Parkside Thursday Communication

Vision:

To build a foundation for students who will graduate as productive, caring, and life-long learners.

Mission:

We are grounded in self-awareness and diverse perspectives, every student will be an Empathetic Critical thinker ready to succeed Academically, Socially, and Creatively.

Email: tamharris@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/parkside
Location: 685 Mercer Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 404-802-4100
Facebook: facebook.com/parksideaps
Twitter: @parksideaps

Wednesday, May 15th- PK, K and 1st Grade, 9:00 AM

Thursday, May 16th- 2nd and 3rd Grade, 9:00 AM

Tuesday, May 21st- 4th and 5th Grade, 9:00 AM ( changed due to forecasted inclement weather)

Non-Negotiable

Due to Safety Concerns, Non-Parkside Elementary School students of school age ARE NOT ALLOWED to attend Field Day. Parents are not permitted to bring other siblings who do not have Field Day activities on that day to participate with a different grade level. For example, if a scholar leaves early or is absent, they are not allowed back on campus to attend any Field Day activities and CANNOT be on school property.

Monday, May 20 Pre K 8:15 – 9:15 & Kindergarten 9:30 – 10:30 ( MODIFIED DUE TO VOTING)

Wednesday, May 22 1st Grade 8:15 – 9:15 & 2nd Grade 9:30 – 10:30

Thursday, May 23 3rd Grade 8:15 – 9: 15 & 4th Grade 9:30 – 10:30

Friday, May 24 5th Grade Promotion 9:00 – 10:30

Safety Protocols: There will be NO traffic pass the 5th grade hallway. If you need to access the main office, you will need to walk around to the front main entrance. Seating is first come, first serve. We will open the doors 15-20 minutes prior to each program. There is not overflow room.

Program Entry: Rear Double Doors Near Gym/Field

Exit: Rear Gym Door on the Left

Early Check Out: Table Near Rear Door, NOT IN THE MAIN OFFICE

Please Read!! The playground near the gym is reserved for our aftercare program from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Other than aftercare students should not play in the area due to safety concerns.

Parents/students are allowed on the playground near the cafeteria from 2:45 – 3:30 (at 3:30 the aftercare program students will use).

Breakfast 7:15 AM-7:45 AM ALL scholars exit the cafeteria at 7:45. The cafeteria is closed at 7:45 AM.

Scholars are not permitted to bring in breakfast and eat it in class after 7:45.

Scholars are late at 7:50 AM

For scholars arriving at 8:15 AM or later, parents must enter the main office to SIGN SCHOLAR IN. DO NOT DROP THE SCHOLAR OFF AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE!

Parent communications to teachers during school hours should be via email or leave a message with an office staff member.

Dismissal changes should be a written note to the teacher in the morning or a call to the main office by 1:30 PM.

Any snacks donated should be delivered to the main office. Our office staff will deliver snacks to homerooms.

🏅Field Day | May 15, 16, 17 | Volunteer here

We need help, especially on May 16 and 17th. Please fill our remaining slots!

🐼 ☀️ Panda Play 2024: Rising Kinder Students | May 15 | Learn more here

Do you know any rising kinder families in your neighborhood? Invite them to Panda Play. It's a chance for kinder families to learn about registration and meet other Parkside families. Volunteer here.

🛍️ Shop Out at Maelu | May 9 | 4:00-8:00 | TONIGHT

Go to 332 Ormond St. (next to Mediterranea) for a fun night of shopping and socializing. 10% of sales go back to Parkside. Thanks @maeludesigns for your support!

🚲 Bike Bus | Friday May 10 | Sign up here. | TOMORROW

It’s not too late to sign up! Help us hit our 100 students goal!

📸 Family Photo Session | June 1 | Sign up here

Silly Goose Photography is hosting a "Short & Sweet" family session on June 1st. Shoot will take place Outside at Grant Park at the Milledge Fountain. Families pay in advance and a portion of proceeds go to our Title I Liaison, Ms Jackson, for families in need. Sessions are $350 and include a digital gallery with all photos in color and B&W.

Gifted Education at Parkside is thriving as we continue to focus on nurturing students' critical and creative thinking skills. Witnessing remarkable progress in students' problem-solving approaches has been truly rewarding. Currently, we're conducting our first look testing for students in grades kindergarten through fifth, marking the beginning of an insightful journey into their unique abilities. A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents for their ongoing encouragement and partnership in fostering a dynamic learning environment for our students.

Test results will be shared soon!

