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Intermediate School Summer To-Do List

This is an online version of the handout provided at the New Family Barbecue. 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

  • Submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate to the Registrar at registrar@fwparker.org.

  • Review your Profile in the Portal, update information as needed and subscribe to the Blue Calendar (available Friday, July 14).
    Click here for more. 

  • 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 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.*
    Click here for more. 

  • Submit your Magnus Health Requirements through the Portal by Saturday, July 22.
    Click here for more.

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

August

  • Review Start of School Information the week of August 14—an email will be sent with several materials needed before the start of school:
    • Submit Technology Use Agreement by Friday, September 1

  • Items to be reviewed before the first day of school, Wednesday, September 6:
    • Class List
    • Health and Safety Protocols
    • Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
    • Planned Absence Process
    • Early Dismissal and Late Arrival Process

  • Review information about Extended Day programs, Parker PM (after school care) and Parker PLUS (after school classes); registration will be available in September.*

  • Attend the Parents’ Association Welcome Gathering for SK–5th Grade Families on Wednesday, August 30 from 3:30–5 p.m.

  • Attend Intermediate School Parent/Guardian/Teacher Intake Meetings on Wednesday, August 30–Friday, September 1.

September

  • Attend the JK–5 Open House on Tuesday, September 5 from 2–3:30 p.m.

  • Attend the First Day of School on Wednesday, September 6.

  • Sign Up for a New Parent Meeting: Parker Community Overview with Development & Alumni Office.
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