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.
Fundraiser for The Civil Rights Trip!
November 7, 2025 • 6-8 p.m. • Lower School Multipurpose Room
Bring a friend, your kids, and the whole family for a fun evening of line dancing, laughter, and community! This lively workout event is the perfect way to connect, move, and make lasting memories together. Enjoy complimentary lemonade and snacks, and soak up the good vibes!
Entrance Fee: $7 — may be charged to student accounts or paid at the door.
Buy your tickets HERE!
Fall Production: Into The Woods
November 19-22
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. The story follows a slew of storybook characters – a Baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack, etc. – who venture into the unknown to achieve their wishes. However, the real-world consequences of their actions return to haunt them in a dramatic tonal twist. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
Purchase tickets HERE!
Food Drive – Tomorrow!
The Park School is hosting a food drive to support local food banks, including our partner Viva House. We ask donations of any non-perishable food items to be dropped off by Friday, November 7 in bins located in the vestibule at the main entrance, or inside at the Lower School circle.
While we are thankful for any donation of non-perishable food items, here is the list for our monthly Viva House collection, and the Maryland Food Bank’s top needed items are canned fruit and rice You can see the other items most requested here.
Park’s Upper School students will be helping to collect and sort the items, but we would grateful for parent support in helping to deliver the items. If you might be able to help, please sign up HERE, and the Parents’ Association will be in touch. Thank you!
Park Pulse Survey
In the Admission Office, we are always excited to share Park’s mission of promoting intellectual inquiry, collaborative learning, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives. When meeting prospective families, we also wish to represent the real experiences of our community in authentic ways. To this end, we invite you to respond to this quick, anonymous survey to share how your family is experiencing this school year and how we can continue to ensure that Park is the premier choice for progressive education in the greater Baltimore region. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Click HERE to take the survey, and thank you!
LET US DO THAT! Civil Rights Trip Helpers
Upper School students from Park School, City College High and City Neighbors School are earning money for their upcoming Civil Rights Trips. If you need help with anything — leaf raking, cleaning your shed, garage or attic, walking your pet, visiting an elderly relative, providing tech help (scanning pictures, backing up documents), decorating for the holidays, serving at a party, playing music for an event or master classes for your kids- Let us do that!
Click HERE to request help!
Support the Park Fund
Park’s second annual I ❤️ Park Raise-a-thon is Thursday, November 13!
This school year, we are striving for 500 parent gifts and the Raise-a-thon is a wonderful time to make your donation if you have not already done so—every gift, of any size, truly makes a difference.
P.S. The grades with the highest participation and most gifts will enjoy a hot chocolate party before winter break! All gifts received through the end of November will count toward your grade’s goal.
Read more about the Park Fund, or make a donation HERE. Thank you!
Robotics Volunteers Needed!
The Park School of Baltimore will host two FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) qualifying tournaments this season: Baltimore I on Saturday, December 13th, and Baltimore II on Sunday, December 14th.
Our robotics program has three teams of Middle and Upper School students participating in these major events right here on campus!
To make both tournaments a success, we are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles—many of which require no prior robotics experience. Whether you can offer a few hours or a full day, your support is invaluable.
Please click here to sign up to volunteer!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Northcott or Drew Schoff.
La Food Marketa Parents’ Association Fundraiser
Wednesday, November 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Celebrate family, friendship, Bruins, and more at La Food Marketa Quarry Lake and support the Park Parents’ Association! For the fourth year in a row, 10% of event sales will be donated to the Park PA to support initiatives like PA Grants. Wondering what type of grants already have already been awarded this year? A 3-D Resin Printer for the Middle School Dungeons and Dragons Club, new field hockey sticks, and new speakers for Goldsoundz!
School Picture Make-up and Retake Day
By now, you have received a link to your child’s gallery. You can purchase pictures via the online link (through Freed Photography). If you have not received the link, please email Freed Photography: [email protected]. School pictures are the PA’s biggest fundraiser and proceeds support PA initiatives and events!
