I hope this newsletter finds you and your families well. Please read all the information below. We are working hard with Marietta Community Schools and various partners to increase extra-curricular opportunities for our Panthers. Some of the information may be repetitive from week to week. However, I hope the information is delivered promptly and consistently to all Park Street families. Never hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Information covered below:

• September Refrigerator Calendar
• Coffee with the Principal
• Grandparents Lunch
• Student Illness
• Student: Opportunity: Dance Classes
• Grocery Give Back!
• Clothing Drive
• PTA
• Introducing: The Counseling Corner Newsletter
• Grade level newsletters
• New Student Opportunities
• Various After-School Care programs

Your Proud Panther Principal,

Alex Soto

asoto@marietta-city.org

Work: 770-429-3180 Ext. 7016

Cell: 470-650-5607

Will review how to interpret and review Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) data.

We've seen an increase in stomach "bug", pink-eye, and summer flu.

If your child is sick - please keep him or her at home.

This will present spreading illness to fellow classmates and adults.

Groceries that Give Back is Here!

This fall, you can help earn up to $50,000 for Marietta High School—just by grocery shopping at Lidl! As a provider of high-quality, low-priced groceries in the metro Atlanta area, Lidl takes community seriously—which is why they’re pairing up with local public high schools to help raise money.

How it works:

From September 13 to November 7, 2023, each dollar you spend at Lidl can earn points for Marietta High School. The more points you earn, the more money the school receives for its programs—and specifically for the MHS food pantry and its Come and Get It program, which sends home bags of food with students over extended school breaks. We hope you agree that this is a good cause for Marietta families as a whole! To participate:

• Register for a myLidl account at lidl.com/register (skip this step if you’re already a member) and then link your myLidl account to Marietta High School at hallo.lidl.com/give-back.
• Make sure you scan your myLidl app or enter the phone number associated with your account at checkout so every dollar counts.

We are currently seeking new or clean, gently used standard dress attire for our students. If you happen to have any pieces that are in good condition and suitable for ages 5-10 / sizes 5-18, we would be extremely grateful to receive them. Your generosity would go a long way in helping us provide comfortable and sustainable options for our Panthers.

We respect the confidentiality and dignity of each family and child(ren). Therefore, every distribution is done with confidentiality through our parent liaison or school counselor.

Please understand that there is absolutely no pressure or obligation to assist in this manner.

In service,

Mr. Soto

Should you wish to discuss a need or a possible donation. Never hesitate to contact me directly. Our conversations are kept in strict confidence.

470-650-5607

• President: Stormi Johnson
• Co-President: Liz Powell
• Vice President: Elizabeth Martinez
• Treasurer: Brenda McMurray
• Secretary: Erica Turnbull

The reason PTA was founded is still the same reason it exists today… children need us. Our Park Street children need us! We urge you to join Park Street PTA to support our students and classrooms. Lend your voice to our voice – collectively we can make an immeasurable difference for our students. Membership is now open and ready for you to take part in the Park Street PTA!

The GA PTA has moved to an online membership system called Totem. The cost to join PTA is $10.00. The link above will take you to Park Street’s Membership Portal to join. You can also scan the QR Code to quickly sign up! Once you join, you can download a digital membership card to your phone or print a physical copy.

The goal of the Park Street PTA this year is to build capacity to support students, families, and teachers! We will kick off a membership drive during Open House, keep your eyes out for more details!