{"id":191709,"date":"2026-01-20T13:15:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/parkmont\/news\/parkmont-panther-update-01-20-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:15:31","slug":"parkmont-panther-update-01-20-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/parkmont\/news\/parkmont-panther-update-01-20-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkmont Panther Update 01-20-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div role=\"article\" aria-roledescription=\"email\" lang=\"en\" style=\"background:#EBEBEB;\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\">\n      <!--[if gte mso 9]>\n      <v:background xmlns:v=\"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml\" fill=\"t\">\n        <v:fill type=\"tile\" color=\"#E0E0E0\"\/>\n      <\/v:background>\n      <![endif]-->\n      <table role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border:0;border-spacing:0;\">\n      <tbody>\n<tr>\n        <!--[if mso]>\n        <td align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\">\n        <![endif]-->\n        <!--[if !mso]> <!---->\n        <td align=\"center\">\n        <!-- <![endif]-->\n        <!--[if mso]>\n          <table role=\"presentation\" align=\"center\" style=\"width:800px;\">\n          <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:24px 0;\">\n        <![endif]-->\n          <div class=\"studio-editor-outer\" style=\"width:96%;max-width:800px;margin:24px auto;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;\">\n            <div class=\"nl-builder_blocks\"><div class=\"s_blocks_container\" style=\"margin:0px auto;box-shadow:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24) 0px 0px 3px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 0px 0px 10px 4px;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:20px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:medium;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" style=\"margin:0px auto;width:100%;\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"background-color:rgb(0, 103, 246);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:100px;text-align:left;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:222,height:200\/bZxHb04QKCTCGUkNmVAw\" alt=\"Parkmont Logo\" width=\"111\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h1 class=\"s_typography-display nl-builder_hero-text-title\" style='font-size:3em;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.25px;font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-align:left;word-break:break-word;'>Parkmont January Update <\/h1>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pt-4\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-top:4px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2 nl-builder_hero-text-subtitle\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;word-break:break-word;'>01-21-26<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Hello Parkmont Panther Families<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'><div>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.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/resize=width:640,height:278\/DpPbqc9ASsyuSCDpSSyG\" alt=\"Main entrance\" width=\"640\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column_container s_pl-12 s_pr-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<!--[if mso]><table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:30%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:30%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jThJRm4l-7F5O-OiW-L6NJTtxwRbIPZP\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;text-decoration:none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:330,height:330\/FpkcJJ4oSdGf6bnJCvxw\" alt=\"Panther New Year\" width=\"165\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:70%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Panther News and Updates<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>Hello Parkmont Families,<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Happy New Year! As we begin this new year together, we are excited to continue supporting student growth\u2014academically, socially, and emotionally.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Families play an important role in helping students succeed. A few simple ways you can support your child at home include:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encouraging regular attendance and punctuality<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Talking with your child about their school day and celebrating their efforts<\/li>\n<li>Helping establish consistent routines for sleep, homework, and reading<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcing positive behaviors such as kindness, perseverance, and responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>As always, our staff is committed to creating a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment for every student. If you ever have questions, concerns, or insights to share, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out\u2014we truly value our partnership with you.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growth together.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>Mr. Lewis<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><\/tr><\/table><![endif]-->\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column_container s_pl-12 s_pr-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<!--[if mso]><table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:70%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Dates to Remember <\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<ul>\n<li>01\/20 Parkmont PTA Meeting (7:00-8:00PM) <\/li>\n<li>01\/21 Parkmont Cultural Fair (6:00-8:00PM) <\/li>\n<li>01\/21 Wed. Early Dismissal *<\/li>\n<li>01\/22 ELAC Meeting (6:00PM) <\/li>\n<li>01\/28 Wed. Early Dismissal <\/li>\n<li>01\/29 Dorian Spring Pictures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Early Dismisaal Times: TK Normal Dismissal Time, K Dismissal 11:31, 1st-3rd at 1:09, Grade 4th-5th at 1:13<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:30%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:30%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:312\/kuw0Ubk4Q0ulkYlv0tjB\" alt=\"Example calendar with dates pinned\" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><\/tr><\/table><![endif]-->\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"display:block;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"30%\" align=\"left\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"column s_text-wrapped-image-container\" style=\"float:left;margin-right:12px;\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pr-12 s_pb-20\" width=\"100%\" align=\"left\" style=\"padding-right:12px;padding-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;display:flex;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:416\/B8B8rMbKQz2nviDyKDtF\" alt=\"Cultural Fair Poster \" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2 class=\"s_typography-header2 s_pb-8\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px 0px 8px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>PTA Cultural Fair <\/h2>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'><div>On Wednesday, January 21st, from 6:00-8:00PM,  Parkmont families are warmly invited to join us for an evening of\u00a0culture, food, music, and fun! Come explore traditions from around the world and celebrate the diversity of our amazing community.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Variety Show<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>It\u2019s time to celebrate the amazing talents of our<\/div>\n<div>students at the Parkmont Elementary PTA Variety Show 2026! We\u2019re excited to open the stage to a wide range of creative and fun performances.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><u>Timeline:\u00a0<\/u><\/div>\n<div>Application Deadline: Jan 23. 2026<\/div>\n<div>Auditions Date: Feb 3 2026 (4.00 PM - 6.00 PM) &amp; Feb 4 2026 (3.00 PM - 5.00 PM)<\/div>\n<div>Final Show Date: Mar 27th 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UBZQs5AtNPOuNS_ehz1x7-EUuQSyoDMZ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parkmont Variety Show Flyer<\/a> (with QR Code to register)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"display:block;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"30%\" align=\"left\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"column s_text-wrapped-image-container\" style=\"float:left;margin-right:12px;\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pr-12 s_pb-20\" width=\"100%\" align=\"left\" style=\"padding-right:12px;padding-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;display:flex;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:416\/t63DyNt1RF2hCuXIy6Je\" alt=\"Valentine's Graphic\" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2 class=\"s_typography-header2 s_pb-8\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px 0px 8px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Student Council Update<\/h2>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>Our student council representatives have been busy planning for this month.