Parkade Panthers,
This Thursday night is the Second and Third grade performances. Come at 7 p.m. to the school.
This Saturday, the 12th, is our school's Barnes and Noble fundraising Event. The first grade classes will perform at 11 a.m. in the food court, right at the main entrance to Barnes and Noble.
Go to Barnes and Noble, in the mall, anytime during the 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours (on the 12th)and purchase ANYTHING in the store (coffee, food, books) and TELL THE CASHIER YOU ARE FROM PARKADE. The school will receive money back. We will use this money for classrooms and field trips. If you want a copy of the PTA budget, email Amy at amy@karischurch.org.
Happy Holiday!
December
Remember to vote for Parkade through U.S. Cellular.. Go to a store, grab a "calling all communities" card, go home and vote. That is all you do! Please ask all family and friends to help out too, from all over the country. Go here to find a store near you!
This week is the H1N1 vaccine at the school. Make sure your form has been signed and turn it in to the teacher.
December 12th is the Barnes and Noble Fundraising day. Buy anything in the store, the food area, etc.. and 15 to 25 percent will be donated to Parkade PTA. That will help the PTA budget money for field trips, 5th grade graduation, classroom supplies, etc.
Have a great week Panthers!!
This week is the H1N1 vaccine at the school. Make sure your form has been signed and turn it in to the teacher.
December 12th is the Barnes and Noble Fundraising day. Buy anything in the store, the food area, etc.. and 15 to 25 percent will be donated to Parkade PTA. That will help the PTA budget money for field trips, 5th grade graduation, classroom supplies, etc.
Have a great week Panthers!!
Help Parkade win $100,000 from U.S. Cellular!!!
This is the letter going home this week! Please go to a store and vote!! Simple and NO obligations!
Friends, Parkade Elementary is signed up for “Calling All Communities” through U.S. Cellular!
This is a school with an amazing staff that puts their hearts into these kids. Over seventy percent of the students qualify for free and reduced lunches. Would you help us win $100,000 dollars?
Just walk into any U.S. Cellular store in the United States, ONE TIME before January 15th, Grab a 'Calling All Communities' card (No obligation to purchase or sign up), take the card home, and follow the directions on the card to vote for Parkade (zip code 65202). The top ten schools with the most votes, wins $100,000. Please ask family and friends (any city, anywhere) to do the same. Find a U.S. Cellular store near you at: www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities
I know you may have family and friends in other schools, I know a lot of schools need the money, but I ask that you help this one school win this year, Parkade Elementary!
Thanks!
Parkade PTA
http://parkadepta.blogspot.com
111 Parkade Blvd.
Columbia, Mo. 65202
Help needed!
We are a having our H1N1 flu clinic at school on December 2nd, Wednesday. We will need a few volunteers to escort the students back and forth from media center. If you can volunteer from 1:30 to 4, or anytime between those times, please email amy@karischurch.org.
Thanks,
PTA and the Parkade Nurses
Thanks,
PTA and the Parkade Nurses
US Cellular
We are official in the running for the $100,000 US Cellular prize... Go into a store and grab a "Calling All Communities" Card between now and January 15th. Take the card home and follow the four steps to sign up Parkade. You will NOT have to purchase anything and you do NOT have to receive emails if you uncheck the box. Please email Amy Larson with ANY questions... Parkade CAN win this... tell all family and friends, post it on your facebook, go in the store yourself, sign up PARKADE and we will win. Think of what we could do for the school!!
PTA meeting tonight at the school!
Come to the library tonight at 5:15. We will have two presentations tonight. One from US Cellular about the program for our school to win 100,000 dollars. The other presentation is from some people from "Away with Words and Numbers". Join us!!
November
Parent/Teacher conferences this week! No school on Friday. PTA meeting next Tuesday, November 17th. We will have a few presentations. The meeting starts at 5:15 in the library. Have a great week!
Parkade in the Wall Street Journal
Check out our school mentioned in the Wall Street Journal! Click here.
Drug awareness week!!
Monday: Clothes inside out (Drugs turn you inside out!)
Tuesday: Favorite sports team (Stay in the game, be drug free!)
