Panther News!
One School, One Purpose: Together We Can!
Monday, November 6, 2023
Bi-Weekly Update from Ms. Merica
Hello Parkside Families,
It is hard to believe we have completed our first quarter of the school year. I appreciate your support and involvement this quarter as we continue to build on the solid foundation of academics and positive climate and culture. We enjoyed welcoming so many of our families to our Welcome to our House event. I look forward to our next school wide event on November 29th as we celebrate with our Multi-cultural night. More information will follow regarding this event, but mark your calendars as you don't want to miss it!
As we enter the second quarter of the school year, please remind your student the importance of being prepared for school on a daily basis. This includes a fully charged laptop and charger each day. When our students come prepared to learn, it creates an environment for success for all students. One final reminder, please make sure to read the organizational coherence section to order school pictures.
It was a pleasure to see many of you at our touch base conferences this morning. If you were unable to attend, please feel free to reach out to your student's teachers should you have any questions or concerns. Have a fantastic week!
Respectfully,
Ms. Merica
"One School, One Purpose; Together We Can!"
Continuous Improvement Plan
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Our School Advisory Council will meet this Wednesday, November 8th at 5:30 via zoom. The link is found in our organizational coherence section. During this time, we will discuss our commitments, strategic priorties and share data as we work towards our goals. All parents are welcome to join.
In next week's newsletter, I will begin sharing our specific goals and data as part of our transparent communication.
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HOUSE POINTS! - WAY TO GO DOWNING IN RETAINING THE HOUSE POINT LEAD!
Counseling Corner!
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High School Specialty Programs-
The application for High School Specialty Programs opens November 1. Students must apply by February 1st (December 14th for Colgan). Please visit PWCS Specialty Programs website to apply.
Parkside will be hosting our first ever High School Specialty Programs Fair on November 9 from 845-9:45.
High School coordinators will be here to speak with our students about different programs and what each has to offer. Students must sign up through the PKMS Counseling canvas page by clicking on "High School Info For 8th Graders" button and then completing the form.
All High School Specialty Program Information night dates are also located on the PKMS Counseling page.
Students will see the Counselor According to Their Last Name:
A-Do : Laura Pelczar
Du-La: Clifton Gorham
Le-Ra: Maureen Andrada
Re-Z: James Jackson
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PTO News!
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Hello Parkside Community!
The PTO's Glow Party was a success! Thank you to all who attended - It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying time with their friends! It was definitely a fun-filled night! We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our volunteers for their incredible support at the Glow Party. Your dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm made the event a huge success. We couldn’t have done it without you! Your commitment to our school community is deeply appreciated.
We look forward to more wonderful collaborations in the future! Thank you to Smileworks Orthodontics and Uncle Rico's for sponsoring the Glow Party! We greatly appreciate these local businesses being a part of Parkside PTO's Community Partnership Program!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the PTO table at House Night! It was wonderful to see so many students and their families! This year we are focused on developing partnerships and building a strong community around Parkside - you will continue to see the PTO at all school events!
Coming up next - We have several appreciation events for Parkside's amazing and dedicated teachers & staff! Would you like to donate directly to these events?
Send your donations to Parkside PTO's PayPal - @Parkside Middle Parent-Teacher Organization Venmo - @ParksideMiddleSchool-PTO Zelle - ptoparksidemiddle@gmail.com. In the note write - Teacher Donation Event! Prefer to donate cash or check - please contact us at ptoparksidemiddle@gmail.com
Any donation amount is greatly appreciated and will go directly towards these teacher/staff events!
Would you like to receive more exciting news & updates directly from the PTO?? ----> Subscribe to the PTO email list today! ---> https://forms.gle/vwFYEDABvkh78Qdk7
We hope everyone has a great week! Thank you again for supporting Parkside PTO!
- Parkside PTO Board of Directors -
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Important Dates
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Monday, November 6, 2023
Teacher Work Day – No Students
Touch Base Conferences – 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Teacher Workday – No Students
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
SAC/PTO Meeting – 5:30 PM – Via Zoom - https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/88290050701?pwd=dGgrUHBMcHBTZnNRR1prRmJlNHFlUT09
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Specialty Programs Fair - 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM - PKMS Cafe
Field Trip – CTE – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Ms. Zilka – Manassas Airport
Friday, November 10, 2023
Veteran’s Day – No School
Monday, November 13, 2023
Band/Orchestra Winter Concert – 6:00 PM – Osbourn Park HS
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
School Picture Retake Day!
Boys Basketball Tryouts – 3:15 PM – Main Gym
School Board Meeting – 7:00 PM – KLC Room 1101
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Boys Basketball Tryouts – 3:15 PM – Main Gym
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Field Trip – Maibeth – 9:30 – 1:30 PM – Gala Hispanic Theater – Washington, D.C.
Boys Basketball Try Outs – 3:15 PM – Main Gym.
World Language Specialty Night – 5:30 PM – Throughout the School.
Wednesday, November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving Break – Schools and Offices Closed
Thursday, November 22, 2023
Thanksgiving Break – Schools and Offices Closed
Friday, November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Break – Schools and Offices Closed
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
World Language/Multi-Cultural Night – 5:30 PM – Throughout the School
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Boys Basketball Game vs. Hampton @ Hampton – 5:15 PM
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School Picture Information
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Dear Families!School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- PARKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE127923
- Also Needed: Lunch ID
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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Parkside Cambridge International Middle School
One School, One Purpose: Together We Can!
Email: MericaEM@pwcs.edu
Website: Parksidems.pwcs.edu
Location: , 8602 Mathis Ave, Old Town Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: 703-361-3106