Volume 4 (20-21)

It's hard to believe we are already in October! Last Friday, we kicked off our first ever Virtual Panther Prowl! All classes watched a kick off video and did some warmup exercises. I know it's not the same as in past years, but this is definitely going to be a memorable event just the same! Some classes were even surprised by Parkmontee himself! Due to the air quality, the Panther Prowl has been extended until this weekend. If you didn't get a chance to participate, it's not too late! Don't forget to take pictures and send them to our yearbook coordinator: yearbookatparkmont@gmail.com

You may have seen on the news and on social media that Alameda County is approved to open school as soon as October 13th. I want to be sure that you are all aware that WE in FUSD are not opening for in person learning yet. The Board of Education is planning to discuss this topic at a Board Meeting in November. In addition, the Teachers Union (FUDTA) and the District will negotiate what returning to in person learning will look like. We will give parents any information that we receive as soon as we have it.

Progress reports will be sent home via email today. Some teachers will only be sending a progress report home to students who they are having concerns about, other teachers will provide you with a progress report just to report progress overall. You can request a conference with your child's teacher to discuss progress so far. If your child's teacher is requesting a conference, please make time to meet. Your child's success is our number one priority.

Sincerely,

Ms. Johanna Cho

Principal

October

9 - Progress Reports sent home by email

11 - Panther Prowl results due in Race Roster

7,14, 21, 28 - Early Dismissal Days

19-23 - International Walk & Roll Week (Info & Activity Week details below)

20 - School Site Council 5:00 p.m.

23 - Wrap up Panther Prowl fundraising

30 - Early Dismissal Day 1-6th grades (1-3rd 1:33 p.m. / 4th-6th 1:21 p.m. )

Please help us make this year's yearbook a great one! Send your photos to yearbookatparkmont@gmail.com

Also, please purchase your yearbook before the price goes up in January!

Thank you!

Fremont Education Foundation Quality Distance Learning Campaign

PLEASE HELP.

Calling all student artists, creators, musicians, poets, dancers, and all around imaginative minds! Please enter the PTA Reflection contest. This year's theme is "I Matter Because". Entry information and details found here.

Have you heard!?? We have a new challenge for all of our Parkmont Families! While outside playing or taking a walk, be on the lookout for painted rocks. Take a look at our Flipgrid for how to enter this challenge. https://flipgrid.com/d5b956f0 Upload a video to flipgrid to enter. I'll pick three winners to win a fun prize! New challenges will be posted each Month. Entries are due October 23rd. Have fun! (Remember you need to log in to flipgrid with your child's Google Account)

Did you know that we have a Photography Club for 5th and 6th graders that meets during lunch a few times a month. Ms. Silveira teaches photography techniques and gives her student photographers assignments each meeting. Take a look at this amazing still life photo taken by Dhruv J!

If you were unable to pick up your child's Panther Prowl t-shirt last week, please email Mrs. Sanchez to arrange a time to pick up your shirt. Some teachers who are planning on passing out materials next week have already picked up their shirts and will distribute those to students. If your teacher is not planning a pick up then we likely have your shirt in the office.

Parkmont Student Council Election Time is here! Please take a look at this website for ALL the deadlines and information on how to run for Student Council offices.

Join the fun on International Walk and Roll Week Monday-Friday,

October 19-23, 2020!

The students, parents, and teachers at Parkmont will celebrate International Walk and Roll Week from October 19 -23. This is a great opportunity to celebrate our health, the environment, and our school spirit. With the suggestions below, we’re hoping every student will participate.

What’s going on?

» Lots of walking and rolling!

» Individual “passports” for students to track progress and log activities.

» Fun theme days every day!

» Activities for kids to do in their neighborhood or inside their homes.

» Drawing for prizes for kids of all ages.

A physically distant celebration!

While students are learning at home, students and their families should take active breaks throughout the school day. Kick off this healthy practice with this fun walking and rolling experience in your neighborhood, while maintaining physical distance.

Visit the IW&RW website to download the “passport” and log your activity! Students who complete the passport can enter into the prize drawing – a scooter and helmet for elementary students.

Students can e-mail a picture of their completed passport to

info@alamedacountysr2s.org, or text a picture to (510) 459-4137.

Post a fun photo to celebrate the week on social media! Don’t forget to tag @AlamedaCoSR2S on Twitter with #WalktoSchoolDay and #WalkAndRollWeek, and post on Facebook at facebook.com/saferoutestoschool

10/19 - Mindful Monday - Click here for a mindful walking and breathing routine.

10/20 - Transportation Tuesday - Play a game of Transportation Bingo

10/21 - Walk & Roll Wednesday - Go on a Walk & Roll Scavenger Hunt!

10/22 - Tranquility Thursday - Get crafty by decorating an old pair of shoes or draw a picture of your favorite place to walk or roll.

10/23 - Free Choice Friday - Kick off your weekend with a pick-your-own scavenger hunt.

Free lunches for any child ages 2-18 are available daily from 11:30-1 p.m. in front of the Parkmont Library. Students do not need to be present.

We send communications weekly to keep you up to date.

Reminder Emails are typically sent each Monday. Every other Friday we send our school Newsletter. Check your spam if you are not receiving emails from us. Occasionally, we will send a phone call message to our families. Please listen to the entire message.

Follow us on Instagram @parkmontpanthers

Website: https://parkmont.fremont.k12.ca.us/