Park Bulletins
The Park Bulletins email is sent every Thursday highlighting news and events with a link to this Bulletins page. This web page is always here for you — bookmark it and check back often for all-school, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School information.
On this page: All-School, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School news and information.
All School Announcements
An Evening of Matcha with Quentin Vennie
Wednesday, April 8 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Quentin Vennie is a nationally recognized mental health advocate, bestselling author of Strong in the Broken Places, and founder of Equitea, a wellness brand centered on healing and inclusion. Discover the art of matcha and the power of mindfulness at a unique hands-on event featuring Quentin Vennie, founder of Equitea Co. — a purpose-driven wellness brand redefining holistic healing through community, connection, and tea. Sign up HERE. Space is limited.
Holi Color Run!
Saturday, April 11 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
(Rain Date: Saturday, April 25)
This year, Park will celebrate Holi on Saturday, April 11 at Sugar Campus. We invite you to join us in a color run/walk and to enjoy some Indian food, community, and fun! This event is presented by the Partners Program and Upper School API (Asian Pacific-Islander Affinity Group). All are welcome! Join us!
Sign up and purchase t-shirts HERE!
Comfort Kits for Kennedy Krieger Institute (All-Family Event)
Sunday, April 12 • 10-12 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, April 12 for a family-friendly community service event in partnership with Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Kits for Kids program! Families will work together to assemble school supply kits that will be donated directly to Kennedy Krieger’s patients and students who need them year-round. All ages are welcome – come anytime between 10-12 p.m. and stay for as long as you’d like! All supplies will be provided.
Please use THIS LINK to register.
SAVE THE DATE: Family Canoeing Day on April 18
Join us at Lake Roland for a fun family day! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy canoeing, hiking, and family friendly activities organized by Park. All ages are welcome to the event, but all students must be with a parent, and anyone under 8 years old must have a parent or guardian in the boat with them at all times. Space is limited for those canoeing. Registration will open next week!
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Magician/Mentalist Jacob Greenwald ’19
Thursday, April 23 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Jacob Greenwald ’19 is a New York City based rising star magician and mentalist, acclaimed for his “impossible” performances. Jacob delivers engaging magic and mind reading that guests remember long after the show ends. He has performed at venues like Lincoln Center and consulted on Off-Broadway productions.
Experience the impossible with us on Thursday, April 23 in the Middle School Commons — you don’t want to miss this! Register HERE!
The Park Fund Faculty & Staff Appreciation Drive!
The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Drive has been extended to March 13! We are over halfway towards our goal of 200 gifts, and hope you will join us today with a gift that is meaningful to you. Remember, you can make your gift in honor of a specific faculty or staff member and we will send them a tribute card! To donate, visit www.parkschool.net/giving or Venmo. Questions? Reach out to Anna Danz, Director of The Park Fund [email protected]
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The Park School Store
Located just off the Lobby of the Athletic Center, and open every day (check current hours!), the new School Store carries all of the latest Bruin swag, plus snacks, refreshments, and more!
School Store Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:15 a.m -4:15 p.m.
Parents, if you’d like to set limits for purchasing for your child at the School Store or the Cafeteria, click HERE.
Parents’ Association Swag!
Support the PA and show your Park School Spirit!
Park Magnets, Stickers & Swag
Just added: Bruins Shoe Charms! $5
Express school spirit on your electronic device, water bottle, lunch container, or notebook with custom Park stickers and magnets offered by the Parents’ Association!
And don’t miss out on a limited-edition Park umbrella!
Click HERE for more information!
Lower School Announcements
Lost and Found!
Lower School Lost & Found will be available to check out starting next friday, March 6 and will be donated after March 13, over spring break. Please take a moment to look through the lost and found items, thank you!
Lower School Conferences
Lower School will be closed for Parent Teacher Conferences on Friday, March 6 and Thursday, March 12. Students in Grades 2-5 join a portion of their conference, so please make sure your child is available to join at the time you choose.
There will be childcare available for Park enrolled students in PK-5. Please sign up for conferences through the link sent out last week. Thank you!
Park Connects Parent Discussion for Grades 3-5
Join us for Park Connects! Monday, March 9 from 6:30-7:45 in the Middle School Commons.
Members of the counseling and health team will be present at the start of the gathering to introduce themselves, recommend some talking points, and briefly answer questions about age-related topics. A trained parent Park Connects facilitator will guide the remainder of the discussion, where parents will have the opportunity to bring up new topics and share insights and ideas.
RSVP by March 6. Hope to see you there!
Volunteer Drivers Needed for Viva House
Each month our fourth graders collect, sort, and pack food for our partner Viva House. We are in need of two parent drivers each month to transport the bags to Viva House! The dates that we need drivers are:
Friday, March 27
Friday, April 24
Friday, May 22
If you’re interested and able to help out, please click HERE to sign up! THANK YOU!!
Lower School Grandparents’ and Special Guests’ Visiting Day
Friday, April 24, 2026 • 9 – 11 A.M.
Please register HERE no later than Wednesday, April 1.
*To Current Park Parents: Please email Jess Loria ([email protected]) to inquire about existing grandparent contact information OR to provide updated grandparent contact information to ensure that your family members receive our grandparent communications/invitations!
And if you are interested in volunteering that morning as a parent volunteer, please email Development Assistant Lori Isaac ([email protected]) and she will be in touch with further details. We very much appreciate your support!
Early Dismissal/Late Arrivals
For any early dismissal or late arrival updates, please email [email protected]. 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, March 6 – LOWER SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, March 9 – Park Connects 3rd-5th Grade
Thursday, March 12 – LOWER SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, March 16 – Monday, March 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Tuesday, March 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Professional Activities Day
Friday, April 3 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Good Friday
Monday, April 6 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Easter Monday (makeup snow day if needed)
Middle School Announcements
Reminder:
Arriving Late, Missing School, or Leaving Early
Please call Natalia Johnson in the Middle School Office as soon as you know that your child will be absent from school (410-339-4185). You may also send her an email at [email protected]. Similarly, communicate with Natalia if your child will be picked up early from school, arriving late, or deviating from the normal school day in any way.
Important Dates
Thursday March 12 – Exploratory Learning
Monday, March 16 – Monday, March 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Tuesday, March 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Professional Activities Day
Thursday, April 2 – 7th Grade Coffee
Friday, April 3 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Good Friday
Monday, April 6 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Easter Monday (makeup snow day if needed)
Upper School Announcements
Is Your Challenge Waiver Filled Out? Please Read:
There are a number of parents who have not filled out their waivers for Park’s Challenge Course. If your child’s class uses the course and your child’s waiver has not been signed, they won’t be able to participate! Please fill out the Activity Agreement and Release Form for Student Participation in Challenge Course so that your child is ready and able to participate in challenge course activities throughout the school year.
Lunch
The cafeteria is open from 8 a.m.-2 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call 410-339-4175 if you need to leave early.
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 10 – 10th Grade Family Meeting
Monday, March 16 – Monday, March 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Tuesday, March 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Professional Activities Day
Friday, April 3 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Good Friday
Monday, April 6 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Easter Monday (makeup snow day if needed)
