Parkside Updates

Students and Families,

We are entering our last week of the first semester. We are looking forward to a strong end of the semester and the start of new classes at the end of the month.

Thank you,

The Parkside Staff

This is the last week of second quarter and semester one. The semester/quarter 2 ends on Friday January 24. This is a good time to check your grades and make sure you continue to monitor them as the end of the quarter gets closer. Report cards will be distributed on Friday January 31.

Most students will have changes to their Unified Arts schedule for the second semester. Students can check Aspen for information on their schedule.

This is the last week of regular season home games for our basketball teams. As we enter this final week and playoffs we wanted to remind families that the purpose of each game is to provide the opportunity for our student-athletes to participate in competitive games that support their learning of the sport being played and to improve their skills.

It is important that spectators promote good sportsmanship, observe the rules of the Tri-County League and remember this is about student-athletes having fun and learning. We hope that you will enjoy the game and support your student-athletes in a positive and sportsmanlike manner. We can do this by positively cheering for Parkside and our student-athletes and refraining from making derogatory or negative remarks or cheers. Respect and sportsmanship should be shown to all players, coaches, officials, and other fans at all times. Any inappropriate comments or behavior will not be tolerated and will result in your removal from the game.

If you notice any spectators displaying negative behavior please alert the administrator on duty so we can address those individuals.

Let the players play

Let the coaches coach

Let the officials officiate

Let the spectators be positive!

The following change will go into effect district wide for quarter 3.

Students are expected to meet the date benchmarks set forth by their teacher. Emphasis should be placed on the high level of achievement that can be earned by timeliness in life.

Late submissions of assessments will not be penalized. Work submitted 10 school days after the target due date will not be accepted by teachers without a student-created, written proposal to complete the work. This proposal must be submitted and approved by the teacher before the 10 school day late grace period is over. Teachers are encouraged to meet with students prior to the end of the grace period to support the student’s efforts in developing a proposal. Teachers will record the proposal (received date and end date) in the Student Information System/Journal once the proposal is submitted.

Next week, Parkside will be participating in districtwide assessments for math, reading and writing. These mid year assessments are important for us in understanding how are students are progressing academically and in identifying areas where we can provide extra support for students.

In the spring, we will also be participating in the statewide assessment. Please see the attached letter from our Superintendent, Dr. Chimel, regarding the district's participation in the statewide assessments.

As the weather shifts and gets colder, please make sure your student is dressed appropriately in layers for the colder mornings when they are walking to school, at their bus stop or on school grounds. Unless it is raining, snowing or below 20 degrees, your child will be outside from when they arrive at school until 7:20. If you need a warm coat for your student please contact our social worker, Jillian Record via email jillianrecord@mansd.org or attend the event detailed below.

Assistant Principal (Grades 6 and 7): Salvador Becerra sbeccera@mansd.org, Phone Ext: 9

Assistant Principal (Grades 5 and 8): Nicole Chartier nchartier@mansd.org, Phone Ext: 10

Assistant Principal for Special Services: Jennifer Harrises jharrises@mansd.org, Phone Ext: 1056

Principal: Scott Szuksta sszuksta@mansd.org, Phone Ext: 11

Email: Parkside@mansd.org
Website: parkside.mansd.org
Location: 75 Parkside Avenue, Manchester, NH, USA
Phone: 603-624-6356
Facebook: facebook.com/TheMiddleSchoolatParkside
Twitter: @ParksideKnights