Parkmont Panther Update 5-5-25

May 6, 2025

Parkmont Update

Week of 5-5-25

Hello Parkmont Panther Families

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.

Panther News and Updates

Hello Parkmont Community,

As we enter the final weeks of school, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by. What an incredible journey it has been—filled with growth, achievement, and countless memorable moments.

We're energized to finish the year with the same spirit and strength with which we began.

This past weekend, our parent and student community came together in a beautiful display of gratitude by decorating every classroom door in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Words can’t fully capture how meaningful this gesture was. Our teachers and staff arrived to find their doors transformed and their hearts full—each smile a reflection of the love and appreciation they felt.

To everyone who contributed their time, creativity, and kindness: thank you. Your efforts have set a powerful tone for a week of recognition, and you’ve reminded every educator and staff member just how deeply valued they are.

Walt Lewis, Proud Principal

Dates to Remember

5/5-5/9 Teacher/Staff Appreciation week
5/5 - 5/16 3rd-5th Grade SBAC Testing
5/7 Walk, Ride, and Roll to School
5/7 Early Wednesday: Kinder 11:31a.m., 1-3rd 1:09 p.m., and 4-5th 1:13 p.m. (TK No Change)
5/11 Happy Mother's Day
5/14 Early Wednesday: Kinder 11:31a.m., 1-3rd 1:09 p.m., and 4-5th 1:13 p.m. (TK No Change)
5/19-5/23 Classified Staff Appreciation Week
5/20 Music for Minors Event (8:30AM)
5/21 Early Wednesday: Kinder 11:31a.m., 1-3rd 1:09 p.m., and 4-5th 1:13 p.m. (TK No Change)
5/21 Music 4 Minors event (10AM)
5/23 Volunteer Tea
5/28 Early Wednesday: Kinder 11:31a.m., 1-3rd 1:09 p.m., and 4-5th 1:13 p.m. (TK No Change)
5/28 Fifth Grade Picnic
5/29 Grade 4/5 Field Day
5/29 Special Early Release: Kinder 11:31a.m., 1-3rd 1:09 p.m., and 4-5th 1:13 p.m. (TK No Change)
5/30 5th Grade Promotion
5/30 Last day of school
5/30 Special Early Release: Kinder 11:31a.m., 1-3rd 1:09 p.m., and 4-5th 1:13 p.m. (TK No Change)

Community Liaison Event

Our FUSD |Community Liaisons are excited to invite parents to a special Community Chat at Maloney on May 7th, 2025 in celebration of Mother’s Day. This event will provide an opportunity to honor mothers, recognize their hard work, and engage in a creative collage-making activity. It is a wonderful chance for families to connect, share experiences, and build a stronger sense of community in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

Flyer in Dari / Farsi

Flyer in Mandarin

Volunteer Tea

Volunteer Tea will be Friday, May 23th, from 7:45AM - 8:10AM in the MUR. Be on the look out for your invite from your child's teacher. Hope to see you there!

State Preschool program

Our State Preschool program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Please see the flyer for more information.

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

Teacher Appreciation Week

Our PTA has started teacher appreciation week with a bang! Each of our doors has been decorated to show our teachers and staff appreciation.

every day of the week, students can show their appreciation in different ways.

Monday 5/5 - A thank you note to the teacher or staff member.
Tuesday 5/6 - Bring a flower or small plant.
Wednesday 5/7 - Donate a book to your teacher's classroom library.
Thursday 5/8 - Make artwork for a teacher or staff member.
Friday 5/9 - Dress up in your teacher or staff member's favorite color.

Thanks so much for making this Teacher/Staff appreciation extra memorable. See the attached flyer for more information.

Teacher Appreciation Flyer

Fifth Grade Promotion

Dear Parkmont 5th Grade Families,

As we approach the end of the school year, our fifth-grade teachers have planned a series of exciting activities to celebrate and honor our students as they prepare to transition to sixth grade.

We kicked things off on May 2 with a fun-filled field trip to Big Al’s—and the reviews are in! Our fifth graders had an amazing time. A big thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped make this event such a success.

Below is a list of other upcoming events:

Upcoming Events:

May 28 – Picnic (Parent Volunteers Needed - Check with your child's teacher)
May 29 – Field Day at Parkmont

May 30 – 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies (Parent Volunteers Needed)

Silveira: Promotion (8:30–9:00) | Reception (9:00–9:30) – Picnic Tables
Fereira: Promotion (9:05–9:35) | Reception (9:35–10:05) – Picnic Tables
Boyer: Promotion (10:05–10:35) | Reception (10:35–11:05) – Picnic Tables
Huff: Promotion (10:40–11:10) | Reception (11:10–11:40) – Library

We’re looking for parent volunteers to help make our fifth grade promotion celebrations truly special. Please consider signing up to support a fifth grade class—ideally one that’s not your child’s—so you won’t miss your own child’s promotion ceremony. You can find the [Sign-Up Sheet here].

Your time and support will help create lasting memories for all our students. Thank you for helping us end the year on a high note!

Thank you,

Walt Lewis,

Proud Principal

Screen Time and Mental Health

Please find attached an inivtation to a Zoom session regarding Screen time and Mental Health, May 12, 2025 from 6:00-7:15PM.

Volunteers and Field Trip Assistance

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER OR ATTEND A FIELD TRIP WITH YOUR CHILD'S CLASS?

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.

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

(510) 793-7492
[email protected] (Proud Parkmont Principal)
https://fremontunified.org/parkmont/

Some Parkmont families have asked us who to contact for various school related information:

Please email Trudy Wentworth ([email protected]) for general school business
Please email Natalie Gerrie-Sternberg ([email protected]) for attendance-related business or changes of address. All absences must be reported to the school office no later than 8:30 on the day of the absence. The attendance line is (510)793-7492 EXT 7. This phone system is available 24/7 for your convenience.
Please email Erin Alcon ([email protected]) for questions regarding your CiviCore account (Parent Volunteers).