Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
Mark your calendars, College Park! The Scholastic Book Fair is officially arriving on campus, opening its doors to students on Wednesday, April 29. Whether you're looking for the latest graphic novel, a gripping mystery, or just some cool new stationery, the fair has something for every reader. It's the perfect opportunity to fuel a love for reading while supporting our school library at the same time.
The fair will be open to students before school starts from 8:00 to 8:40 a.m., during the school day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and after school from 3:40 to 4:40 p.m. The Book Fair will also be open during Bingo Night, which will be held Friday, May 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bingo Night is a FREE event - join us for bingo, popcorn, prizes, and an opportunity to shop at the Book Fair. Bingo night is right around corner on Friday, May 1 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Remember, the Book Fair will be open for shopping this night as well.
️ Key Details:
Opening to Students: April 29-May 1 (Free Family Bingo Night on May 1)
Location: College Park Library
Who: Open to all College Park students
Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering at the Book Fair please click here.
Be sure to check out the eWallet digital payment option. This is a great alternative to sending to school with cash for the Book Fair. Click here for more information about creating an eWallet.
The "eWallet" Advantage
Say goodbye to sending your child to school with loose change or crumpled bills. Scholastic's eWallet is a safe, digital payment account that allows you to:
Pre-load funds online so students can shop cash-free.
Share the link with grandparents or friends who want to contribute to your child's reading fund.
Donate leftover "pocket change" to the school's library to help provide books for all students.
Bingo Night is a FREE event - join us for bingo, popcorn, prizes, and an opportunity to shop at the Book Fair. Bingo night is right around corner on Friday, May 1 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Remember, the Book Fair will be open for shopping this night as well.
Events like these are successful because of the support from you! If you are able to set-up, clean-up or serve popcorn and water this night, please click here to sign-up! We are grateful for any help you can give.
See you soon for a fun night at College Park!
Just a little reminder, yearbooks can be ordered until May 3, 2026
College Park yearbooks can now be ordered directly from VIP Photography. This is the only way a yearbook can be ordered. The cost is $13.00 + tax per book. Please click here if you are interested in purchasing one.
Yearbooks will be distributed to students the last week of school. The student photo and yearbook order links can also be found on our College Park website under “Parent Resources”. Yearbook orders will be taken until May 3. THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE.
VIP Group Yearbook Pictures Scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 24
Tomorrow, VIP Photography will be at College Park taking group photos for our yearbook.
These groups include:
Daisy Scouts, Brownie Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Lego League, 3rd-5th Grade Choir, 4th Grade Orchestra, 5th Grade Orchestra, Battle of the Books Participants, 2nd & 3rd Grade Basketball, 4th & 5th Grade Basketball and Chess Club. If any of these clubs have uniforms, t-shirts, or special attire, please remember to have your students wear them on this day.
Thank you!
Hope to See You at Canterbury Elementary School Tomorrow Night
Community Connections Presents An Arab American Heritage Celebration - April 23
Join us for this annual Community Connections celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, tomorrow night, April 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Canterbury Elementary.
This FREE Admission family-fun event will feature music, dance demonstrations, food, crafts, art and more. This year’s celebration will include: Debkeh dance, an Arabic calligrapher plus FREE food samples, and Henna art.
Dinner items from Fatty Patty Food Truck. Boutique items available for sale. (Please bring cash for purchases.) Everyone who attends will receive a ticket to enter into a free drawing of gift items from our vendors and local Arab-American owned businesses.
See you at Canterbury!
Scholastic Book Fair at College Park
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to College Park April 29- May 1! The fair will be open to students before school starts from 8:00 to 8:40 a.m., during the school day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and after school from 3:40 to 4:40 p.m. The Book Fair will also be open during Bingo Night, which will be held Friday, May 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bingo Night is a FREE event--join us for bingo, popcorn, prizes, and an opportunity to shop at the Book Fair!
Be sure to check out the eWallet digital payment option. This is a great alternative to sending students to school with cash for the Book Fair. Click here for more information about creating an eWallet. If you are interested in volunteering at the Book Fair please click here.
Next week Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day! It’s time to trade in the "business as usual" for a little more "green!" To celebrate Earth Day, we’re hosting a week-long Earth Day Spirit Week celebration dedicated to our planet. Students and staff are in on this fun so take a peek below at next week's line-up!
4/20 Monday: Colors of the Earth
• Wear blue and green
4/21 Tuesday: All Animal Tuesday
• Wear your favorite animal print or clothing with an animal on it!
4/22 Wednesday: Wonders of Nature
• Wear colors of the rainbow
4/23 Thursday: Join the Race to make our Earth a Better Place
• Wear your favorite team shirt
4/24 Friday: Hang in the Shade
• Wear sunglasses, a hat, or wear yellow
Thank you for supporting this event!
All School Field Trip Scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Our school is heading to Franklin Field for an exciting all-school field trip to see the Milwaukee Panthers take on Valparaiso for their special School Day game!
It's going to be a fantastic day of sunshine, teamwork, and cheering on our local team. Here is everything you need to know to make sure your student is ready for the first pitch:
Trip Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Departure: We will be leaving school promptly at 9:15 AM.
