We need your help! Parkwood PTO is looking for at least 4 parent volunteers to sit on the Panther Prowl planning committee.
No prior experience is necessary; you’ll be working alongside other supportive parents who can help guide you through the process. We just need someone who is willing and has the time to help make the Panther Prowl a success!
Complete this form to sign up for the Planning Committee.
Fall 2024 Distribution
New athletic shoes are available to all Parkwood Upjohn Students. Complete this online form through First Day Shoe Fund to order your child’s pair prior to September 10, 2024.
Celebrate the start of the 2024-2025 school year at our Welcome Back BBQ hosted by the PTO.
Meet your teachers, grab some food, catch up with friends, and enjoy the playground at this event.
We’re in need of volunteers to help put on this free event. Please sign up to help if you’re available.
Dear Panther Families,
Thank you for engaging with your child’s teacher through Parent-Teacher Conferences as we celebrate achievements over the first two trimesters of the school year and plan for a successful conclusion of the final trimester. The first day of Spring Break is tomorrow, March 26th. The first day of class after break will be Monday, April 5th. School offices will be closed during Spring Break.
During Spring Break I hope you will have time to help your student engage in a Reading Panther Project from the Parkwood-Upjohn Librarian – Ms. Yerden-Ferguson! Also, take note of the following upcoming events:
– April 7th: Virtual STEAM Night from 6-7 PM
– April 10th: Spring Craft Day: Join the Parkwood-Upjohn PTO for a seed planting adventure! Check out the PTO Facebook page for more details. Also, the PTO is looking for board members. Contact ashley.boza@gmail.com if you are interested.
– April 12th – April 16th: Student Supply Pick-up. Come to the Parkwood-Upjohn office between 8 and 4, Monday through Friday to pick up essential supplies to support your child’s learning. Please feel free to contact me by responding to this email if you have questions.
Lastly, if your child’s Chromebook is not running as efficiently as before, try these Computer Spring Cleaning Tips.
Have a fantastic Spring Break,
Mr. Murray
Lots of stuff is happening the next few weeks as we get through September and into October.
Open House – September 20 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Come visit with the teachers, see classrooms and the school. There will be a Title I meeting in the gym at 5:30 p.m. to explain what Title I is and how it will be used at Parkwood. After the meeting, teachers will be available in their classrooms.
PTO Meeting – September 20 7:00 p.m.
The first PTO meeting of the year will be held in the gym. Come find out what the PTO has planned for the 2016-2017 school year, including HOOPLA coming in November. You’ll be able to hear, too, about the many volunteer opportunities. The PTO depends on volunteers to pull off successful events for the school community.
Picture Day – September 21
Smile Pretty! Picture day takes place all day. To order packets online, go to Lifetouch’s website.
Golf Outing Benefiting 5th Grade Camp – September 25 Tee Time 11:00 a.m.
State’s Golf Course – 20 E W Avenue in Vicksburg
Join us for a day at the links as we raise money to help our 5th grade kids go to Sherman Lake the week after Thanksgiving. Parkwood-Upjohn is the only Kalamazoo Public School that goes a full week because of generous donations from parents and the community. Download the form at the PTO website and see how you can help out. Teams needs to be turned in by Thursday, September 22.
More information on the PTO and upcoming events can be found at www.parkwoodupjohnpto.com.
As of 4:00 p.m. February 12, we are still a go for the Valentine’s Day dance at Parkwood Upjohn tonight. If it ends up being cancelled, we’ll send out another post. Please be careful driving if you are out and about!
If you purchased fast passes just go right through the Fast Pass Entrance and give your name and you’ll be in. Otherwise admission is $3.00 per person or $10.00 for the entire family living in that household.
Here’s some of the awesome things in store…cookies, candy, popcorn and craft free to you! We will also be handing out mustaches to the kids at the door. The following will be available for purchase:
Pizza $1.00
Water $1.00
Photo booth pictures $4.00
Flowers $2.00
The dance goes until 8. Can’t wait to see everyone there!
*reminder this is not a drop off event
October and November are fast becoming full of fall fun at Parkwood-Upjohn! Be sure to check in at the PTO website for updates or catch up on the Facebook page. The fun includes:
Friday, October 30 – Literacy Parade starting at 2:30 p.m.
Come watch the kids showcase their class’s book as they walk around the block (inside event if weather is bad). This includes PEEP through 3rd grade, with each classroom creating a costume based on a book.
Friday, October 30 – Fall Family Fun Festival – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
A new event for Parkwood! Come dressed up in your non-scary costume and have fun dancing and hanging out with friends! Pizza and other fun treats will be available! $2.00 per person / $10.00 Family Max ($3.00 at Door)
THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT!
This HUGE fundraiser raises money for the PTO to help with providing funds for such things as teacher grants, special assemblies, field trips, family fun nights, and more! Come and enjoy the atmosphere! Bid on fun items! Fast Pass gets you in for $1.00 / person with $2.00 at the door.
Reminders:
T-Shirt Orders Due October 21 (Order Forms are available in office or online at PTO website)
Auction Items Due November 6
Deliver to school office or contact Shannon Curtis or Minchie Brockman
School Improvement Team Meeting in Library – October 22 at 4:15
Picture Retakes – October 28
NO SCHOOL – November 6
1/2 Days – November 12 & 13
So are you getting excited about Tuesday, September 8? I bet many of the adults are just as excited as the kids!
Be sure to join the Parkwood Upjohn family for the Back to School BBQ on Tuesday, September 1 starting at 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Hotdogs, watermelon, and other snacks will be available. Come and find out who your child has this year, meet the teachers, learn about the PTO and other activities offered at the school, and meet with other families as we gear up for back to school. This is a RAIN OR SHINE event. If it rains, we’ll be visiting in the gym.
Other important dates coming up:
September 8 – 8:40 a.m. – 11:56 a.m. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
September 8 – 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tears and Cheers in Library for Parents
September 9 – 8:40 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
Information on school lunches is available here: http://chartwells.compass-usa.com/KPS/Pages/SiteMenus.aspx School menus will be available soon. Pricing for lunches as well as prepaying for lunches is available through this site. The first lunch will be on September 9. All kids at Parkwood get free breakfast every morning.
Be sure to check the PTO website at www.ParkwoodUpjohnPTO.com for more information on lunches, school information, and upcoming events.
Another school year is fast approaching! September 8 the kids go back to Parkwood-Upjohn. We have some fun events planned to get the school year off to a great start:
Kindergarten Play Dates: August 20 at 10:30 and August 24 at 5:30 at the Playground
Back to School BBQ – September 1 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
First Day of School (Half Day) – September 8
Cheers and Tears – September 8 starting at 8:45 a.m. in the library
Teacher Meet-and-Greet – September 18 (more to come!!)
Hoopla! November 6 (tentative)
Be sure to check out the PTO website at http://www.ParkwoodUpjohnPTO.com for more details or LIKE us on Facebook to get up to date information as well!
See you soon and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Parkwood Upjohn Elementary 