A Message from the Principal
Lauren Meeks, Maggie Jistel, & Erin Uhlaender
Mustang Pride!
Message from Leander ISD Health Services Department:
LISD Health Services is aware of and monitoring developments around the outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.
Based on current information, the CDC has stated “that the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV to the general American public is considered low at this time.” Although the risk is considered low at this time, campus nurses will continue to work with campus administration to help remind students and staff of everyday actions they can take to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
Here are some friendly reminders to help stay virus-free this season:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds
• If soap and water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your cough -Cough and sneeze into a tissue then throw it away, or cough and sneeze into your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose.
• Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and objects such as toys and doorknobs
• Stay at home while you are sick.
• Call and inform the Campus Nurse of any confirmed virus diagnosis.
LISD follows the Texas Department of Health Guidelines for illness-related exclusions from school. A student will be sent home if they have a fever of 100.0 Fahrenheit or higher, or any other contagious symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) and will need to remain home until symptom free for twenty-four (24) hours, without the use of medications.
Health Services will continue to monitor and communicate with the Texas Health Department on any new information. As well as continue to update and work with LISD custodial services to maintain a clean learning environment for our students and staff.
Here is a link for more information regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Important Dates to Remember!
January 30 - Kinder 100th Day of School
January 31 - Coffee Chat 8:00am
February 10-14 - Book Fair
February 13th - Parkside Movers and Shakers Parent Meeting at 6pm in Library
February 14 - Valentine's Day Parties (details coming soon)
February 17 - Student Holiday
February 19 - PTA General Meeting at 6:30pm in Library
February 20 - 5th Grade Graduation Planning Committee Meeting at 10am in Community Room
February 21 - Kinder Pirate Day
February 26-27 - Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Testing - Campus closed to visitors and volunteers on these two days
Parkside Kinder Mover and Shakers Club
Calling All Kindergartners - This year Kindergarten will be starting The Parkside Mover and Shakers club! They will learn songs and simple dance moves showing all the things they’ve learned in kindergarten this year. It will be adorable and most importantly: We will have fun doing it!
If your child is interested, plan to attend the mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, February 13, at 6pm, in the library. More information will be given then. We can’t wait to move and shake with our Kindergartners!
~Valerie Holmes and Heather Moseley
5th Grade Graduation Planning Committee
If you would like to join the graduation planning committee, we will have our first meeting on February 20th at 10am in the community room.
Contact Casey Koester at c.koester@parkside-pta with any questions.
January Counseling Corner
Transportation Changes
Volunteer Opportunity
There are SO many opportunities for you to volunteer your time to Parkside Elementary. Find out how you can become involved here!
Watch D.O.G.S.
What is Watch D.O.G.S. you ask? Watch D.O.G.S., a K-12 program, invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles or other father figures to volunteer at least one day of the year (or as many as you'd like!) at their child's school. If you are interested in becoming a Parkside Watch D.O.G.S. please reach out to Jason Carey at jason@jcary.com.
Crossing Guards Needed!!
Crossing Guards Needed! If you are interested in being a crossing guard for our campus, please visit this site...We need your help!
Parkside Elementary
Website: www.parkside.leanderisd.org
Location: 301 Garner Park Drive, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-7100
Twitter: @Parkside_ES