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. Click HERE to register and read more about Eric’s work!
Parents’ Association Closing Meeting
Friday, May 30 • 8:15 a.m.
We hope you will join us at the Parents’ Association Closing Meeting! You will have the opportunity to hear from recent Parents’ Association grant recipients. We’ll meet at the Science + Engineering Wing’s outdoor classroom for coffee and light breakfast refreshments starting at 8:15 a.m. See you there!
Retirement Celebration! Join Us!
Thursday, June 5 • 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A special gathering to celebrate four of our longtime Lower School faculty members who have announced their retirements this year:
Ann Starer, Laura Amy Schlitz, Marilyn Milton and Sharen Pula
Lower School Multipurpose Room. Refreshments will be served
Click HERE to RSVP! See you there!
Save The Date: Walk with Park in the Baltimore Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14! Details to follow!
Student Project: Leveling The Playing Field Collection
A group of 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!
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
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
Thursday, May 22 – Book Discussion: Dream State by Eric Puchner
Monday, May 26 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27 – Middle School 5th Grade Mini Day
Friday, May 30 – PA Closing Meeting + Activity
Thursday, June 5 – 3rd Grade End of Year Showcase
Thursday, June 5 – Love and Gratitude Retiree Celebration Event
Friday, June 6 – Last Day of School!
Middle School Announcements
8th Grade Families
The overnight class trip is coming up from May 29-30: Please turn in permission slip & waiver as soon as possible! Thank you!
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, May 22 – Book Discussion: Dream State by Eric Puchner
Monday, May 26 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
May 29 – 30 – 8th Grade Trip
Friday, May 30 – PA Closing Meeting + Activity
Thursday, June 5 – 8th Grade Field Day
Thursday, June 5 – Love and Gratitude Retiree Celebration Event
Friday, June 6 – 8th Grade Closing Ceremony
Friday, June 6 – Last Day of School!
Upper School Announcements
Prom Fundraiser
The 11th Grade Student Senators are trying to get a head start on fundraising for Prom 2026! Money raised will help lower the cost of prom tickets, therefore making it accessible for everyone. To help us out, send your child and their friends an end-of-year celebratory treat! Place orders here for candy-grams and the 11th Grade Senators will deliver them to student’s mailboxes. Candy grams consist of candy, stickers, and a personalized note! Please place your order here by Tuesday, May 27 at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to the prom fund. $5 for 1 Candy-gram. Thank you for your support!
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
Thursday, May 22 – Silversoundz
Thursday, May 22 – Book Discussion: Dream State by Eric Puchner
Friday, May 23 – Goldsoundz
Monday, May 26 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
Friday, May 30 – PA Closing Meeting + Activity
Wednesday, June 4 – Senior Project Presentations
Thursday, June 5 – Love and Gratitude Retiree Celebration Event
Friday, June 6 – Last Day of School!
Monday, June 9 – Commencement! 🎓
