Parks Elementary

09/16/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌎✨
​From September 15 to October 15, we join together to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, vibrant histories, and endless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
​Today and every day, we uplift the stories, voices, and achievements that continue to shape our history and inspire our future. Join us in honoring the heritage that makes our community so special! 💙🐾💚

09/10/2026

Welcome to our classroom, where learning meets fun! 💕 From our welcoming corner to interactive math activities, we are creating a space where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn every day.

09/09/2026

💙💚🐾 We’re thrilled to recognize Mr. Casares as this week’s Puma Staff Spotlight! 🐾💚💙

Nominated by his peers for his passion for people, Mr. Casares is known for being uplifting and encouraging—whether he’s working with students or supporting his team. His positive energy is already making a lasting impact across our campus!

09/09/2026

✨ Music is alive and thriving across every grade level! ✨

👏🥁 Second graders brought the beat to life with exciting body percussion while learning about our Composer of the Month! 🎼
🎵 First graders rocked the rhythm by drumming along with the legendary Beethoven! 🎶🎹
✨ Fourth graders showcased their growing talents as they explored mallet percussion instruments in music class.

🌟🎼 From movement and rhythm to hands-on instrument playing, our students are building confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music every day! 🎶🎤🎻🥁🎹💙🎵

09/09/2026

🎉 Puma Pride in Full Force! 🎉
​Huge shoutout to all of our incredible Pumas who showed up and shined today for our random attendance incentive day! 🌟 We loved celebrating everyone who was in the building, ready to learn and give it their all.
​Every single day counts, and we can’t wait to see ALL of our scholars in class EVERYDAY, on time, and ready to take on the day! 📚✏️

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

🔎Adventures in Kindergarten 🔍

✨ Mrs. Akins lesson had students exploring their feelings during a fun social skills lesson, learning how to recognize emotions in others.

📚We also sharpened our reading skills with engaging phonics routines that had everyone practicing, participating, and building confidence!

We're so proud of our Pumas for showing kindness, working hard, and giving their best every day. Keep up the amazing work! 🐾💚"

09/07/2026

🐾 Every Day Counts! Every Puma Matters! 🐾

We’re excited to remind our families that we kicked off our Attendance Incentive Program at the beginning of September! 🎉

And tomorrow is a SPECIAL REWARD DAY! ⭐ Students who attend school tomorrow will receive a special reward for showing up, being ready to learn, and working toward their goals.

We will continue recognizing our Pumas who make the commitment to attend school every day!💪

Let’s keep building great attendance habits and celebrating our students for being present and ready to learn!

We can’t wait to see all of our Little Pumas tomorrow! 💙💚

09/07/2026

💙🐾💚 We want to recognize and thank Mr. Alan, our Parks Elementary Campus Guardian, for all that he does to keep our campus safe and welcoming every day.
His vigilance, kindness, warm demeanor, and steady presence make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. Whether he’s helping ensure a safe arrival, offering a friendly smile, or simply being a reassuring presence on campus, Mr. Alan helps make Parks Elementary a better place for everyone.
We are so grateful for his dedication, care, and commitment to our school community. Thank you, Mr. Alan, for helping our Pumas feel safe, supported, and welcome! 💙🐾💚

Drop a quick "Thank you!" note or high-five emoji to show your appreciation!

09/05/2026

Shout out to our Puma Mathematicians!

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🚧🤓 Dreambox is an effective tool to support students in building math understanding! Once students complete the baseline assessment (Launchpad), they can get started on their personalized pathways. Shout out to all campuses working on completing Launchpad! Shout out to campuses getting close to 100% completion!