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We're looking forward to a week filled with learning. Did you know that sleep plays a big role in student success? Research reported by the National Institute of Health shows that children who did not get sufficient sleep had more mental health and behavioral challenges than those who got sufficient sleep. These included impulsivity, stress, depression, anxiety, aggressive behavior, and thinking problems. The children with insufficient sleep also had impaired cognitive functions such as decision making, conflict solving, working memory, and learning. Differences between the groups persisted at the two-year follow-up. Thank you for your support in helping children in your care maximize their learning opportunities by ensuring they get a good night's sleep.
This week our 4th and 5th grade volleyball teams get their season underway with two games played at Lakeshore Elementary:
Monday, September 30 @5:45pm
Team 1 vs. Evans
Team 2 vs. Springs
Wednesday, October 2
Team 1 vs. Springs @4:15pm
Team 2 vs. Lakeshore Blue @5:45pm
On Friday, October 4, everyone is invited to come to the blacktop behind school to watch our FHS Band perform for our students from 8:00-8:15am.
Don't forget Picture Day is on Thursday, October 10. Please see the images for additional information.
Thank you!
This week is National Arts in Education Week, a nationwide celebration highlighting the transformative impact of the arts in education. Established by Congress in 2010, the week emphasizes the importance of arts programs. It encourages elected officials and educational leaders to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have equal access to the arts.
The Fond du Lac School District is proud of its strong arts education programs during the school day and through additional co-curricular offerings.
Let's celebrate all the great things happening in Fondy Fine Arts, with amazing students as participants and dedicated teachers and staff as wonderful stewards.
Join us in congratulating these incredible staff members who have dedicated 30 years to making a difference in our district:
Karen Buechel
Started as an Instructional Aide at Evans and Parkside, now serving as the Library Media Secretary at Chegwin, Riverside and Woodworth.
Christine Krueger
Began as a German and Science teacher at Sabish Middle School and continues to inspire as a Science teacher at Sabish Middle School.
Vicki Luczak
First taught elementary Phy. Ed and now teaches Physical Education at Chegwin Elementary while also coordinating Driver’s Education.
Gina Marchionda-Schneider
Started her career teaching at Parkside Elementary and is now a technology integration instructional coach in the Technology Services Department.
Michelle Paulson
Began teaching fourth grade at Lakeshore Elementary and currently empowers students as a fifth grade teacher at Riverside Elementary.
Kristi Serwe
Started as an elementary counselor at Roberts and Franklin/Riverside and continues her impactful work as a school counselor at Riverside Elementary.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students and community!
Our Parkside Open House will be on Monday, August 26. Doors will open at 6pm and families are welcome to come anytime between 6-7:30pm. Meet the staff. Bring supplies. Pay $10 school fees and leave with a smile!
Last night, our elementary schools hosted a multilingual open house, welcoming families and fostering relationships for our scholars' success in the coming year. We look forward to greeting more families at our upcoming back-to-school events as we prepare for the first school day
The deadline for the ASIV is Thursday, August 8, 2024.
To support your child’s education, please update and confirm your student and family information in Skyward. New 4K students are exempt.
Spread the word—our confirmation rate is 46%. Let's reach 100% in the next few hours!
You can find back-to-school information on our website at FDLsd.org/page/back-to-school-info (under the "Families" drop-down menu). This includes the 2024-25 school supply lists.
Additionally, watch for an email this afternoon with more details.
Mark your calendar for our Parkside Open House on Monday, August 26 from 6-7:30pm. Meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, pay fees, sign up for clubs and activities and more. See you there!
Marque su calendario para nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas en Parkside el lunes 26 de agosto de 6 a 7:30 p. m. Conozca al maestro de su hijo, deje los útiles escolares, pague las cuotas, regístrese en clubes y actividades y más. ¡Te veo allí!
Parkside will be starting a Bike Bus program during the 24-25 school year! A Bike Bus is a group of students biking to school with trusted adults. A BB improves children's safety by biking with a supervised group and it saves parents time and money by sharing the responsibility of biking kids to school. We anticipate the Parkside Bike Bus will happen on Wednesdays starting September 2024. Please complete this form so we can see who is interested in participating in the Bike Bus: https://forms.gle/n4kp8HvvtDMSXETK7
¡Parkside comenzará un programa de Bike Bus durante el año escolar 24-25! Un Bike Bus es un grupo de estudiantes que van en bicicleta a la escuela con adultos de confianza. Un BB mejora la seguridad de los niños al andar en bicicleta con un grupo supervisado y les ahorra a los padres tiempo y dinero al compartir la responsabilidad de llevar a los niños en bicicleta a la escuela. Anticipamos que el Parkside Bike Bus se llevará a cabo los miércoles a partir de septiembre de 2024. Complete este formulario para que podamos ver quién está interesado en participar en el Bike Bus: https://forms.gle/n4kp8HvvtDMSXETK7
Fond du Lac School District elementary students create incredible works of art. We are displaying over 200 of them in our virtual art show/gallery.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17UnmS0w3N-xEREqBht-JbW1PikYN2flafxVNEI6VZf0/edit?usp=sharing
#Bridgingbrightersmiles wishes all of our students a wonderful summer! Don't forget to enroll for the 2024-2025 school year https://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Parkside Kindergarten Math Night provided families the opportunity to learn fun math games and receive all of the supplies to play at home!
4th graders wrapping up their unit on the American Revolution by having an “American” Tea Party and sharing their essays on the causes and effects of the American Revolution.
Staff from the Fond du Lac Public Library shared with students information about the Public Library summer reading program, summer activities and the Summer Design Lab.
Weaver, the Dock Spiders mascot, spent time with students at our Walk-a-thon today!
Members of the American Legion Post 454 from Mt. Calvary presented information about the American flag to Parkside 5th graders.
Saturday's 5K was an incredible event and celebration of the dedication and hard work of both the students and the coaches. Let's also give a shout out to all the staff, parents, family members, face painters, and friends who supported and encouraged the runners throughout the 5K. Way to go, girls!
It's not too late to turn in Walk-a-thon envelopes. Students will be participating in our Walk-a-thon event tomorrow, Friday May 17 during their 45 minute Encore class time. Please send students in sneakers, gym shoes or comfortable walking shoes. The weather forecast calls for sunshine and 80 degrees. It promises to be a fantastic day!
Aún no es demasiado tarde para entregar los sobres del Walkathon. Los estudiantes participarán en nuestro evento Walk-a-thon mañana, viernes 17 de mayo, durante su clase Encore de 45 minutos. Por favor envíe a los estudiantes con zapatillas deportivas, zapatos deportivos o zapatos cómodos para caminar. La previsión meteorológica anuncia sol y 80 grados. ¡Promete ser un día fantástico!
Miss K has shown herself to be a model 2nd grade student these past few weeks. She reports, "I like being kind to other kids." #WeAreParkside
We proudly announce that FDL School District is a 2024 Best Community for Music Education, recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Among only 975 districts nationwide, this award highlights our commitment to universal music access and equity.