Principal Message

Angela DeShields

Hello Park Lodge Families!

I can't believe that we are heading into November already! Parent-Teacher conferences are coming up on November 13th, 14th, and 15th. Conferences will be held in-person. School is dismissed at 12:30pm on those days. Please schedule a conference with your child’s teacher via Skyward. Our goal is to see 100% of our parents during conference week! 

Safety Reminders

Student safety is critical. Vehicle drop off and pick up is in the back of our school. Students must remain in the vehicle until a staff member is present in the morning. When entering and exiting the vehicle, please have your student use the right side of the vehicle.

Arrival/Dismissal

Our bus loop is in the front of our building. We ask that vehicles do not enter the bus loop during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. If your student walks to school, we ask that you re-enforce the importance of using the crosswalks with our crossing guards. We appreciate your support in making all areas of our school safe.

Veteran’s Day

November brings us Veteran's Day. We want to recognize the sacrifice our service members and their families make each day for our country.  Thank you for all that you do!

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a month to call attention to the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and of their descendants. This is a great time to learn what native land you are on, explore Indigenous art or books, or learn about the challenges Native American communities have faced.

Election Day

November 5th is Election Day. Don’t forget to vote!

Leader in 

During the month of November, the habit we will learn about, and implement is Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. This means that at Park Lodge, we will have a plan for success by beginning with the end in mind. If we create a plan and think about where we want to be in the end, this helps us identify what our goals are, and sets us up for success.

Transportation Changes

If your student requires a transportation change, please contact the office prior to 1:00pm so we can ensure that this information is relayed to the teacher and student prior to dismissal.

Early Pick-Ups

If you are picking your student up early from school, we ask that you do this before 3:00pm. Between 3:00pm and 3:30pm students and staff are wrapping up instruction and preparing for dismissal. Additionally, our busses are arriving, and it creates a safety concern when parents and students must walk around busses.

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please remind your student(s) to check the Lost and Found for any items that may belong to them. 

November Dates:

Spirit Days

  • Every Wednesday-School Spirit Day (Wear your Park Lodge pride wear or our school colors: purple, green, grey, and white.)
  • Friday, November 1st: Comfy Cozy Day (Wear your most comfortable clothes to school)
  • Friday, November 8th: Twin Day
  • Friday, November 22nd: Camo Day

Vision and Hearing Screening

  • November 7th

Veteran’s Day and Awards Assembly

  • November 8th
    • 9:30-10:00am: Kindergarten-2nd
    • 10:15-10:45: 3rd-5th

Late Start Wednesday (10:00am start):

  • Nov. 6th
  • Nov. 20th

Early Release (Dismissal at 12:30pm):

  • Nov. 13th-15th: Conference Week
  • Nov. 27th: Thanksgiving Break  

No School:

  • Nov. 11th (In observance of Veteran’s Day)
  • Nov. 28th (Thanksgiving Break)
  • Nov. 29th (Thanksgiving Break)

As always, please reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and your student(s)!

Sincerely,

Angela DeShields
Park Lodge Principal