7th + 8th GRADE PARENTS

Fall Fun October 30 Parade/ "Unhealthy Day"

All students are allowed to wear costumes on October 30th. Wearing a costume is OPTIONAL and students must wear appropriate attire that FOLLOWS OUR SCHOOL'S DRESS CODE (No miniskirts, No tank tops, No HEAVY makeup), No MASKS and no WEAPONS. Students should come to school already dressed in their costumes.

Parents are welcome to attend to view the 9:30 am Costume Parade with Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders. 

The parade will be held throughout the school but parents can view it in the 1st floor hallway near the office. Please come to the office between 9:15 am-9:30am to find a spot. Thank you!

October 30 is also one of our "unhealthy days". Students may bring treats/candy on this day but please ask the teacher about any allergies in the classroom. 

Electronic payments can be paid via Parent Portal in ASPEN. Link to navigate the ASPEN Parent Portal found here: ASPEN Directions

Cash payments at August 20th's Meet and Greet. Payment plan offered is $40 per month for September, October and November. This plan is cash only payable in the school office.

Student fees are important to the programming of our school. We are able to offer Fine and Performing Arts because of the contributions of our school community. We rely on student fees to buy copy paper, art and office supplies, ink, classroom books, copying costs, and any other materials that teachers require to teach our students. Additionally, this school year we are relying on Student Fees to supplement the cost of Recess/Lunch Supervision. Our SY27 budget did not allow for as much as before so these fees are important for our school's needs. Please pay the student fees- it is a bargain for the high-quality education your child is receiving at our school.

Portage Park Elementary School is partnering with TalkingPoints, a platform that lets you text directly with your child's teachers and school staff in whatever language you're most comfortable using.