Panther Press for October 10, 2021

Picture Day Rescheduled!

Life Touch Pictures has rescheduled our fall picture day for Monday, November 22. We still have the picture orders already submitted, and will share more information as the date gets closer.


Advanced Academics Screening Process Information Night

Our Advanced Academics Screening Process Information Night is Wednesday, October 20. We will hold an English session at 6:00 and a Spanish session at 7 pm. As a follow up to our September 28 AAP Information Night, this evening will specifically discuss the process for screening students for advanced academics placement. Our Advanced Academics Teacher, Ms. Nory Fink, will share important information and answer questions that you might have. This will be a virtual meeting and we will share the zoom link in an eNotify the night before the meeting.


Parklawn Storybook Character Day is October 29!

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Storybook Character Day a favorite Parklawn event every October. Although we won’t have our parade this year, Friday, October 29 will be a special Parklawn spirit day! Staff and Students may dress up as their favorite storybook characters and share their favorite book. We will be sure to capture photos of classes to share on Twitter, Facebook, and other ways throughout the day. Thank you for remembering costumes must be from a storybook, and masks or toy weapons are not permitted.


Positivity Project for October 10 – 16: Integrity

WHAT DOES INTEGRITY MEAN?

You are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.

Great Questions for a family chat:

Why is integrity important? 

How does integrity, or a lack of integrity, impact friendships?

When have you seen an example of integrity in your life?

 

“Whoever is careless about the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.“  -ALBERT EINSTEIN


Upcoming Dates

Monday, October 11:  School Planning Day, STUDENT HOLIDAY: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Wednesday, October 20: AAP Screening Process Information Session; 6 pm (English) and 7 pm (Spanish)

Thursday, October 21: Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 pm: Topic: Schoology Basics

Friday, October 29: Storybook Character Day; end of first marking period; 2 HOUR EARLY Dismissal (1:25; PAC 1:55)

November 1 and 2: Teacher Work Days; NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS