 Dear Parkview Families,
Thank you for your time to attend conferences last week. We appreciate the partnership we have with our families and we value the opportunity to work together. Much research has found that when parents and teachers work as partners, children do better both in school and at home.
Students continue to go outside for recess when weather permits. The snow is wet as the weather changes drastically from the sun and snow. Many students keep extra clothes in their backpack or locker so they can change if they need to. Please consider this option if it will help your child to be comfortable at school.
We are registering for fall 2022 kindergarten. If you have an incoming kindergarten student, please check the website for information, or call the school office at 952-431-8350 so we can be sure we have your child in our plan for next year! We are excited to start planning for our newest Parkview students to begin!!
The District 196 School Board approved a calendar change, making April 21 a no-school day for all students in the district. April 21 will continue to be a day of work for employees to provide time to complete regular duties that have been deferred while responding to significant staffing challenges caused by COVID-19 this school year. Friday, April 22 is already a scheduled data analysis day for staff, with no school for all students. The full article explaining the rationale for this change can be found here.
There is no school on Monday, February 21 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. We hope you have a nice long weekend with your family.
In Partnership,
Nicole Garcia, Principal
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You Need to Know This Week
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 Hats Off to Reading: Tomorrow!
February is I Love to Read Month. We will be doing some very simple activities to celebrate reading. Tomorrow, on Friday, February 18 we will have Hats Off to Reading Day. Students may bring a hat to wear during reading time. Their teachers will explain how each classroom will celebrate the day.
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No School: Feb 21
In honor of Presidents' Day there is no school for students or staff on this coming Monday, February 21.
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Book Fair Thank Yous
Many thanks to all that made purchases at our school book fair last week. Every dollar you spent added to the number of books with which we equip our library. And dobule-thanks to our volunteers that helped at the check-out stations. You made it all work!
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One Hundredth Day: Feb 23
The 100th day of school is Wednesday, February 23rd. Please consider wearing something that celebrates the number 100, store-bought or home-made ideas welcome!
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 Parkview Students Jump for Their Hearts and Help Save Lives
Students at Parkview are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers. On March 18th, Parkview will host its 12th annual Kids Heart Challenge, formally known as Jump Rope for Heart. This event is to raise money for the American Heart Association. Donations fund lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for our youth.
Kids Heart Challenge teaches students how physical fitness benefits the heart and shows them that volunteering can be a fun and positive experience for the whole community. The need to educate children about the importance of physical activity couldn’t be timelier. According to recent studies, about one-third of children ages 2 to 19 are overweight and obese.
“By including physical activity into their daily routines, kids can significantly reduce the onset and burden of heart disease,” said Sara Silvernail, American Heart Association spokesperson. “By raising money through Kids Heart Challenge, we are preventing heart disease and obesity for the next generation of Americans. Kids are literally jumping into a heart healthier life while becoming passionate about raising money for other kids with sick hearts.”
If this is something that your family decides to do and your child is able to collect donations, please return the envelope sometime before March 18th. Please help our students help others by making a donation. If you would like to help more, call your nearest American Heart Association office at 1-800-242-8721.
Mr. Wick and Ms. Schoeberl
Parkview Physical Education Specialist
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Nurse's Office Donations Needed
Our health office is running low on pants and underwear for students to borrow when bathroom accidents happen. We are in need of underwear and especially pants in all sizes for girls and boys. Stretchy pants or sweatpants are a little more forgiving in finding clothing that fits, but any donations are welcome!
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 2021-2022 Yearbook: Order Now
Lifetouch is taking orders for the Parkview yearbook now. This brochure and summary might help you decide which options to order, but you can also go straight to the on-line order form using the button below. You must enter the yearbook code 2092222 to connect to Parkview sales. All orders due March 28.
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Brochure Archive
Are you looking for a brochure that got lost between school and home? We archive notices on our website. You'll find them on the Family Resources page inside the Community Folder. Or just use the button below.
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Upcoming PTO Meeting: March 8
Join us on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00 pm for the March PTO meeting. The meeting will be held over Zoom. You can access the meeting here. We hope to see you there!
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Keep in Touch
Please keep in touch with your PTO online. You can receive all of our latest news on our Facebook page (you'll need to log in to Facebook) or email us at parkviewelempto@gmail.com.
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ActionNOW!: Tonight!
Please join us for the next installment of the ActioNOW! High School Series on Thursday, February 17, 6-8 p.m. at Rosemount High School! This free, family-friendly event is hosted by the District 196 African-American Cultural Family Advocates and the Equity and Inclusion Department, in partnership with the district and RHS.
ActioNOW! is an event where the community comes together to celebrate African-American culture through performances, activities, dialogue and food. Other activities will include community booths and a gift basket raffle. Please join us, all are welcome!
For more information, view the ActioNOW! flyer, view the event on Facebook or contact Rashelle Redmon at Rashelle.Redmon@district196.org.
Register for the event today!
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Our Community Ed department is running classes this winter! Please check out these great ways to extend learning and have fun.
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