Mark your calendars, Ricebird families! Join us for a fun evening for the whole family:
📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Park Avenue Elementary
There will be something for everyone — hot dogs, a Book Walk, and A Taste of Harvest 🌾, visits from Community Helpers, a Healthy Family Zone, Coke Bottle Music and Makey Makey Mania 🎶, a Fall Photo Spot 📸, our Money Matters Station, a Family Support Hub, Community Tree Station, and Celebrate Agriculture stations too!
We can't wait to see you and your family there! 🧡💛 #ParkAvenueElementary #RicebirdFamily #FallFamilyNight


📢 Early Dismissal Reminder!
Park Avenue Elementary will dismiss early on Wednesday, September 2nd. Please see the dismissal times below. ❤️🖤















Our students are getting ready to show all they’ve learned, and we are so proud of their hard work! 💪📖
🗓️ Testing Dates:
• K–2: April 20–24
• 3–4: April 27–May 1
Families, you can help set your child up for success by:
✔️ Making sure they get plenty of sleep
✔️ Providing a healthy breakfast
✔️ Getting them to school on time
✔️ Encouraging a positive, confident mindset
Let’s work together to help our students shine! 🌟 #PAEProud #ATLASReady




Parents & families, your feedback helps us grow and improve! Please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Satisfaction Survey. Your input makes a difference in shaping the best experience for our students.
🗓 Deadline: April 7, 2026
👉 Complete the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgOfvs_h9x9BR4RDxo1Rm39zyUg697jW9vGrZBe9gZgKhYWw/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for partnering with us and supporting our school!
Lunch With Our Bunch Sign-up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb5uVgLgVetH6s40f7iPExxSeV0aLunSJQUTK9Vw8U1C9AMw/viewform?usp=header




📸 Picture Day Volunteers Needed! 📸
We have several exciting photo days coming up, and we would love your help to make them run smoothly! Bowden School Photos will be taking all pictures this spring.
🗓️ Class Pictures – Wednesday, April 1
🌸 Spring Pictures – Tuesday, April 21
🎓 Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures – Monday, May 1
✨ Volunteer Perk: Volunteers will receive a free basic photo package for their child for each time slot worked! ✨
If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. Your help truly makes a difference! 💙
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA8A82FA2FCC07-63054681-class
Thank you for supporting our students and school!



March Menus


We have an exciting month ahead filled with special events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect. One of our favorite events is Lunch with Our Bunch on March 11 — a special time for family members to join their student for lunch at school. 💛
Be sure to sign up using the link below to reserve your spot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBYr_NlnO-WcL1Rphtv6OqgojWG4VTvAH3GLmPoLt_YiRjvA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
We’re also looking forward to Read Across America Week, class pictures, PTO, and Spring Break later this month! 🌼
It’s going to be a great March!

🟢 Kindergarten Sign-Up Dates:
📅 March 4 | ⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 March 5 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🔵 Pre-K Sign-Up Date:
📅 April 9 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Please see the attached flyers for more details. We can’t wait to welcome our newest students to our school family! ❤️🏫
#FutureStudents #KindergartenReady #PreKReady








