Parkside Post

Last year we focused on going Above & Beyond at PSE and we are so proud of the exciting news that Parkside is an A school for the first time in our school's history! What an amazing accomplishment! Our students set goals for their academic growth and they are able to now see their success and progress on their state assessments! We know our students and staff will continue to build on those positive results with an even greater determination to succeed!

Our theme this year is Goal Getters! This is perfect for where we are right now! We want our students to work towards their goals and towards keeping that A school grade!

We are so excited to see all of our new and returning students! Our Meet the Teacher event will be on Friday, August 8. You can visit between 9:00-10:30 am. When you arrive, proceed to the Cafeteria where you will receive your child's teacher assignment.

Don't forget to PICK UP CAR SIGNS AND WALKER TAGS that morning! Walker Tags are required for Kindergarten and 1st graders! Help us keep our car line moving by having your car sign ready for the first day of school!

You may bring your child's school supplies to Meet the Teacher if you wish. Here is the link to the school supply list.. https://www.collierschools.com/cms/lib/FL01903251/Centricity/Domain/22/PSE%20Supply%20List%2025-26.pdf

We will be taking orders for this year's Spirit T-Shirts and Hoodies at the Meet the Teacher event. Please bring cash only. Order will be placed after the event and shirts will be distributed by the end of August or early September. T-Shirts are $10 and Hoodies are $20.

The staff and students at Parkside will be getting to know each other in the coming weeks to facilitate a positive and encouraging classroom and school community! Parents are an essential partner in this community and in a child's education and we look forward to working together. Our Parent Lighthouse Team is looking for members/volunteers!

There are many helpful links and important details below, so please take a few moments to look through the information in the newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or call the front office. We are here to help!

Mrs. Johnessee

Principal

johnessa@collierschools.com

August 8 ~ Meet the Teacher between 9:00-10:30

August 11~ First Day of School

August 26 ~ Curriculum Night, PK-2 @ 5:00, 3-5 @ 6:00

August 27 ~ SAC Meeting at 7:45am

August 27 ~ Parent Lighthouse meeting at 8:00am

September 1 ~ No School/Labor Day

September 23 ~ No School for Students/Teacher Prof. Learning

Re-establish Your Routines

Determine a regular bedtime, set a morning alarm, limit screen time and establish a plan for homework and chores. Easing into these routines before the school year starts helps children settle back into their habits smoothly.

Don’t Skip Breakfast

Speaking of routines, encourage your children to begin their day with a healthy breakfast. Students can have breakfast at school at no cost, every day. Not only will they have more energy to get through the school day, but they’re also more likely to eat healthier overall, have improved brain function and less restlessness.

Get School Supplies

Don’t wait until the day before school starts — get a head start on back-to-school shopping this year and cross it off your family’s to-do list. Set your child up for a successful start to their school year by sending them off to the first day of class with everything they’ll need to thrive.

Attend Meet the Teacher Event

Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher. Having an open line of communication as the year progresses will benefit parents, teachers and children, too.

Create a Distraction-Free Space for Homework

For some kids, completing their homework is a breeze, but others may need more encouragement and assistance. If your child has difficulty focusing, creating a distraction-free space to focus on their assignments is essential. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a seat at the dining table or a dedicated study room, as long as it’s a quiet space where your child can complete homework and projects without getting side-tracked by toys, pets, television or other people.

Dedicate Time for Family

Schedules are often tight during the school year. Between homework and extra-curricular activities, it might be difficult at times to find time for other activities. Dedicate a regular portion of time, whether immediately after school, in the evenings or even on the weekends, to catch up with your children. Show them you’re interested in what’s going on with their lives and create the opportunity for open communication with them.

Please fill out your child's emergency card using the Parent Portal at the link below, beginning on August 6. This should be done as soon as possible so we have up-to-date information.

https://origin.collierschools.com/app/Portal

Students must follow the dress code each day. Fridays are Jeans Days and students can also wear any Parkside Spirit T-Shirt on Fridays. https://www.collierschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=10454

Please make sure you have a car sign in your vehicle every day. It significantly slows down our dismissal when we have to check IDs and verify approved pick ups. If you do not have a car sign, please come to the front office and we will provide one. You can also request multiple signs if you have different people picking up your child.

The safety of our students is a top priority. All kindergarten and 1st grade students who walk home, need to be met at the walker gate by an adult who has the walker tag. Students will not be released without the proper walker tag being presented. If you forget your tag, our staff will call the front office to verify approved pick ups. The person picking up the child must have a photo ID to verify identity, if they don't have the walker tag. Students who walk home with older students, with parent permission, are permitted to leave.

Thank you for partnering with us to make Parkside a safe place for all!

During rainy season, we occasionally need to have a Lightning Dismissal if there is lightning in the area. On these days, you will receive a text message letting you know to make arrangements. If your child is a walker, they will not be dismissed without an adult picking them up. If you can't meet them at school, please have a plan for someone else to pick them up and call the school with any changes. Please be proactive and have a plan for your child if they walk. We do not have staff to stay late and watch your child. If your child is a car rider, the dismissal may take longer due to moving down to one lane. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Please pull all the way forward when dropping off your child in the morning. This helps us get more students unloaded in a timely manner. Students should not be dropped off until you pull up and are parked at a pole. The curve at the back of the line is NOT a drop off location. Please follow these expectations for the safety of all students and staff!

We hope you have been reading with your child this summer, or encouraging your independent readers to pick up a book! If not, it is time to get back into the habit of reading for enjoyment each day! The best way for our students to improve their reading skills is to READ!

Brush up on those math skills! K-2 should be practicing counting and writing numerals, as well as reviewing simple addition and subtraction! 3-5 can be practicing fact fluency, multiplication and division!

It's a great time to watch the weather updates and daily forecast with your child! Compare and contrast the weather in our area during the summer and winter and discuss the reasons for our almost daily rain showers and thunderstorms! It would also be a good time to talk about storm safety and what your family will do in the event of a hurricane.

Please remember that all devices must be turned off and put away while on campus.

We will continue to recognize students for exemplifying our PSE Expectations...Prepared to Learn, Show Respect to Ourselves and Others, Be Responsible...We will also be recognizing our students for modeling the 7 Habits, as part of the Leader in Me Framework. For August, we are focusing on Habit #1: Be Proactive & Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind.

For the 2025-2026 school year, Parkside students are provided with Breakfast & Lunch at no cost.

Contact our Nutrition Services Manager, Josefina Hinojosa, at 239-377-8912 if you have questions.

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Office of Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement coordinated its development and roll-out.

https://getfortifyfl.com/

Parents may review their children’s instructional materials at the school site. Parents may also schedule an appointment to review currently adopted instructional materials at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center. Please contact Julia Lorenzo, Instructional Materials Manager at LorenzJu@collierschools.com or 377-0103.

Website: collierschools.com/pse
Location: 5322 Texas Avenue, Naples, FL 34113, USA
Phone: 239-377-8900
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