In case anyone missed the vaccination clinic at PARK but would still like to get one, Arvest Bank locations are hosting several clinics for the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. See the flyer attachment for more details!
One more friendly reminder from P.A.R.K.: We are holding a Vaccination Clinic, tomorrow (Friday) June 25th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for anyone age 12 and over.
If you are interested in getting a loved one vaccinated, you may register for the clinic by following this link: http://tiny.cc/8ch2uz
Guardians please be aware that students participating in our summer program will ONLY be eligible to attend the Six Flags / Magic Springs big trips if they are VACCINATED in order to fully ensure the safety from exposure for your child(ren).
PLEASE RSVP BY NOON TODAY so we can ensure the proper amount is available!
P.A.R.K. is excited to have all of the students back in the building for our 2021 six-week summer program. It's another opportunity to impact the lives of the youth, new and returning.
We are glad to have the chatter and laughter of youth in the building. Welcome Back.
PARK's 25th anniversary video from 2020! The reason behind what we do is seen here!
https://fb.watch/69TawVwkCf/
Thank you to the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation for the $4,500 grant that will help us teach students about the importance of preventative oral health. The So Fresh So Clean project will take place during our six-week summer enrichment program.
Check out our updated signage! https://www.facebook.com/PARKidsLR/videos/998835030520874/
Congratulations to P.A.R.K.'s nineteen graduates. You made it through a year of ups and downs, but you didn't quit! We are proud of each one of you.
https://www.facebook.com/PARKidsLR/posts/10158817796275369
This awesome duo from #Uniti stopped by P.A.R.K. and presented us with a check to help us continue the work of reaching central Arkansas youth. Thank you for being in our corner!!
#Unitiinthecommunity #UnitiforGood #investinthefuture
Due to the current health pandemic, we were not able to host our normal graduation ceremony. Please view a recording of our celebration of the Class of 2021! https://youtu.be/fsv6XgkJARw
Y-LEAD workshop on February 27, 2022 on College & Beyond! Now What?
The link can be found here for the previous message:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lSj6UrafpR37KKbHWezwIIMyN3291ETamrofHXg_mcg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Good morning P.A.R.K. Families! Happy first day of school, part 1. If you chose virtual for your student, LRSD released the information attached in this link for virtual orientation. Please check the times by grade level for your student's assigned slot for A-M today & N-Z tomorrow! If you have received different information from your school than what is here, please default to the school's instruction.
SLMs have been and will continue to be in touch with all current families. Please contact us at 501-562-5223 from 8-5, Monday-Friday if we can help you navigate this unusual start to the school year!
For any student who plans to participate in the 2020 Virtual Summer Program, the first link to complete for access to the curriculum and points is below. Good luck!
https://form.jotform.com/201744400621038
Good evening, Current Students & Guardians. If you were unable to join our live Zoom call covering the virtual summer program academic & incentive plans, you may click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/tFJhlqGgInE
Feel free to reach out to us at 501-562-5223, Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm!
Congratulations, P.A.R.K. Class of 2020!!
P.A.R.K. Current Guardians: Please join us for a zoom call tomorrow at 12:30 to discuss the July virtual summer program!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81440361755
Meeting ID: 814 4036 1755
For any who had to miss our socially distant graduation due to Covid-19 restrictions, view it here! Congratulations Class of 2020! https://youtu.be/FmdoFzg90K4
P.A.R.K. is OPEN! We are continuing services for our students, even during social distancing! Attached is a letter detailing the current services P.A.R.K. is giving to our students. Also attached is updated school credit info for LRSD/PCSSD during social distancing. Stay safe!
P.A.R.K. update video: https://tinyurl.com/rhp92ht.
REMINDER: 4TH NINE WEEKS BEGINS TOMORROW! Make sure you log in to the LRSD/PCSSD websites & Google Classroom for credit info!
Students: Sign up on Facebook & request to join the current students & staff private group!
Let's connect even when apart using our private Facebook group! For safety, only current students/staff will have access. We'll post bible studies, activities, etc. For student access, like Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids's Facebook page. We'll send an invite for group access!
Hello P.A.R.K. families.
Expect another couple of communications from us today as we wrap up 3rd nine weeks with our students & head into Spring Break.
Attached is the letter from LRSD discussing food plans during Spring Break and academic/extracurricular plans beginning Monday, March 30th. Please Note: families needing food assistance will be given food boxes on a 1st come, 1st serve basis today for next week!
Hello P.A.R.K. families. Please see the attached image of your student was registered for the April ACT or SAT test. Also, Student Life Mabagers are checking in with current students & families today for questions regarding school/class credits & offering advice/ encouragement during this time of social distancing. Stay safe, smart & blessed!
Another follow up for our P.A.R.K. families from the LRSD is attached. Please note: the breakfast & lunch feeding hours and some locations have CHANGED! Please see the attached for more info! Stay safe, smart &blessed!
Hello P.A.R.K. Families! We sent out a detailed email to current students' guardians covering school credit info for next week! Students must log-in/complete paper packets to receive attendance credit & grades! Please check your email for all the info!
