Dear Families,

We are thrilled to share that the school year is off to a wonderful start! Our students are settling in beautifully, becoming familiar with classroom routines, expectations, and the love of learning. It’s been a joy to see their enthusiasm and engagement grow each day.

As we continue building a strong foundation for academic success, we want to emphasize the importance of daily attendance. Every school day counts, and consistent attendance helps students stay connected, confident, and on track with their learning. Missing just two or more days a month—even if they’re excused—can lead to a student being considered chronically absent, which can impact their academic progress and sense of belonging.

Let’s work together to ensure our students are present, prepared, and ready to thrive every day. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Thank you,
Candace Pannebaker

Many events and initiatives will launch at Park ES this October! Infographics below have all the details regarding:

Clubs for Grades 1-5: Sign up HERE

Birth to 5 Events: Tiger Cub Fridays. 10:15-11:15 am in the Library for parents with children ages 0-5

Wellness Wednesday Events: Healthy Cooking and Physical Wellness events for families and students, Wednesday events at Park ES, 5:30-7:30 PM (first and third Wednesdays of the month) starting October 1

Telehealth Launch: Total Health Care, Inc. is partnering with Anne Arundel Public Schools and the Anne Arundel Department of Health, to provide access to school-linked healthcare. Together we bridge education and health to address the needs of both students and families. The partnership is designed to improve children’s preventative health through increased access to wellness services and connect families to accessible affordable healthcare. Attend the Family Information Night on October 22 to learn more!

Please join us for two upcoming October events:

Steering Committee Meeting: October 8th, 4:!5-5:15 pm. Register HERE. We will be hosting our Steering Committee meetings quarterly throughout the 25-26 School Year.  These meetings are a great opportunity for staff, families, and community members to collaborate and help our students grow and succeed.  Each quarter will have a different topic to discuss and we want to hear from you.  Please see the times and dates below.  Our meetings will run approximately 1 hour long in length and are held at Park Elementary.  We would love for you to join us! (See infographic below for more info.)

Family Information Night: on October 22, 5:00-6:00 pm. Come to hear the Title I overview, information about Telehealth at Park Elementary, and for support with forms, applications, parent apps, and more! Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP here. (See infographic below for more info)

Primary Reading and Math Night: Families of Pre K - 2nd graders, mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 4th at 5 pm for a fun-filled event focusing on reading and math with your child!

Click this link to refer students to school counselor.