Parkmead Elementary 
Weekly e-Newsletter
January 22nd, 2014
In This Issue
Camp Panther
Parkmead Auction
2014 Science Night
Box Top$ Snowballs & Valentines
4/5 Sing is just around the corner!
Community Information
e-News Submission Information
Upcoming Events

Jan. 24th - Camp Panther

Jan. 31st - Science Night

 

Feb. 6th - 4/5 Sing 

Feb. 14th -17th President's Day Holiday - No School

Feb. 18th - Staff Development Day - No School

Feb. 27th - Science Fair 

Feb. 28th - Early Dismissal

 

Mar. 15th - Parkmead Auction

Message From The Principal 

THE CHARACTER THEME FOR JANUARY IS RESPONSIBILITY

 

"It's a question of discipline," the little prince told me later on.  "When you've finished washing and dressing each morning, you must tend your planet."~Antoine de Saint-Exup�ry, The Little Prince, 1943, translated from French by Richard Howard 

 

RESPONSIBILITY 

* Do what you are supposed to do

* Persevere: keep on trying!

* Always do your best

* Use self-control

* Be self-disciplined

* Think before you act - consider the consequences

* Be accountable for your choices

 

COLOR: Green - as in being responsible for a garden or finances; or as in being solid and reliable like an oak.


I hope you all had a wonderful break. Happy New Year! Here are some important upcoming events:

 

LUNCH RECESS GAMES - Mondays and Wednesdays

Starting Wednesday we will have two "coaches" from FitKidsAmerica facilitating games during the 12:10-12:55 lunch recess. This company works in many schools/districts in our area. Thank you for donating to PERC. Your support has brought us this new program.

Camp Panther is this Friday, January 24th 4:30-8:30!

Tickets are still available-so sign up now at http://www.parkmeadauction.com

 

If you have signed up and not yet turned in your activities, please send in your choices ASAP, so that you get your favorites. Questions...contact Leslie or Becky at [email protected] or [email protected]. Thanks so much for supporting Parkmead!

2014 Parkmead Auction - March 15th

Time to party, the 2014 Parkmead Auction is coming March 15! 

 

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year; the dollars raised support science, technology and other programs for all our kids.

 

We need 100% participation!

  • Donate
  • Plan a party with other parents, solicit a donation from a business or donate tickets to a sporting event or performance. Go to www.parkmeadauction.com to fill out a donation form and we'll be in touch. Need ideas? Contact Brooke Smith ([email protected]) or Kathi Kibbe ([email protected]). Online auction items needed by January 31.
  • Buy tickets. Tickets are on sale now at www.parkmeadauction.com. This year's event will be held at the Veteran's Building in Lafayette.
  • Purchase auction items.
  • The online auction is February 10 - 23, new items will be added daily

2014 Science Night is January 31, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Please come and join us at Parkmead Science Night in the MPR

 

We will have hands-on-activities, displays and demonstrations on a wide range of science topics to encourage students' interest in science.

 

In addition to the exhibits set up by Parkmead parent volunteers, Chabot Science Center, UC Berkeley ATDP, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Steve & Kate, Sarah Science, Las Lomas High School (WCEF),  and Castro Valley SD are expected to exhibit in this event.

 

For more info, please visit: http://parkmeadscience.com/

 

Science is Cool!

Box Top$  - Snowballs & Valentines are BACK!

Until Feb. 21, for every 10 Box Top$ turned in, students can "blast" a Snowball of Kindness or send a valentine to another classroom of their choice. They will be posted on the wall outside the classroom that receives them. Send them to your friends, brother/sister, even to the Office! These Box Top$ also count towards the monthly panther contest. 

 

For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]


The 4/5 Sing is just around the corner!

 

Please join us on Thursday, February 6th in the multipurpose room for a peek at what your students have been working on in our WCEF-sponsored music classes.  We're dividing the concert into two parts again this year.
  • PCS 5th graders: 6:30 p.m.
  • PCS 4th graders and PALS III students: 7:15 p.m.

Please have your students arrive 10 minutes prior to their start time (the second group should meet outside on the lawn as they won't be able to enter the multipurpose room until the first performance is finished).

 

Dress requirements: As usual, students should wear white shirts and jeans (or whatever they already own that's similar).

WCEF

See what's new at our school sites? Get the Tech update at Las Lomas High School. Check out the WCEF Annual Report and more! Click here for the WCEF January 2014 newsletter "For Our Kids!"

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Just a reminder .................

 

At the end of the month parent, teacher, student and community volunteers will be calling many of our families as part of the WCEF Phone Bank outreach. Please help our volunteers by making your 2013-2014 donation today! Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

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Looking for a great local spot for birthday parties! Always dreamed of playing an instrument?If so, then you need to check out RED HOUSE in our January First Friday and all the other businesses supporting our schools and students. These businesses have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts throughout the month of January - just be sure to mention WCEF!

 

Here is what Walnut Height parent Heidi Gatty had to say about her experience at Red House. "I found Red House when I took my daughter to a birthday party for 6 year old girls that was AMAZING! I ended up taking intro to guitar lesson for myself. It was really great!"

Parkmead PTA

Parent Education Event - Tuesday, February 11th

The PTA is hosting a Parent Education Event for the entire Parkmead Community. From 7:00 - 9:00PM on Tuesday, February 11, Preston Jones will be giving a seminar titled, "10 things you can do to keep your child safe". Preston has provided educational seminars at Parkmead in the past and the reviews have been excellent!

 

PTA Nominating Committee

The PTA nominating committee is seeking PCS parents to be on the PTA board for the 2013-2014 school year. To learn more about the PTA please visit the Parkmead PTA website at www.parkmeadpta.org or contact David St. Peter, chairman of the nominating committee at [email protected]

 

Volunteers Needed

Please contact Amy Kemmerer via the PTA site or the PTA Facebook page to help us with our upcoming events and membership drive! The International Day, Read-a-thon and Parent Ed events can only happen if we get more parents involved in the process.

Community Information and Flyers

These flyers are updated on a weekly basis. Click here to find district flyers and to download the information that interests you. 

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