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  <title>Parchment Schools Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available</title>
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  <p><b>January 22, 2012</b></p>
  <p>Each year, the Parchment Schools Foundation gives academic and career/vocational scholarships to deserving seniors in the Parchment School District.</p>

<p>Now is the time to apply (applications...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=484</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Superintendent Miller Discusses the Governor's Proposed Education Budget</title>
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  <h2>(excerpt from Kalamazoo Gazette video interview)</h2>
  <p><b>March 24, 2011</b></p>
  <p>Parchment superintendent Matthew Miller speaks about Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's budget and the impact on Parchment schools.</p>

<p><a href="http://bcove.me/hn7cc760" title="Matt Miller budget...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=467</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Parchment Bus Driver Featured on &amp;quot;Good Morning America&amp;quot;!</title>
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  <p><b>January 14, 2011</b></p>
  <p>'GMA' Coat Drive: Bus Driver Goes Extra Mile</p>

<p>Woman saw that kids on her route lacked warm coats, so she took action.</p>

<p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/WarmCoats/video/gma-coat...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=455</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Parchment family and bus driver who arranged gifts for them to appear on 'Good Morning America'</title>
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  <h2>(as featured in the Kalamazoo Gazette)</h2>
  <p><b>January 4, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Chris Fusciardi<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Kalamazoo Gazette<br />
</p>
  <p>PARCHMENT - The past two weeks have been one warm surprise after another for the family of Nick and Amanda Riley.</p>

<p>And they have a Parchment School district bus driver to thank.</p>

<p>The...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=454</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Preschool &amp; Childcare Weekly Update</title>
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  <p><b>June 17, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Older Preschool (4 and 5 year olds) and K-Wrap</b><br>
The preschool and kindergarteners spent the week wrapping up our school year, and saying goodbye to friends who will not be coming back for...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=290</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Join Us For Summer Camp</title>
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  <p><b>June 4, 2010</b></p>
  <p>Join us for Summer Camp!</p>

<ul>
<li> Water days
<li>   Trips to the Park
<li>   Field Trips
<li>   Arts and Crafts
<li>   Sports Days
</ul>
<p>Summer program begins June 21!<br>
Please contact...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=424</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Online Pay Option</title>
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  <p><b>June 4, 2010</b></p>
  <p>We are happy to announce the availability of an online pay option through our PaySchools link on the Parchment School District Website! Just go to our district home page at <a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=372</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Bowl Free All Summer Long</title>
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  <p><b>May 28, 2010</b></p>
  <p>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...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=415</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Summer Registration Packets</title>
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  <p><b>May 21, 2010</b></p>
  <p>Summer Registration packets are available! If you would like care for your child this summer, please contact Cheryl in our childcare office to register.</p>

<p>Also, with sunny weather upon us,...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=392</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Head Lice Concerns</title>
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  <p><b>May 14, 2010</b></p>
  <p>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...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=302</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Half Day of School - Preschool &amp; Childcare</title>
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  <p><b>April 9, 2010</b></p>
  <p>Friday, April 16: Half Day of School, Childcare Open.<br>
Please be reminded that, according to contract, YOU WILL BE CHARGED YOUR REGULAR RATE for that day if you did not already request a...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=346</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Spring Break - Preschool</title>
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  <p><b>March 12, 2010</b></p>
  <p>SPRING BREAK: March 29thto April 1stSchool will not be in session, butchildcare will be open. We willhave a "Spring Fling" themeduring break, and will have lotsof fun activities for our kiddos, so...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=319</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Germs, Gerns, Germs!</title>
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  <p><b>February 26, 2010</b></p>
  <p>The winter-time "blahs" are here, and that brings the inevitable winter illness spread. We are doing our best to prevent the spread of infection by cleaning regularly and thoroughly, encouraging...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=320</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Lost it? We probably found it!</title>
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  <p><b>February 26, 2010</b></p>
  <p>We have several items that are collecting in our lost and found piles, as is typical during the winter months. If you are missing an item, or even if you are not, please take a moment to look...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=321</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Coughs, Sniffles, and Sneezes</title>
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  <p><b>February 19, 2010</b></p>
  <p>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...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=316</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Change of Schedule/Vacation Request Form</title>
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  <p><b>February 5, 2010</b></p>
  <p>Please fill out a Change of Schedule/Vacation Request form located on the table outside the Childcare Office or in your child's room with any changes to your child's regular schedule. This form...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=301</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Child care for February No School Days</title>
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  <p><b>January 14, 2010</b></p>
  <p>Change of schedule or vacation requests for the No School Days on February 25 & 26 must be turned in to the childcare office no later than Tuesday, February 9. If you have any questions regarding...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=289</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Learn More about Parchment Preschool &amp; Childcare Center</title>
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  <p><b>August 27, 2009</b></p>
  <p>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...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=198</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Preschool &amp; Childcare Weekly Update for June 5</title>
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  <p><b>June 5, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Before and After School Program (School Age)</b><br>
This week in the before and after school room the children had fun playing group games outdoors when the weather permitted. Some of the...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=187</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Preschool &amp; Childcare Weekly Update for May 15</title>
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  <p><b>May 15, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Before and After School Program (School Age)</b><br>
In the school age room the children had fun playing a variety of games. They played, Charades, Hangman, Pictionary, Mummy Ball and had relay...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=171</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Parchment Preschool &amp; Childcare Center Weekly Classroom News</title>
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  <p><b>May 8, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Before and After School Program (School Age)</b><br>
In the school age room the children had fun with weather related activities. They wrote an acrostic poem which is available to read in the...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=155</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Preschool &amp; Childcare Weekly Update</title>
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  <p><b>March 13, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Before and After School Program (School Age & Preschool)</b><br>
In the before and after school program the children had fun learning about science. On Monday they started the process of...
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  <link>http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=78</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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