Panther Pamphlet
March 15th, 2026
March Edition
Welcome to our March newsletter! We hope this message finds you well and ready for an exciting month ahead. We have so much to share with you about upcoming events and recent achievements. Let's dive in!
Celebrations from the Week
Talent Show Success
- The Talent Show was a huge success! Congratulations to all participants for sharing their talents so bravely and creatively.
- Thank you to the families who supported practice time at home and cheered at the performance — your encouragement made a difference.
See Student Spotlight section below
- We are celebrating many fantastic moments from last week — helpful classmates, creative projects, talented studetns and strong growth in reading and math.
We are grateful for the energy students brought to school this week and for families who celebrate these achievements with us.
Important Dates:
Mon March 16th
- Girls on the Run kicks off this week! If you are coaching or your child is participating, you should be receiving direct communication from our Girls on the Run coaches and coordinators.
Thurs March 19th & Friday March 20th
- Thursday, March 19: Staff professional development day (this replaces previous early-release days in other years).
- Friday, March 20: Records day. Staff will be preparing for family/teacher conferences next week.
Conferences & Scholastic Book Fair
- Monday, March 23: 4:00–8:00 PM
- Tuesday, March 24: 4:00–8:00 PM
- Thursday, March 26: 12:00–4:00 PM (half day for students — dismissal at 12:06 PM)
- Friday, March 27: No school (start of Spring Break)
- Action: Sign up for conference times if you haven’t yet and plan to visit the Book Fair while you’re here — it’s a great way to support reading at home.
First and Second Grade Families — Save the Date
- Mon, March 23: Musical at 2:30 PM in the gym (see flyer below)
Closing Thoughts
Thank you all for your continued support and engagement with our school community. Your involvement makes Parkwood Elementary a truly special place for our children to learn and grow.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Wishing you all a fantastic March!
Warmest regards,
Principal Rosecrans
Student Spotlight 🌟
We are so proud of all of our students and all they've accomplished as we work through second semester! From academic competitions to creative performances, our students have demonstrated exceptional effort, collaboration, and growth. Here's a snapshot of what makes this group so special:
- 📚 Academic Competitions – Congratulations to students who participated in regional History Day competition and earned recognition for their outstanding work and dedication!
- 🎭 Talent Show Success – Thank you to families for supporting your students' practice and performances! Congratulations to our students who showed off their great and varied talents!
- 📖 March is Reading Month – Special thanks to Miss Kalamazoo and Miss Teen Kalamazoo for being guest readers; students loved hearing from local leaders!
- 🚀 Engaging Learning – Classrooms are exploring and discovering throughout the second semester
Every student should feel proud of their effort and growth. You're making our school community stronger every day! 🎉
A/T Students participate in WMU History Day
A/T Students participate in WMU History Day
A/T Students participate in WMU History Day
Talent Show
Talent Show
Talent Show
Talent Show
Talent Show Performers Getting Ready
Talent Show
Talent Show
Miss Kalamazoo Guest Reader
Learning in Kindergarten & First Grade
Learning in Kindergarten & First Grade
Learning in Kindergarten & First Grade
Learning in Kindergarten & First Grade
Don't Miss out Only 19 days Left to Order
This is the link that will take families to the online yearbook ordering site: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 263484M
All users will have to Register the first time they access the site. You would enter your child's name in and click on their teacher's name.
About 139 yearbooks sold so far! If you are interested in ordering a yearbook for your child and/or donating a yearbook to those who need support ordering, the deadline is April 3rd and coming up fast. Once the deadline passes we might not be able to add additional orders.
Save the Date:
Mar 19th No School Professional Development Day
Mar 20th No School Records Day
Mar 23rd-Mar 26th Scholastic Book Fair More
Mar 23rd 1st and 2nd Grade Musical @ 2:30 & Conferences 4:00-8:00
Mar 24th Spring Conferences 4:00-8:00
Mar 26th Spring Conferences 12:00-4:00
Mar 27th No School
Mar 30th-Apr 3rd Spring Break
Apr 14th- MSTEP begins for 3rd-5th grade ELA
Apr 17th Last Popcorn Friday
Apr 20th Mobile Health Visit & 4th & 5th Grade Performance
Apr 21st MSTEP 3rd-5th grade Math
April 23rd Mobile Dentist Visit
May 8th 5th grade field trip to WMed
May 21st Orchestra & Drum Choir Performance
May 22nd Last Day of PEEP
May 25th No School Memorial Day
June 3rd 4th and 5th Grade Growlers Game
June 4th Half Day
June 5th Half Day
