Park Bulletins
Park sends out the Park Bulletin email every Thursday. Bulletins for each division are sent, as links, to all families and Park employees and contain news and information from the school, teachers, and community. This web page is always here for you — bookmark it and check back often!
All School Show 2024: Eyes
ON VIEW: April 29–May 24, 2024
Work on display includes First Grade, Fourth Grade, Sixth Grade, Eighth Grade, US Drawing, US Illustration, US Digital Photography, US Darkroom, US Ceramics, US Filmmaking, Figure Drawing, and Junior Portfolio.
Artists’ Reception: Wednesday, May 15, 2–4 p.m. All are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.
9/10 Production: Class
It’s school election time, and while most of the school is busy enjoying their lunch break, a deadlock is taking place amongst the members of the school council. Bitter rivalries, secret alliances, and false promises are laid bare. As a ruthless battle ensues, who will win and does anyone really care? A play about politics, populism, and the ‘ping’ of a text message.
Wednesday, May 15 – 3:45 p.m. (Preview Performance)
Thursday, May 16 – 7 p.m.
Friday, May 17 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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PA Closing Meeting, Challenge Course Tour,
and Viva House Bag Packing
We hope you will join us for a sneak peek of the revitalization and enhancement of the Park Challenge Course at the Parents’ Association Closing Meeting!
Thursday, May 30 • 8:15 a.m.
We’ll meet at the Science + Engineering Wing’s outdoor classroom for coffee and light breakfast refreshments starting at 8:15 a.m., and will head out for the 20-minute tour at 8:35. Rain or shine! Following the tour, please join us in the outdoor classroom to help pack Viva House bags to be delivered during the summer! If you are able to contribute any items, please bring anything on this list.
Take a First Look!
If you know of families considering an application to Park, please invite them to join us on campus on Tuesday morning, May 14 at 8:45 a.m. for our spring program, Take a First Look.
At this event, parents are invited to meet Park’s Head of School and Lower, Middle, and Upper School Principals. Take a guided tour of our academic settings and get a glimpse of Park’s educational philosophy in action. They will also learn about our curriculum, community, student-centered programming, inspired and inspiring faculty, and how excellence is the natural outcome.
Looking for a host family for an international student coming to Park!
In addition to being committed to helping the student acculturate and thrive during their stay, host families should:
• Live within a 30-minute drive from Park School
• Secure a suitable school transportation
• Provide 2 meals a day (student may purchase lunch at school)
• Provide the student a room
If you are interested, Text/Call/Email: 312-459-0139 or alexxu@hamdenx.org.
Park School Seniors!
The Park Store Online is so excited for you during these weeks that lead up to your graduation!
Please enjoy 15% off any purchase made throughout the month of May!
Visit www.parkschool.net/parkstore and use the code “SENIOR24”
PARK CAMPS!
Park Camps registration is humming along, and some of our most popular camps are almost sold out! Check out the summer website, which includes all the key information about our new School’s Out Sports Camp (Ages 6-14), Specialty Camps (Ages 10-13), and our Day Camp for Cubs, Bears, and Bruins (Ages 3.5-10). For Upper School students interested in a summer job, visit the summer employment page. Thrive On!
Lower School Announcements
May Day will take place on the scheduled rain date, Friday, May 17.
In the event that the weather forecast for next Friday will make an outdoor May Day challenging, we will notify the community on Wednesday, May 15, of any changes in the plan. This could include moving the maypole ceremony and sing-along indoors in the Athletic Center as a Lower School/Lower School family celebration only — with our Middle and Upper School students following their regular academic schedules.
Early Dismissal/Late Arrivals
For any early dismissal or late arrival updates, please email LSOffice@parkschool.net.
Please plan to come to the Lower School Bus Circle, park, and come in to sign your child in or out at the Lower School Office.
Important Dates
Friday, May 17 – May Day
Thursday, May 23 – Lower and Middle School Vocal Concert
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30 – Activist Project Museum Family Open House
Friday, May 31 – 8th Grade Trip
Friday, June 7 – Last Day of School
Monday, June 10 – Commencement
Middle School Announcements
UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS & OTHER EVENTS
- 7th Grade Arts Trip – Thursday, May 16th
- 8th Grade Arts Trip – Friday, May 17th
- **May Day – Rescheduled to Friday, May 17th
- MS Student Gove Elections – Monday, May 20th (6&7th Grade)
- US Student Gov. Elections – Wednesday, May 22nd (8th Grade)
- 8th Grade Class Trip – Thursday-Friday, May 30th and 31st
Lunch
The cafeteria is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Here is a link to the menu. You can pay with cash, credit, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or use your student ID number.
Important Dates
Tuesday, May 21 – Middle School 8th Grade Advoc8 Documentation Day
Wednesday, May 22 – Activist Project Museum Open House
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Thursday, June 6 – 8th Grade Field Day
Friday, June 7 – 8th Grade Closing Ceremony + Reception
Friday, June 7 – Last Day of School
Monday, June 10 – Commencement
Upper School Announcements
9/10 Production: Class
It’s school election time, and while most of the school is busy enjoying their lunch break, a deadlock is taking place amongst the members of the school council. Bitter rivalries, secret alliances, and false promises are laid bare. As a ruthless battle ensues, who will win and does anyone really care? A play about politics, populism, and the ‘ping’ of a text message.
Wednesday, May 15 – 3:45 p.m. (Preview Performance)
Thursday, May 16 – 7 p.m.
Friday, May 17 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Important Dates Park Connects Discussion for 9th Grade Parents – Tonight!
Thursday, May 9
7 p.m. — Upper School Commons
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gather with fellow Park parents in your grade. Connect with old friends and make new connections. Join the conversation — come talk about topics that are important to you, and to all of us.
Lunch
The cafeteria is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Here is a link to the menu. You can pay with cash, credit, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or use your student ID number.
Reminders
*If you arrive after 8:30 a.m., please sign in at the US desk before going to class. If you need to leave during the day for an appointment, please have a parent email usattendance@parkschool.net and sign out at the US desk before you leave.
ATTENDANCE: If you are sick or late to school or must leave for an appointment, please have your parents contact the school at usattendance@parkschool.net or 410-339-4175. Any time you come or go from campus between 8:30 and 3:00, be sure to sign in/sign out at the Upper School front desk.
EARLY DISMISSAL: Students are not to dismiss themselves. Please have a parent email usattendance@parkschool.net or call 410-339-4175 if you need to leave early.
Important Dates
Thursday, May 9 – 9th Grade Park Connects Parent Discussion #2
May 15 – May 18 – 9/10 Production: Class
Tuesday, May 21 – Senior Panel for Juniors and Families
Friday, May 24 – Goldsoundz
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Saturday, June 1 – Prom
Tuesday, June 4 – Senior Launch: College Meeting Prep for Seniors and Parents
Wednesday, June 5 – Senior Project Presentations + Lunch
Friday, June 7 – Last Day of School
Monday, June 10 – Commencement
