I hope this newsletter finds you and your families well. Please read all the information below. Some of the information may be repetitive from week to week. However, I hope the information is delivered promptly and consistently to all Park Street families.

Never hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Lastly, on behalf of the entire Park Street Staff, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow for Open House from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

In service,

Your Proud Panther Principal,

Alex Soto

asoto@marietta-city.org

Work: 770-429-3180 Ext. 7016

Cell: 470-650-5607

• President: Stormi Johnson
• Co-President: Liz Powell
• Vice President: Elizabeth Martinez
• Treasurer: Brenda McMurray
• Secretary: Erica Turnbull

The reason PTA was founded is still the same reason it exists today… children need us. Our Park Street children need us! We urge you to join Park Street PTA to support our students and classrooms. Lend your voice to our voice – collectively we can make an immeasurable difference for our students. Membership is now open and ready for you to take part in the Park Street PTA!

The GA PTA has moved to an online membership system called Totem. The cost to join PTA is $10.00. The link above will take you to Park Street’s Membership Portal to join. You can also scan the QR Code to quickly sign up! Once you join, you can download a digital membership card to your phone or print a physical copy.

The goal of the Park Street PTA this year is to build capacity to support students, families, and teachers! We will kick off a membership drive during Open House, keep your eyes out for more details!

TRANSPORTATION

Be sure to let your teacher know how your child will be transported on a regular basis. If there is any change (either for a day or permanently), notify the front office. Without a call or note to the front office, children will be sent

Change of Transportation

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change.

• We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.
• At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.
• Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school.
• If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.

Early Pick-Up

Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.

• Schools may be eligible for additional funds to support student learning.
• Marietta City Schools may qualify to receive additional funds per student from the state and federal government which they pass onto local schools.
• Middle & High Schools with high return rates may also help their feeder elementary schools qualify for free afterschool snacks, dinners, and on-site summer meals.

School Meal Application 2023-2024:

For the 2023-2024 school year, households will have to pay for their child’s school breakfast and lunch meals. You may qualify for reduced-price or free meals by completing a school meal application.