Parkmont September Update
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Welcome to this edition of the Parkmont Update! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged. |
We’ve had a wonderful “Say Hello” Week, with so many of our Panthers reaching out to new students and showing kindness and compassion as they build new friendships.
Coming up on Wednesday, September 24, it’s Parkmont’s turn to present at the FUSD Board Meeting! This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight what makes our school so special. While our time is short (just 10 minutes), we’re proud to have two PTA representatives and several students sharing their voices.
We’d love to see families join us in showing that Panther spirit!
📍 FUSD District Office, 4210 Technology Drive
🕡 Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 PM
If you can’t make it in person, the meeting will also be live-streamed on the FUSD Board website.
Thank you, as always, for being such valued partners in your children’s education!
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- 9/17 - (TK Normal Dismissal Time, K Dismissal 11:31, 1st-3rd at 1:09, Grade 4th-5th at 1:13)
- 9/17 CUE Math Night - 6:00-8:00PM (K-2)
- 9/18 CUE Math night - 6:00-8:00PM (3-5)
- 9/24 - (TK Normal Dismissal Time, K Dismissal 11:31, 1st-3rd at 1:09, Grade 4th-5th at 1:13)
- 9/24 - FUSD Board Meeting Parkmont School Spotlight (6:30PM)
- 9/25 - School Pictures
- 9/29-10/3 Parkmont Book Fair
- 9/30 - Book Fair Family Night, Library, 5:30-7:30PM.
- 10/1 - Walk, Ride, and Roll to school
- 10/1 - (TK Normal Dismissal Time, K Dismissal 11:31, 1st-3rd at 1:09, Grade 4th-5th at 1:13)
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Hello Parkmont,
Our Librarian, Ms. Darcy, needs your help for our Book Fair coming up on 9/30 to 10/3. Please sign up if you are able to assist with the Book Fair.
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Mark your calendars! Fall Picture Day will take place on Thursday, September 25th in the MUR. If you wish to place an order, please do so online before picture day with Dorian Studios. A QR link and additional information was sent home in your child’s Friday Folder. Check with the front office should you need additional information. |
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Parkmont is looking for a basketball coach to lead our Panthers this season! Without a coach, we won’t be able to have a basketball season—and our kids are eager to play.
We have two teams (girls and boys), and tryouts begin in November. Practices will start in December, with games running through January and February.
Practices can be scheduled before or after school, depending on the coach’s availability. Games are held both at Parkmont and at neighboring elementary schools in our attendance area.
Coaches receive a stipend, and more importantly, get to make a big difference for our student athletes.
If you’re interested—or know someone who might be—please reach out to me, Walt Lewis, at [email protected]
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Thank you for helping us keep Panther basketball alive. Go Panthers! 🐾
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Hello Parents,
Parkmont PTA is very excited to announce the Math Olympiad program again this year.
PTA will conduct the MOEMS contest ( Mathematical Olympiad for Elementary And Middle Schools) virtually with the help of parent volunteers.
The contest will be held online for 4th and 5th grade students attending Parkmont school. For more information please see the attached Moems presentation.
The rgistration form link is provided below. Please read the instructions carefully before filling out the form.
Last day of registration: Sep 30, 9pm or 70 participants, whichever comes first.
Please use unique (different) email ids for enrolling siblings from the same family. This form can only be used to enroll one student at a time.
The students will be contacted in late October. This might take some time. Please be patient.
Thanks and regards,
Parkmont PTA
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Dear Parents, We are excited to announce that the Math Kangaroo exam will be happening once again on March 19th, 2026.
This will be an in-person exam. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their mathematical talents and engage in a fun, challenging competition with peers from around the world.
Details:
● Date of Exam: March 23rd, 2026
● Time: 4PM - 5:15PM
● Venue: Parkmont MUR
● Event type: In-person
● Eligibility: Open to students in grades 1 through 5
● Deadline for Registration: 31st Dec 2025 [We can allow only 100 students so register ASAP]
● Registration Fee: $18
The steps to register:
2. Log in with your login and password or establish your user account if you are new.
3. Click on the By Invitation button on the left panel.
4. Copy and paste this code in the field Invitation Code: PARKMONT@2026math
5. Do not share the code with anyone as this centre is for Parkmont students only. We will be not be able to allow any outside kids
Once your child is registered, you can enjoy free Math Kangaroo video solutions and access full questions and solutions sets with 50% off. Instructions on how to find the discount code HERE.
Important: After you receive the registration confirmation email from Math Kangaroo, review the email to make sure all information is accurate. If something needs correction, update the registration or email
We encourage all students to participate and look forward to seeing many of them excel in this exciting competition!
Best regards, Sumit Kapoor
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We need your help!
We are looking for additional Noon Duty Supervisors to join our Parkmont team! This is a great opportunity for parents or guardians who enjoy working with students and want to help keep our campus safe and organized.
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Lunchtime Hours: Monday–Friday during school lunch periods
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After School Hours: 2:15–2:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1:00–1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
If you are interested, please contact the school office for more information on how to apply.
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School Site Council
Our School Site Council meetings are set to start very soon.
We have our School Site Council coming up on Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00-6:00PM in the Parkmont Library. The committee should consist of an equal number of Parkmont staff and parents. We currently have 5 Parkmont staff members on the committee and 2 parent participants. We need three more parents. I am encouraging anyone interested in participating in the SSC to email me at your earliest convenience., [email protected] Meetings are held only a few times a year on the following dates from 5:00-6:00pm in the school library.
10/28/25
1/20/26
3/24/26
4/28/26
Possible May meeting if needed (TBD)
Additionally, below is information about what exactly the SSC does:
The school site council carries out the following duties:
- - Obtain recommendations for, and review of the proposed School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) from all school advisory committees.
