Each year, the Parchment Schools Foundation gives academic and career/vocational scholarships to deserving seniors in the Parchment School District.

Now is the time to apply (applications... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=484 News Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 August 15, 2011

In the winter, Central Elementary Student Council held a fundraiser to raise money for the Kalamazoo Humane Society.

Student Council members talked to each class about what the role of the... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=475 News Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0400 August 15, 2011

January 4, 2011

Source: Chris Fusciardi
Job Title: Kalamazoo Gazette

PARCHMENT - The past two weeks have been one warm surprise after another for the family of Nick and Amanda Riley.

And they have a Parchment School district bus driver to thank.

The... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=454 News Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 (as featured in the Kalamazoo Gazette)

December 19, 2010

Source: Julie Mack
Job Title: Kalamazoo Gazette

The following are excerpts from an article originally published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on December 19, 2010.

KALAMAZOO - When Becky O'Bryant attended high school 20 years ago, she needed... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=453 News Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 November 12, 2010

Sign up now for Girls on the Run! This is a great after-school activity for girl's 3rd-5th grade. Space is limited to 15 girls per team and registration is first come, first served basis. Don't... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=447 News Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Please - we need your help!

June 10, 2010

Don't forget to save Box Tops. Clip Box Tops for Education coupons from hundred of General Mills' products over the summer. Each coupon is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them.

All School Picnic and Field Day- The PTO is sponsoring an all school picnic on Monday, June 14. Lunch will include hot dogs, chips, drink and a Popsicle. Students will eat outdoors weather... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=412 News Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 June 10, 2010

Medications: If your child brought medication to school this year please pick it up in the office after school June 16. We will dispose of any medication left in the office after school is out. Thanks

Our Awards Assembly will be Thursday, June 10 in the afternoon @ 2:00 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5.

On Friday, June 11 we will have the Awards Assembly for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades in... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=413 News Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 June 4, 2010

Parent Volunteers needed for Field Day at Central on Monday, June 14. Please call the office at 488-1000 to help out. Thanks!

Eastland Bowl, located at 5570 Gull Road, is offering 2 FREE games of bowling daily for children ages 3-18 all summer NOW until August 31st from 5pm-7pm. Shoe rental not ncluded. Registration is... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=415 News Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 28, 2010

Parents will be notified of the title and cost of any missing books. Please help us in returning all of the library materials, as this keeps our library full of books for all children to enjoy. ALL... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=404 News Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 21, 2010

Our Girls on the Run program for third, fourth and fifth grade girls will finish their ten-week session with a 5K Celebration in one week on Thursday, May 27. Sign-in is between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=351 News Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 14, 2010

Girls On The Run (GOTR) last bake sale is Wednesday (during
lunch) May 19 in the office. All baked goods will be a quarter. Thank you so much for all of your donations. Especially the moms that... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=357 News Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 14, 2010

GOTR Practice Run is at the Kal Haven Trail on Monday, May 17 after school. The girls will ride the bus there and parents are to pick them up at the trail 5 p.m. sharp. Go Girls!

With the warmer weather we often see an increase in the number of cases of head lice. Please talk with your students about not sharing hats, baseball caps, jackets, combs, etc. Frequent checking at... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=302 News Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 14, 2010

The 'official' total Central Elementary students and staff collected for the Smile Train last week was $529.35!!!! With all of the extremely generous donations, we were able to raise more than... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=381 News Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 7, 2010

If you really love your toes, you would never send them to school in flip-flops or sandals! Students are on the playground before school and during recess. To make the most of their important... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=388 News Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 May 7, 2010

DIBELS testing is Thursday, May 13th. MAP testing is Monday, May 17-Friday, May 28th.

Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters- Students who ride their bicycles/skateboards/ scooters to school must have permission from their parent or guardian. Parents should discuss with their children the... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=379 News Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 April 23, 2010

Allergy season has hit and we are running out of tissues. If you are able to send a box of tissues with your child we would really appreciate it. Thanks for your generosity.

