November 2026

National Family Engagement Month is observed every November to celebrate and strengthen partnerships between families, schools, and communities.

It's purpose is to recognize families as a child's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers, and to improve student achievement through strong home-school connections

Parkwood Primary would like to THANK all of our families for participating in our school events, supporting their child/children's academic growth and being a part of what makes Parkwood great!

📅 November: COMING HOME: Family Learning Adventure: Complete at Home Together. Students, please RETURN the completed Sheet to Mrs. Callahan for a special recognition. All papers are due back by November 20.

📅 November 4 (Wednesday) Family Math Bingo

⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Students and their families are invited to a fun evening of Math! Students and families will work together to complete a Math Bingo Board. They will travel from station to station completing different squares are their Board representing different Math Skills.

📅 November 11: Veterans Day Holiday

📅 November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

📅 November 27 (Friday)

Spirit Night @ Stevi B's

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

When you order, let them know you are supporting Parkwood Primary and which classroom you are representing.

Stevi B's will donate $1 to Parkwood for every buffet sold.

(Make your Calendar: 4th Friday of each month will be Spirit Night @ Stevi B's)

Thank you for your support families!

📅December 9 (Wednesday): Winter Wonderland of Learning

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The primary goal of the reading challenges is:

• Get our students to read MORE

• Help our students find more books they like

• Encourage families to continue to read with their children even after they have started to read themselves

• Show our students how fun and rewarding reading can be!

Students who complete the Monthly Reading Challenge can look forward to:

• FREE books!

• Small treats

• End of the year reading celebration if they participate in all the challenges!

Parents/Guardians, please sign the form before the child returns it to Mrs. Harvey, our Media Specialist.

Is your child struggling with coming to school or with school work?

The most powerful ways to develop children’s literacy skills are also the simplest: talk to them, listen to them, read to them and write with them. When caring adults talk to kids about the world — from how recipes work to the rules of baseball — they are planting seeds of knowledge that will help kids grow into curious thinkers, readers and writers.

Stay connected to

• your child's classroom
• your child's school
• the district's news and updates

• • ALL Car Riders must go through the CAR RIDER LINE (Morning and Afternoon)
• School doors open @ 7:45am (Please do not leave your child unattended)
• Free breakfast and lunch for all students.
• Classes begin @ 8:30am
  
• TARDY: Students must be signed in by a parent /guardian through the office
• Changes in Transportation: Please call the office before 3pm (478-929-7822)
• Early Dismissal: can only be done through the office before 3:10pm
• Parents/Guardians, please bring your I.D. with you every time.
• Dismissal @ 3:30pm
• Helpful if you put your child's name on their belongings (sweaters, jackets, bookbags, etc.)

What is Here Comes The Bus?

A bus-tracking app which enables parents to view real-time location of their child's school bus via a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Helpful Resource:
Click the link below for Bus Routes and Address Lookup.
https://webquery-houston-county-ga.etstack.io/#/home

Recurso útil:
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para buscar rutas de autobús y búsqueda de direcciones.
https://webquery-houston-county-ga.etstack.io/#/home

United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1 connects people to the assistance they need to address everyday challenges of living as well as those that develop during times of community emergencies.

Our goal is to provide workshops, resources, and events that are helpful and beneficial to our families. We will continue to provide you with opportunities to stay informed and engaged.

478-929-7822 ext. 3087

478-210-8019

tracey.callahan@hcbe.net

Front Office 478-929-7822

Hours 7:45am-4pm