Parkway Elementary School
Welcome to Parkway Elementary School, where we encourage our students and staff to “always be kinder than necessary.” As a community, we teach our children in a nurturing and positive environment. Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about our school.
A Message from Our Principal
Dear Parkway Families,
Welcome to the 2024–2025 school year. The Parkway faculty and staff are excited to embark on another year of learning and growing. The outdoor classroom is blooming, the school is ready, and the teachers are eager to meet their new students. The focus for the students this year will be more hands-on learning and less screen time. We look forward to seeing you on the opening day of school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. for a full day.
Genesis Documents (Please make sure to complete this information for each child)
When you log into the parent portal in Genesis you will need to click on the Documents Tab and Forms Tab for important papers relating to the opening of school. You will be able to electronically sign documents and complete forms online. This will be our method for providing you with pertinent information. Most documents and forms are time sensitive so please complete all forms and documents by August 26 so you may receive your child’s teacher assignment on August 27.
Emergency Information Verification Form (there are two steps to completing this section)
- “Contact” tab - Update information (phone numbers and email addresses).
- “Forms” tab - Update the emergency for medical information (your child’s medical and health insurance) It is very important that this information is current.
Parent Handbook
The parent handbook is full of information that will help to answer numerous questions you may have regarding our school. Please read this and cooperate with us by following the policies and procedures. Please keep this handbook to refer to throughout the school year. The handbook is located on the Paramus Public School website.
Arrival
All parents, preschool students included, are encouraged to use our drop-off zone. There will be at least three staff members at the drop-off receiving students. We will have a coned lane, clearly marked for parents to follow. Rather than exiting out the last lane, we will exit drop-off cars through the third parking lane. If one takes advantage of this lane, all of the child’s belongings must be ready to depart with them (no backpacks in the trunk), and the driver must remain in the vehicle. If a parent chooses to park and walk the child to the side door, they must use the last two lanes of the parking lot which will be closed to significant traffic flow. Please see the link for the map.
Dismissal
The 2024–2025 declaration of dismissal - please complete and submit electronically through the parent portal under the “Forms” tab. It is very important that you complete this form by August 26.
Busing
If your child is eligible for busing, transportation information will be available in the “Documents” tab of the parent portal. Please direct any questions or concerns regarding busing directly to the Transportation Department at (201) 261-7800, ext. 3015.
Walkers
If your child is a walker, please note the dismissal door based on your last name. There are two dismissal doors.
A–K dismiss at the 300 wing doors, and L–Z dismiss at the 200 wing doors. Please wait by this door for your child to be dismissed at 3:00 p.m.
It is very important that you bring your child to school no earlier than 8:45 a.m. The building is not open before 8:45 a.m., and there is no supervision outside of school before this time.
Your child may be picked up from school at dismissal which is 3:00 p.m. If you are unable to pick up your child by 3:00 p.m. you may wish to consider enrolling your child in Champions, our after-school program. Champion’s information can be found on the district website under the “Champions” tab.
Class Placement
Your child’s teacher and room number can be found by accessing the Genesis parent portal. This information will be available as of Tuesday, August 27 at 3:00 p.m. Please make sure all documents and forms are reviewed and electronically signed through the parent portal by August 26 or the student’s teacher assignment will not be available.
Student Attendance
All schools within our district will require parents/guardians to report student absences through the Genesis parent portal. Please report your student's absence via the Genesis parent portal prior to 8:45 a.m. Parents/guardians will receive an auto response to confirm the absence has been recorded.
Kindergarten Students
Parents only are invited to the gymnasium to meet the teachers and take a photo of their child’s first day of school. You will receive two visitor passes for parents with your child’s teacher’s welcome letter in the mail. Please wear these passes so your entry into the building can be accounted for and allow a safe first day for all our students. Your child will come home with a lanyard with their name, teacher and dismissal. For the first week of school, please have your child wear this lanyard to school.
School Supplies
The district will provide basic school supplies for students. Parents are welcome to purchase additional supplies. An additional supply list can be found on the school website. The purchase of these additional supplies is optional and not mandatory.
Pomptonian Lunch
Information regarding this program can be found on the district website. Lunch will not be served when there is an early dismissal (1:10 p.m.) or if there is a delayed opening. Please send in a healthy snack with your child.
Please remember your child needs a healthy, hearty snack, lunch and a water bottle (can be a refillable one).
Parkway School is a nut-free school. Please do not send any peanut or nut containing products for your child to eat during snack or during lunch.
Volunteers
In order to volunteer at Parkway School, you must complete the safe schools training by September 9, 2024. To self-register information will be available in the “Documents” tab of the parent portal.
School Messenger is the district’s primary means of communication. If you do not receive an email from us by the end of August, please call the school office at (201) 261-7800, ext. 8512 so we can confirm we have your correct information.
For families new to the school, if interested Mrs. Barbi will be giving tours of the school. To schedule a tour, please call Mrs. Hulahan at (201) 261-7800, ext. 8512.
I invite you all to back-to-school night on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Please view the agenda. It is a minimum day for students, therefore, classes will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. Please be mindful that this program is only for parents/guardians, children should not be in attendance.
An important date to remember is Wednesday, September 18, 2024, is picture day. More information will be sent out in September.
We look forward to a positive and productive school year!
Kindest Regards,
Suzanne Barbi
Suzanne Barbi
Parkway Elementary School Principal