January 18
Upcoming Key Dates

  • January 27: Quarter 3 kickoff
  • January 30: Sixth-grade showcase | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Welcome to Quarter 3
Last week, we concluded our second quarter, which focused on an examination of identity and character. Quarter 3 will revolve around action and endeavors, during which students will develop an understanding of how growth and change help us develop as individuals.
Parkway Before-School Intramurals
Supervised intramural activities will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and potentially Fridays , before school from 7:00 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.

Intramurals are designed to be a fun program for all levels of physical abilities. This spring session will offer volleyball activities. This program requires students to exhibit appropriate behavior during the limited one-hour activity plus set up/tear down times. Students who are unwilling to follow teachers' instructions will not be allowed to continue the program. The cost is $5 for this winter session, which will go until Spring Break. This money will allow us to buy and replace some equipment that we use.

Transportation will NOT be provided, so students will need to get themselves to school early to participate. Email corrine.gilbertson@stpaul.k12.mn.us with any questions.
Dancing Classrooms
Parkway will begin its partnership with Dancing Classrooms on Monday, February 3. Starting then, eighth-grade students will meet twice weekly with a teaching artist, who will teach classes of students students dance, dance history, and the cultural origins of dance. Through this ten-week experience, students will develop life skills like motivation, discipline, empathy, and respect. Eighth-grade students will meet the teaching artist on Thursday.
Community Resource: Food Support
A neighboring church will be providing backpacks of food once per month to Parkway staff to distribute to families. Students will bring the backpack home on the weekend and bring it back on Monday to refill for the next month. If your family would like to participate in this program, please contact Allison (Parkway social worker) at 651-744-5241 or allison.litzenberg@spps.org.
Athletics
Boys Basketball
  • Thursday, January 30: vs. Humboldt | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Parkway PTO
You are a member of the Parkway Montessori PTO if you are reading this newsletter.

There are many ways to be an active member of the PTO and support our students, families, staff and school communities. If PTO Meetings are not your thing or you simply find it difficult to make the appearance, there are many other opportunities to assist.
  • Participate in the discussion (Facebook, email, etc...)
  • Volunteer at Events
  • Volunteer from the comfort of your home
Mission: 
To support the Parkway community, build strong connections with and between families and staff and encourage a fun and respectful learning environment
 
Meeting Schedule:
Meetings occur on the 2nd Tuesday of each Month during the school year. Check the Parkway School Calendar for PTO Meeting dates among other events happening at the school.
Parkway Montessori and Community School
 1363 Bush Avenue
 St. Paul, MN 55106 
 Telephone 651.744.1000
 Ms McBride, Principal
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