Week of January 20, 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

Fri, 1/24:  Early Dismissal, 11:45 am

Book Swap

Tues, 1/28:  Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Weds, 1/29:  2nd & 3rd Grades

Thurs, 1/30:  4th & 5th Grades

Book Swap Flyer

Tues, 1/28:  5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation, 9:15 am, Cafeteria (Parent Letter)

Fri, 1/31:  PTO Book Bingo, Cafeteria, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (SOLD OUT)

 

From the Principal's Office

• KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION is going on NOW for students age 5 before September 1st. Call 610-351-5810 or email heaterc@parklandsd.net to start the registration process. 

• COLD WEATHER REMINDER - Please dress your children appropriately for the cold weather. Students will go outside for recess when the real-feel temperature is 20 degrees or above.

• Really Great Reading Parent Night Flyer - RSVP by February 4th

• Superintendent's Message - Inclement Weather/Early Closings/Snow Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Mon, 1/20:  School Closed

Fri, 1/24:  Early Dismissal, 11:45 am

Tues, 1/28:  5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation, 9:15 am, Cafeteria (Parent Letter)

Fri, 1/31:  PTO Book Bingo, Cafeteria, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Book Bingo Flyer)

2024/25 District Calendar

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

If you have a child who is turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2025, it’s time to register for kindergarten.

Similarly, if you have a child who is enrolled in a private kindergarten program who you are planning to enroll for the first time in Parkland Schools for first grade, we invite you to register now. 

Please call the school office at 610-351-5810 or email Mrs. Heater at heaterc@parklandsd.net  to get information about registration.

 

EARLY DISMISSAL OPTIONAL BAGGED LUNCH

January 24th is an early dismissal day for Elementary students.   Parents may order a bagged lunch that day.  Bagged lunches will consist of turkey and cheese sandwiches, fruit, vegetable, and beverage and will be charged at their normal rate to students' cafeteria accounts.  On the early dismissal day, your child's bagged lunch will be delivered to the child's classroom prior to dismissal time.  To order a bagged lunch for your child(ren), please click on the link → https://forms.gle/RuRn5NXBQTBkWHjm9

Order forms are due by noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.   You only need to complete a form if you are requesting a lunch.  If you have questions concerning the bagged lunches, please reach out to the food services office at 610-351-5670.

January Building Readers - English

January Building Readers - Spanish

February Building Readers - English

February Building Readers - Spanish

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Mon, 1/20:  School Closed

Fri, 1/24:  Early Dismissal, 11:45 am

Tues, 1/28:  5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation, 9:15 am, Cafeteria (Parent Letter)

2024/25 District Calendar

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EARLY DISMISSAL OPTIONAL BAGGED LUNCH

January 24th is an early dismissal day for Elementary students.   Parents may order a bagged lunch that day.  Bagged lunches will consist of turkey and cheese sandwiches, fruit, vegetable, and beverage and will be charged at their normal rate to students' cafeteria accounts.  On the early dismissal day, your child's bagged lunch will be delivered to the child's classroom prior to dismissal time.  To order a bagged lunch for your child(ren), please click on the link → https://forms.gle/RuRn5NXBQTBkWHjm9

Order forms are due by noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.   You only need to complete a form if you are requesting a lunch.  If you have questions concerning the bagged lunches, please reach out to the food services office at 610-351-5670.

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January Building Readers - English

January Building Readers - Spanish

Community Events & Recreational Programs

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COLD WEATHER ADVISORY

The weather is getting colder and we ask that you please dress your children appropriately for the cold weather - including jackets, scarves, hats and gloves.  Students will go outside for recess when the feels-like temperature is above 20 degrees.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER/EARLY CLOSING INFORMATION

Please click on the link for information regarding inclement weather closings from Dr. Madson, Superintendent:

https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/transportation/inclement-weatherearly-closing-information

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

SONGFEST 2024 

3rd & 4th Grade Students

Thursday, December 12, 2024

9:30 am ONLY

 

Sat, 12/14:  PTO Holiday Shop & Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 to 11:00 am

Holiday Shoppe & Pancake Breakfast Flyer

 

Mon, 12/16 - Fri, 12/20:  Holiday Spirit Week (Flyer)

 

Mon, 12/16:  PTO “HOME ALONE” Movie Night, Roxy Theatre, 6:00 pm

Movie Night Flyer w/QR Code

 

BOOK SWAP

Tues, 12/17 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Weds, 12/18 - 2nd & 3rd Grade

Thurs, 12/19 - 4th & 5th Grade

Book Swap Flyer

 

Mon, 12/23 through Fri, 1/3:  SCHOOL CLOSED - Holiday Break

 

Mon, 1/6:  Return to School

 

2024/25 District Calendar

 

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COLD WEATHER ADVISORY

The weather is getting colder and we ask that you please dress your children appropriately for the cold weather - including jackets, scarves, hats and gloves.  Students will go outside for recess when the feels-like temperature is above 20 degrees.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER/EARLY CLOSING INFORMATION

Please click on the link for information regarding inclement weather closings from Dr. Madson, Superintendent:

https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/transportation/inclement-weatherearly-closing-information

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December Building Readers - English

December Building Readers - Spanish

January Building Readers - English

January Building Readers - Spanish

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Weds, 12/4:  5th Grade Band, Orchestra & Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria

Tues, 12/10:  PTO Meeting, 9:15 am

SONGFEST 2024

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Students

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

9:30 am & 2:00 pm

Please Note:  Both shows will be identical.  Parents should only attend one show.
 

3rd & 4th Grade Students

Thursday, December 12, 2024

9:30 am ONLY

 

Sat, 12/14:  PTO Holiday Shoppe & Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 to 11:00 am

Holiday Shoppe & Pancake Breakfast Flyer

Mon, 12/16:  PTO “HOME ALONE” Movie Night, Roxy Theatre, 6:00 pm

Movie Night Flyer w/QR Code

 

BOOK SWAP

Tues, 12/17 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Weds, 12/18 - 2nd & 3rd Grade

Thurs, 12/19 - 4th & 5th Grade

Book Swap Flyer

 

Mon, 12/23 through Fri, 1/3:  SCHOOL CLOSED - Holiday Break

Mon, 1/6:  Return to School

 

2024/25 District Calendar

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IRONTON GIVING TREE

Hello Ironton Families! 

If you would like to buy a gift for an Ironton family this holiday season, please click on the sign up genius link to participate.  GIVING TREE SIGN UP GENIUS

• Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at Ironton's main office during the hours of 8:15 AM- 4:00 PM  
• Please send in your donation with your child or drop it off at the main office by Friday, December 13th. 

Thank you for your support!

Carolyn Segata, School Counselor

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COLD WEATHER ADVISORY

The weather is getting colder and we ask that you please dress your children appropriately for the cold weather - including jackets, scarves, hats and gloves.  Students will go outside for recess when the feels-like temperature is above 20 degrees.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER/EARLY CLOSING INFORMATION

Please click on the link for information regarding inclement weather closings from Dr. Madson, Superintendent:

https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/transportation/inclement-weatherearly-closing-information