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.
Holi Color Run
Happy Spring! Holi has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. It marks the beginning of spring after a long winter, symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. The official celebration of Holi is March 14, 2025.
This year, Park will celebrate Holi on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sugar Campus. The rain date for this event will take place on April 26. 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.
More information and register HERE.
The Anxious Generation Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 16 • 8:30 a.m.
Join us for a special conversation with Lower School Counselor Amy Ancona on Wednesday, April 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Lower School Multipurpose Room, where we will explore Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, an investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones and social media.
This insightful discussion will offer valuable perspectives on the causes, impacts, and ways to support our children in navigating the challenges of growing up in an increasingly anxious world.
The Anxious Generation has been lauded as a must-read for all parents. We encourage you to read in advance of the conversation.
We hope you’ll join us! RSVP HERE
The Park Fund!
The Park Participation Challenge ends tomorrow! Remember, any grade reaching 80% participation in giving by March 14—or the grade with the most gifts—will get to celebrate with a pizza or ice cream party later this spring. Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade ARE SO CLOSE to reaching 80%! Donations can be made online at www.parkschool.net/giving.
Questions? Email Anna Danz, Director of The Park Fund at adanz@parkschool.net.
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!
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
Park Connects Sexuality Workshop for Pre-K-3rd Grade Parents/Guardians
Wednesday, April 2
Middle School Commons • Dinner and Childcare provided.
Forget “The Talk”! Nurturing sexually healthy children and teens is an ongoing process that begins at birth. While seemingly daunting and mysterious to many, it’s actually quite straight forward and calls on the same awareness and skills you already possess! Come and learn about the five universal nurturing needs of children, the five corresponding roles for adults, how all of that applies to sexuality, and how 30+ years of research demonstrates that speaking early and often with your kids safeguards their health. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get together with other Park parents and Human Sexuality Educator Debbie Roffman.
RSVP here by March 31.
Save the Date – Lower School Literacy Night!
Thursday, April 3
Join Park faculty for an interactive family literacy evening! Discover engaging ways to boost your child’s reading and writing skills through fun activities you can do together at home. This new free event is perfect for PreK-5th grade students and their caregivers. You’ll get hands-on experience with activities that make learning fun while strengthening your child’s literacy development. The theme is camping, but the event will take place in the Lower School Classrooms!
Lower School Grandparents’ and Special Guests Visiting Day
An invitation was recently mailed and emailed to all grandparents of Lower School students to join us for this special event on Friday, April 25 from 9-11 a.m. Please encourage the grandparents and/or special guests of your Lower School student(s) to register HERE for this event no later than April 4th.
*PLEASE NOTE: Invitations were mailed/emailed to those grandparents and special guests with addresses on file. Feel free to send any new/updated addresses to Development Assistant Nichole Kmonk at nkmonk@parkschool.net.
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
March 17 -25 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Wednesday, April 2 – Pre-K-3rd Grade Park Connects Human Sexuality Workshop
Thursday, April 3 – Lower School Literacy Night
Saturday, April 5 – Holi Color Run
Tuesday, April 15 – All School Strings Concert
Wednesday, April 16 – “The Anxious Generation” Book Discussion
Friday, April 18 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Good Friday
Monday, April 21 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Easter Monday
Friday, April 25 – Lower School Grandparents’ and Special Guests Visiting Day
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
Saturday, April 5 – Holi Color Run
Tuesday, April 15 – All School Strings Concert
Wednesday, April 16 – “The Anxious Generation” Book Discussion
Friday, April 18 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Good Friday
Monday, April 21 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Easter Monday
Wednesday, April 23 – 6th-8th Grade Park Connects
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
March 17 -25 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
Friday, April 4 – UPPER SCHOOL CLOSED for Comment Writing Day
Saturday, April 5 – Holi Color Run
April 8-10 – Upper School Production: A Flea in Her Ear
Tuesday, April 15 – All School Strings Concert
Wednesday, April 16 – “The Anxious Generation” Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 16 – SeniorSoundz
Friday, April 18 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Good Friday
Monday, April 21 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Easter Monday