Fifth graders will visit the Middle School on Monday, May 3. They will tour the building, attend classes and eat lunch. It is a great opportunity to experience part of a typical middle school day... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=359 News Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 March 19, 2010

Application packets have been sent home and are due back in our office no later than Monday, March 22. Students may sign up if they are currently in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Campers are given... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=333 News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0400 March 12, 2010

5th grade DARE Graduation is Friday, March 19 @ 10:30 in the library at Central. Please plan on attending and congratulating your 5th grader on their hard work and their commitment to be drug,... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=340 News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 March 12, 2010

Girls On The Run (GOTR) begins Monday! Notes went home this past week. We begin right after school and finish up at 5:00 p.m. Please be on time to pick up your daughter.

PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 16 @ 6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us. Childcare is provided. Come and see what we are about.

Lifetouch will be at Central Wednesday, March 10 to take pictures. Please mark that day on your calendar and watch for more information.

Winter seems to bring a variety of contagious diseases including colds, bronchitis, influenza, strep throat and the stomach flu. We are encouraging children to wash their hands often at school and... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=316 News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 January 15, 2010

Bring your blankets/wear your PJ's for Movie Night. Friday, January 22nd @ 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. The movie is G-Force.... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=279 News Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 January 15, 2010

PTO meeting is Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in our Library. A good New Year's resolution would be to join the PTO and help make a difference for all of your students. Childcare is provided at meetings.

Please do NOT use the Front Circle Drive when dropping off or picking up students. We have other school buses that come and go during the day and car traffic puts them behind schedule. Please park... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=280 News Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 January 8, 2010

In years past we have always been able to provide a yearbook to each student at Central. We have taken a lot of pride in being able to give this keepsake to every child, however this year we are... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=253 News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 January 8, 2010

Please help your children remember to wear all of their cold weather gear to school. Warm coat, hat, gloves, snow pants and boots! We go outside when weather permits. Call the office if you need... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=271 News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 January 8, 2010

Ktg-5th grades are participating in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program for the next two months. This is a class where students have the opportunity to learn about ways to say no... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=270 News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

December 11, 2009

FREE FAMILY FUNDAY at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Saturday, December 12; 1-4 p.m.
'The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons"
Join the Opening Celebration!

• Enjoy hands-on... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=254 News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 December 4, 2009

  The Fabulous Fifth Graders are selling candy bars for $2 each. The money raised will go toward their end of the year field trip.

  ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=238 News Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 December 4, 2009

  The office has Parchment Panther Lanyards for $5. The proceeds from this sale will help support scholarships, Right On Track prizes, special lunches, Fun Friday and special supplies for teachers.

  ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=237 News Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 August 27, 2009

  Parchment Preschool and Childcare Center is located at Northwood Elementary, 600 Edison St. Our program services children ages 3 (and potty trained) through 12 years of age and offers enrichment... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=198 News Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400 April 24, 2009

  On Thursday, May 7, Central Elementary fifth graders will go
  to the Middle School to experience 6th grade and eat lunch.

  ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=123 News Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 April 24, 2009

  April 28 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. is an informational meeting for Central Elementary parents about the fifth grade trip on June 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Hope to see 5th grade parents!

  ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=124 News Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 April 3, 2009

  Dutch Mill Bulb Sale Begins April 1. All orders and
  money are due April 15.

  ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=100 News Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 April 3, 2009

  Just a reminder that there will be NO practices for Girls on the Run teams on the half-days or over the spring break. Practices will resume on Monday, April 13.

  ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=101 News Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 March 27, 2009

  Part of our curriculum is to be involved in a community
  project. The girls and their coaches will have a bake sale on Wednesdays during lunch. All items will be a quarter. The proceeds will be... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=86 News Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400 March 27, 2009

  Upcoming 6th grade Students and Parents are invited to the Middle School for Orientation on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come tour the building and meet the teachers,... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=87 News Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400