Panther Pamphlet

Dear Parkwood Upjohn Families,

We are grateful for each of you and the many ways you support our students and school community. Your partnership makes a real difference every day — thank you for all you do!

Celebrations from the Week

• Hearing & Vision Screenings — Successfully completed last week!

  • Hearing screenings were completed for Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade students.
  • Vision screenings were completed for 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students.
  • Families will be notified by the Hearing and Vision Office only if a student does not pass the screening. If you have questions, here is a FAQ link.

• Heartfelt thanks to our volunteers and family supporters

• We are grateful for parents, grandparents, guardians, and extended family members who volunteer and support our Panther community. Your time and care strengthen our school every day.
• Ways to help and current needs:
• Volunteers supporting STEAM night setup
• Traffic safety support at arrival and dismissal — your help has made arrival and dismissal much safer for our children. If you’d like to assist, please sign up using the traffic safety volunteer link.
• Popcorn volunteers — thank you! With the full KPS calendar now set through the end of the year, we’ve adjusted popcorn dates. January 23rd was moved to January 30th, and March 20th was moved to March 13th. Here is the sign up link if you need to review: Popcorn Sign Up Link.

Important Announcements

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 21

• Attendance Awareness Spirit Day — Let’s tip our hats to positive attendance in November! Wear a hat on November 21st.
• Popcorn Friday — Bring 50¢ to enjoy our fresh-popped popcorn!
• PTO-sponsored STEAM Fair (see event details below)

Tuesday, November 25

• 5th Grade Annual Thanksgiving Feast
• Parkwood November Spirit Assembly

No School — Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 (Thanksgiving break)

You are invited — Parkwood Upjohn STEAM Fair

When: Friday, November 21 | 5:30–8:00 PM

Who: Parkwood Upjohn students & families (all welcome)

Cost: Free

What: Walk the building to view student projects and interact with community partner STEAM activities.

Featured activities and community partners:

AirZoo — Engineering extravaganza (in the gym)

MSU 4-H Extension

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

WMed

KVCC Culinary Sciences

WMU College of Aviation

Kalamazoo Kids in Tune

Pizza available in the cafeteria for families (gluten free and dairy free options provided)

We look forward to seeing you there — bring your curiosity and excitement!

We are grateful for your ongoing support in your child’s learning and school life. Thank you for partnering with us, for volunteering, and for showing up for our students. Your involvement matters.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the STEAM Fair on Friday, November 21. Together, we’ll continue to build a strong, caring learning community.

Warmly,