Panther Pamphlet
April 19th, 2026
Upcoming Week
We had a great first week of testing! Thank you for your support in ensuring that your child arrived to school on time and got a good night's rest. Your involvement is greatly appreciated. We are excited and proud of our students to show off what they know!
MSTEP State Testing for 3rd- 5th graders coming up:
MSTEP testing will take place:- Tuesday, April 21st; Math; Grades 3rd - 5th MSTEP
- Spirit Day- Dress Like Your Future Career
- See Flyer Below for More MSTEP Info
How can you help your student to prepare?
- Make sure your child gets to school on time to help the day start off smoothly
- Get a good night's sleep
- Eat a good breakfast (we will have breakfast at school too)
- Encourage them to do their "personal best"
- We have headphones students can borrow, but if they have a pair at home they prefer you can send them in.
- Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed in the testing rooms. These should stay at home for safe keeping. Any at school will be collected until the testing is over for the day.
- We will do daily raffle drawings for our students taking the MSTEP to help encourage them as they work!
🎠4th and 5th Grade Performance
Tomorrow
- Date: Monday, April 20th
- Time: 2:30
- Location: Parkwood Gym
-Sign Out form for 4th and 5th graders and siblings below!
We can't wait to showcase the incredible talent of our 4th and 5th-grade students. Be sure to check the attached flyer for all the exciting details!
📚 First Grade Field Trip to the Library
• Tues, April 21st @ 9:15 AM —
-Please arrive on time so your child doesn't miss the bus and this hands-on library adventure!
🚌 Special Recognition Days
Wednesday - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Let's take a moment to thank the amazing bus drivers who safely transport our children to and from school every day. Their dedication and care do not go unnoticed!
Thursday - Administrative Professionals Day
A big thank you to our wonderful administrative assistants who keep our school running smoothly. We appreciate all your hard work behind the scenes!
🌳 Safety Reminder: Keeping Our Grounds Safe
Please help us maintain safe arrival and dismissal by keeping all children's feet on the ground—away from climbing trees. Our beautiful trees are an important part of our school, and we appreciate your partnership in keeping them (and our students!) healthy and safe. Thank you for your support!
We look forward to another great week!
Warm regards,
Principal Rosecrans
269-337-0720
Last Popcorn Friday of the Year!
Save the Date:
Apr 21st MSTEP 3rd-5th grade Math & KPL visit 1st Grade Apr 22nd Bus Driver Appreciation April 23rd Mobile Dentist Visit Apr 28th Think Energy Visit 4th Grade Apr 30th Think Energy Visit 2nd May 5th 3rd Grade Field Trip to Grand Rapids Public Museum May 6th 2nd Grade Field Trip to Celebration Cinema May 8th 5th grade field trip to WMed May 15th Attendance Spirit Day Attendance Scores Points May 21st Orchestra & Drum Choir Performance @ 2:30 May 22nd 5th grade Track and Field & Last Day of PEEP May 25th No School Memorial Day May 27th K-5th Field Day May 28th 2nd Grade Field Trip to Boulder Ridge Zoo June 3rd 4th and 5th Grade Growlers Game & K-3 mini Field Day June 4th Half Day & Kindergarten Completion Ceremony @ 10 June 5th Half Day & 5th Grade Completion Parade @10:30
