Panther Pamphlet
April 5th, 2026
Welcome Back from Spring Break! 🌷
Dear Parkwood Upjohn Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful and refreshing Spring Break! We're excited to see all of our students and families return tomorrow.
Important Testing Information 📝
MSTEP State Testing for 3rd- 5th graders coming up:
MSTEP testing will take place:- Tuesday, April 14th; English Language Arts; Grades 3rd - 5th
- Wednesday, April 15th; English Language Arts; Grades 3rd - 5th
- Friday April 17th Testing Make Up Day
- Tuesday, April 21st Math; Grades 3rd - 5th
- Wednesday, April 22nd: Math 3rd- 5th
- Friday April 24th Testing Make Up Day
- Tuesday April 28th Science 5th grade only
- Thursday April 30th Social Studies 5th grade only
- Testing Make Ups will be done the week as needed.
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"
- Encourage them to pay close attention in class during review of all that they have learned this year
- Encourage them to raise their hands in class and ask questions when they don't understand directions
Returning to School Smoothly 🏫
Remember to give yourself and your family time and grace to ease back into the swing of things. It can be helpful to review morning and after-school routines, and to plan for some extra time this week when getting ready for school. At school, we will be revisiting our expectations and values. Please join us in reminding our students that Parkwood Upjohn is Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!
Attendance Matters 📚
The final months of the school year are crucial for learning and growth!
Key attendance reminders:
- Every day counts. Arriving on time and not leaving early make a difference.
- Stay home when you're truly ill and come to school if you are able.
- Exciting end-of-year events are coming that students won't want to miss!
We look forward to a fantastic remainder of the school year! Thank you and please reach out if you have any questions.
Principal Rosecrans
269-337-0720
Help Spread the Word
If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartener or preK age student, here is the enrollment links for next year in case you still need them. Help spread the word to sign up for kindergarten/prek early and save your spot!
Save the Date:
Apr 6th- First day back from Spring Break
Apr 14th- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade ELA & Kinder field trip to Comstock Auditorium
Apr 15th- MSTEP 3rd-5th grade ELA continued
Apr 17th- Last Popcorn Friday of the year & Attendance Spirit Day We are EGGcellent
Apr 20th Mobile Health Visit& 4th & 5th Grade Performance @ 2:30
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 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
June 3rd 4th and 5th Grade Growlers Game & K-3 mini Field Day
June 4th Half Day
June 5th Half Day