October 12, 2025
Parker Families,
We are still glowing from the joy, energy, and celebration of this year’s Mercado — and it truly would not have been possible without you! From lending essential supplies like tents, floor fans, and extension cords, to spending hours helping with setup, serving, and supporting performances — our Parker parents showed up in every way imaginable. Your generosity, teamwork, and positive spirit helped create an unforgettable day filled with music, color, and culture. A special shout-out goes to:
- ALL THE PARENTS who volunteered their time during the event. Whether you were helping behind the scenes, guiding students, running tables, or simply jumping in wherever a hand was needed — you helped everything run seamlessly. The Mercado’s success is a reflection of your dedication and love for our school community. Your partnership and commitment reflect what makes Parker so special — a true family that comes together to support our students and celebrate the traditions that make our community shine. Thank you again for your time, your kindness, and your generous hearts. We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
- Jeanette Mueller, Crystal Laurie, Sara Bean, Mindy Samuelson, Ms. Fadul, Ms. Larocca, Ms. Friel, Ms. Ray- Landschoot, Ms. Ginsburg, Mr. Yeriazarian, Ms. Shulha, and Laura Chung! We are so grateful for our amazing PTO Board Members who went above and beyond to help make Mercado a success! From attending planning meetings to organizing shirt orders and ensuring we had everything we needed, your time, teamwork, and dedication made all the difference. A special thank you to our PTO President, Jeanette, for your leadership and support throughout the process. Your guidance helped everything come together seamlessly. We truly appreciate the countless ways you show up for our students, staff, and school community. We couldn’t have done it without you!
With deepest appreciation,
Ms. Garcia and Ms. Sotelo
Our 2nd graders had a truly special week of cultural learning and celebration! As part of their Ancient Greece unit, students enjoyed a Hellenic celebration hosted by Niko’s parents. Niko’s mom, Evy—who is originally from Greece—treated students to a “little taste” of her culture with delicious sweet and savory Greek treats. The experience brought history to life and gave our students a chance to explore culture beyond the classroom.
Thank you to our amazing Parker families for helping create these moments where our students learn not only about the world but from the world.
