Panther Pamphlet
November 2nd, 2025
Parkwood Weekly Updates
Dear Parkwood Families,
We hope this message finds you well! As we approach a busy and exciting time of year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are fostering an enriching environment for our students.
Celebrations from the Week
We had some amazing events this week!
Panther Prowl Celebrations: Thank you to the Blue Horizon Realty Group for sponsoring a limo ride reward for our top earners! A special thank you to our PTO for distributing snow cone awards for all Parkwood students who worked together throughout the Panther Prowl. Our activity helpers made the extra recess fun! We also extend our gratitude to Ms. Melvin and Ms. Bronson for hosting a fantastic celebration assembly, which included our brave staff who volunteered to get pied in the face! Check out the pictures below!
Literacy Parade: We had a wonderful Literacy Parade! Thank you to all the teachers who created costumes with students and taught literacy lessons leading up to the event. We also appreciate all the families who were able to join us in celebrating literacy! Pictures below!
Important Announcements
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Conferences This Week: We plan to meet with 100% of our families. Your child's teacher has sent home your conference time. Please reach out to them if you are unable to make your assigned time so you can reschedule or if didn't receive your confirmation sheet.
- Monday, November 3rd: Conferences 4:00-8:00
- Wednesday, November 5th: Conferences 4:00-8:00
- Thursday, November 6th: Half Day dismissal at 12:00, Conferences 12:00-4:00 (No PEEP this day)
- Friday, November 7th: Half Day Dismissal @ 12:00 (No PEEP this day)
- Monday, Nov 10th & Tuesday, Nov 11th: Ms. White's Class Nature Center Field Trip
- Wednesday, Nov 12th & Thursday, Nov 13th: Ms. Fields' Class Nature Center Field Trip
- Note: Ms. Demitz's class will go on their field trip when she returns from maternity leave after winter break.
Additional Information
Save the Date:
Here are some important dates to remember for 5th grade Families,
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Tuesday, November 4th:
- Virtual Parent Meeting with Sherman Lake at 6:00 p.m. Join Here!
- Learn about the camp experience and get your questions answered. The link will also be sent out on Remind, so please ensure you are connected to your child’s class.
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Registration Forms: Please review the registration packet sent out previously and turn in the registration forms by Friday, November 7th. Electronic copies can be found here.
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Friday, November 7th:
- Student meeting about camp. Students will watch a video about camp and hear about the various activities and principles of camp.
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Tuesday, December 2nd - Friday, December 6th:
- Fifth graders will attend Sherman Lake Camp. They will return on Friday, December 6th between 2:00-2:30 p.m. You can plan to pick them up during that time, as they will likely be tired from their adventure. If you are unable to pick them up, those that are left will work on low level, calm activities until the end of the day.
We are grateful for the strong partnership we have with our families. Thank you for your ongoing support in making Parkwood a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow.
Together, we look forward to many more exciting events and collaborations in the future!
Warm regards,
-Principal Jessica Rosecrans
rosecransje@kalamazoopublicschools.net
(269) 337-0720
Congratulations 🎉🥳
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to several of our Parkwood students who are participating in a local production of Frozen Jr. Let’s celebrate and congratulate Heron Bothwell, Brogan Poer, and Mia Swira!
We love recognizing our students!
Please feel free to share any celebrations or extracurricular activities that your child is involved in for future newsletters!
Dates to Remember:
Nov 3rd- Conferences 4:00-8:00
Nov 5th- Conferences 4:00-8:00
Nov. 6 K-8 half day 12:06 Dismissal Conferences 12:06-4:00
Nov. 7 K-5 half day 12:06 Dismissal
Nov. 14 PreK-5; no students
Nov 21st Popcorn Friday & Hats off to Attendance Spirit Day
November 21 PTO spondsored STEAM night 5:30-8.
Nov. 26 Nov. 27 & 28 Thanksgiving Break; all buildings closed
Dec. 10 PreK-12; no students
Dec 12th Popcorn Friday & Don't Sleep on Attendance Spirit Day
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 Winter Break
Jan 16th School is Sweet Attendance Spirit Day
Jan 23rd Popcorn Friday
Feb 20th Popcorn Friday
Mar 20th Popcorn Friday
Apr 17th Last Popcorn Friday