Panther Express

Please take a moment to review the newsletter in its entirety. Some of the information may be repetitive. However, I hope the information is delivered promptly and consistently to all Park Street families. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.

This Week at Park Street:

• Spring MAP window (March 23 - April 3)

• Girl Scouts meeting (See update below)

• Finding Nemo & Art Club rehearsal

• **5th grade - Camp Fortson

• March 26: Kindergarten goes to Lego Land!

• March 26-April 3: Spring Book Fair

• March 26: Quarter 3 Report Cards come home

Coming Soon:

• April 2nd: Park Street Performing Panthers perform Find Nemo at MMS - 5:30 PM

• April 4-12: Spring Break

• April 13-16: Spanish MAP

• April 13th: 4th grade Cobb Safety Village

Community Opportunities (see information below):

• Food Pantry Open - Saturday, March 28th. See information below.
• Wonderful Day Pre-School Information Flyer
• Early Learning Center Pre-Kindergarten Registration
• Parent & Teen Workshop (dates Feb., March, and April)
• Baseball Camp

Your Proud Panther Principal,

Mr. Soto

asoto@marietta-city.org

w: (770) 429-3180, ext. 7016
c: (470) 650-5607

Park Street Families,

We’re thrilled to announce the start of our clothing drive fundraiser! Here’s how you can help:

1. Clean out your closets—gently used clothing, shoes, and linens are perfect!

2. Bag it up and bring it to our drop-off location at Park Street Elementary School.

3. Feel proud knowing you’re raising funds for PTA while keeping items out of local landfills!

📍 Drop-off location: Park Street Elementary School

🗓️ Dates: March 30th - April 22nd

Together, we can make a huge impact for our PTA and the planet. Let’s get started!

Are you interested in serving on Park Street's School Governance Team?

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta believes parent and community support is critical to the success of students and schools. The establishment of School Governance Teams (SGT), pursuant to the Marietta City Schools Charter System petition, is intended to help local boards of education develop and nurture participation, bring parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns, and share ideas for school improvement.

Marietta City Charter System schools use the local school council as the framework of an expanded governance Board referred to as the School Governance Team (SGT). The SGT is entrusted with the responsibility of providing input, making recommendations, and rendering decisions regarding various aspects of the instructional program of the school and the school’s operational scheme. SGTs replace existing School Councils at all schools.

If this is something you might be interested in please visit the website below and email Mr. Soto.

• WinShape Camps for Communities is coming back to Park Street Elementary School this summer!
• Get ready for an unforgettable week packed with high-energy games, creative activities, worship, team challenges, and so much more.
• Join us at Math Night on March 19th at [insert time] to meet the WinShape team and be among the first families to register for camp!

Camp Details:
📅 June 8–12
⏰ 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday ends at 12:00PM)
📍 Park Street Elementary School
👧🧒 For students currently in 1st–5th grade
💵 Cost: $30 for Park Street students (a $275 value!)
📝 Registration opens March 19th at Math Night

Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the best week of the summer!

• Wednesday, March 24th: 3:30-5:00 - Music Room
• Thursday, March 25th 3:30-5:00 - Music Room

Next week is "Tech-Week"

• Monday through Thursday - full rehearsal.
• Full Performance at Marietta Middle School Auditorium on Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 PM

If you have any questions about the Performing Panthers or the Finding Nemo cast, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Elena Prestwood at eprestwood@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Where: Park Street Media Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

When:

• March 24th*, and 31st
• *On March 24th, we may be participating in an off-campus Girl Scouts event at Marietta Food Hall at 6 pm, instead of our on-campus meeting. This event is still coming together so I will update parents with more info.
• April 14th and 28th,
• May 5th
• May 12th Final Ceremony

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Johnson (Assistant Principal) at ijohnson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Student Health and Attendance

Keeping illness out of the school is one of the best defenses for all types of sickness. If your son or daughter is ill, please keep them home. This allows your child to recover and prevent others from becoming sick.

If your child stays home for more than 48 hours due to an illness, don't hesitate to get in touch with your child's teacher and or Nurse Nicole. Our school nurse is here for guidance and support.

Return to School Protocol

• Symptoms clear within 24 hours → return to school*
• *Must be fever-free for 24 hours

Thank you for helping keep Park Street a healthy place to learn, grow, and thrive.

-Mr. Soto

Girls Inc. Afterschool Program

Marietta City Community Schools: Before and After School Programs

Marietta Police Athletic League (Marietta PALS)

Marietta Boys & Girls Club