Panther Pamphlet
November 23rd, 2025
Message from the Principal:
Dear Parkwood Families,
We hope this message finds you well. We are so grateful for your continued partnership and support — your involvement makes our school community strong and caring.
Celebrations from the Week
STEAM Fair — What a success!
We had an absolutely amazing STEAM Fair! It was wonderful to see students and families learning and exploring together. A heartfelt thank you to our PTO for sponsoring and organizing the event. Special thanks to Ms. Zuniga, our fabulous art teacher, for featuring Parkwood student artwork. Thank you to our community partners for hosting hands-on STEAM activities — your participation made the event extra special.
Monthly Popcorn Friday — Thank you!
Our students love Popcorn Fridays! Thank you to the staff, families, and students who make this event possible. We appreciate families who send in a little extra change to help classmates who may forget their 50 cents — your generosity matters.
Attendance Awareness Poster Contest
Big shout out to our Community in Schools coordinator and our Home Support Specialist for hosting the contest. We received many creative entries — thank you to all students who participated!
Congratulations to our top two winners (pictures below).
Important Announcements
Make-up Hearing & Vision Screenings
Dates: November 24 & 25
Who: Students who still need screenings
Action: If your child still needs a screening, please make sure they attend on one of these days.
5th Grade Thanksgiving Feast & Spirit Assembly
Date: November 25
What: A special feast and assembly to celebrate being PURRS
Action: 5th grade families — please check classroom notes for any sign-up or volunteer details.
No School — Thanksgiving Break
Dates: Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28
School resumes: Monday, December 2
5th Grade Camp Departure
Date: December 2
Time: Bus leaves by 9:00 AM
Action: 5th grade families — please ensure your child arrives on time and has all required items for camp.
1st–4th Grade Music Field Trip
Date: December 2
Location: Miller Auditorium
We are grateful for your attention to these dates — mark your calendars!
Reminders about school routines and supports:
- If your family needs help with transportation, meals, or school supplies, please contact the office or our Home Support Specialist — we are here to help.
- Check your child’s backpack or the class communication app for permission slips, field-trip details, and classroom updates.
- If your contact information has changed (phone, address, emergency contacts), please update the office so we can reach you quickly when needed.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping our students thrive — we are grateful for your partnership, your time, and the care you show our school every day.
Warmly,
Principal Rosecrans
rosecransje@kalamazoopublicschools.net
269-337-0720
Lola Fraiser Attendance Poster Winner
Georgie Rothney Attendance Poster WInner
Student Popcorn Helpers
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Back in the Routine
One thing I love over school breaks as a parent, is the flexibility to adjust our routine. We may stay up later as a family and sleep in. As we get back in the routine of school and work when we return to break, I wanted to send out some tips I found that have been helpful for our family.
"Why is sleep important?
Sleep plays a critical role in development in children; it allows for their bodies to recharge and retain the information they have learned throughout the day. In toddlers, napping allows for memory consolidation, motor skill development, and executive attention. Children and adolescents who regularly obtain an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, memory, and learning, in addition to overall mental and physical health."
You can read more tips in the article attached below.
Save the Date:
Nov. 26 Nov. 27 & 28 Thanksgiving Break; all buildings closed
Dec 2nd- Dec 5th 5th Grade Camp
Dec 2nd 1st-4th grade Field trip to Miller Auditorium
Dec. 10 PreK-12; no students
Dec 12th Popcorn Friday & Don't Sleep on Attendance Spirit Day
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 Winter Break
Jan 16th School is Sweet Attendance Spirit Day
Jan 23rd No School
Jan 30th Popcorn Friday
Feb 2nd No School
Feb 20th Popcorn Friday
Feb 25th Literacy Night
Mar 13th Popcorn Friday
Mar 20th No School
Apr 17th Last Popcorn Friday
