October 30, 2020
Parkside's November Newsletter
Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,
The month of November is a busy one, with a variety of activities happening here at school and online. The students have been busily learning in both the hybrid and cyber learning environments. The staff and I have been so glad to have our hybrid students back in the building and we are happy to welcome our K-4 cyber teachers on board last month.
We are committed to working across learning modes to meet the needs of our students and their families. In order to assist us with our health and safety at school, I have included the Daily Health Screener at the bottom of this newsletter for you to use before you bring your child to school. Ensuring that your child is healthy and ready to learn will help us stay safe in the hybrid model.

CYBER Parents please call the office to make arrangements to pick up your child's learning materials if you missed the scheduled pick up date this past Wednesday.
As always, I am here to support you and your child, contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Best Regards,
Tara Young
Principal
Parkside Elementary
PDSD Staff In-Service Days
No School for Students
Monday & Tuesday are in-service days for staff--students will have no in-person or virtual learning as teachers will be participating in staff development.
Parkside Elementary Book Fair
Dear Parents and Families:

The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While our Fair will be exclusively online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and magical experience for our kids. One of the Online Fair features is a Virtual Fair walk-through.

   Online dates are November 16th until the 29th

The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters—helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to experience the magic of the shopping experience through a Virtual Book Fair!

Plus, enjoy these special online shopping features:

  • Access to over 6,000 products
  • All orders ship direct to home
  • FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25
  • All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards

Our Book Fair homepage will be open soon and look for flyers that kids will bring home and a link will be sent home the week before the fair opens for hybrid and cyber families to participate!

Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Happy reading!
Parkside Elementary Picture Days
Hybrid COHORT A NOVEMBER 5
Hybrid COHORT B NOVEMBER 6

  • Hybrid student photos are scheduled during school.
  • Hybrid packets were sent home with students, please check your child's backpack if you have not seen the order form!

CYBER COHORTS A & B DECEMBER 10TH

  • Cyber student photos are scheduled for December 10th from 3:45-4:45 in the gym.
  • Cyber students may call the main office to schedule an appointment between 1:30-3:00 on Dec. 10th as well if that is more convenient.
  • Cyber photo packets will be mailed home NEXT WEEK.
  • A reminder will be sent out the week before to cyber families.
Parkside Elementary Virtual Library
Parkside Elementary Cyber and Hybrid students are invited to check out books using the Parkside Elementary Virtual Library.

  • Hybrid books will be delivered to classrooms during the weekly classroom library rotation at school.

  • Cyber families are invited to pick up and drop off library books every Wednesday from 9:00-2:00 at the school office.

  • Click on the virtual library link below, choose Parkside Elementary School and then log in at the top right. Students will sign in with their Google account to browse books.

  • Students can choose from print books and eBooks. Simply click on HOLD for both. Library eBooks are accessible anytime online. Print books may be checked out following the weekly rotation for Cyber and Hybrid.

  • A reminder to please send in or return library books from last year.
Fall Conference Sign Up!
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will take place via ZOOM on Monday, November 23rd & Tuesday , November 24th (Evening hours as well). Teachers will send out a link to Sign Up Genius in order for you to schedule your time slot. Please contact your child's teacher or the main office with any questions!
CORE VALUE OF THE MONTH
REQUIRED DAILY HEALTH SCREENING
This is a reminder that parents should be completing a Daily Health Screening at home with your child(ren) prior to attending school each day. It is important to take this step in the mornings to keep each other safe and healthy in the school community. If your child is sick, please keep them home from school and call the school nurse.

Kelly D'Ignazio--kdignazio@pdsd.org
Krista White--kristawhite@pdsd.org

610-497-6300 Ext. 6508