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WHAP- What's Happening at Park
August 1, 2023
Welcome Back to School!
Welcome back to school. I hope your families have enjoyed a wonderful summer full of lasting memories. As we begin a new year, I am looking forward to having our students back in the building, filling the hallways and classrooms with laughter and enthusiasm.
At Park Elementary, we believe education is a collaborative effort between school and home. We encourage open communication between parents, teachers, and students. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year.
As the year progresses, I will keep you informed about important dates, events and information through our school website, monthly newsletters, and emails. Be sure to stay connected with our amazing school community.
Please be aware if these important dates:
- August 1- Registration Day 8:00- 4:00- Staff will be at the school if you need help with online registration, Free and Reduce Lunch Application or any other questions.
- August 7- Teacher Assignments- You will be able to see who your child's teacher is in parent portal.
- August 15- Open House 1:00-3:00 pm- Come and meet your teacher!If you did not make a donation online, you may pay at the office with cash or check. The suggested donation is $25 per student.
- August 16- First Day of School. School will begin at 8:45. We will welcome students back with a Red Carpet Welcome!
- August 22- Kindergarten/Preschool Open House 3:15-5:00.
- August 23- First Day of Kindergarten/ Preschool 4/5 Year Old Class.
Other Items:
- The structure being build on our school grounds is a fiber hub. The city is upgrading their internet and tv network and the location just happens to be on our school grounds.The area will be fenced off and safe for the students. No students will be able to access the area.
I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can create an enriching and positive school environment for our students to thrive. Enjoy the last weeks of summer! We are excited for the start of a wonderful new year!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our summer hours are 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday through Thursday.
~Mrs. Lindley
Log in to Infinite Campus beginning on Monday, August 7th to view your child's teacher IF you have registered by July 31st!
Back to School Open House
Don't forget, the first day of school is Wednesday, August 16th for 1st-5th grade and Wednesday, August 23rd for Kindergarten/Preschool 4 & 5 Year old class!
PLEASE HELP OUR DROP OFF/PICK UP AFTER SCHOOL PROCESS
Our main goal after school is to keep students safe!
I love that our middle school and junior high students come and pick up their younger siblings, however, for safety reason it is problematic to have them enter the building during school hours or right as the bell rings at the end of the day. If you have chosen an older sibling to pick up a Park student, please have them choose a designated area OUTSIDE of the building to meet. Our focus is on having Park students exit our building at he end of the day safely without additional students entering our building.
Will you please follow the recommended rules below to help us with this?
1. The preferred location to pick up students is the BACK of the school, located on 700 E. Please use the pull through lane to do that.
2. Students should never get into a vehicle that is stopped in the middle of the road. PLEASE use the pull through lane or a parking stall.
3. Students should never run across the road, they need to use the crosswalk every time.
We understand that there are quite a few cars picking up students after school and we are trying to get cars in and out as quickly as possible. The pull through lane really does die down after 3:05pm.
Another option is to have your student use one of the designated crosswalk to meet you on a different road; on the north side of 700 E or 600 E, etc.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe-
Kindergarten Information
Your child's class placement will be based on the results of their KEEP Assessment. Please make sure you have signed up HERE for a time to bring your child to be assessed.
After the assessment dates, the Kindergarten teachers and I will meet to discuss scores and class placement. We will take your am/pm preference into consideration.
Your child's Kindergarten teacher will call you no later than Monday, August 21st at noon to let you know your child's teacher and schedule.
We will hold a special Back to School Open House just for our Kindergarten students on Tuesday, August 22nd from 3:15pm to 5:00 pm.
School for Kindergarten will begin on Wednesday, August 23rd.
SCHOOL LUNCH
School lunch can be paid online. For more information please visit the Child Nutrition page on Nebo School District’s website.
School meals for students are available at the paid rate of:
Breakfast- $1.50
Lunch- $2.50
To apply for free or reduced-price meals for the 2023-2024 school year you will need to submit a Meal Benefits Application. Qualification is based on factors including household size, income,
participation in assistance programs such as SNAP, FDPIR, and TANF, as well as living situations such as homelessness and migrancy.
You may access an application online by going to your Infinite Campus Menu, then scrolling down to More and clicking on Meal Benefits. As a reminder, households must apply every year to confirm eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
We NEED Your Help!
Reminder to pay donations for the coming year!
To donate, log on to your Infinite Campus portal and click on "Fees". From there you can chose the amount you would like or able to donate. You can also come in to the office to pay the donation during office hours. Note: There is a small processing free for an in-person transaction.
Click here to log in to your Infinite Campus account and donate today!
WHAT IS THE DONATION MONEY USED FOR?
A large portion of the funds are divided up and given directly to each grade level teacher. The teacher uses his or her donation account to pay for things like supplies and materials for lessons, resources for class parties and activities, field trips and other needed items.
A small portion of the funds are used to fund the following school-wide events:
*Toy Tower in the front office (students earn tokens to use in the toy tower)
*Birthday gift for every student
*Assemblies
*Field trips
*Field Day
*Rewards for citizenship
*Sports and PE Equipment
*Turkey Trot
Important Upcoming Dates
**Monday, August 7: 1st-5th Grade Students will be able to view their class placement
** Tuesday, August 15th: 1st-5th Grade Student Back to School Open House: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
** Wednesday, August 16h: First Day of School for 1st-5th Grade Students
** Wednesday, August 16th-Friday, August 18th: KEEP Assessment for Kindergarten Students: SIGN UP HERE
** Friday, August 18th: Park School Spirit Day- Wear Park Colors
** Tuesday, August 22nd: Kindergarten/Preschool Back to School Open House: 3:15 pm-5:00 pm
** Wednesday, August 23rd: First Day of School for Kindergarten/Preschool 4/5 Year old Class
** Monday, August 28th: First Day of School for Preschool 3 year old Class
** Tuesday, August 29th: Fire Drill @2:00