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 13).

  • Subscribe to the Blue Calendar (available Monday, July 13).*

  • 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 14 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.*

  • Submit your tuition payment via Blackbaud Tuition Management by Wednesday, July 15.

  • Attend the JK Families Gathering on Wednesday, July 22 from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • Submit your Magnus Health Requirements through the Portal by Friday, July 24.

  • Set up a food service account (additional information will be available in July).*

August

  • Review Start of School Information to be sent via email the week of August 10, including:
    • Class List and Grade Chair List
    • Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
    • Planned Absence Process
    • Process for Ordering Milk/Lunch*

  • Attend a Zoom drop-in session on Tuesday, August 11 from 12 to 1 p.m.*

  • Attend the JK–5 Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 20 from 3:30–5 p.m.*
  • Schedule Lower School Parent/Guardian/Teacher Meetings on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27
  • Attend the JK–5 Open House on Monday, August 31 from 2–3 p.m.

  • Sign up for a New Parent Meeting: Parker Community Overview with the Development and Alumni Office.

September

  • Attend the First Day of School on Tuesday, September 1 (Half day for JK and SK, full day for 1st–3rd).
  • Attend JK Curriculum Nights on Thursday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
  • Attend SK and 1st Grade Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
  • Attend 2nd and 3rd Grade Curriculum Nights on Thursday, September 17 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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