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.
Book Discussion with Park Parent and Author Eric Puchner
Thursday, May 22
“Dream State” is Oprah Winfrey’s latest Book Club pick! Read the book and come join us for a meaningful discussion led by Park parent Eric Puchner. Eric is associate professor in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to Dream State, he is the author of the novel Model Home, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and winner of a California Book Award, and two collections of short stories, Last Day on Earth and Music Through the Floor, a finalist for the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award. Read more about his work and register for the event when you click the link below!
Kinetic Sculpture Race! May 3
Come root for Park’s entry to the Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race this Saturday, May 1, starting and ending at the American Visionary Arts Museum. Our entry this year is called, Bear Necessities and the AVAM is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of KSR by having this year’s race theme be Play! Click the link below to see the schedule for the day!
Junior/Senior Prom Fundraiser!
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! Help offset the cost of prom tickets and stock up on fantastic flavors of Double Good Popcorn. The Park Prom online store is open now until May 5 at 9am. Park gets 50% of the proceeds and your popcorn gets shipped to your door! Please tell your friends and family.
(Yes – Prom is on a boat this year! 🛥️)
Student Project: Leveling The Playing Field Collection
A group os 8th Grade students have organized a collection drive with Leveling the Playing field (LPF) for their Advoc8 Project. LPF redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities. They are looking for all types of sports equipment, used or not. Lacrosse sticks, soccer cleats, baseball gloves/bats etc., which can be left in the designated collection box in the front entryway of Park School.
Thank you for your support!
Challah Bake – Tonight!
We are excited to announce our second annual Park School Challah Bake on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Thank you for supporting Park’s JCYMUN (Jewish Canadian Youth Model UN) club! This event is a great opportunity for the whole Park community, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, to come together for a fun evening that will conclude with everyone taking home delicious and beautiful Challahs just in time for Shabbat (if you celebrate). We hope you can join us! For more information or to register, click HERE.
Questions- email lblum@parkschool.net
The Park School Store
New Park T-Shirts! 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
May Day Details!
We look forward to welcoming all Lower School families to campus for this year’s May Day celebration on Friday, May 9! Save the date!
Start time for the May Day program is 11 a.m. The rain date is Friday, May 16.
Since Park’s inaugural school year (1912-13), we have celebrated May Day and the arrival of spring through song and pageantry. Highlights of the May Day program include our fifth grade classes dancing the maypole, a sing-along with all who are present, and time together on our beautiful campus.
Please read on for important information about…
- Dismissal time and procedures on May Day
- May Day volunteer opportunities
- Commemorative May Day t-shirts
- May Day logistics
This outdoor event presents a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community. We hope you will make the time to come to campus, bring a picnic lunch, connect with your fellow parents — and, of course, celebrate our fifth graders as they say a ceremonial farewell to the Lower School and pass on their responsibilities as leaders to the fourth grade class.
There will be on-campus activities and treats following the May Day program. And our dining services staff will be set up outside. Cash, credit cards, and student FACTS accounts will be accepted forms of payment. Yes, there will be lemon sticks!
Dismissal Time and Procedures
Students will be dismissed to their parents/caregivers (or a designated family) following the May Day program at approximately noon.
- If parents/caregivers are unable to attend the event, please make arrangements with another family to supervise your child and/or bring them home; and fill out this form to identify your plans following dismissal.
- There is no Extended Day on May Day.
- There is no afternoon bus service on May Day.
Volunteer at May Day!
The Parents’ Association seeks parents and other friends to donate and hour of time on May Day to provide essential — and fun! — support for the celebration. There are a lot of different opportunities to help and to interact with the community. Click here to see more details and to sign up! Thank you!!
For Fifth Grade Families:
On Tuesday, May 27, from 12:30-3:15 p.m., your children will participate in our annual “Middle School Mini-Day,” where they’ll meet a panel of current students to talk about life in Middle School, experience several 15-minute classes, and then finish their day with a question and answer session. The day promises to be a lot of fun.
2024-25 Gordon Berman ’68 Memorial Lower School Resident Author Carmen Agra Deedy
The Park School Library is excited to host Carmen Agra Deedy, award-winning author of 16 books for young readers, on May 29 as our 2024-25 Gordon Berman ’68 Memorial Lower School Resident Author.
Throughout the day, Carmen will hold three storytelling sessions for our Lower School students. Her books will be available for sale prior to her visit, and the Lower School Library will host a book signing session with Carmen from 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Carmen will sign books for Lower School students from 2:45-3:45 p.m. on May 29 in the Lower School Library. Please place your book orders HERE.
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
Tuesday, May 6 – All School Band Concert
Wednesday, May 7 – Rising 6th Grade and New Middle School Parent Meeting
Friday, May 9 – May Day
Tuesday, May 13 – Lower and Middle School Choral Concert
Monday, May 26 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27 – Middle School 5th Grade Mini Day
Middle School Announcements
2024-25 Peter Baida ’68 Middle School Writer-in-Residence Katherine Marsh
We are thrilled to welcome author Katherine Marsh to Park’s Middle School on Wednesday, May 7, as our 2025 Peter Baida ’68 Middle School Writer-in-Residence. Our visitor is an award-winning author of novels for middle-grade readers including The Lost Year; Nowhere Boy; The Night Tourist; Medusa: The Myth of Monsters and a sequel, The Gods’ Revenge. Throughout the day, Katherine will be working with our Middle School students. She will be running writing workshops for all 6th graders based on her two most recent books (Medusa & The Gods’ Revenge). The library will host a lunchtime gathering for Middle Schoolers currently in the book club reading and discussing her book, Nowhere Boy. And she will be available for a book signing at the end of the day in the library from 3:15-4 p.m.
To order any of Katherine’s books, CLICK HERE to fill out the form to place the order through The Ivy Bookshop. Books must be ordered before April 30 and will be delivered to Park School on the day of her visit so your child can meet her and have their book(s) signed.
Middle School Soccer Clinic
Sunday, May 4 • 9–10:30 a.m. • Rain or shine!
This clinic on the Kelly Field turf gives 6th–8th Grade players a look at what Upper School soccer at Park is all about. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and apply skills in an engaging, and fun environment! All levels of play are welcome. Your child will be able to work one-on-one with Head Varsity Coaches GEOFF MEYERS (Boys’ program) and CORY ZAJDEL (Girls’ program) and current VARSITY SOCCER TEAM MEMBERS on our turf field. Join us to advance your game, have a great time, and experience what it’s like to BE A BRUIN!
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 6 – All School Band Concert
Thursday, May 8 – Orientation Part 1 for Rising and New 9th Grade Students
Tuesday, May 13 – Lower and Middle School Choral Concert
Tuesday, May 20 – Middle School 8th Grade Advoc8 Documentation Day
Monday, May 26 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Upper School Announcements
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
Tuesday, May 6 – All School Band Concert
May 15-17 – 9/10 Production: Clue
Thursday, May 22 – Silversoundz
Friday, May 23 – Goldsoundz
Monday, May 26 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
