The Excitement is Building!

Seven more days until the start of the 2016/2017 school year!  We hope you are gearing up for September 6 by getting young minds ready for school with routines, good nutrition, and some last minute fun.  Here are the reminders for the upcoming weeks:

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First Day of School 2016/2017!
Half Day September 6   Full Day September 7

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Back to School Pizza and Popsicles – Tuesday, August 30  5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Pizza, popsicles, and teacher lists!  Come get your information about the first day of school, catch up with friends and meet the new Parkwood Panther family for the 2016/2017 school year!  

PLEASE be respectful of the teacher lists by not taking pictures.

Information will be available at the Back to School event on the PTO, community organizations, and the 5th Grade Golf Fundraiser.  Be sure to stop by the tables to pick up some  information!

Bring a Back to School item to the Pizza and Popsicle event and be entered for a gift card to Carrabas!

What are the most requested in need items?

*Pencils
*Tissues
*Hand Sanitizer
*Expo Markers and Erasers
*Cloxrox Wipes
*Baby Wipes
*Ziplock bags (gallon and quart)
*Spiral notebooks
*Colored pencils/crayons

Check out the Back to School Supply List before shopping for school supplies!
Back to School Supply List

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Tears and Cheers!  Tuesday September 6 8:50 – 9:30 a.m.
Come shed a few tears (or jump around and cheer) as the parents celebrate the first day of school!  This casual event is held in the library and hosted by the PTO with coffee and a light snack.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Parent Teacher Mixer – Friday, September 16    5:30 – 8:00
Home of Kathy Schultz and Cory Noteboom ~ 2321 Tremont

This adult only event allows parents and teachers to chat and get to know each other in a casual setting.

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5th Grade Golf Outing – Sunday, September 25  Tee Time:  11:00 a.m.
States Golf Course – Schoolcraft

2016 Golf Outing Registration Form

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We are now 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.  Critical messages, such as lock down information, will not be provided by the PTO.

Have questions about the PTO or upcoming events?  Find more information at www.parkwoodupjohnpto.com or on Facebook at Parkwood Upjohn PTO

We’re Getting Closer

Sixteen More Days!  For those of you counting until your little one starts school or for those of you looking forward to quiet time at home again, we are fast approaching September 6 as the first day of school (REMINDER:  It’s a HALF DAY).  Below is useful information to remember:

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The new KPS Calendar is available online here:  This provides dates for half days, no school, and end of school year.  Kalamazoo Public School District Calendar

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Lunch Information is available for all Parkwood Upjohn Students here:
Lunch Menus Information for Parkwood Upjohn Students

You are able to pay for lunches online at Send Money to School Website. Contact the school for help with your student’s ID number and reduced lunch information.

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First Day of School 2016/2017!
Half Day September 6   Full Day September 7

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Back to School Pizza and Popsicles – Tuesday, August 30  5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Pizza, popsicles, and teacher lists!  Come get your information about the first day of school, catch up with friends and meet the new Parkwood Panther family for the 2016/2017 school year!  

According to news articles, the next 2 weeks are some of the best deals for back to school supplies!

At the Pizza and Popsicle event on August 30th we will be collecting supplies!  There are a lot of generous Parkwood families that donate supplies to their child’s teacher. In addition, to that we’d love to be able to start a supply for the teachers that would help later in the year when the supplies start to run low.

What are the most requested in need items?
*Pencils
*Tissues
*Hand Sanitizer
*Expo Markers and Erasers
*Cloxrox Wipes
*Baby Wipes
*Ziplock bags (gallon and quart)

*Spiral notebooks
*Colored pencils/crayons

Check out the Back to School Supply List before shopping for school supplies!
Back to School Supply List

If you donate an item from the list of teacher’s needs you can be entered to win a gift card to Carrabba’s Restaurant. No matter how big or small of a donation it counts! Drawing will be held at the 1st PTO meeting!

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Tears and Cheers!  Tuesday September 6 8:50 – 9:30 a.m.

Come shed a few tears (or jump around and cheer) as the parents celebrate the first day of school!  This casual event is held in the library and hosted by the PTO with coffee and a light snack.

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5th Grade Golf Outing – Sunday, September 25  Tee Time:  11:00 a.m.
States Golf Course – Schoolcraft

2016 Golf Outing Registration Form

This is a great fundraiser for 5th grade campers to enjoy a week at Sherman Lake!  Parkwood families don’t pay to have their children attend camp because of the generosity of families who help raise funds to send them and wonderful grant opportunities.  More details coming soon on how you can help out!

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More information is available on the PTO website at www.Parkwoodupjohnpto.com or at Parkwood Upjohn PTO Facebook Page

 

Gearing Up for September 6 First Day of School

Happy Summer!  

The PTO is gearing up for another fun year at Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary.  Here is a list of events coming soon:

Kindergarten Meet and Greet
Monday, August 15 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18 – 10:00 a.m.

Incoming Kindergartners and your families:  Come join us on the playground! Here is the opportunity you have been looking for to connect with the Parkwood-Upjohn community. Meet new and returning families and school staff, get answers to those nagging questions and make some friends. A light snack or treat will be provided.

First Day of School 2016/2017!
Half Day September 6      Full Day September 7

Back to School BBQ – Tuesday, August 30  5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Pizza, popsicles, and teacher lists!  Come get your information about the first day of school, catch up with friends and meet the new Parkwood Panther family for the 2016/2017 school year!  

School Placement Information
Have questions about whether your child is going to Parkwood Upjohn in the Fall?  Call Student Services for Kalamazoo Public Schools at (269) 337-0161

Need to ask questions?  Want to connect with other Parkwood families?  Check out our Facebook Page at Parkwood Upjohn PTO

5th Grade Golf Outing – Sunday, September 25  Tee Time:  11:00 a.m.
States Golf Course – Schoolcraft
This is a great fundraiser for 5th grade campers to enjoy a week at Sherman Lake!  Parkwood families don’t pay to have their children attend camp because of the generosity of families who help raise funds to send them and wonderful grant opportunities.  More details coming soon on how you can help out!

We’d love to have help at events and at the school.  Contact us or visit the Parkwood Upjohn Facebook Page or visit www.parkwoodupjohnpto.com for information on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!  See you all soon!