Edgar H. Parkman Newsletter
April 6, 2021
Hello Parkman Families!
We hope everyone enjoys time with their loved ones over Spring break!
-Irene Roman, Principal
-Julia Barnett, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Events
Important Dates
4/12/21– 4/16/21 Spring Break, School Closed
4/26/21-5/9/2021 PTO Virtual Scholastic Book Fair (Link to follow)
4/28/21 Early Release Day
PTO
Fundraiser Update
Hello Parkman Community,
We wanted to thank every family and staff member who contributed to the making of our 1st Parkman PTO Cookbook! This Cookbook came out so amazing! I can't wait for them to come in!
Our presale on Cookbooks and Garden Bag fundraiser will be ending this Friday, April 9th. The money raised from this fundraiser is helping to purchase tee shirts for the students for the end of the year.
If you would like to order a Cookbook or some great garden bags (flowers, fruit/vegetables or herbs), please click on the link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD42YE1lSdQmCKpf5FnCEJX7UGmDo4IQCyUjyA6XgwXSYUHQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to me, Brigitte DeMaine, at EHParkmanPTO@gmail.com.
Thank you for all your support this year!
~The Parkman PTO
Health & Safety
Nurse's Update
Reminder: Please notify the school nurse at 860-253-6572 or at nnetherwood@enfieldschools.org if your child experiences a covid exposure. Mrs. Netherwood will discuss with you the length of the quarantine and what testing is needed.
Travel Reminder
CT Travel Advisory: Beginning Friday, March 19, 2021, we will no longer require anyone who travels outside of CT to quarantine or test upon return (it is strongly recommended especially for those who are not fully vaccinated, but not mandated). With that said, per CDC guidelines, there is still a mandate for international travel, therefore we advise anyone traveling outside of the country to check with their airline carrier for specific testing/requirement.
Curriculum & Instruction
STEAM Update
Grade 5 VEXcode VR
Our STEAM class is currently experiencing writing code using the VEXcode VR website. VEXcode VR lets students code a virtual robot and complete various challenges, which need to be carried out using problem solving skills. Over the course of this module, students will complete challenges with their robots such as drawing a picture, moving disks, navigating a
SBA Testing
Technology
Procedures and Protocols for iPads Damaged and Lost iPads
School Procedures
Attendance for students staying remote
Remote learner attendance is important and will be recorded each day.
Remote students are expected to attend all live lessons and complete their assignments by the end of each day.
- The State holds us accountable for tracking attendance for both in school and at home learners.
- Parents should contact the office to let the school know if the child will not be attending in person or remote school for any reason. If your child is unable to attend classes (whether in-person or live streaming), please email Mrs. Waston in the main office at mwatson@enfieldschools.org and CC’ your child’s teacher as soon as possible. (This would be the equivalent to sending in a note if your child is going to be out for in person learning.)
Need iPad or Teams Help?
- On your iPad, tap on Teams from the bottom of your screen.
- In the upper-left hand side, you'll see two people with a plus sign next to the word Teams.
- Tap to select, then tap on Join a team with a code.
- Enter 7amtdee, then tap join.
Additional iPad technology related questions can be emailed to edtechhelp@enfieldschools.org
Community Health Center (CHC)
CHC is accepting students in need of behavioral health services. CHC is working hard to connect with families, and look to their partners to help them meet the needs of students in this changing and unknown environment.
Click here for more information on CHC and how to connect through telehealth.
Miss Roman, Principal and Miss Barnett Asst. Principal
Edgar H. Parkman Vision
Our vision is to uphold a learning environment that provides our school community with a safe and welcoming atmosphere where engagement, collaboration, and accountability are held in high regard by staff, students, and families.
Please feel welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Email: iroman@enfieldschools.org
Website: https://edgar.sharpschool.com/
Location: 165 Weymouth Road, Enfield, CT, USA