Panther Press for May 15, 2022

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Parklawn Field Day is May 25!

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Parklawn Field Day is back! This year we will feature new field day activities and will no longer have water games. Thank you for having students attend school in “PE clothes” and sneakers.  Two grade levels will participate in each two hour block. For your reference, the schedule is below.

Field Day Schedule:

9:00-10:45- 2nd Grade and 4th Grade

11:00- 12:45 3rd Grade and 5th Grade

1:15-3:00 1st Grade and Kinder


Jewish American Heritage Month

Message from the Parklawn PTA

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Bingo night is almost here! We hope you are able to join us for that event as well as our May PTA meeting.

Bingo Night– Bring a picnic dinner and join us outdoors on Friday, May 20, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for a night of games and prizes! In addition to Bingo, you can enter a raffle for prizes donated by our generous community partners! We will be raffling off tickets to a Washington Nationals baseball game and Washington Capitals hockey game, gift cards from Merrifield Garden Center and Boards LLC, and other items! Raffle tickets and Bingo cards will be available for purchase at the event.

Positivity Project Presentation & Officer Elections at PTA Meeting– The next PTA meeting will take place on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m. We will welcome student representatives from the Positivity Project who will share about the program. We will also hold elections for the Vice President and Treasurer positions. Both of these officers will serve for two years (the 2022 - 2024 school years).

Please email parklawnpta@gmail.com if you have any questions about these PTA activities!


Positivity Project for May 14- May 20: Perseverance

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This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Perseverance. Perseverance means you complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.

The concept of perseverance can most often be found in one’s active pursuit of overcoming obstacles. Perseverance is a uniquely human characteristic that identifies an individual’s ability to spend long periods of time devoted to a single goal or set of goals. People demonstrating high levels of perseverance can handle significant, sometimes repeated, setbacks in pursuit of goals.

Those who persevere through setbacks often reap the benefits of the success gained by refusing to give up. Sometimes, this comes with the added benefit of increased knowledge and skill as a result of the work needed to achieve. A single group member’s ability or willingness to persevere can substantially impact those working with them and the team. Groups that show high levels of perseverance can achieve goals they may not have believed possible.

To practice and encourage the character strength of perseverance with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions. Have a wonderful week!


Upcoming Dates

Friday, 5/20: PTA Bingo Night – IN PERSON! 5:30-7:30

Wednesday, 5/25: Parklawn Field Day!

Thursday, 5/26: Virtual PTA Meeting

Monday, 5/30: Memorial Day Holiday