Be safe, smart & blessed!
​Hello P.A.R.K. families,
Based on the closing of the school districts, P.A.R.K. will be closed beginning this afternoon and through the end of Spring Break. Please be safe!
P.A.R.K.
P.A.R.K. Recruitment for Summer 2020 & the 20-21 school year is quickly wrapping up! If you know of someone who fits the criteria, make sure to have them reach out to their school's counselors or directly to P.A.R.K. for more information! See the attachment for more details!
This is a friendly reminder that P.A.R.K.'s 3rd Mandatory Guardian Meeting of the school year is TONIGHT @ 6!
For more upcoming events be sure to download our P.A.R.K. App and visit our Facebook Page, Instragram or website! Contact your child's SLM for questions or concerns.
Reminder: P.A.R.K.'s 3rd Mandatory Parent/Guardian Informational Meeting is THURSDAY from 6:00-7:00! Please contact your child's SLM with any questions or concerns.
PARK received a call from Entergy telling us to expect power outages. Therefore, we are calling our schools announce to students we will be closed today. Please be safe and have a great weekend.
We will see everyone back on Tuesday!
Christmas party 2019!
Yay, P.A.R.K. has another college graduate!! This time it's Michael Harris from the class of 2012. Mike earned his Master's degree in Student Affairs from Western Kentucky University.
We're proud of you. Keep doing great things!
P.A.R.K. will be open today for our high school students beginning at 1:00 pm, and Tuesday-Thursday for all students. Also, don't forget our students & families Christmas Party is Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm. Join us for our gospel choir performance, games, snacks& fellowship!
Hooray for P.A.R.K.'s Deja Young who became a first generation college graduate today. She earned her B.S. in Exercise Science from University of Central Arkansas.
P.A.R.K.s latest college graduate! Kylan McAfee just walked across the stage today to receive his Bachelor's degree in Aviation Science from Henderson State University!
P.A.R.K. is thankful to @BancorpSouth #BancorpSouth for their contribution of $10,000.
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P.A.R.K. is open and pouring great information into our students with our mental health workshop hosted by Delta Sigma Theta...and we'll be open tomorrow roasting smores! 😋
Girl's Workshop
PARK's Annual Girl's Workshop
This is a notification that ​P.A.R.K.'s Extended Study Skill Builder ​has officially begun for any student whose ​first nine weeks report card​ reflected more than one D or a F in ANY SUBJECT.
Students are required to complete ​15​ out of 22​​ ​days of credit for extended study time, Tuesday-Thursday from ​5:00 pm to 6:45 pm​ to remain in good standing with their enrollment in the program. Any student not staying until 6:45 will not receive credit. Students must stay on task the entire time to receive credit for the day.
Any student missing more than the allowed 7 days must schedule a guardian/student meeting with P.A.R.K. before the student can return to the program.
Extended Study Skill Builder ​will continue through ​January 9, 2020​. For any questions or concerns, please contact your child's Student Life Manager.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Tamra Patterson Calamese, Program Director
P.A.R.K. Staff at First Student for Bus Driver Appreciation! We can't do what we do for our kids without our partners!
More pics of the students return to PARK for the 2019/2020 school year.
Students return for the 2019/2020 school year.
Back to school Bash
Back to School Bash for ALL current P.A.R.K. students and new students who have received acceptance letters, this Thursday, August 29th from 5:30 - 7:00 @ P.A.R.K.
FYI - Students will return to P.A.R.K. after Labor Day. The actual date will be posted later.
Status letters for new students will go out by August 23rd.
Thank you Rotaract Club for hosting the golf tournament and supporting P.A.R.K.
It's time to eat! Tournament wrap-up.
Little Rock's Rotaract Club charity golf tournament for P.A.R.K.
Keith and P.A.R.K. students volunteering at the Little Rock Rotaract's gGolf Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament will go to P.A.R.K.
The 2019 PARK Summer staff wrapping up the program.
More Summer Auction Winners!
End of Summer Auction
Attention PARK parents! If you have signed a permission slip for your child to go to Wild River Country tomorrow, they will be transported there by P.A.R.K., but will need to be picked up by you at the time you agreed upon with your child. The PARK staff will be leaving the waterpark at 5:00. Therefore, your child(ren) will no longer be a part of PARK's responsibility.
Our young ladies taking advantage of the L'Oreal Women's Center.
P.A.R.K.'s Theme for the Year is, "He Is My." Staff and students will wear their themed t-shirts every Friday during the summer program to Friday Fun trips.
Sydney Hall - Our newest college graduate and summer employee.
Sydney will graduate from Arkansas State University on August 2, 2019. Her degree is in Creative Media Production.
Girl talk and Guy talk
Summer 2019
1st Day of the six week Summer Enrichment program! New recruits learning the ins and outs of the program before the older students return tomorrow.
Thank you #Entergy @Entergy for the continued generous support of P.A.R.K. and its kids! We are truly grateful.
2019 PARK Graduation
It's a great day for tutoring and homework @ P.A.R.K.!
The Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. is hosting a career fair for PARK students.
Welcome to Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids!