Important Dates

We have several big dates and events coming up.  Below are the details.

Remember to encourage donations for the 1st Ever Panther Prowl to be held October 5.  This fun walk will be replacing the golf outing this year as a way to raise money for 5th grade camp!  The entire school will be participating and every dollar raised goes to help fund camp.  Parkwood is the only Kalamazoo Public School going to Sherman Lake for 5 DAYS and we want to continue the tradition of parents not having to pay out-of-pocket to send their 5th grader when it’s their time to go.  Support this fun event!

Open House
September 21   5:30 – 7:00

Wondering what your child’s classroom looks like? Want to explore other parts of the school? Come to Parkwood Upjohn’s Open House on September 21st and have your child be your own personal guide. Join us in the gym afterwards for the first PTO meeting of the year!


PTO Meeting
September 21  7:00 p.m.  in the Gym

You are invited to the first PTO meeting of the year in the gym. Great opportunity to put a face to a name. We will release the agenda when we get closer to the date. If you have any questions or agenda items please feel free to PM Jason Morris or Colleen Lucas. FREE childcare will be available!

Panther Prowl

Click to Access Fun Run Information and Donation Page

Panther Prowl Information Letter
Donation Sheet

Money raised for this event will support new equipment for the gym program and raise money to send every fifth grade student to the annual week long trip to Sherman Lake Camp! It is a very important event for the school and we appreciate your support in making it a success.

The Panther Prowl Walkathon will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2017. The kids will have a blast walking a mile-long route around the neighborhood. They will earn prizes, have contests and celebrate with party activities and snacks at the finish line in Crane Park. The walkathon will also be used to promote healthy lifestyles and talk about the importance of feeling fit and happy while giving back to our great school.


HOOPLA!  Details Coming Soon!

In the mean time, gather donations from businesses, find something to donate such as a craft, service, or item, and stay tuned for teacher basket themes.  Hoopla is the PTO’s ONE BIG fundraiser helping to fund a year’s worth of activities, grants to teachers, and more.

 

More details on events are available at www.parkwoodupjohnpto.com or on Facebook at Parkwood Upjohn PTO.

Welcome to the School Year, Panthers!

By now the routines are getting in place, kids are bringing home items from classrooms, and the PTO is busy organizing events.  Here is a summary of what’s coming up:

Parent Teacher Mixer
September 15   5:30-8:00

The Parkwood Upjohn PTO invites you to come and meet your child’s teacher and other parents in a relaxed environment on Friday, September 15th from 5:30-8:00 pm .Appetizers and beverages will be provided at the home of:

Marissa and Harold Harrington
2223 S. Rose St. 
Kalamazoo, MI

This is an adult only event. 


Picture Day September 20

Picture Day will be September 20th. Packets will be sent home with picture information and costs. You may also order pictures online through Lifetouch.


Open House
September 21   5:30 – 7:00

Wondering what your child’s classroom looks like? Want to explore other parts of the school? Come to Parkwood Upjohn’s Open House on September 21st and have your child be your own personal guide. Join us in the gym afterwards for the first PTO meeting of the year!


PTO Meeting
September 21  7:00 p.m.  in the Gym

You are invited to the first PTO meeting of the year in the gym. Great opportunity to put a face to a name. We will release the agenda when we get closer to the date. If you have any questions or agenda items please feel free to PM Jason Morris or Colleen Lucas. FREE childcare will be available!

Remember that information is available online at http://www.parkwoodupjohnpto.com or on Facebook (Parkwood Upjohn PTO).  Also sign up for REMIND to get text messages for reminders.