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May 1 - 18 MSP Testing
May 7 - 11 Staff Appreciation Week
May 16 Kindergarten Orientation
May 9 1/2 Day
No PM Kindergarten
May 23 1/2 Day
No AM Kindergarten
May 25 & 28 No School
Memorial Day Weekend
June 4-8 Scholastic Book Fair
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Closes at 11:00 on Friday.
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Welcome
Welcome to Park Lodge Elementary! Our school believes that we are here to help each student to earn a living, be a good citizen, and pursue life-long learning. We expect high academic achievement from all students and believes that it is society's duty to provide them with the opportunity to learn.
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Principal
Eric Richards
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Message from the Principal
Dear Park Lodge Families,
It is refreshing to come to work in the morning sunlight. While there is still crispness in the air, you can see the season changing. Trees are blooming, bulbs are sprouting, and children are ready for spring. As I am sure in your home, like mine, we are ready for the kids to be outside playing, not cooped up indoors. And we are most definitely done with the rain.
Spring also brings a “crunch time” to prepare students for the rest of the school year, prepare for next year’s grade level, and finalize readiness for the state assessment, the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP). Teachers are working very diligently with students to ensure they are able to explain their thinking and be prepared show how smart they are.
The MSP covers the state standards. Students in grades 3rd-5th will be testing in Math and Reading with short answer responses, explaining their thinking using words, numbers, or pictures, answering multiple choice questions, and solving problems. Students in 4th grade will also complete two Writing assessments, a narrative and an expository, while 5th grade will be assessed in Science.
What can families do to help students be successful?
-Make sure students get a good night’s sleep.
-Help students get to school on time (7:30 for breakfast).
-Encourage them to do their best (All we can ask of them.).
-Remind them to take their time, check their work, and write neatly.
-Tell students to, "Use the MSP as a way to "show off" how smart you are."
All my best,
Eric Richards
Principal
Park Lodge Elementary
253.583.5352
erichard@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
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School Closures Information
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Inclement Weather and School Closures
http://www.schoolreport.org/
Looking to see whether school is delayed or canceled due to bad weather? Go to schoolreport.org to see the latest updates, or go to cloverpark.k12.wa.us to see the latest information. Please note we are part of the Clover Park School District. The listing for the Lakewood School District does not apply to Park Lodge Elementary or the Clover Park School District.
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Classroom Supply Lists for 2011-2012 School Year
http://www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us/SchoolSupplyLists/SchoolSupplyLists.aspx
Supply lists are posted on the district website via the link posted here.
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TerraCycle At Park Lodge
Let's help the planet stay green by recycling many items that we can also turn into cash for our ASB. More news coming soon.
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YMCA Daycare at Park Lodge
The YMCA offers before and after school childcare conventiently located at Park Lodge Elementary. Care is offered as early as 6:30 a.m. and as late as 6:30 p.m. Care is also offered on early release and certain non-student days. The YMCA offers generous financial aid options as well as military subsidy and DSHS options. Please come visit us or call the Site Director, Nakiah Reiter at 253-606-9035 for more information.
Try the Y!!!
For youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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Drop Off and Pick Up of Students
Please do not drop your child off before 7:30 in the morning. There is not consistent supervision and we will need to call families to ensure safety at all times. At 7:30, students may be dropped off and go to the gym for free breakfast.
When picking up students at the end of the day, Lakewood Police Dept. is enforcing traffic safety laws and no permitting cars to wait on 100th St. to get into the pick up area. Alfaretta St. is a much quieter option for picking up your children at the end of the day, or even on Lexington Ave. across the field. Please consider using either option as an alternative. Cars lining up prior to 2:15 for pickup will be asked to move for emergency vehicle access.
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PTSA Needs Your Help!
http://www.teacherweb.com/WA/ParkLodgeElementary/PTSA/
PTSA is looking for volunteers. To join PTSA, just fill out a simple form from the office and leave the form and $8 (each person) or $15 (two adults)with the school secretary. Find out more about PTSA by visiting their website!
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Change of Phone or Address
Please call 253.583.5350 to update your phone number or addresses if they have changed recently. This is critical information for us in case of emergency or in case of child sickness.
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Calling For An Absence
When calling school to report a child who is not coming to school, make sure you call our attendance secretary at 253.583.5354.
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