Band

• The 3rd and 4th grade students are learning how to put the instrument together, buzzing on mouthpieces, and making characteristic sounds on their first 3 notes.

• The 5th-grade band students are learning how to play new notes and learning how to read and identify new messages.

Mr. Edwards: phillip.edwards@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Music

• General Music -4th Quarter

  Kdg. - Students will continue learning about African American/American History and the many musical contributions that have been made to America through songs, dances and instruments.

  Continue using their four voices (speaking, whispering, calling/shouting, singing) Explore various percussion & Orff instruments & playing techniques and incorporate the connection between books & music through Children's Literature. Movement will also be incorporated into their exploration.

  1st - Students will continue learning about African American/American History and the many musical contributions that have been made to America through songs, dances and instruments.

  Continue using their four voices (speaking, whispering, calling/shouting, singing) Explore various percussion & Orff instruments & playing techniques and incorporate the connection between books & music through Children's Literature. Movement will also be incorporated into their exploration.

  2nd - Students will continue learning about African American/American History and the many musical contributions that have been made to America through songs, dances and instruments.

  Continue using their four voices (speaking, whispering, calling/shouting, singing) Explore various percussion & Orff instruments & playing techniques and incorporate the connection between books & music through Children's Literature. Movement will also be incorporated into their exploration.

  3rd - Students will continue learning about African American/American History and the many musical contributions that have been made to America through songs, dances and instruments.

  Explore various percussion & Orff instruments & playing techniques and incorporate the connection between books & music through Children's Literature.

  Movement will also be incorporated into their exploration.

  4th -Students will continue learning about African American/American History and the many musical contributions that have been made to America through songs, dances and instruments.

  Explore various percussion & Orff instruments & playing techniques and incorporate the connection between books & music through Children's Literature.

  Movement will also be incorporated into their exploration.

  5th -Students will continue learning about African American/American History and the many musical contributions that have been made to America through songs, dances and instruments. Explore various percussion & Orff instruments & playing techniques and incorporate the connection between books & music through Children's Literature.

  Movement will also be incorporated into their exploration.

Ms. Henderson: dehenderson@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Kdg-5th- Art students will continue working on art inspired by African culture.

Ms. Weekes: aweekes@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Spanish Scope and Sequence

K-Family, sizes, days of the week, and months of the year.

1- Numbers 0-10, colors, and seasons.

2- Commands, colors and feelings.

3- Simple sentences and adjectives, shapes and colors.

4-Numbers and telling time, shapes and colors (description).

5- Simple sentences (parts of the sentence) and adjectives.

Ms. Cantu: mcantu@atlanta.k12.ga.us

PE

Physical Education is starting off fourth quarter full of excitement and energy. Over the next several weeks, classes will be going over safety skills, cooperation, and increasing our fitness level. The upcoming weeks will consist of Ice Cream Shop, Battleship, Star Wars, Fitness Stations, and various tag games. Field Day is just around the corner. The field day events will be broken up into three days this year, during the month of May. Details will be sent out April about all the fun Field Day will include and volunteer opportunities.

Coach B: mbethune@atlanta.k12.ga.us

SEL- Social Emotional Learning

BASC3--BESS- Behavior and Emotional Screening System

GMAS- EOG- Georgia Milestones Assessment

SST/RTI- Student Support Team/Response To Intervention

MTSS- Multi-Tier Support System

IEP- Individualized Education Plan

EIP- Early Intervention Plan

FEA- Federal Eligibility Application

Text @d7gdc2 to 81010

Volunteering is an important part of your child’s education. Examples of volunteers include parents/guardians volunteering for classroom helpers, in-class tutors, performers/ speakers from external agencies, and field trips. You MUST be approved by Atlanta Public Schools before you can volunteer.

*Exceptions: mystery reader, eating lunch in the cafeteria, attending field day, and class parties.

Our District has an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and security of all students. All Volunteers are required to submit a Volunteer Release Form and Criminal History Release Form, allowing the scan of their full names and driver’s license through the appropriate criminal databases by the Office of Safety & Security. Registered sex offenders will not be allowed to volunteer. Note: Persons must visit The APS Central Office to complete and submit these forms. (130 Trinity Ave. SW Atlanta, GA). Your approved background check is valid for two years.

Attached is a copy of the Volunteer Release Form and Criminal History Release Form. You must take this form to Atlanta Public Schools. Please contact Counselor Brown if you have any questions. - click the button above to access the volunteer form.