Wednesday: Pajama day (Follow your dreams, don't do drugs!)
Thursday: Wear your favorite cap (Put a cap on drugs!)
Friday: super hero outfits (Be a hero, stay drug free!)
Have fun with it!!!
Tuesday: Favorite sports team (Stay in the game, be drug free!)
Wednesday: Pajama day (Follow your dreams, don't do drugs!)
Thursday: Wear your favorite cap (Put a cap on drugs!)
Friday: super hero outfits (Be a hero, stay drug free!)
Have fun with it!!!
Subway Cards
I am checking into the Subway cards. I was told they were not prepaid cards, but a parent informed me that they are. I am emailing Subway and the organization and I will let you know when I find out. Have a great weekend!
Parkade has a Neighboorhood Association
Panthers, Be apart of your community. Parkade Neighborhood Association is looking for ways to make the neighborhood safer, care about the values of the homes, know your neighbors, and live in the community of Columbia together. Please join or contact Don Spradling (President of the Association) at don.pna@gmail.com. There is a picnic you may come to tomorrow at 11 a.m. Cosmo Park, Nickell Shelter. Lunch is at noon and a presentation at 12:30. Email Don with further questions. Thanks Don for your help in our Neighborhood.
Use Your Noodle and Fundraising Night
Last night was a great noodle night!! We sold T-shirts and handed out the fundraising items. Your student will be bringing them home today, if you did not pick them up yesterday. The prizes will come in next week. You can still buy t-shirts at any school event, just look for the PTA table. The money will go towards field trips for your students and for some classroom supplies. You may also donate any money to the PTA fund. The money will go towards the trips and the supplies also. Have a great October!!
Can the Huskers Night!!
Saturday, October 17th vs. Nebraska is our annual Can the Huskers Night at
Mizzou Volleyball. Receive free admission to the match with the donation of
2 can food items. This is going to be a very special night, we have pledged
to collect TWICE the amount of food we collected last year, a total of 1400
pounds. We can’t do it alone. We would like you to help us reach our goal.
We would love for the Parkade Elementary family to be a part of this
exciting night benefiting Mid-Missouri families in need. The match begins
at 6:30 PM and is played at the Hearnes Center. Contact Haleigh Harrold at
hthqmb@mail.mizzou.edu with questions.
This is going to be a very Special Night at Mizzou Volleyball. Nebraska is
Mizzou Volleyball’s BIGGEST rival. During the match you have the chance to
win t-shirts and Mizzou volleyballs. Gentry Middle School 7th Grade Choir
will sing the National Anthem. At our intermission there will be an
exciting performance by Center Stage Dance, a youth dance group. After the
match the players will sign autographs on our 2009 posters.
Be a Part of the Action Saturday, October 17th “Can the Huskers”
Mizzou Volleyball. Receive free admission to the match with the donation of
2 can food items. This is going to be a very special night, we have pledged
to collect TWICE the amount of food we collected last year, a total of 1400
pounds. We can’t do it alone. We would like you to help us reach our goal.
We would love for the Parkade Elementary family to be a part of this
exciting night benefiting Mid-Missouri families in need. The match begins
at 6:30 PM and is played at the Hearnes Center. Contact Haleigh Harrold at
hthqmb@mail.mizzou.edu with questions.
This is going to be a very Special Night at Mizzou Volleyball. Nebraska is
Mizzou Volleyball’s BIGGEST rival. During the match you have the chance to
win t-shirts and Mizzou volleyballs. Gentry Middle School 7th Grade Choir
will sing the National Anthem. At our intermission there will be an
exciting performance by Center Stage Dance, a youth dance group. After the
match the players will sign autographs on our 2009 posters.
Be a Part of the Action Saturday, October 17th “Can the Huskers”
International Walk to School Day
Join us for International Walk to School Day!!!
Wednesday October 7th, 2008 at 8 a.m. Meeting Location is Bear Creek Trail on Garth. There will be breakfast and prizes!
Wednesday October 7th, 2008 at 8 a.m. Meeting Location is Bear Creek Trail on Garth. There will be breakfast and prizes!
