Dear Park Families,
As we reflect on the first half of the school year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support and enthusiasm shown by the Park community. From joyful gatherings to meaningful volunteer efforts, the PA has brought us together in celebration and connection. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and contributed their time to make these events so meaningful. With many exciting PA events ahead this spring, let’s continue to come together and make the rest of the school year just as memorable.
With gratitude,
Jen, Nadia, and Maggie (your PA Co-Presidents)
Great Turnout for PA Socials
On two Friday mornings this fall, dozens of parents and guardians stayed at school after drop-off for breakfast treats and conversation. Our September social was a chance to reconnect after the summer, meet new families, and learn more about the PA and our plans for the year. Our December holiday social was a festive gathering that featured lots of laughter!
Cozy Fun for All at Bingo Night
What a fantastic night! Our Bingo event, hosted by Scott Young and the amazing Admin Team, was a huge hit. Lower Division families gathered in their comfiest clothes, enjoyed some pizza, and had a blast trying their luck at winning exciting prizes. We really appreciate the eighth grade students who joined the fun and enthusiastically called numbers! A big thank you to all who came out and to Megan Kaczmarek, Dorsey Miller, and Juli Mogollon for organizing.
Pumpkin Bread Drive Was Savory Success
In what has become a Thanksgiving-time tradition, dozens of Park families got out their oven mitts and prepared delicious loaves of pumpkin bread for families in need. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, this year we were able to contribute over 400 loaves to our community partners! We are so appreciative of everyone who participated by preparing kits and baking and transporting loaves, and we especially thank Sara Barakat and Nicole Miglionico for all of their hard work coordinating!
Warm Treats for a Snowy Morning
Our annual Winter Morning Coffee at Yule Fest was a lovely gathering of parents, guardians, and special guests who came together to enjoy warm coffee, delicious baked goods, and great company before the schoolwide celebration. It was wonderful to connect and get into the holiday spirit before departing for winter break. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed breakfast treats and to all who joined us; we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Apparel Spread School Spirit
Thanks to the hard work of our Apparel Committee–Josh Ehrenfried, Jess Jacobs, Josh Leffler, Lek Moy, Mina Roustaei, Katie Spinello, and Soo Jeong Youn–Parkies have had the chance to show their school spirit with fashionable t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, PJ pants, umbrellas, and more! A big thank you to everyone who helped sell apparel this fall, and also thanks to everyone who purchased and proudly wore Park gear.
