Text Box: The Penguin News September, 2009     Text Box:      F.W. Parker Elementary School Text Box: Maryanne Ryan Palmer,  Principal   Robin Moreira,        Asst. Principal   617-984-8710 mpalmer@quincy.k12.ma.us   E-mail—mpalmer@quincy.k12.ma.us Text Box: WELCOME BACK !

Text Box:              On behalf of the entire staff of the F. W. Parker Elementary School, I would like to welcome each of you to the Parker School Family.   Parker School is a very special learning community, where administrators, teachers, parents, and community members work collaboratively and cooperatively to provide the very best educational experience possible for our students. Whether you are returning as a family who has been involved at Parker for many years, or you are a new family to our community, we all begin this year with fresh enthusiasm and a mutual goal of providing successful and happy  learning experiences for all of our students.  You will receive a family newsletter and calendar each month to help keep you informed and involved in the life of the school.  I encourage you to post your monthly calendar in a consistent place at home, and to refer to it often when planning with your family.              As we begin our 2009-2010 school year, we are pleased to introduce the following new staff members who will be joining us this year:                            Mrs. Loretta Paul                     Secretary                                               Ms. Jessica Falbo                    Resource Room Teacher                                               Ms. Denise Carloni                   Resource Room Teacher                                               Ms Lesley Coughlin                  Grade 3 Teacher                                                                                                   Ms. Elizabeth Shorey             Grade 5 Teacher                           Mrs. Jennifer Chipman           Occupational Therapy Additionally, we have some teachers who have changed roles within the  building:                                                            Ms. Lauren Ryan                       Language Development Center 1 Teacher                           Ms. Kim Hogan                          Grade 1 Teacher                           Mrs. Katie Connolly                  Grade 2 Teacher These new members of the Parker Team  are each highly skilled, and bring unique gifts to their new positions.  Please join me in welcoming our new staff members at our Open House, September 22, 2009, from 5:00-7:00 PM.  We will begin with a general parent meeting in the Media Center at 5:00, followed by classroom visits.               I look forward to working with all of our families in the days and months ahead.  If at any time, you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s experience at Parker School, please do not       hesitate to call me.                                                                                                                      Welcome!                                                                                                                                                   Mrs. Palmer       Welcome! Mrs. Palmer