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Pirate Press l

Parkway Middle School l September 2024

Pirate Press l Parkway Middle School l September 2024

Captain's Log

A message from your Administrative Team

Pirate Nation,


It's almost here! Thanksgiving break! We hope everyone enjoys their time off and you get to spend some quality time with family and friends. Please be safe, make good choices and return with honor on Monday December 2nd ready to learn!


Ms. Cruz, Mr. Reid and Mr. Vera

Navigating to Success

Pirate Shoutouts

Mr. Steinmetz

"I would like to shout out Mr. Stienmetz for going above and beyond for our school community, he has initiated All Pro Dads. This program helps to bring a sense of self and belonging, fostering good relationships not only with our own family members but all members of our school community." -Mr. Waters

Deputy Pabon

"Shout out to Deputy & a Happy Bday! You have a generous and kind heart! Enjoy your Bday! ✨✨✨" -Nurse Torres

Buccaneer Shoutouts

Angelica

"Thank you for being a positive influence for someone trying to find their place in class."-Mr. Cammock

Pirate's Cove

On the Horizon

November 19th: Volleyball Game @ PWMS 6:00pm

November 20th: Volleyball Game @ PWMS 6:00pm

November 25th-29th: Thanksgiving Break

December 3rd: Volleyball Game @ PWMS 6:00pm

December 5th-6th: Schoolwide FAST Testing

Donations

Pirate Adventures

Volleyball l Coach Pagan and Coach Sierra

November 12th: @ Neptune Middle School 6:00pm

November 14th: @ Harmony Middle School 6:00pm

November 19th: Harmony @ Parkway Middle School 6:00pm

November 20th: Canoe Creek @ Parkway Middle School 6:00pm

December 3rd: Narcoossee @ Parkway Middle School 6:00pm

December 10th: @ St. Cloud Middle School 6:00pm

Insurance for Student Laptops / Seguro para las Computadoras de Estudantes

Intramurals

To participate in intramurals, a student’s parent or guardian must fill out an “Open Facilities Form” below this message. The form can be printed, filled out by parent and given to Coach Waters or emailed to jack.waters@osceolaschools.net

Sports Participation

AKTIVATE
To participate in any sports, click on the AKTIVATE button above. It is required that a student’s parent or guardian create an Aktivate account with the student's information, including your most recent physical examination from a doctor.

Forms for Sports

ATTENDANCE

Safety

Students before hours

Students should not be dropped off on campus prior to 9:00am. If you need childcare prior to the start of the school day, we offer Before the Bell program. Please contact the front office for more information. P: 407-344-7000

Arrivals & Dismissals

Students should not be dropped off in front of the main office, they must be dropped off in the carloop.

Walkers must enter through the walking gates and leave promptly after the last bell.

Bike/Scooter riders must walk their bikes/scooters as soon as they are on campus to the appropriate gated area.

Sporting events

Parents/Guardians must pick up their student promptly within 30 minutes of the event ending.

Technology Policies

Cellphones

State of Florida House Bill 379 states that “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time..."


If a student needs to communicate with their family, the main office can assist the student using the school's phone. Likewise, parents can call the school to communicate any information to their student if needed.

School District of Osceola Cellphone Policy

Laptops

Students must bring their laptops to school every day with their charger. If there is an issue with the computer or charger, please seek assistance at the beginning of the day with Mr. Yeffry Torres in the Media Center.


If you still need the Student Device Loan Agreement, you can download it from below in English/Spanish. The student is responsible for reporting any issues with the laptop in a timely manner.

Pirate Nation Needs You

If you’re interested in donating to Parkway, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Parent Liaison, Ileana Gallinal at ileana.gallinal@osceolaschools.net or 407-344-7000 ext. 19249 for more details. Your support makes a big difference!

Angelica

"Thank you for being a positive influence for someone trying to find their place in class." -Mr. Cammock

Glamarys Sierra-Rosado
Newsletter Editor @ PWMS

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