Health Fair
The Columbia Council PTA (CCPTA) sent some information on a free event open to everyone:
Free Health Fair/Child Identification event being held in Columbia. It is Oct 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Missouri Methodist Church on 9th St. It is a free event open to everyone. Identification packets can be provided for children birth to age 21. If you have had a packet done in the past you can bring your packet and have it updated with new pictures and information.
Free Health Fair/Child Identification event being held in Columbia. It is Oct 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Missouri Methodist Church on 9th St. It is a free event open to everyone. Identification packets can be provided for children birth to age 21. If you have had a packet done in the past you can bring your packet and have it updated with new pictures and information.
Muffins with Mom... Tuesday, October 20th
We will have "Muffins with Mom" on Tuesday, October 20 from 8:15-8:45 AM in the gym. Moms will be invited to have a muffin and juice with their student that morning. Information will be in the school newsletter that goes home next week and flyers will go home about the event the next 2 weeks after that. Put this morning on your calendar!
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
A sexual abuse prevention program is presented each year to all elementary students in the Columbia Public Schools. Any interested parent will have the opportunity to preview the materials that will be used in the classrooms. The Columbia elementary school counselors will host a special meeting for parents to preview the films and materials, which will be shown to students during the 2009-2010 school year. The evening meetings will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Mill Creek Elementary School, 2200 Nifong Blvd. West, Columbia, MO 65203 and Tuesday, October 13, 2009, Derby Ridge Elementary School, 4000 Derby Ridge Drive., Columbia, MO. 65202. A letter with more information will be sent home soon. Please contact our school counselor, Mary Carroll at 214-3630 or mcarroll@columbia.k12.mo.us if you have questions about the preview nights or materials.
Minutes from PTA meetings
Click on the "Minutes" section above to view meeting minutes of the last PTA meeting.
Watch DOGS
Wow, last night was amazing.. 250 dads showed up and several hundred kids!!
You can learn all about Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) by linking up to: http://fathers.com and then go to the Watch DOGS section.
We need father figures to sign up in the Parkade Elementary office, or email Amy or Carrie Freeman. You will be a dog for a day, meaning you wear a cool shirt, you hang out with kids as they go through their day, and the kids will benefit from men being involved and around them.
Any questions contact Carrie Freeman or Amy Larson at the above email addresses.
Thanks!
You can learn all about Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) by linking up to: http://fathers.com and then go to the Watch DOGS section.
We need father figures to sign up in the Parkade Elementary office, or email Amy or Carrie Freeman. You will be a dog for a day, meaning you wear a cool shirt, you hang out with kids as they go through their day, and the kids will benefit from men being involved and around them.
Any questions contact Carrie Freeman or Amy Larson at the above email addresses.
Thanks!
SchoolPax
I have SchoolPAX packets available. The online ordering code is: FCYD. I will have packets sent home with students. They have cards and information in each envelope. ALL you do is swipe the card (just like a Gerb's card) when you go to Subway, Footlocker, etc. and a portion of money will go to Parkade. YOU PAY NOTHING EXTRA, just remember to use the card. If you have questions, email Amy at amy@karischurch.org. Enjoy! Just use your card and the school earns money. That is it!!
SchoolPAX website: http://www.schoolpax.org
SchoolPAX website: http://www.schoolpax.org
PTA meeting....
Watch for your calendar coming in the mail. It will have all PTA and school events posted. After the first PTA meeting we will post the minutes here.
Free Tutoring
Tutors from the University of Missouri are available to help!
Just bring your child to the Children’s Desk at the Columbia Public Library.
Tutoring is available for students age K-6 for FREE
on a first-come, first-served basis!
Just bring your child to the Children’s Desk at the Columbia Public Library.
Tutoring is available for students age K-6 for FREE
on a first-come, first-served basis!
Free Vitamins
Free vitamins. See the website below. Pass on the information and stay healthy this fall and winter. Stay home if you or your child is not feeling well. Good hand washing and hand sanitizer is the best way to avoid germs.
D&H Drugstore • email: info@dhdrugstore.com • www.dhdrugstore.com
1001 W. Broadway or 1814 Paris Rd. or call 1-888-831-7158 ext 7 for program details !
D&H Drugstore • email: info@dhdrugstore.com • www.dhdrugstore.com
1001 W. Broadway or 1814 Paris Rd. or call 1-888-831-7158 ext 7 for program details !
Girl Scout Troop
Volunteers needed to start up another Girl Scout Troop @ Parkade. If you are interested, contact Shannon!
