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Middle 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
- Review your Profile in the Portal and update information as needed (available Monday, July 15).
- Subscribe to the Blue Calendar (available Monday, July 15).*
- Submit your tuition payment via Blackbaud Tuition Management by Monday, July 15.
- Learn how to use the Parker Portal with Director of Communications Nick Saracino and Director of Technology Pete Evans at Parker Portal 101 on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.*
- Submit your Magnus Health Requirements through the Portal by Saturday, July 20.
- 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 12, including:
- Submit the digital Technology Use Agreement form before
Friday, August 30. - Items to be reviewed before the first day of school, Wednesday, September 4:
- Student’s Schedule, Section and Advisory Assignments
- Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Planned Absence Process
- Early Dismissal and Late Arrival Process
- Submit the digital Technology Use Agreement form before
- Attend Middle School Bridge Program for New to Parker 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students on Wednesday, August 21 from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Attend 6th Grade Bridge Program for All Students on Thursday, August 22 from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Attend the first day of Middle School Fall Athletics on Wednesday, August 28.*
- Attend the Parents’ Association Welcome Gathering for Middle School Families on Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30–7 p.m.*
- Attend Middle School Parent/Guardian/Advisor Intake Meetings on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29.
September
- Attend Welcome and Orientation Day for Students on Tuesday, September 3 from 8:10 a.m.–3:10 p.m.
- Attend the First Day of School on Wednesday, September 4.
- Sign Up for a New Parent Meeting: Parker Community Overview with the Development and Alumni Office.
- Attend MS Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
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