PCK Weekly Newsletter

Join us tomorrow for our annual Fund Run! We can't wait to see our families come together to support our students, school, and community. Please see the schedule below to find your student’s run time.

If you RSVP'd: Your badge will be waiting for you at the front office. If you listed a new guest who has not previously visited the school, they must bring their ID so we can process their badge.

If you did not RSVP: No problem! We can print a badge for you at the front desk. Please be prepared to present your ID to receive a visitor badge.

*All visitors must check in at the front office to receive a visitor badge.Visitors will not be allowed entry to PCK through the back gate off of Centerpark Loop.

Once you have your visitor badge, please follow the signs along the south side of the building to get to the field where the Fund Run is held.

Reading is a cornerstone of a great education, and at PCK, we place special emphasis on fostering a genuine love for it. Our annual Summer Reading Challenge encourages students of all ages to keep their love for reading alive, because we believe that the habit of reading is what shapes lifelong learners.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of six outstanding students, from grades 1-6, who showed remarkable dedication and enthusiasm for reading this summer.

Congratulations to our winners:

1st - Oakley Sweeney

2nd - Jade Simonton

3rd - Brecken Call

4th - Wyatt Larson

5th - Amanda Marsh

6th - Halle Johnson

Let's continue to support the joy of reading and inspire all our students to engage with books as an essential part of their educational journey.

Once again for the 2025-26 school year, our Art Department has teamed up with Square 1 Art to give K-6 families a special way to celebrate their student's creativity.

Students are already hard at work on a unique art project in class. Soon, you'll have the chance to purchase your child's artwork on a variety of household items, from mugs and pillows to water bottles and blankets. This is a wonderful way to create lasting keepsakes and memories.

When students complete their projects, we'll send home order forms with all the details and options. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Visual Arts Teacher, Kate Dulaney, at kdulaney@ckcs.net.

Registration for our K-5 Athletics Camps is now live! These camps offer a fun and engaging way for young athletes to explore our athletic programs through games, skill-building drills, and hands-on instruction from our coaches and student athletes.

For this season we offer boys soccer, girls volleyball, co-ed cross country, and spirit team camps. You can click on the corresponding buttons below to access the registrations for each camp.

Boys Soccer Camp - Monday, September 29 from 3:15-4:35 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Camp - Monday, September 29 from 3:15-4:35 p.m.

Co-ed Cross Country Camp - Thursday, October 2 from 3:15-4:35 p.m.

Spirit Camp - Monday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 8 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

*All camps will close one day, or the Friday before they are set to begin. Please note that if you miss this registration window you will not be able to register your student for our camps.

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing students with a well rounded and meaningful educational experience, we’re pleased to share an update on our 6th Grade Science Camp.

Students explored the wonders of Estes Park, diving into topics like fire ecology and wildfire management, participating in hands-on hydrology and glaciology lessons, as well as strengthening their collaboration skills through various team building activities. These engaging, real-world experiences are designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of science.

We are proud to offer opportunities like Science Camp that bring learning to life by encouraging discovery, teamwork, and a sense of adventure that we hope our students will carry with them for years to come.

Thank you to our chaperones Mr. Minshall, Mrs. Vento, Ms. Garbett, Ms. Seaback, Ms. Sitzmann, Ms. Peronne, and Mrs. Myers for helping to make this trip possible for our 6th grade students.

We would like to inform all families that the Late Testing Lab will be cancelled on Wednesday, September 24.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If your student intends to go to Late Testing Lab on this day, they should be picked up at their regular carpool time.

Tomorrow, Friday, September 19 at 4:00 p.m. we will no longer be accepting submissions for our Sibling Status Form.

This form is intended for families with children currently enrolled at PCK who also have siblings on our waitlist. By completing it, you’ll help ensure that siblings of current students are given priority and moved to the top of our growing waitlist.

We kindly ask eligible families to re-submit their sibling information using this form so we can keep our records accurate and make the process as smooth as possible. It’s quick and easy and takes just a couple of minutes to complete. If you've already completed this form, then please note you do not need to complete it again.

We’re excited at the prospect of welcoming more of your family into the PCK community!

We're still searching for volunteers to assist with various tasks to help make our Scholastic Book Fair possible. From helping at the register, to guiding our youngest readers with their shopping, any volunteer support you can provide helps. Your assistance is essential in making this a great event for everyone.

To sign up, simply click the button below. You can choose any available time slot on October 6-10 to lend a hand. We truly appreciate your willingness to help!

Homework Club is back for the 2025-26 school year for our 3rd-6th grade students.

At this club students will have the opportunity to work on their homework while a teacher is there to guide them through. Homework Club will meet from 3:20-4:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday in Room 115, next to the Art Room.

The Foundation is still seeking volunteers to help make our upcoming Fund Run a reality tomorrow! Please click the button below if you're able to serve as a volunteer.

Our Fund Run Booster is still live! To access our Boosterthon registration, please click the button below. From there you can sign-in or sign-up and register each of your students.

Fall Festival tickets are on sale! Admission includes a wristband granting access to 20+ attractions plus live shows every hour. To purchase yours today, please click the button below.

If you would like to attend the PTO Meeting on September 23, please RSVP using the button below. Do note that if you have already filled out this RSVP there is no need to fill it out again.

Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 8 at 8:15 am in the MS Commons. This meeting will have a virtual option, and the link will be posted in the newsletter the week prior.

We warmly invite the PCK community to join us for an opportunity to engage with our team and learn more about the vital role we play within Parker Core Knowledge.

The SAC serves an essential function by providing accountability in an advisory capacity. Our purpose is to inform, encourage, and create opportunities for parents or guardians to engage meaningfully with the school's performance, budget and improvement plans.

This week, we’re proud to shine our Volunteer Spotlight on one of our local businesses that went above and beyond to support our staff.

On our teacher inservice day, Paris Baguette generously catered breakfast for our entire team, completely free of charge. Their thoughtful gesture helped our staff feel appreciated and valued, and we are truly grateful for their kindness.

Moments like these remind us of the incredible impact our community partners can have. We're moved by Paris Baguette’s generosity and are reminded of the meaningful ways we can all support one another to create a stronger, more connected community.