Return: We will be back on campus by 2:00 PM.
No Chaperones Needed for this Trip
What Students Need:
Permission Slip: Please ensure this permission slip is completed and returned by April 24, 2026. (Permission slips are also being sent home this week.)
Bag Lunch: All students must bring a bag lunch and a drink (disposable packaging). Bag lunches will be offered through school and student's lunch accounts will be charged if ordered. Please indicate by checking the box on the permission slip if a school lunch is needed.
School Spirit: Wear your College Park black Mario T-Shirt of this year.
Note: Since we will be outdoors at the ballpark, please check the forecast and send your student with a light jacket or sunscreen as needed.
We can't wait to see our students representing our school in the stands. Go Panthers!
Keep Our Pathways Safe: Walk Your Wheels!
To ensure the safety of everyone here at College Park, please remember that motorized scooters, e-bikes, motorized mini-bikes and skateboards and bikes must be walked once you enter school grounds. While these are great ways to get to school, walkways and our parking lot gets crowded very quickly in the morning and after school. Keeping your wheels on the ground (and your feet off the deck) helps prevent accidental collisions and keeps our shared spaces safe for all students, staff, and visitors. Also, these motorized scooters, E bikes, motorized mini-bikes and skateboards and bikes are NOT ALLOWED to be driven in our parking lot, circle drive or playground until after 6:00 p.m. due to safety reasons.
The Golden Rule: If you’re on school grounds, dismount and walk. Use the designated racks to secure your ride, and let’s keep our school a "collision-free" zone!
Mark Your Calendar for Our Dine Out for College Park @ Cafe Zupas - April 15
We are excited to announce this month's Dine Out for College Park event! On Wednesday, April 15, Café Zupas will be hosting a fundraiser for College Park from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Café Zupas will donate up to 25% of all proceeds from our supporters back to the school. These funds go directly toward student activities, classroom supplies, and community events that make College Park so special. Hope to see you there! And as always, thank you for your support!
Tomorrow is Brewer Day at College Park!
Dress in your Brewer attire or blue & gold to support our home team!
This FREE Admission family-fun event will feature music, dance demonstrations, food, crafts, art and more. This year’s celebration will include: Debkeh dance, an Arabic calligrapher plus FREE food samples, and Henna art.
Dinner items from Fatty Patty Food Truck. Boutique items available for sale. (Please bring cash for purchases.) Everyone who attends will receive a ticket to enter into a free drawing of gift items from our vendors and local Arab-American owned businesses.
See you at Canterbury!
College Park kindergarten classrooms turned into "data labs" before Spring Break as students traded their pencils for marshmallows! Using Lucky Charms cereal, these K-5 mathematicians practiced the fundamentals of data collection and analysis.
Dump Truck Drop-Off Today!
Today, there was no missing a bright orange, three-ton industrial dump truck that pulled up to College Park that made Mr. Brock's car look like a toy. As the hydraulic brakes hissed with the force of a tired dragon, Levi, one of our lucky raffle winners, didn't shrink back in his seat. Instead, he grabbed his backpack gave the driver a thumbs-up, and hopped down from cab happy to start the school day! A BIG thank you to our Greendale DPW for making the day very special for one of our students!
Attention: 5th Grade Families
IMPORTANT: 5th Grade Baby Pictures & Messages Due April 10!
It's that time of the year again! The yearbook committee is excited to begin collecting baby photos and messages for our amazing 5th graders as they prepare to move on to the middle school. We invite each family to submit (1) baby photo and a short message for the yearbook. Click here for all the details.
Have You Ordered Your Yearbook Yet?
College Park yearbooks can now be ordered directly from VIP Photography. This is the only way a yearbook can be ordered. The cost is $13.00 + tax per book. Please click here if you are interested in purchasing one. Yearbooks will be distributed to students the last week of school. The student photo and yearbook order links can also be found on our College Park website under “Parent Resources”. Yearbook orders will be taken until May 3. This is a firm deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will my yearbook be sent home?: No, yearbooks ordered before the ordering deadline will be delivered to the school to be handed out. Our ordering system requires a shipping address, but no matter what is entered there, the yearbooks have a school delivery
Did I order a yearbook?: Parents will receive an email when their order is confirmed. Have them search their inbox (or spam folder) for an email with the terms "yearbook" or "VIP". If they did not get that email, it's likely that their order didn't go through. Parents can contact our customer support at support@vipis.com or (262)375-4457 for help.
Will there be late ordering?: Late ordering will only be available after the last day of school. Books will be more expensive and be sent directly home over the summer.
A Blazing Bright Start to the Day!
Talk about arriving in style! Two of our very own students had the morning of a lifetime today when they ditched the yellow bus for a bright red fire truck.
After winning the PTO Raffle, one of our students and a friend were dropped off right at their front doors by the Greendale Fire Department crew. With the lights flashing and the siren giving a playful chirp, they pulled up to the school drop-off line as the undisputed VIPs of the morning.
A huge thank you to our Greendale Firefighters for making this possible and for giving our students a commute they’ll never forget.
