March 2026 Newsletter

PE, Art, Music and STEM are run on a monthly schedule. So, each class will have one special everyday for one week each month.

Gifted (MILE) is an academic enrichment program available to students who test and are found eligible for the program. Gifted (MILE) classes are held Monday-Thursday for part of the day. If you are interested in more information about the gifted program please contact Ms. Cobb.

What we are doing next month in Specials (March)

PE

1. Team Building:

Your child will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their classmates, developing essential teamwork skills. Cooperation and effective communication will be emphasized as they strategize and execute their game plans.

2. Skill Development:

Our dedicated PE instructors will focus on teaching fundamental skills required for invasion games. These include dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive strategies. Through carefully designed activities and drills, your child will enhance their motor skills and gain confidence in their athletic abilities.

3. Sportsmanship and Fair Play:

We believe in instilling values that go beyond the playing field. Our instructors will emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for opponents. These values will be woven into every aspect of the unit, ensuring that your child not only becomes a better athlete but also a more well-rounded individual.

4. Fun and Excitement:

Physical education is all about enjoying movement and activity! Invasion games provide an exhilarating experience that keeps children actively involved and excited about coming to PE class. We aim to create an environment where every child looks forward to the joy of play and exercise.

5. Parental Involvement:

We encourage you to engage with your child about their experiences in PE class. Ask them about the games they played, the skills they learned, and the friends they made. Your involvement can reinforce the importance of staying active and healthy.

We are confident that this unit will be a memorable and enriching experience for your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our PE department. Thank you for your continued support in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for your child.

Let the invasion games begin!

Thanks!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

MUSIC

All grades will be doing elements of Drama

STEM

Kindergarten will be learning the importance of the balance between humans and nature.

First grade will focus on learning about how we hear sounds.

Second grade will learn about matter and the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas.

Third grade will wrap up their learning about the role which the sun plays with heating the solar system.

Fourth grade will deepen their knowledge of sounds and how sound waves function.

Fifth grade will introduce the concept of electricity and magnetism.

ART

3D projects with clay

GIFTED

February 23-March 19 is the spring testing window for gifted. I will spend these days testing new students who will hopefully qualify for the gifted program here at Park Street. Classes will resume full time after the window closes at the end of March.

PE

1. Team Building:

Your child will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their classmates, developing essential teamwork skills. Cooperation and effective communication will be emphasized as they strategize and execute their game plans.

2. Skill Development:

Our dedicated PE instructors will focus on teaching fundamental skills required for invasion games. These include dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive strategies. Through carefully designed activities and drills, your child will enhance their motor skills and gain confidence in their athletic abilities.

3. Sportsmanship and Fair Play:

We believe in instilling values that go beyond the playing field. Our instructors will emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for opponents. These values will be woven into every aspect of the unit, ensuring that your child not only becomes a better athlete but also a more well-rounded individual.

4. Fun and Excitement:

Physical education is all about enjoying movement and activity! Invasion games provide an exhilarating experience that keeps children actively involved and excited about coming to PE class. We aim to create an environment where every child looks forward to the joy of play and exercise.

5. Parental Involvement:

We encourage you to engage with your child about their experiences in PE class. Ask them about the games they played, the skills they learned, and the friends they made. Your involvement can reinforce the importance of staying active and healthy.

We are confident that this unit will be a memorable and enriching experience for your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our PE department. Thank you for your continued support in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for your child.

Let the invasion games begin!

Thanks!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

MUSIC

Performing Panthers preparing for musical.

All Elements of Drama K-5

STEM

Kindergarten will continue learning about organisms and their structures.

First grade will explore magnets.

Second grade will learn about changes in plants and animals.

Third grade will wrap up their learning about heat, heat transfer, and energy sources.

Fourth grade will revisit force and motion.

Fifth grade will review physical and chemical changes and prep for their end of year tests.

ART

Continuing to create 3D projects with K-5.

GIFTED

K MILE will work to complete the renew the zoo unit. The end goal is to design a renewed zoo habitat for an animal.

1sr-3rd MIlE will work to complete the tour America unit. Our end goal is to write an alphabet book on the state they chose to research.

4th and 5th will finish their final designs AB's decorations for their mini golf holes! We are so excited to get to play!

Upcoming Events

3/2 - Spring Pictures

3/20 - Donut Day

3/20 - Career Day

3/26-4/3 - Spring Book Fair

4/6-4/10 - SPRING BREAK - No SCHOOL

Student Dress Code

• Navy blue, light (powder) blue, yellow, and white polo shirts
• The uniform shirt can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, and other affordable retail stores.
• Khaki or Navy Blue skirt/pants/shorts/or skort
• Khaki or Navy Blue dress
• Khaki or Navy Blue Jumper
• All pants must be belted/affixed at the waist and worn with a tucked in shirt
• The length of the khaki/navy blue shorts and skirts must be no more than five inches above the knees as measured from the inside bend of the knee.

Fridays are designated as “Spirit Wear Day.” Students may also dress as they like on Fridays as long as they are following the Marietta City Schools (MCS) Dress Code Policy.

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.