Park Terrace Elementary
Dear Families,
We’re in the full swing of things now that we’re halfway through the second week of school. One common priority we hear from our families is that you want your child(ren) to have strong foundations in reading. We are taking that charge very seriously this year.
We are setting out this school year to have students spend more time applying their reading skills by having more independent reading time in class. Students are well on their way to becoming strong independent readers. I’ve even had students already report that they are loving this extra time to practice reading, and they want more!
Another important part of the beginning of the school year is ensuring that our students build friendships and feel a sense of belonging. One way we do this is through a morning meeting and closing meeting each day. Morning meetings give time for each student to be greeted, to share something about themselves, and play a game together that builds community. At closing meeting, students reflect on the day and possible goals for the next day. These are all important parts of social and emotional growth.
Mark your calendars for next Thursday, September 17. We’ll have our annual Curriculum Night, 5-6:30 p.m. Get a glance into what is happening in the classroom and gather ideas for ways you can bring learning into your own home. We would love for the whole family to attend!
Have a great week!
Lindsay
A good book can change the day!
Keeping Our Schools Safe, Together
Every family wants their child’s school to be a safe, welcoming place to learn. Keeping students and staff safe is a shared responsibility across Spring Lake Park Schools — one that includes prevention, preparation, strong partnerships and knowing how to respond if something unexpected happens.
At the beginning of a new school year, we want to share how we work every day to keep our schools safe. Our students, staff and families are a part of that effort.
Our approach to safety and security has many layers. We work to prevent problems, protect our schools, practice how we will respond and learn from what happens so we can continue to improve. Read about our approach to safety and security.
Discovery Days (ages 3-5 child care) Registration is Open!
There are still spots open for Discovery Days, our award-winning child care and kindergarten preparation program for children ages 3-5. Give your child a joyful start with caring teachers, engaging learning experiences and flexible scheduling. If someone you know – friends, family, neighbor – may be interested, please help spread the word. Register for Discovery Days Child Care.
Free “Start Your Engines” event this Saturday, September 12
The 5th Annual "Start Your Engines" Big Trucks, Food Trucks & Automobiles event is Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Spring Lake Park High School. The event is free to attend and no registration is required - just show up!
This family/community event will feature a variety of exhibits with engines – think big trucks, automobiles, and recreational vehicles. Lunch from the food trucks will be available for purchase.
Event features:
- Food Trucks
- Little Kid Bumper Cars
- Epic Chalk Lady
- Panther Store Pop-Up Sale
- We are accepting bike donations for Bikes4Kids
- There will be a booth that showcases all of our Community Education fall offerings for youth, families, and adults. Make sure to stop by and sign up!
