Parkdale Elementary School

Welcome back! The January newsletter has been posted. After some stormy weather and unexpected closures, we are all set to get back into a routine. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather the season brings. If they wish to play in the snow, they must have snow pants, boots and mittens/gloves.

Looking ahead, the Game Force video gaming program is being made available to grade 5/6 this month on a “first come, first serve” basis. There is a home and school meeting on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30 pm and there are no classes on Wednesday, January 31st as it is a professional development day for teachers. Also, Ms. Gallant has launched a grade 3/4 blog so check out the link under “Virtual Classrooms, Search Engines and Student Links”.

There has been information posted under the “Parents and School Goals” section of the site with regards to storm days and winter weather cancellations.

We’d like to thank all parents/guardians that attended our first round of parent/teacher conferences. Valuable information was exchanged, and your participation in your child’s education is vital and appreciated.

The countdown to Christmas break is on, and on that note, Christmas concerts are fast approaching here at Parkdale School. On Tuesday, December 5th the kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 1/2 concert will be held. The following evening, Wednesday, December 6th, the grade 3-6 concert will be presented. The last instructional day for students for 2017 is Friday, December 22nd.

Just a reminder that school picture day is October 23rd, and there is a home and school meeting on October 24th beginning at 6:30 PM.

The school handbook has just been posted under “School Handbook & Calendar”.

Next week is the annual PEI Teachers’ Federation and Canadian Union of Public Employees Annual Convention. It is held on October 19th and 20th, so there will be no classes on those days next week.

The October newsletter has now been posted. Just a reminder that there is no school Friday, October 6th as it is a professional development day for teachers. Also, Monday October 9th is Thanksgiving and there are no classes on that day either.

We will be having our Terry Fox Run tomorrow at the school just before lunch. Children are encouraged to make a donation of a loonie as Terry’s dream was to receive a dollar from every Canadian during his Marathon of Hope.

We are off and running here at Parkdale midway through the first full week of school. Just a few items to make note of:

• The September newsletter has been posted so make sure you check it out.
• Meet the Teacher night begins tomorrow, September 14th, at 6PM. We hope to see a huge turnout!
• There is some new information posted under the Home & School section of the website.
• Students can order pizza tomorrow for lunch on Friday. Slices are $1.50 each and it will be cheese pizza this week.
• The 2017-2018 Parkdale School calendar has been updated under the School Handbook & Calendar section for your convenience.

Intramurals – Girls Grades 3-6

French Club – none

Choir – none

Lunch – Chicken poppers today – Subway forms must be filled out for tomorrow delivery and pizza orders due tomorrow

Outside – It will be an inside recess with the wind chill – first recess – K and 1/2 in the gym

Cooke Dough Fundraiser – ends in one week

The February newsletter has now been posted. Also, under the “Home and School” tab there is a February update from the president of the PEI Home and School Federation. Please note that there are no classes on Friday, February 10th as it is a PD day for teachers. On Monday,  February 20th, it is Islander Day so will be no classes for students.

The October newsletter is now online. Also, there is a link to the School Review web page under the “Parents” section.

Welcome back to another exciting year of learning at Parkdale! We hope your children are have a terrific first week of school. The September newsletter has been posted, and “Meet the Teacher” night will be held next Wednesday, September 14th at 6 PM. Also, under the “Parent” tab, a document has been posted on the food that will be offered at the school in the canteen  and for special order lunch days ,so check it out.

The May newsletter has now been posted. Also, just a reminder there is no school this Friday, May 6th due to the Area Association Meeting/ CUPE 3260 Annual Meeting. There will be no classes on Monday, May 23 as it is Victoria Day.

For grade 6 students that will be attending Birchwood Intermediate School in the fall, there is a parent information meeting at the Birchwood on Thursday, May 12th from 7-8 PM. The students will then visit the school for an orientation session Friday morning, May 13th.