up students, we will continue to assess and adjust our plans, as necessary, to create the smoothest process possible. We appreciate your patience and support.**

• Students should be entering and exiting the school using assigned doors.

• No students will be allowed in the building prior to 8:00 a.m.

• Dismissal will begin at 2:50 for walkers and early bussers, and 3:00 for Parent Pick Up

Student arrival and dismissal routines are as follows:

Parent Drop-Off for Student Arrival

• Students MAY NOT arrive at school prior to 8:00.

• Student arrival is from 8:00 - 8:25

• All students will be dropped off to the left of the school at the gymnasium entrance.

• Parents: Please follow the guidance of staff and remain in your vehicles at all times.

Parent Pick-Up for Student Dismissal

• All students should be picked up in the side parking lot outside the gymnasium.

• Staff will bring students out to vehicles as parents arrive.

• Parents: Please follow the guidance of staff and remain in your vehicles at all times.

Walker Arrival

• Walkers may arrive between 8:00 - 8:25.

• Walkers will enter through the front main entrance.

Walker Dismissal

• Walkers will be dismissed at 2:55.

• Walkers will be dismissed through the side entrance to the playground.

Bus Arrival

• Buses will arrive between 8:10 - 8:25.

Bus Dismissal

• Bus dismissal will be from 3:00 - 3:30.

Guidance:

• ONLY buses are allowed in the bus circle during the hours of 8:00-3:30.

• If you require a handicapped parking spot, please access the designated spaces in the side parking lot.

• Please remain in your vehicles at all times. If you must exit your vehicle, please be sure you are in a designated parking spot.

Breakfast and Lunch continue to remain FREE for all students.

We will continue to focus on health and wellness and follow the Student Wellness Policy (NEPN/NSBA Code: JL). We kindly ask that any food brought in for celebrations and birthdays follow the USDA Smart Snack Standards. Please save cupcakes and other sweet snacks for out of school parties.

Email: smarris@auburnschl.edu
Website: https://auburnschlpark.ss20.sharpschool.com/
Location: 161 Park Avenue, Auburn, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 333 - 6657
Facebook: facebook.com/Parkaveelementary