Park Place Post
January 21, 2022
From the Principal
This week I want to update you on COVID management at Park and our campus improvement team's progress.
COVID numbers have been high with the highly contagious Omicron variant. People don't seem to be getting as sick from this variant, but it is affecting staffing. We have been fortunate to have our favorite subs show up on a regular basis, but we also have had teachers fill in during their planning periods to cover for others who are out. Please show some extra gratitude and love for our staff as they work hard to continue providing a great education to our students. If your students are absent, please contact your teachers to stay informed about what students can work on from home, and make sure your children are continuing to work on Canvas if they feel well enough.
Our Campus Improvement Team has been analyzing survey data to make decisions about our needs for next year. Thank you to the parents who filled out the Family Engagement Survey! We do consider all feedback in our decisions. We hope more will take the time to give input in the future, because a broader perspective helps us make informed decisions. Additionally, we are analyzing mid-year student data and are excited to see our students making strong academic progress. Please continue to read with your children each and every day, ask about what they learned in school, and check their progress regularly on PowerSchool.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
With Gratitude,
Kim Lanese
Park Meadows Principal
COVID Testing Information
A Letter from Mrs. Fraemohs...
We have been given the chance to partner with St. Mary's Food Bank to start up a backpack program that provides much needed food for the weekends. Backpack food programs offer families free groceries for weekends and school breaks. Food backpacks include healthy, easy-to-prepare food for kid-friendly meals. Feeding America member food banks partner with schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, and community centers to distribute backpacks to kids.
We have had this amazing program in the past, and are very excited to start it up again. These "backpacks" will be delivered weekly and will either be sent home with students or the parents can come pick it up if they are able.
If you or someone you know has a need or you would like more information, please contact me at cassandra.fraemohs@dvusd.org
Respectfully,
Cassandra Fraemohs, Parent Liaison
Life in the Lunchroom
Are you looking for a part time job? If you would like a career opportunity that would allow you to have the same schedule as your school-age child, the DVUSD Food and Nutrition Department is hiring permanent and substitute positions. The Deer Valley School District website list all employment opportunities. For job type, list "Food Service" in your search.
Our department offers a variety of work schedules from 2.5 hours to 6.0 hours a day. Other perks of the job: free lunches during work hours, school holidays off (some are paid holidays), no weekend work, and all jobs are conveniently located within the school district boundaries. Apply today, we are always looking for new team members!
PBIS Update
We are PARK Cafeteria Expectations
Prepared
Take Care of Your Dishes
Talk to the people only at your Table
Know Your Lunch Number
Sit In Assigned Seat
Accountable
Wash Your Hands Before Eating
Use Utensils Properly
Bottoms On Benches
Hands/Body to self
Respectful
Say Please & Thank You
Quiet Voices
Respect Personal Space
Kind
Use Good Manners
Include Everyone
GRIT Card Reward Day!
From the Shelves of the LMC
We have had our first two Battle of the books with the third Battle being February 23, 2022 at 9 am. The results of the first two battles has Sponge Book Chapter Pants team (Peter S., Mekhi A., & Ivan S.) in first place with 93 points. Second place is The Three Book Amigos team (Allison F.& Malachi F.) with 68 points, and third place is a tie between Fiery Rockets team (Cole B., Kevin L., & Micah Q.) and the Overbooked team (Alexandria S., Zaden S., & Brandon L.) with 50 points each. The District Battle will March 29, 2022.
The library is currently being spruced up with some new pictures and desktop computers going into classrooms in anticipation of some new comfy furniture. Plus sections of the library will be changed up to refresh the overall appearance of the media center.
The next Book Fair is the week of February 14, 2022 with a late night opening of possibly Wednesday, the 16th.
Happy Reading, Everyone!
Math Interventions with Mr. Cookman
Douglas Jobes created sets of free printable math flashcards that you can download below and print out. These cards are free for use at home or in the classroom.
Using flashcards makes it much easier to memorize basic math facts including multiplication and division. Flashcards allow you to quickly review a large number of facts to test your knowledge.
Please use the below link to view and print a PDF file. You need the free Adobe PDF Reader (downloadable from Adobe.com) or other PDF reader software installed on your computer. If you do not have access to a computer or printer, please email your child’s teacher and ask for them to print it on your behalf to send home.
Tips from the Reading Room from Mrs. Hainline and Mrs. Gibson
Tips from the Reading Room:
Parents when reading with your child, take time to talk about the story or chapter. You can discuss the story elements like the characters, setting, and the plot. Below are examples:
Book example: In the folk story, The Mitten, the setting is outside on a cold, snowy day in the woods. The characters are: the mouse, the bear, and other woodland animals.
You might ask: Where does the story take place? Who are the characters in the story? Who are the most important characters? What happened in the story?
Happy reading!
Important Dates to Remember
Curriculum Nights- Held via Zoom
- 4th Grade January 25, 5:00 PM
- 3rd Grade January 25, 5:30 PM
- First Grade January 26, 5:00 PM
- Second Grade January 27, 5:00 PM
- Kindergarten January 27, 5:30 PM
Early Dismissal Days
- January 21 & 28
- February 4
Half Day 12:05 PM Dismissal- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- February 17 & 18
Save the Date
- Book Fair February 14-18
- Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences February 14-18
- Spring photos & class picture day February 16
- Incoming Kinder Preview Night March 3
Grade Level Newsletters
Contact and Follow Us
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/parkmeadows
Location: 20012 North 35th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-445-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Park-Meadows-Elementary-School-12
Twitter: @PMScorpionPride