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.
Family Bingo!
Saturday, February 22
(Snow Date, Saturday, March 1)
Parents! Kids! Grandparents! Alumni! Friends! Neighbors!
Join us for this fun annual event presented by the Parents’ Association. Fabulous prizes and basket raffles! Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
We are in need of volunteers for the event! If you can help out for an hour, please sign up here to volunteer.
Viva House Collection Date!
The Lower School has been involved for over 20 years supporting Viva House, a Mount Street soup kitchen and food pantry, through food donations. The fourth grade takes responsibility for coordinating this effort, soliciting food, and packing bags. Our next delivery date for Viva House is February 21, and our pantry is BARE! Our goal is to send 50 bags each month, and we are in need of help to make that happen. Any help is greatly appreciated, from donating one item to an entire bag. In addition to the food collection, you can donate money to help fill those bags! A donation of $25 covers the cost of filling one bag. You can also support the fourth grade’s efforts by signing up to deliver filled bags to Viva House! Thank you for your continuing support of this important partnership!
The Park Fund!
The Park Participation Challenge is in the home stretch! Any grade reaching 80% participation in giving by March 14—or the grade with the most gifts—will get to vote on a pizza or ice cream party. Donations can be made online at www.parkschool.net/giving.
Questions? Email Anna Danz, Director of The Park Fund at adanz@parkschool.net.
Parents’ Night Out (Adults Only)!
Amazing Glaze
Tuesday, March 4 • 7-9 p.m.
Are you ready to get fired up?! Join us for a Parents’ Night Out on Tuesday, March 4 from 7-9 p.m. at Amazing Glaze, A Paint Your Own Pottery Studio in Mt. Washington. The Parents’ Association will provide the studio fee and you’ll be responsible for purchasing a piece of pottery of your choosing to paint! Enjoy drinks and light refreshments, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones! Let’s get this pottery started!
Register here. Spaces are limited.
LET US DO THAT!
Do you need your leaves raked? Maybe your garage, shed, or basement needs cleaning? Do you need help moving furniture as you prepare for the holidays? Do you need child care? Would an elderly parent benefit from a visitor? Maybe you need a pet walked or cared for? Need help gift wrapping?
LET THE UPPER SCHOOL CIVIL RIGHTS TRIP PARTICIPANTS DO IT FOR YOU! RESPOND TO THIS FORM TO TELL US WHAT YOU NEED. All proceeds fund the Civil Rights Trip!
Challah Bake! Date TBA!
We are excited to announce our second annual Challah Bake! This is a fundraiser for the Park students traveling to the Jewish Canadian Model United Nations (JCYMUN) conference this March! Please see here for details and to register. We had originally scheduled the event to take place on Thursday, February 27, but we are searching for a new date, so stay tuned!
The Park School Store
Looking for some great holiday presents for the Bruins in your house? Check out all the latest BRUINS gear at the Park School Online Store! Park’s online school store offers an easy-to-navigate web page full of Park branded apparel, accessories, home decor, and other Bruins swag for all your Park spirit needs! Pick up your items on campus!
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 offered by the Parents’ Association! They come in a variety of shapes, styles, and are durable, weatherproof, and dishwasher-safe. Each sticker is approximately 3.5″ x 3.5″. Purchase them individually or get a complete set for a discounted price!
New! Custom Park magnets offered by the Parents’ Association! They, too, come in a variety of shapes, styles, and are durable, weatherproof, and adhere to your car. Each magnet is approximately 3.5″ x 3.5″. Purchase them individually or get a complete set for a discounted price!
And don’t miss out on a limited-edition Park umbrella!
Click HERE for more information!
Lower School Announcements
Park Connects Parent Discussion for Grades 3-5
Monday, March 10 • 6:30-7:45 p.m. • Location: Middle School Commons
Our Park Connects Parent Discussion sessions have a new format this year! 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.
Lower School Counselor Amy Ancona will join the beginning of the session on March 10, and has provided suggestions for conversation topics below for parents to consider.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Park parents! RSVP HERE by March 6!
Park Connects programming supports the health and well-being of your child by fostering mutual support and productive communication among parents. Learn more about Park Connects here.
Dates to Note:
- Lower School In-Person Spring Conferences will be taking place Friday, February 28 and Thursday, March 6.
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
Saturday, February 22 – Family Bingo
Friday, February 28 – LOWER SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 4 – Parents’ Night Out at Amazing Glaze
Thursday, March 6 – LOWER SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, March 10 – Park Connects for Grades 3-5
March 17 -25 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Middle School Announcements
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
Thursday, February 20 – 7th Grade Parent Coffee
Saturday, February 22 – Family Bingo
Friday, February 28 – MIDDLE SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 4 – Parents’ Night Out at Amazing Glaze
March 7-9 – 8th Grade Production
March 17 -25 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Upper School Announcements
Park Connects Parent Discussion for Grades 9-12
Thursday, March 6 • 7-8:15 p.m. • Location: Middle School Commons
Our Park Connects Parent Discussion sessions have a new format this year! 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.
Upper School Counselors Kara Ker, Tucker Snow, and Edwin Gordon and Human Sexuality instructor Ashley Edwards will join the beginning of the session on March 6 and have provided information below for parents to consider.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Park parents! RSVP HERE!
Park Connects programming supports the health and well-being of your child by fostering mutual support and productive communication among parents. Learn more about Park Connects here.
Student IDs
All students are given a student ID. If you are new to Park, we will take a photo for your ID during orientation. Returning students: if you have lost your ID, please fill out this form so that we can get you a new ID. Please note: we will replace any IDs lost over the summer, but after that, there will be a $5 replacement fee for any lost ID cards during the school year. In order to not incur a charge, this form must be filled out by August 30. Any requests made after August 30 will be charged.
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
Saturday, February 22 – Family Bingo
Tuesday, March 4 – Parents’ Night Out at Amazing Glaze
Thursday, March 6 – 9-12th Grade Park Connects
March 17 -25 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
