Panther Express

I hope this newsletter finds you and your families in good health and high spirits. On behalf of the entire staff, we are thrilled to open our doors and embark on a new journey of learning and growth. At Park Street, EVERY CHILD – EVERY DAY – will LEARN * GROW * THRIVE.

Please read all the information below. Often, much of the information may be repetitive from week to week. However, I aim to deliver information promptly and consistently to all Park Street families.

As we make our way toward the start of the school year, I will communicate additional information. Never hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

In service,

Your Proud Panther Principal,

Alex Soto

asoto@marietta-city.org

Work: 770-429-3180 Ext. 7016

Cell: 470-650-5607

We are excited to have you as a Park Street Panther. At Park Street, we commit ourselves to fostering an environment where Every Student - Every Day - will LEARN, GROW, and THRIVE! Please review the dates below.

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Estamos emocionados de tenerte como Park Street Panther. En Park Street, nos comprometemos a fomentar un entorno en el que todos los estudiantes, todos los días, ¡APRENDERÁN, CRECERÁN y PROSPERARÁN! Por favor revise las fechas a continuación.

TRANSPORTATION

Children may come to school by bus, car or by walking. If you drive your child to school, please exercise patience in the carpool line and remain single file. It is extremely dangerous to everyone when cars try to go around the line.

Be sure to let your teacher know how your child will be transported on a regular basis. If there is any change (either for a day or permanently), notify the front office. Without a call or note to the front office, children will be sent

Change of Transportation

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.

Pick-up by Car in the Afternoon

Anyone picking up a child must have his/her Panther Car Tag. If you do not have a Panther Car Tag, you may get one at Sneak-A-Peek or by coming to the front office.

For safety - avoid stopping before reaching the first available position, as this slows the process. If your child(ren) approaches your vehicle before you reach the first available position along the sidewalk, please wave them to stay on the sidewalk until you can advance. At no time should you pull out of, or around, the car line to have your child(ren) enter or exit your car. This can put others in danger.

Please do not park across the street and have your child designated as a “walker”.

This is extremely dangerous, and teachers on duty will stop children crossing the street unescorted by a parent or adult. If you need to come into the building, please park in a parking space.

Tardy Drop-Off

When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.

Early Pick-Up

Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.

• 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.

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• Polos azul marino, azul claro (polvo), amarillo y blanco
• La camisa del uniforme se puede comprar en Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon y otras tiendas minoristas asequibles.
• Falda/pantalones/pantalones cortos/falda pantalón caqui o azul marino
• Vestido caqui o azul marino
• Jersey Caqui o Azul Marino
• Todos los pantalones deben estar abrochados/fijados a la cintura y usados con una camisa metida
• El largo de los pantalones cortos y faldas de color caqui/azul marino no debe ser más de cinco pulgadas por encima de las rodillas, medido desde la curva interior de la rodilla.

Los viernes se designan como "Día de desgaste del espíritu". Los estudiantes también pueden vestirse como quieran los viernes, siempre y cuando sigan la Política del Código de Vestimenta de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Marietta (MCS).

• Schools may be eligible for additional funds to support student learning.
• Marietta City Schools may qualify to receive additional funds per student from the state and federal government which they pass onto local schools.
• Middle & High Schools with high return rates may also help their feeder elementary schools qualify for free afterschool snacks, dinners, and on-site summer meals.

School Meal Application 2023-2024:

For the 2023-2024 school year, households will have to pay for their child’s school breakfast and lunch meals. You may qualify for reduced-price or free meals by completing a school meal application.

• Las escuelas pueden ser elegibles para fondos adicionales para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
• Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Marietta pueden calificar para recibir fondos adicionales por estudiante del gobierno estatal y federal que pueden transferir a las escuelas.
• Las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias con altas tasas de retorno también pueden ayudar a sus escuelas primarias secundarias a calificar para refrigerios, cenas y comidas de verano gratis después de la escuela.

Solicitud de Comida Escolar 2023-2024:

Para el año escolar 2023-2024, los hogares deberán pagar el desayuno y el almuerzo escolar de sus hijos. Puede calificar para precio reducido o comidas gratis completando una solicitud de comida escolar.