Parchment School District

It's National School Social Worker Week! We'd like to recognize our amazing social workers: Kellie Holm, Mallory Mayer, and Kaylie Miller. To learn more about social work please visit https://www.naswil.org/post/the-time-is-right-for-social-work-happy-social-work-month-2022

Thank you to illustrator Dan Monroe for visiting during Reading month! If you'd like to learn more about Dan's charity or contribute to its cause, please visit Captain Wallace Artsy Adventures! https://www.charity.ebay.com/charity/i/Captain-Wallace-Artsy-Adventures--Inc/298539

March is reading month! Prek-8th graders, check out your building events for the month and don't forget to participate in spirit days! #parchmentreads #marchisreadingmonth

Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed in the United States since 1987. Join us in celebrating Women's History Month! To learn more visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month

PSD: As we near the end of 2nd trimester, there are some calendar differences at all levels that we wanted to remind you about. Please check your building newsletters or the PSD 21-22 calendar that was mailed to you at the beginning of the year if you need more clarification.

Half time pep talk coverage. 15-13 Coloma at the start of the 3rd.

Panthers, this weekend is midwinter break!

PSD Families: A copy of the letter on our masking policy changes, which was emailed to you Thursday night, can also be found on our website at https://5il.co/15vvd . Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we navigate new guidelines from MDHHS.

Friday, January 14 transportation is canceling Bus Route #16-4 for AM and PM. Bus 16-4 route cancellation will affect the High School, Central Elementary and North Elementary: High School Bus 16-4 AM/PM 3626 N Pitcher 520 W G Ave 600 Edison St (Northwood Elementary) 3310 N Westnedge Ave 3612 Douglas Ave 2847 Hickory Nut Ln 2739 Arrowwood Ln Barkwood Ln @ Yellow Pine Ln 4879 Yellow Pine Ln 5257 Douglas Ave Hillcrest Highland Hills Douglas @ Orchard Ave 2113 Douglas Ave 2032 Woodward Ave 143 N Riverview Dr (Oak Grove) Central and North Elementary Bus 16-4 AM/PM 2504 Upper Riverview Dr Delray @ Fargo St 2418 Sonora St 1233 Barclay Shasta Dr @ Seville Ave 2908 Sonora St 515 Parkdale Blvd Espanola Ave @ Sturgis Rd 123 Espanola Ave 2132 E G Ave Haymac Dr 1210 Parchmount Ave 220 W Thomas St Espanola @ Hamilton Rd Please contact the transportation department if you have any questions.

Our food service team has made it even easier to check out what's for breakfast/lunch! Scan the QR code and choose your building. (This code will be displayed on paper flyers)

Attention middle school families: Due to the snow day, we are rescheduling PMS phone conferences today. Tomorrow they are on and students have a half day with afternoon phone conferences for those guardians who signed up online.

Parchment School District and PELC daycare will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 3rd due to weather. High School students, please check your email for distance learning plans or follow the link: https://5il.co/1540z (Distance learning is only required for PHS tomorrow.)

PSD has updated our mask mandate for all buildings as well as how we will communicate cases to families. Please read this letter from Mr. Misner: https://5il.co/150ax

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US history. To learn more about Black History Month and how to celebrate visit https://blackhistorymonth.gov/

Attention High School families: Due to current levels of staff illness, the high school will be continuing distance learning through Wednesday, February 2nd. Please read the following letter from our administration: https://5il.co/14y2h

Attention Middle School Families: Winter conferences for the middle school will be held virtually on February 3rd and 4th. Please use the link below to sign up for a time slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49aea72aa6f5ce9-mswinter

PHS and PMS families: Make sure you have checked your email and the school website for all information regarding distance learning this week. Here are the schedules for both buildings and please remember that ATTENDANCE COUNTS! If you have tech issues, the offices are open.

PSD: Due to high levels of staff illness and unfilled vacancies, we have had to make program changes for the week of January 24th to 28th. Please read the following letter from Mr. Misner and look for more info to come from PHS/PMS this afternoon: https://5il.co/14ntg

For Friday, January 21 transportation is canceling Bus Route #20-14 for AM and PM. Bus 20-14 route cancellation will affect Central and North Elementary The following are the bus stops affected: 8111 N Riverview Dr 8471 N 24th St 4466 E D Ave 3652 E D Ave 3319 Crimson Oak Ave 3384 E E Ave 6938 Springbrook Ln 2853 McKinley St 2455 McKinley St 2478 Roosevelt Ave Roosevelt Ave @ Polk St 2169 McKinley St 1787 Colby Ave 5454 Collingwood 5311 N Riverview Dr 5198 N Riverview Dr 5107 N Riverview Dr 5117 Keyes Dr 5072 N Riverview Dr 5425 Keyes Dr 5307 Collingwood 2730 McKinley St 6954 N Riverview Dr 8471 N 24th St

Reminder that PHS (grades 9-12 ) does NOT have school tomorrow, Friday, January 21st. Enjoy your long weekend, Panthers!