Shannon Rene'e Spradling
E-mail: shannon.srs@mchsi.com
Home Phone: 573-234-8173
Cell Phone: 573-219-1094
Shannon Rene'e Spradling
E-mail: shannon.srs@mchsi.com
Home Phone: 573-234-8173
Cell Phone: 573-219-1094
PTA Website Links
I hope everyone has had a great start to the 2009/2010 school year. Please look over the http://pta.org and the http://mopta.org websites. If you have any questions, please email Amy Larson at amy@karischurch.org. The Missouri mission and vision is what Parkade follows.
Box Top
Parkade BOX TOP collections.
Parkade will still be collecting 'box top for education' items. Collection boxes are in the office.
Parkade will still be collecting 'box top for education' items. Collection boxes are in the office.
Welcome Panthers
Welcome to the Parkade PTA website. The PTA just started it for the 2009/2010 school year. So, come back often as we are just getting started with posts!!
Meet the Teacher Night is August 20th!
Meet the Teacher Night is August 20th!
PTA minutes for March
Parkade PTA
Meeting March 21, 2013
Approval of last PTA minutes: Tia McPike
A motion was made to approve last month’s minutes by Dianna Carter. The motion was seconded.
Old Business
Family Reading Night
There was not an accurate number for attendance. It was reported by Mrs. Caldwell that the numbers were less than expected but everyone who came seemed to enjoy themselves.
(Perhaps we should consider a sign in sheet for next year?)
Chuck e Cheese night was successful. Parkade rasied $213.90
Parent/Teacher conferences were difficult with the weather but things went smoothly thanks to all the parents who supported that event.
Book Fair
The exact amount made during the spring book fair was not reported. (Approximately $3000)
Down from 3750 in the fall.
Down from 3750 in the fall.
The profits are taken in scholastic bucks. The funds from the fall book fair provide each student with a free book at the spring book fair. The profits from the spring book fair provide a birthday book for each child. The PTA also gives a donation to the library from these profits.
Staff Appreciation is right after the spring festival.
Spring festival
Amy Larson reported that the bulk of the ideas are organized.
Raffle, D.J., mule rides, the overall vision is in place. An e-mail will be sent shortly outlining the details.
Treasure Report
An error was corrected. A 2000 expense was reported in two separate places on the budget. The error was corrected and the available funds have increased by $2000.
Field trip money is not being spent. Remind teachers to request. A question was raised: Are other places funding field trips?
A previous Teacher Request from Wendy Leztz for a screen for family movie night was initially tabled because a school partner was going to provide that for Parkade. That did not happen and Mrs. Lentz’s request for a screen was revisited. A motion was made by Amy Larson to purchase the screen. Vanessa Kline seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
Principals Report
There are 75 kindergarten students currently enrolled for the fall 2013-2014 school year. Additional students will enroll before final numbers can be presented. The school board approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year.
New Business
Family fitness night is tonight (March 21, 2013)
There are three stations planned for the evening; a fitness walk in the media center, volleyball in the gym and a dietician from HyVee making trail mix in the cafeteria.
Spring Festival
The silent auction baskets will be replaced with a raffle. There are 8 prizes to be raffled: Date Basket (Stony Creek Inn), a painting, a party on the party bus, pool membership, $150 visa gift card (Provided by Commerce Bank) , iPad mini, Cardinal baseball tickets, spa day, gift card basket.
Staff Appreciation
A planning meeting is scheduled for April 4 at 5 p.m. Last year’s Oscar theme was discussed and a similar theme and activities will be planned for this year.
Committees
Committees are being formed for next year.
Melissa Pestle will chair the book fair.
Melissa Worley will be classroom party coordinator.