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Spirit Day: (January 27th): 100th Day of School. The theme of the spirit day is \"Dress Like You're 100 Years Old\"<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Spirit Day and Valentine's Candy Sale (February 12th): Airheads for sale during monring recess, and spirit day theme: \"Wear Valentine's Colors\".<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"display:block;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"30%\" align=\"left\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"column s_text-wrapped-image-container\" style=\"float:left;margin-right:12px;\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pr-12 s_pb-20\" width=\"100%\" align=\"left\" style=\"padding-right:12px;padding-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;display:flex;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:202\/6lXWS6XUT2ebaA0th1oG\" alt=\"Attendance Matters Graphic \" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2 class=\"s_typography-header2 s_pb-8\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px 0px 8px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Every Day Counts: Why Good Attendance Matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>We know that families juggle a lot\u2014busy mornings, illnesses, appointments, and unexpected challenges. At the same time, we want to share how important regular school attendance is for your child\u2019s learning, friendships, and overall success.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>In elementary school, children are building the foundation for everything that comes next. When students miss school\u2014especially repeatedly\u2014they miss more than just lessons. They miss opportunities to practice reading and math skills, participate in hands-on activities, and build relationships with classmates and teachers. Even missing one or two days a month can add up to significant lost learning time over the year.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Good attendance also helps children develop important life skills such as responsibility, routine, and perseverance. Coming to school regularly teaches students that showing up matters and that they are a valued part of our school community. It also helps them feel more confident and connected, which supports both academic learning and social-emotional growth.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>We understand that there are times when students truly need to stay home, such as when they are sick or facing family emergencies. When possible, we encourage families to schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours and to help children arrive on time each day. If your family is experiencing challenges that make regular attendance difficult, please reach out to the school\u2014we are here to help and connect you with support.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Together, we can make a big difference. By prioritizing daily attendance, you are giving your child the best chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that every school day counts!<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dhERJmH0E15v2OVi7uIFgmxTBkzB0Uzs\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attendance Works Informational Flyer <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Order Your Yearbook Early and Save<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>Order your yearbook early to save money! The price increases after January 31. <\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Attached here is the order form.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1G0k8yJzyY2Jg4v40JwXHIfu5nYdHEbFg\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parkmont 2025-26 Yearbook Order Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>PTA Needs You! <\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'><div>Our PTA does amazing work to support <strong>ALL <\/strong>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. <\/div><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/YPnokzEPQxieN8OLjL6l\" alt=\"PTA Invite\" width=\"776\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Civicore Volunteer Registration <\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>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 \u201cready to go\u201d when a volunteer opportunity that you are interested in arises.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>This link is for the FUSD website \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/students-community\/connections\/volunteer-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/a>\u201d page. Please click the \u201cVolunteer Opportunities - Civicore\u201d button to begin the clearance process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>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\u2019s current\u00a0<strong>grade and teacher<\/strong>\u00a0and upload a copy of your\u00a0<strong>photo ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you plan to\u00a0<strong>drive for any field trips<\/strong>\u00a0this school year, you must also complete the\u00a0<strong>Transportation and Insurance<\/strong>\u00a0section of the application. This requires uploading a copy of your current\u00a0<strong>auto insurance binder<\/strong>\u00a0(your insurance company can email you this document if needed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Thank you for taking care of this early so you\u2019re ready to join us in the classroom, on field trips, and at school events!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column_container s_pl-12 s_pr-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<!--[if mso]><table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:30%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:30%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:416\/erd0Cp49Q2GvtPZMxUuM\" alt=\"Spirit Wear Flyer\" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:70%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Parkmont Spirit Wear<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'><div>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.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.email.1stplacespiritwear.com\/?qs=b9c42604e11651713fae622f816837a08d3dbce0100721414c06cbb147dae2e46e651e218062556cbbf133b3fedcbdb90e305d192ae185b8e60ce3396f8c95c1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shop Now<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><\/tr><\/table><![endif]-->\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column_container s_pl-12 s_pr-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<!--[if mso]><table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:70%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Contact info<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following methods: <\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: (510) 793-7492<\/li>\n<li>School Secretary\/ Ms. Trudy Wentworth: twentworth@fusdk12.net<\/li>\n<li>Proud Parkmont Principal\/ Mr. Walt Lewis: wlewis@fusdk12.net <\/li>\n<li>Attendance\/ Ms. Natalie-Sternberg:  ngerriesternberg@fusdk12.net <\/li>\n<li>https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/parkmont\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:30%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:30%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:312\/uo4qErcSdKLJJ6uZmh7g\" alt=\"Person using a laptop\" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;opacity:1;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><\/tr><\/table><![endif]-->\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <!--[if mso]>\n          <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <\/table>\n        <![endif]-->\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/div><\/div><p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parkmont January Update 01-21-26 Hello Parkmont Panther Families Welcome to this edition of the Parkmont Update! We&#8217;re excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged. \u00a0 Panther News and Updates Hello Parkmont Families, Happy New Year! 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