Parkside Post
February 2026
Save The Dates
February 11 ~ Early Dismissal at 12:05
February 16 ~ No School/Presidents Day
February 24 ~ Starry Night Family Event, 6-8pm
Click the link below to order and use the Yearbook ID!
5th graders do NOT need to order a yearbook. Every 5th grader will be gifted a yearbook!
Yearbook ID: 14664426
Cost is $25
Our Parent Lighthouse Team is looking for volunteers to help support our students and staff! If you are interested in helping, please register as a volunteer and join us at our next meeting!
MORNING DROP OFF REMINDER
Drop off begins at 7:30. Student should not be exiting vehicles prior to that time. Please pull all the way forward when dropping off your child in the morning. This helps us get more students unloaded in a timely manner. Students should not be dropped off until you pull up and are parked at a pole. The curve at the back of the line near the bushes is NOT a drop off location. Please follow these expectations for the safety of all students and staff!
CAR SIGNS
Please make sure you have a car sign in your vehicle every day. It significantly slows down our dismissal when we have to check IDs and verify approved pick ups. If you do not have a car sign, please come to the front office and we will provide one. You can also request multiple signs if you have different people picking up your child.
Walker Procedures for Kindergarten and First Graders
The safety of our students is a top priority. All kindergarten and 1st grade students who walk home, need to be met at the walker gate by an adult who has the walker tag. Students will not be released without the proper walker tag being presented. If you forget your tag, our staff will call the front office to verify approved pick ups. The person picking up the child must have a photo ID to verify identity, if they don't have the walker tag. Students who walk home with older students, with parent permission, are permitted to leave.
Thank you for partnering with us to make Parkside a safe place for all!
Literacy & Learning
I have a free resource to share! Florida offers families a home reading program called New Worlds Reading that mails free books and reading activities to eligible kids.
Enrolled students get:
- 9 books that you choose each school year in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or braille.
- Reading guides and activities that help kids develop their literacy skills using the same kinds of strategies that we use in class.
There is no income requirement to participate! To be eligible, kids must be VPK - 5th graders who are not yet meeting grade level expectations in reading in Florida VPK programs, public schools, or charter schools.
You can apply now even if your child isn’t currently eligible. New Worlds Reading keeps applications on file and re-checks educational records regularly. If a child becomes eligible in the future, they’ll automatically begin receiving books and activities for that year.
Apply at newworldsreading.com
Math This Month
This month in math, students are building strong problem-solving skills by explaining their thinking, using models (like number lines and drawings), and practicing fact fluency in fun, meaningful ways. You can support learning at home by talking through everyday math, counting change, measuring ingredients, or noticing shapes and patterns around your home.
đź’• Family Math Ideas for February:
- Ask your child to explain how they solved a problem (not just the answer).
- Practice math facts with quick games like flashcards, dice, or card games.
- Look for math in Valentine’s Day activities such as counting treats, sorting by color, or sharing equally.
Thank you for partnering with us to help your child grow as a confident mathematician!
Science News
We are currently enjoying everything Everglades as we celebrate Everglades Week! We have many visitors coming to share about our unique and amazing environment here in southwest Florida! Stay tuned for more updates about the fun our students are having and be sure to check out our social media pages for pictures and highlights from this week! We are hoping to be a gold level Everglades Champion School again this year!
Counselor's Corner
February is a great time to focus on kindness and connection. As we approach our themed Kindness Week, we encourage families to talk with their children about simple ways to show kindness through words, actions, and including others. Small acts can make a big impact on our school community.
We would also like to say thank you for your support during National School Counseling Week. It is a privilege to partner with families in supporting students.. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, I am always here to help.
Parkside Media Center
Thank you for helping make our Scholastic Book Fair a huge success! Our students purchased over 1,200 books, which translates to an incredible 297,000 minutes of reading ahead. We love seeing students excited about choosing books they’re eager to read, and we can’t wait to see all that reading happen at home and at school. Thank you to our families and staff for supporting our readers and our Media Center!
Student Leaders
We will continue to recognize students for exemplifying our PSE Expectations...Prepared to Learn, Show Respect to Ourselves and Others, Be Responsible...We also recognize Leaders of the Week for modeling the 7 Habits, as part of the Leader in Me Framework.
2025-2026 Parkside Dress Code
Mrs. Johnessee
Principal
Mrs. Moore
Assistant Principal
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Office of Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement coordinated its development and roll-out.
Website: collierschools.com/pse
Location: 5322 Texas Avenue, Naples, FL 34113, USA
Phone: 239-377-8900
Facebook: facebook.com/parksideproud
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