New Family Resources
Lower School
Lower School Summer To-Do List
This is an online version of the handout provided at the New Family Gatherings. It is meant to be a guide for items that you can do ahead of the start of school, however, it is not exhaustive. Please continue to monitor your email regarding additional updates and further instructions to ensure your family is fully prepared for the start of the school year. If you have any questions, please email info@fwparker.org. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Please note, items are listed chronologically, and those with asterisks (*) are optional.
July
- Review your Profile in the Portal and update information as needed (available Monday, July 14).
- Subscribe to the Blue Calendar (available Monday, July 14).*
- Submit your tuition payment via Blackbaud Tuition Management by Tuesday, July 15.
- Learn how to use the Parker Portal with Director of Communications Nick Saracino and Director of Technology Pete Evans at Parker Portal 101 on Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.*
- Submit your Magnus Health Requirements through the Portal by Thursday, July 24.
- Set up a food service account (additional information will be available in July).*
August
- Attend the JK Families Gathering on Wednesday, August 6 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Review Start of School Information to be sent via email the week of August 11, including:
- Class List and Grade Chair List
- Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Planned Absence Process
- Process for Ordering Milk/Lunch*
- Attend the Parents’ Association Welcome to Parker Ice Cream Social and Info Session for New Lower School Families on Thursday, August 21 from 3:30–5 p.m.*
- Schedule intake conference on Wednesday, August 27 or Thursday, August 28.
September
- Attend the JK–5 Open House on Tuesday, September 2 from 2–3:30 p.m.
- Attend the First Day of School on Wednesday, September 3
(Half day for JK and SK, full day for 1st–3rd). - Sign Up for a New Parent Meeting: Parker Community Overview with the Development and Alumni Office.
- Attend JK and SK Curriculum Nights on Thursday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
- Attend 1st Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m.
- Attend 2nd and 3rd Grade Curriculum Nights on Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m.
Please note: the only school supplies needed for your student are a backpack and a water bottle.
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