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
Tuition Assistance “Get it Done” Workshop
Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. – Noon.
Reserve an individual time slot during this hands-on, in-person event. Applicants to the Tuition Assistance program are invited to bring their documents and complete their Parent Financial Statement (PFS) in a friendly environment with the help of facilitators. Make the most of this working session by logging on to the School and Student Services (SSS) website and creating a 2026-27 PFS prior to the workshop. Tuition Assistance staff will be available to answer questions, review in-process or completed applications, and help with the documentation upload process. Laptops will be available, or participants may bring their own. Space is limited. Register HERE.
Reminder: The Tuition Assistance application is due December 1, 2025.
Community Service Event at Art with a Heart
Friday, October 17, 10-noon. We are excited to have you join us at Art with a Heart! With school closed for students on October 17 we thought this was a perfect opportunity to host a community service event for the whole family. Please note, you may not drop your child off for this event, parents/guardians must attend with their children.
Please select the correct quantity of participants in your group. This event is limited to the first 50 people to sign up. Thank you!
Sign Up HERE!
Park Connects Welcome Back Coffee
Kick off the school year with us at the Welcome Back Coffee on Thursday, October 23!
Join the Park Connects Health Team — our divisional counseling team members and human sexuality educators — for a cozy morning of coffee, conversation, and connection. We’ll share exciting plans for the year ahead, and you’ll have the chance to meet fellow parents, ask questions, and feel part of the community.
We can’t wait to see you there!
For the full calendar, and more information regarding Park Connects, follow this link: Park Connects
Pizza Blitz PA Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 21, 4–8 p.m.
Stop by for some pie (and more!) on Tuesday, October 21 and the Parents’ Association will receive 15% of the proceeds. Purchases include dine-in, take-out, and online orders. Just mention “Park School” when you place your order. Thank you for supporting the Park PA!
Events for Grandparents
Parents —
We have some wonderful events coming up for grandparents, including social events, tours for new grandparents, and our Lunch & Learn series is back, with the first event happening on 10/28. Check out all of the details HERE!
Fundraiser for The Civil Rights Trip!
November 7, 2025 • 6-8 p.m.
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.
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
STEAM Night!
Thursday, October 23 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Lower School families are encouraged to join us at 6 p.m. for an evening of fun as we decode secret messages, play with robots, tinker with everyday objects, explore the world of music/drumming, learn about symmetry, print with fish, and enjoy family math games!
No RSVP is necessary for STEAM Night. However, we plan to provide pizza for children staying through Extended Day and going directly to STEAM Night. If this is the case for your child, RSVP HERE.
Lower School Affinity Group Lunches
Lower School Affinity Group Lunches started meeting last week, and will continue on a rotating basis throughout the school year. Thank you to everyone who has signed their child(ren) up for these lunches. If you have not yet signed your child(ren) up for an affinity lunch but want them to attend, or if you signed up last year and want your child(ren) to continue attending, please click here to sign up.
Below is a list of Lower School Affinity Groups offered at Park:
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Students (AAPI)
- Black/Biracial Students
- Jewish Students
- Latinx Students
- Transgender/Gender Nonconforming Students
Please reach out to Hayes Davis, Director of DEI, if you have any questions, and have a wonderful weekend!
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, October 23 – STEAM Night
Thursday, October 30 – Halloween Parade and Parent Coffee
Friday, October 31 – Lower School Closed for Parent Teacher Conferences
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
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, October 29 – 6th Grade Parent Coffee
Monday, November 3 – Middle School CLOSED for Comment Writing
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 Announcement
9th & 10th Grade Parents
An Event for Parents of 9th & 10th Grade Park Students: An Interactive Evening for Parents to Learn about Core 9 & Core 10 Integrated Sciences at Park.
Be a student of science teaching and learning for a night!
Monday, November 3 • 6–8 p.m.
Location: Upper School Science & Engineering Wing, Room 511
Learn about Park’s Core 9 and Core 10 integrated science classes and our approaches to effectively engaging students across disciplines — biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and computer science. Sessions will be led by Upper School Science Chair Carla Guarraia — recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
This will be a small group sessions — 16 participants per session — for parents of current 9th and 10th Grade students to experience Core 9/10 approaches to teaching and learning. More sessions may be added if necessary.
Register HERE for a session!
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
Friday, October 24 – Goldsoundz
Friday, October 31 – Upper School Closed for Comment Writing
Wednesday, November 5 – Park Connects 9th/10th Grade Parent and Student Workshop
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
