
Panther Press
October 29, 2023
Dear Park Avenue Families...
October 29, 2023
Dear Families,
As we continue to respond to the events that took place on Wednesday evening, our hearts go out to the families and friends of everyone impacted by this tragedy in our community. Park Avenue School is full of caring and compassionate individuals who are committed to supporting the students and families of our school community.
We are prepared to welcome our students back to school tomorrow morning with the following in place:
We will have a 2-hour delayed start of school on Monday, October 30th.
School doors will open to welcome students at 10:00.
Students who ride the bus should be at their bus stop 2 hours later than their normally scheduled pick-up time.
There will not be a morning Pre K session - students should remain at home.
PM Pre K will run as usual
There is no morning childcare offered by the school. This will allow the school team to meet with the childcare providers before students arrive at school.
There will be PM childcare as regularly scheduled.
Before students arrive, staff will gather and meet together to prepare for welcoming students, and to coordinate resources.
At Park Avenue we will have extra counselors, social workers, and staff on site to support the needs of staff and students.
As we work to make the transition back to school as normal as possible, we recognize some students may need additional support and time to process. Please remember we are here to be a support in any way we can. Please see the attached resources that School Counselors have put together for families.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly.
Stephanie Marris
Park Avenue, Principal
How We Keep Students Safe
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
Wednesday, November 1st Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00 Parent Teacher Conferences --> 1:00 - 3:15 Monday, November 6th Dr. Brown visits Park Avenue! Tuesday, November 7th PTO - Parent Meet & Greet @ 5:30 in the Library Wednesday, November 8th Full Day Wednesday → Dismissal @ 3:00 Friday, November 10th No School - Veterans’ Day Wednesday, November 15th Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00 Friday, November 17th PTO Family Event → Turkey BINGO 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th No School → Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 29th Early Release Wednesday → Dismissal @ 1:00
Health and Wellness Policy
Park Avenue Elementary School
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