- - Develop and approve the plan and related expenditures in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
- - Recommend the plan and expenditures to the governing board for approval.
- - Provide ongoing review of the implementation of the plan with the principal, teachers, and other school staff members.
- - Make modifications to the plan whenever the need arises.
- - Submit the modified plan for governing board approval whenever a material change (as defined in district governing board policy) is made in planned activities or related expenditures.
- - Carry out all other duties assigned to the school site council by the district governing board and by state law.
Thank you,
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Dear Parents,
Have you signed up your child for the Panther Prowl?
Join us for the 23nd Annual Panther Prowl—a dynamic run, jog, and walk-a-thon! As Parkmont Elementary School's largest fundraiser, this event supports every student, dedicated teacher, and the entire school community while funding a range of PTA programs.
This year's theme is “Panthers Rock the Prowl.”
Parkmont Panthers — Panther Prowl Rewards!
Help us reach our $60,000 fundraising goal and unlock awesome prizes + the Principal Challenge!
Student Prizes
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Raise $150 → Special Photo Opportunity with Mr. Lewis and Parkmontie! e (TBC on date)
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Raise $75 by Oct 3 → Get your Event T-shirt in time for Panther Prowl Day!
- Raise $75 by Nov 2 → T-shirt delivery on Nov 14.
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Raise $25–$50 → Parkmont Keychain
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Raise $25 → Panther Pencil
Schoolwide Goal = $60,000
If we reach it, the Principal Challenge will be unlocked! (Special challenge to be revealed once we hit the goal!)
Event Details:
- Theme: Panthers Rock the Prowl
- Date: October 17th, 2025 - 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Location: Parkmont Elementary School
- Event Day Schedule: Link
Don’t miss out on the adventure — sign up, participate, and help make this Panther Prowl an unforgettable experience. For all registration details, please refer to the event registration guide.
We’re also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the event on October 17th a roaring success. If you’re ready to join the fun and lend a hand, please make sure to complete the CiviCore application and sign up below for different tasks. Your support truly makes a difference!
Get ready to prowl, explore, and leave your mark at this year’s legendary Panther Prowl. Let’s make it unforgettable!
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Our PTA does amazing work to support ALL students at Parkmont. Our PTA hosts events for our entire community, provides funding to assist with classroom needs, and provides volunteers for our many activities and events. Let's all join this wonderful organization as part of the membership drive. |
Here's a Few Reminders Regarding School Policies and Procedures:
No Glass Containers at School
For the safety of all students, glass containers are not permitted on campus. We’ve noticed some students bringing lunches in glass jars or bottles, which can easily break and cause injuries. Please help us keep everyone safe by sending food and drinks in plastic, metal, or other non-breakable containers. Thank you for your support!
Lost and Found Items
Our Lost and Found rack is located between the school library and the school office. If your child is missing something, please take a moment to check there. To help items find their way back more easily, be sure to label all water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, and clothing with your child’s name. We have many students with the same items, and things can accidentally end up with the wrong family.
For smaller items such as glasses, jewelry, watches, or cash, we keep them safely in the school office until they are claimed. If your child is missing something valuable, please stop by the office to check.
Traffic Safety
Please help us keep our students and community safe by following all traffic rules and laws around our school. Do not park in front of driveways, double-park, or move the trash cans of our residential neighbors. Students may not be dropped off in the middle of the street. We ask that you either park in the residential area and walk your child onto campus, or use the Kindergarten Drop-Off Loop for a safe and efficient option. Please also remember that the parking lots in front of our school are reserved for staff only.
Parents/Guardians and Other Adults on Campus
With our large student population, it’s important that we maintain clear procedures to keep everyone safe. Please remain behind the red painted lines at all times when dropping off in the morning or picking up after school.
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TK Families: Please drop children off directly with their teachers in front of the TK classrooms. Enter the campus from the right side of the library, and pick up your child at the location designated by their teacher.
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Kinder Families: Drop children off at the designated Kinder/TK playground area in the morning, and pick them up directly from the teacher at the assigned pick-up spot each afternoon.
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Office Visitors/Volunteers: Parents who need to visit the office, have an appointment with staff, or are volunteering must check in and sign in at the school office. Please wear your volunteer or visitor sticker in a visible place so staff can confirm you are cleared to be on campus.
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Parents Dropping Off Lunch or Water Bottles: Please leave these items on the white table in front of the school office. We are not able to interrupt classrooms during instructional time, but all students know to check this table if something has been dropped off.
- Note: We are not able to accept late homework, projects, or library books. Students should bring those items on the next school day.
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We love and really appreciate our school volunteers! Please remember that all FUSD school volunteers are required to be cleared through the Civicore approval process each year. You may start that process now so you are cleared and “ready to go” when a volunteer opportunity that you are interested in arises.
This link is for the FUSD website “ Volunteer Opportunities” page. Please click the “Volunteer Opportunities - Civicore” button to begin the clearance process.
- If you already have a CiviCore account from last year, please log in and update it as soon as possible. Be sure to include your child’s current grade and teacher and upload a copy of your photo ID.
- If you plan to drive for any field trips this school year, you must also complete the Transportation and Insurance section of the application. This requires uploading a copy of your current auto insurance binder (your insurance company can email you this document if needed).
Thank you for taking care of this early so you’re ready to join us in the classroom, on field trips, and at school events!
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Start the school year off with new gear from our limited time Parkmont collection - polos, quarter zips, hoodies, and super-soft tri-blend tees, designed by top graphic artists. This is spirit wear you want to wear! Save 25% OFF sitewide. Shop Now!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following methods:
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