Panther Pamphlet
April 12th, 2026
Next Week
Dear Parkwood Families,
Warm greetings! I hope you and your family are doing well. We are grateful for your ongoing partnership and support — your involvement makes our school community stronger every day.
Celebrations from the Week
Summer School
✅ Initial invitations sent!
- 📋 Return registration forms ASAP if interested
- 🤔 Not invited? Let your child's teacher know to join the waiting list
Class Placement for Next Year
🔄 Teachers creating class lists now
- 📝 Submit parent input forms promptly to your child's teacher
- 📧 Kindergarten families: Email me directly
- 💭 Your feedback helps us plan for success ahead
Thank you for an amazing first week back! 🌟
Important Announcements — Testing Information 📝
M-STEP Testing Begins Tomorrow! 🚀
Grades 3–5 students are ready to show what they know!
✨ Daily Raffle Rewards — Students who attend and do their best enter to win!
Testing Schedule
📖 English Language Arts (Grades 3–5)
- Tuesday, April 14
- Wednesday, April 15
🔢 Math (Grades 3–5)
- Tuesday, April 21
- Wednesday, April 22
🔬 Science (Grade 5 only)
- Tuesday, April 28
🌍 Social Studies (Grade 5 only)
- Thursday, April 30
📋 Make-Up Days
- Friday, April 17 & Friday, April 24
- Additional make-ups scheduled as needed
Success Tips for Home 💪
✅ Arrive on time
✅ Get plenty of sleep
✅ Eat a nutritious breakfast
✅ Encourage your child to do their personal best
✅ Briefly review learned material (if helpful)
✅ Remind them to ask questions if unsure
Thank you for supporting a calm, confident testing experience!
Additional Information & Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 14
🤓ELA M-STEP Kick-Off Spirit Day: Dress Like a Genius
- Celebrate our learners! Come to school dressed in your version of genius! Could be scientist, mathematician, to comfy, cozy, ready to work learning outfit!
Friday, April 17
🍿 Popcorn Friday (Last one this year!)
- Cost: $0.50 per bag
- Send 50¢ with your child if they'd like a bag
Friday, April 17
🥚 Attendance Awareness Day
- Show off your EGGcellent attendance in April!
- Receive a lucky egg on April 17 — celebrate perfect or improved attendance!
We are grateful for your continued support, communication, and the trust you place in us each day. ❤️
Warmest regards,
Principal Rosecrans
269-337-0720
Help Spread the Word
If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartener or preK age student, here is the enrollment links for next year in case you still need them. Help spread the word to sign up for kindergarten/prek early and save your spot!
Save the Date:
Apr 14th- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade ELA & Kinder field trip to Comstock Auditorium
Apr 15th- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade ELA continued
Apr 17th- Last Popcorn Friday of the year & Attendance Spirit Day We are EGGcellent
Apr 20th Mobile Health Visit& 4th & 5th Grade Performance @ 2:30
Apr 21st MSTEP 3rd-5th grade Math & KPL visit 1st Grade
Apr 22nd Bus Driver Appreciation
April 23rd Mobile Dentist Visit
Apr 28th Think Energy Visit 4th Grade
Apr 30th Think Energy Visit 2nd
May 8th 5th grade field trip to WMed
May 15th Attendance Spirit Day Attendance Scores Points
May 21st Orchestra & Drum Choir Performance @ 2:30
May 22nd 5th grade Track and Field & Last Day of PEEP
May 25th No School Memorial Day
May 27th K-5th Field Day
June 3rd 4th and 5th Grade Growlers Game & K-3 mini Field Day
June 4th Half Day
June 5th Half Day