If you missed picture day or are dissatisfied with the pictures, you have the option of having them retaken on the make-up day. Make-up Day Photos will be done on Wednesday, November 12 from 8 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Please click here to sign up. It is the student’s responsibility to arrive on time for the picture. A parent volunteer will collect and escort lower school students to the picture location for a make-up picture. Portraits will be taken on the Meadow (past the Kindergarten Building) from 8 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. Please wear comfortable shoes. (If it rains, pictures will be taken in the Blaustein Gym I.)
Even if you choose not to purchase copies of the pictures, all students will have their pictures taken. These pictures are used by Park School for archival and yearbook purposes.
We are looking for parent volunteers to help Make-Up Day run smoothly. If you can help out (thank you!), click here to sign up!
Any questions: please contact the Parents’ Association: [email protected]
The Park School 2026-2027 Tuition Assistance Application is Now Open!
Park School families who currently participate in the Tuition Assistance program should begin their 2026-2027 application now!
Log into your School and Student Services (SSS) account to begin as soon as possible. For families considering the Tuition Assistance program for the first time, please contact [email protected] before November 1 to schedule an appointment to discuss next steps for submitting an application.
We encourage all applicants to take advantage of the new Easy Apply form by enrolling in IRS integration service.
The NEW Park School Store
Park is excited to announce that our new in-person store is open and ready for you! 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
Come Get Your Things!
Please take a look at the lost and found items on the coat rack between the 1st and 2nd Grade pods. The racks will be in the Lower School Multipurpose Room on conference days. All items will be donated at the end of November, before Thanksgiving Break.
Common Bonds — New Date
The Common Bonds session previously scheduled for Thursday, November 13 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 11. Please reach out to Assiatou Diallo or Hayes Davis with questions. Please use this link to sign your child(ren) up to participate in Common Bonds on Tuesday, November 11. Please reach out to Assiatou Diallo or Hayes Davis with questions.
Please reach out to Hayes Davis, Director of DEI, if you have any questions!
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
Thursday, November 6 – Lower School Closed for Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 7 – Virtual Lunch & Learn with Matt Doyle and Meghan Marinucci: Technology, Wellness and The Social Institute
Monday, November 10 – Preview of Middle School for Parents of Current 5th Graders
Wednesday, November 12 – All School Picture Make-up Day (Make-ups and Retakes)
November 26-28- SCHOOL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
Middle School Announcements
Park Connects Parent Discussion for Grades 6-8
Monday, November 17 • 7-8:15 p.m • Middle School Commons
Join the Middle School Park Connects team, Health Educator Ashley Edwards and School Counselors Kara Ker, Tucker Snow, and Edwin Gordon, for a concise and engaging parent conversation about helping your Middle Schooler navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. Together, we’ll explore how to recognize signs of stress, support emotional growth, and encourage healthy coping skills that build resilience and connection. This short session will offer practical tools and thoughtful insights to help you guide your child through this pivotal stage with confidence and care.
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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Park parents!
Suggested resources from the Health Team:
Book: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson: A practical guide to understanding how children’s brains develop and how parents can respond effectively to emotional moments.
Podcast: Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting: Dr. Lisa Damour discusses real-world parenting challenges and healthy strategies for adolescents.
TED Talk: Lisa Damour’s “The emotional lives of teenagers.” A thoughtful look at what’s really happening inside teens’ emotional worlds and how adults can help them cope.
RSVP HERE!
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
Wednesday, November 12 – All School Picture Make-up Day (Make-ups and Retakes)
Friday, November 14 – Middle School Fall Social
November 26-28- SCHOOL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
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.-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 [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
Wednesday, November 12 – All School Picture Make-up Day (Make-ups and Retakes)
November 20-22 – Fall Production Into The Woods
November 26-28- SCHOOL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
