Welcome to the Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School PTO Website!
We hope that you find this website useful in finding information about upcoming events, how to get involved, and be a part of the Parkwood-Upjohn community!
Kalamazoo Public Schools Calendar
Lunch Menus Information for Parkwood Upjohn Students
Free Breakfast and Lunch at Parkwood for 2019-20!
Kalamazoo Public School has expanded its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which allows the district to provide free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student in the district. All students enrolled in at Parkwood Upjohn are eligible to receive meals at no charge!
Snow Ball Winter Party!
Friday, February 21, 5:30-7:00pm
Come to the Snow Ball Winter Party! There will be dancing, food, and festivities. Volunteering for this event is super easy! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d44adad22a2ff2-parkwood
Pizza slices & bottled water will be available for purchase ($1) as well as free candy and crafts. Come as early as you can because all food and drink are first come, first served. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Admission to this event will be:
$2.00 per person in advance or $3.00 at the door.
$10.00 will get your entire household in!
Parent/Guardian must attend, NOT a drop-off event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 18 – Rootead, Schoolwide Black History Month Assembly
February 21
- 1st/2nd Grade Concert, 2:30 (arrive earlier for seating)
- Snow Ball Winter Party, 5:30-7:00pm
February 28 – 2nd Grade African-American Wax Museum, 2:15-2:45 PM
March 4 – Literacy Night, 5:30-7pm
When’s lunch? How do I call the school? What does Parkwood do for fun? Get your information HERE!
Download the Parkwood FAQ Here
We Love Our Teachers!
Teacher Supply Request List
We asked our teachers what they needed to have a successful school year. Because we know the parents of Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary enjoy helping out, a list was compiled of frequently needed items. If you have resources and want to help, here are some items that will help out. Please bring supplies in to the office or ask what items your teacher could use. THANK YOU!
Get PTO updates on REMIND!
Text the message @pupjohnpto to the number 81010.
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @pupjohnpto to (313) 447-0622.
Or go to rmd.at/pupjohnpto in your browser on your phone.
Many of the teachers use REMIND to provide alerts on homework and activities. The PTO plans to use it notifying you on important events, cancellations, and other items.
Facebook Sign Up
The Parkwood-Upjohn PTO Facebook Page is open to parents but closed to the public. In order to be added as a Friend, you will need to send a request. We will verify that you have a student at Parkwood by emailing you and asking for your student’s name(s). Be watching for an email to come to you asking for this information before you can view the PTO page.
Check out the Parkwood Upjohn QR code! What do you do with this funny square? Scan it with your phone and it will take you to a website highlighting some of Parkwood’s creative kids. Don’t have a phone to do scan with? Go to this link instead 
Im wondering what the age and hours are for pre-school children?
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Contact the school at (269) 337-0720 and they can help you with questions about the pre-school program.
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Wondering if the dates are up-to-date for kindergarten registration? Is it March 13th?
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We have March 13 as the date. To verify, you can call the school at (269) 337-0720.
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As a fifth grader, at this school, the teachers are very nice. They are nice and caring.
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I’m very concerned about the constant line of cars, picking up their children, in the no parking area across from the buses! This needs to be addressed.
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Why do we no longer have the Father/Daughter Valentine’s dance anymore? Enjoyed that alot with my lil one? Pffft.
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Hi Ken, since Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, we decided to have a dance the following week to avoid the schedule conflict. We’re glad you like the dance, and we hope you will bring your little one to our Snow Ball on Feb. 21!
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