PTA still needs someone for PTA membership, Newsletter, and Yearbook
Events
Calendar of Events for 2012/2013
August
14 Meet the Teacher Night 4:30-6:30
16 First Day of School 8:45 am
23 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
29 Get the Scoop Night 4:30-6:30
September
3 No School - Labor Day
4 PTA Fundraiser Kickoff
14 Family Movie Night 6:00 Gym
End of fundraiser
20 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
20 Watch D.O.G. Kickoff Pizza Party 6:30 pm
24 No School- Teacher Collaboration
25-27 School Pictures
October
18 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
19 PTA Family Event 6:00-8:30 pm
29-Nov. 2 Spirit Week
31 Fall Parties 3:00 pm (dress as a sports player)
November
6 No School- Teacher Collaboration
8 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
12-16 Parent Teacher Conference Week and
Bookfair
12 Veteran’s Day-wear Red, White & Blue
16 No School-Parent Teacher Conferences
20 Kindergarten Feast 2:30-3:30
21-23 No School- Thanksgiving
December
7 Muffins with Mom 8:00 am Gym
20 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
21 Winter Parties 3pm
24-Jan. 2 No School- Winter Break
January
3 Classes resume
17 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
21 No School-Martin Luther King Day
22 Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser 5-9 pm
30 Early Release 1:15 pm
February
8 Donuts with Dads 8:00 am
14 Fancy Lunch PreK-2
14 Valentine’s Day Parties 3:00 pm
15 No School-Teacher Workday
18 No School-Presidents Day
21 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
25-March 1 Parent Teacher Conference Week
March
1 No School- Parent Teacher Conferences
21 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
25-29 No School-Spring Break
April
18 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
19 Family Movie Night 6:00 gym
22 Earth Day
May
3 Spring Festival 5:30-8:00 pm
6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
9 Kindergarten Mother’s Tea 2:30
10 Field Day
16 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
27 No School- Memorial Day
29 Last Day Early Release 1:15
*End date includes 6 snow days, if fewer are used, the end date will be moved-up*
June
3 Summer School Begins
Be sure to watch for additional dates for Music and Art performances and Celebration Assemblies
Calendar of Events for 2012/2013
August
14 Meet the Teacher Night 4:30-6:30
16 First Day of School 8:45 am
23 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
29 Get the Scoop Night 4:30-6:30
September
3 No School - Labor Day
4 PTA Fundraiser Kickoff
14 Family Movie Night 6:00 Gym
End of fundraiser
20 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
20 Watch D.O.G. Kickoff Pizza Party 6:30 pm
24 No School- Teacher Collaboration
25-27 School Pictures
October
18 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
19 PTA Family Event 6:00-8:30 pm
29-Nov. 2 Spirit Week
31 Fall Parties 3:00 pm (dress as a sports player)
November
6 No School- Teacher Collaboration
8 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
12-16 Parent Teacher Conference Week and
Bookfair
12 Veteran’s Day-wear Red, White & Blue
16 No School-Parent Teacher Conferences
20 Kindergarten Feast 2:30-3:30
21-23 No School- Thanksgiving
December
7 Muffins with Mom 8:00 am Gym
20 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
21 Winter Parties 3pm
24-Jan. 2 No School- Winter Break
January
3 Classes resume
17 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
21 No School-Martin Luther King Day
22 Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser 5-9 pm
30 Early Release 1:15 pm
February
8 Donuts with Dads 8:00 am
14 Fancy Lunch PreK-2
14 Valentine’s Day Parties 3:00 pm
15 No School-Teacher Workday
18 No School-Presidents Day
21 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
25-March 1 Parent Teacher Conference Week
March
1 No School- Parent Teacher Conferences
21 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
25-29 No School-Spring Break
April
18 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
19 Family Movie Night 6:00 gym
22 Earth Day
May
3 Spring Festival 5:30-8:00 pm
6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
9 Kindergarten Mother’s Tea 2:30
10 Field Day
16 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
27 No School- Memorial Day
29 Last Day Early Release 1:15
*End date includes 6 snow days, if fewer are used, the end date will be moved-up*
June
3 Summer School Begins
Be sure to watch for additional dates for Music and Art performances and Celebration Assemblies
About
This is the website for the Parkade Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. Visit back often to get all the latest on the happenings in Panther-Land. This site is maintained by Amy Larson. Contact her at amy@karischurch.org or 823-9630 for more information.