Panther Family News
August 23rd, 2026
Happy Sunday families,
A huge THANK YOU to all of our Park Street families who joined us for Open House! 💙💛
It was amazing to see so many families engaged, connecting with teachers, and learning more about what’s happening in our classrooms and school. Strong relationships are the foundation of a strong school, and we are so grateful for your partnership! Please continue to stay connected with your child’s teacher throughout the year via DoJo or email. We are a team! 🤝
📅 Save the Date: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held October 12–16. We look forward to continuing the conversation about your Panther’s growth and success!
MAP Testing starts this week!
As part our goal to provide STRONG instruction, we will continue our beginning of year assessments throughout August in reading and math to ensure we know just what each child needs to learn this year! MAP Testing will begin Tuesday. We will test in ELA on August 25th, Math on August 26th!
Help your Panther do their best by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time and ready to shine! ⭐
UPDATED FLYER: You're Invited! Grand-Pals Lunch
We are excited to welcome our Grandparents & Grand Pals to Park Street for a special lunch with our Panthers! 💙💛 Please share this invite with the special senior adult in your child's life! They are invited to join their student during their scheduled lunch time on September 10 or 11, based on grade level. Grades K, 2, and 5 will be 9/10 and 1, 3, and 4 will be on 9/11. Guests who would like to enjoy a school lunch may purchase one for $6.00, from our A rated cafeteria! We can’t wait to celebrate the special people who have STRONG relationships with our Panthers!
Dads & Dudes: Join Us
We were so excited to meet gentlemen from our new Park Street Dads & Dudes Club! There is still time to join! We are inviting dads, grandfathers, uncles, stepdads, big brothers, and other positive male role models to show up, pitch in, and make a difference at Park Street.
🚨 🚨 You can sign up with the paper flyer sent home last week, or email Coach Shelton at zshelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us🚨 🚨
💛💙For our kids. For our school. For our community. 💛💙
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new
If you need assistance with your meal application, contact Dora Blanco at dblanco@marietta-city.k12.ga.us or at 770-422-3500 ext: 7274
New week of fresh fruits & vegetables🍉🍓🥝
Last week kicked off , Park Street panthers participating in the district’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)! Through this program, all students can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day. The FFVP is separate from our breakfast and lunch programs and is provided at no cost to students. *Students can always choose not to try the option being offered.
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Save The Dates!
Events
Important Dates
Dates will be added/updated regularly. Please check back often.
- Thursday, August 20th - Open House (please note this is a NEW date)
- Thursday, September 17th- Fall Picture Day
- October 12- 16th- Parent Teacher Conference Week (dismissal at 1:00 pm)
- October 16th- Homecoming Parade & Game
- Thursday, November 19th- Turkey BINGO 6pm
- November 23-27th- Thanksgiving Break- School Closed
- Thursday December 10th- Holiday Concert 6pm
- December 21st- January 3rd- Holiday Break- School Closed
- January 4th- Staff Only Day (school closed for students)
- January 18th- MLK Day- School Closed
- February 15th-19th- Mid Winter Recess- School Closed
- Thursday, February 25th- Black History Month Celebration 6pm
- March 1st- Spring Class Pictures
- Thursday April 1st- Spring Musical at Marietta Middle School
- April 5th- 9th- Spring Break- School Closed
- Last Day of School May 26th- Last Day of School
Marietta Football 🏈
Marietta Youth Football League is Looking for 5th Graders!
The Marietta Youth Football League (MYFL), the official feeder program for Marietta High School Football, is currently looking for additional 5th grade players for the upcoming fall season!
MYFL provides young athletes with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football while building teamwork, confidence, discipline, and leadership in a fun and supportive environment.
If your child is interested in joining or you would like more information, please contact 5th Grade Coach Seth Millican at millicanjs@gmail.com. We encourage any interested Park Street families to check out this great opportunity.
