Weekly Update

April 17, 2025

Parents,

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, one of our primary goals is to create balanced classrooms that support the academic, social, and emotional development of all our students. In order to do this effectively, we take many factors into consideration when making class placements, including academic ability, behavior, learning style, and social dynamics.

We understand that many parents may have heard information about specific teachers and may be eager to request a particular one. However, we ask that you refrain from making specific teacher requests. Class placements are carefully planned based on the unique needs of each child and the overall balance of the class, and the information you provide through the input form is invaluable in helping us make the best decisions.

If there are specific things we should know about your child that will help us ensure a good fit, such as learning preferences, social considerations, or behavioral needs, please take a few moments to fill out the class placement input form. Your insights are crucial as we work to create the best possible classroom environment for every student.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work together to make the upcoming school year a success for all our students!

JUST A REMINDER - WE DO NOT HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW.

Have a great weekend.

Katie & Chris

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - APRIL 26TH

On Saturday, April 26th, Oak Brook will hold its annual PJs and Pancakes Breakfast. We will be serving pancakes from 8:30-10:00. We will be accepting cash donations on that day and all money raised will be sent to Parkway's Food Pantry. Please sign up for breakfast using the link below.

After breakfast, our PTO is sponsoring an Oak Brook Campus Cleanup Day. More information about that including how to volunteer to help with clean up will be sent home soon.

Sign Up for PJs and Pancakes

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RSVP for Campus Clean-Up

Focus on Character

Courage

April 21 - Courage - Choosing what is helpful, right and kind - even when it is hard or scary

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 18 - No School

Monday, April 21 - Sustainability Group & Girls on the Run

Tuesday, April 22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day and 3rd Grade Orchestra Concert @ 6:00

Wednesday, April 23 - Administrative Professionals Day, 4th Grade Orchestra Concert @ 6:00 and 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ 7:00

Thursday, April 24 - Girls on the Run

Saturday, April 26 - PJs & Pancakes & Oak Brook Campus Cleanup Day

Monday, April 28 - Girls on the Run & Garden Club

Tuesday, April 29 - Papa John's Pizza Night

Wednesday, April 30 - OBPCL (KDG & 1st)

Thursday, May 1 - Girls on the Run

School District Information

SummerLink

Discover new adventures every week, including sports activities, creative arts, S.T.E.A.M. projects, life skills, a weekly field trip and more! Full-day camps are available for ten weeks at multiple Parkway locations.

Students Grades 1 to 5
Monday through Friday
Offered weekly June 2 through August 8

Convenient locations for your family!

Barretts Elementary
Bellerive Elementary

Enroll for SummerLink at prcommunityed.org.

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Kindergarten Registration

Do you or someone you know have a student starting kindergarten next year?

Kindergarten registration is available online for the 2025-26 school year. If you do not have internet access or need assistance completing the online application, please call the Parkway Enrollment Hotline at (314) 415-9900.

More information about kindergarten registration can be found here.