PTA Panda Pulse
August 19, 2022
Welcome back to school from Parkway Elementary PTA!!!
Please read through this email for important announcements and updates on upcoming events, school clubs, and volunteer opportunities.
PTA PANDA PICNIC
Friday, August 26, 5:30-7pm
Mingle with new and old Parkway friends at the school playground!
Pizza, cookies, and water provided courtesy of the PTA.
Please bring a dry or canned food donation for a local food bank.
PTA MEET & GREET/MEMBER MEETING
Wednesday, Sept 7, 4:30-5:30
(Before Back to School Night)
PES Media Center
Informal meet & greet with PTA Board 4:30-5pm
Member meeting to vote on budget and by-laws 5pm
Light refreshments provided.
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Chess Wizards Chess Club
$153 (9 classes)
Mondays, 8am-9am Sept 12 – Nov 14
(no class on Sept 26)
Grades K-5. All experience levels welcome.
Register here!
Learn Spanish through STEM (Space Theme)
$125 (9 classes)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Sept 13 – Nov 15
Grades K-5. All Spanish levels welcome.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Panda Picnic 30-minute shifts at the craft table or pizza serving table
Sign up here!
Homeroom Parents
Teachers are seeking at least one parent per class to plan seasonal classroom parties, organize classroom volunteers, create a classroom directory, and other tasks depending on the teacher.
Please submit this interest form.
Movie Night Coordinators
We are seeking a parent/group of parents to plan at least 3 movie night this year.
You will need to select the movie from our list, reserve a space in the school,
coordinate volunteers and promote the event.
Please contact Jennie Schmalzle (JennieCline@gmail.com) if interested.
PARKWAY T-SHIRTS
We have a limited supply of our royal blue Parkway Pride t-shirts in adult and youth sizes. (Sorry, no Youth Medium)
These will be available for purchase ($12) at the Panda Picnic on 8/26.
Otherwise, please contact Heidi Cherry (Heidi.Cherry@gmail.com) to purchase a shirt.
Additional sizes and new design coming later this fall.
SCHOOL STORE
Reopening this year! More details coming soon…
Want to learn more about the PTA?
Visit our Website
Join the Parkway Elementary PTA Facebook Group
http://education.fcps.org/pes
300 Carroll Parkway Frederick, MD 21701 240-236-2600 Phone 240-236-2601 Fax