Dear Parkview Families,
 We continue to be thankful to be back in-person for learning at Parkview. Your continued support in keeping our school community healthy is appreciated. Thank you for collective work to report symptoms and keep students home when they are ill.
Just a reminder that it is really important for students to have their iPad at school, every day. Students also need earbuds or earphones for many activities with their iPad at school. Please ask your child to if they have earbuds or earphones at school and help ensure they keep them at school for learning in the classroom.
The weather is changing and students enjoy the fresh air time outside during recess. Students continue to need clothes for cold weather during recess. Thank you for helping to set up your child for success every day!
Sincerely,
Nicole Garcia, Principal
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Roller Skating in Physical Education: Final Week
Running through Friday, March 12th, Parkview students in grades one through five have been roller skating in their physical education class. Students should not bring rollerblades as Skateville will again be providing roller skates for the students. For your child’s added protection, we strongly encourage that they bring knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and a helmet. Please review your child's shoe size with them, as this will help them get into their skates and skating sooner.
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196Online Registration: Due Today
Today is the final day for priority enrollment into our new 196Online virtual school. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. tonight, March 4, after which students will be placed on a waiting list.
196Online is available to families in grades K-12 who would like their children to learn online in the 2021-22 school year. 196Online takes the best from the current digital academy program and adds enhancements based on suggestions from students and teachers.
196Online is an optional school that is held completely online. Families who would like their children to learn in-person this fall should not sign up for 196Online.
For more information, to view the presentation and Q&A session, learn more about the program and to enroll, visit 196Online.District196.org. Ready to enroll right now? Complete this brief form.
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Every Meal Backpack Bags
Please complete this form if you would like your child to receive an "Every Meal" weekly food bag sent home with your child in their backpack. This will include 4-5 pounds of food and will be sent home once a week (typically a pasta or rice, beans or tuna, and canned fruit or vegetable). Please complete this form only if your child is returning to in-person learning - digital learners may continue to pick-up bags upon request or during supply pick-ups.
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PTO Meeting: Mar 9
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9th at 7pm via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please email parkviewelempto@gmail.com and include the name of your student's teacher for verification purposes. The zoom login information will then be sent to you before the meeting.
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100th Day of School: Mar 10
The one hundredth day of school occurs on Wednesday, March 10. Many of our classrooms are finding creative (and mathematical) ways to celebrate ten tens!
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End of Trimester 2: Mar 12
Our second trimester ends on Friday, March 12. Report cards will be visible in Infinite Campus about one week later.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Mar 15 - 19
We're used to seeing Teacher Appreciation Week in May, but this year our PTO has decided to move the date up! Please consider finding ways to let our teachers know that you value their work as partners in your children's lives. If you'd like to contribute a treat to the whole staff, the PTO is organizing the effort here.
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No School: Mar 17
There is no school for our students on Wednesday, March 17. Teachers will report for staff development activities.
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Report Cards: Mar 19
On Friday, March 19 at 5PM your students' report cards will be published in the parent portal of Infinite Campus. See the instructions for using your account on our Families page. If you need additional help, please call our office at 952-431-8350.
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PTO Meeting: Mar 9
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9th at 7pm via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please email parkviewelempto@gmail.com and include the name of your student's teacher for verification purposes. The zoom login information will then be sent to you before the meeting.
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Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week: Mar 15-19
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner and Parkview PTO is seeking donations for a “Grab n’ Go” table for teachers and staff. Donations are needed by Monday, March 8th. The sign-up link is below—let’s show Parkview staff how much we appreciate all they do for our kids!
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Board/Committee Nomination Form
We are looking for new board members as well as people to take the lead on PTO sponsored events. Many of the projects/events can have committees so you won't be tackling the event on your own. There are people who can help answer questions on what has been done previously. If you would like additional information on any of the positions, please send us an email at parkviewelempto@gmail.com or join the PTO meeting next Tuesday, March 9th. We need your help to make our events happen! Sign up using the nomination form below.
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Board Members Needed for Next Year's Board
Do you want to make a difference at Parkview? Nominations for Board members will be open in the next month or so with elections taking place in May. There are several board members who will be "retiring" this year. Generally, board positions are held as a team of two thus having 8 board members. Board member meetings are held once a month with general PTO meetings being held on the second Tuesday of the month during the school year. We would love to have you join our next PTO meeting on March 9th to find out more. Here is a summary of the positions on the board:
President - coordinate the work of all the officers and committees so that the purpose of the organization is served. (Effort: year-round, on-going)
Vice President - The vice president shall assist the president and carry out the president’s duties in his or her absence or inability to serve. (Effort: year-round, time varies depending upon roles)
Secretary - The secretary shall keep all records of the organization, take and record minutes, prepare the agenda, handle correspondence, and send notices of meetings to the membership. The secretary also keeps a copy of the minute’s book, bylaws, rules, membership list, and any other necessary supplies, and brings them to meetings. (Effort: 3-4 hours per month, includes
attending meeting and typing up minutes)
Treasurer - The treasurer shall receive all funds of the organization, keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures, and pay out funds in accordance with the approval of the Executive Board and Parkview Elementary PTO Financial Guidelines. He or she will present a financial statement at every meeting and at other times of the year when requested by the Executive Board and make a full report at the end of the year. (Effort: 4-5 hours per month, average)
If you are interested or have questions, please email the PTO at parkviewelempto@gmail.com.
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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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Our Community Ed department is still running classes! Please check out these great ways to extend learning and have fun.
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