Thank You, Thank You College Park PTO and Families!
A huge Thank You to our amazing PTO for making Staff Appreciation Week feel so special!
We are truly spoiled and so grateful for your thoughtfulness. From the delicious breakfast and catered lunch to the fun "dirty sodas" and the ultimate snack and candy bar, you kept us fueled and smiling all week long.
The gift cards were such a generous surprise, but the real gift is having such a supportive community behind us. We feel incredibly lucky to work with all of you!
With gratitude,
Our College Park Staff
Dine Out for College Park - May 19, 2026
Mark your calendars! It’s time for some gourmet hot dogs, burgers, and community spirit. Join your fellow College Park families for a delicious fundraiser at Dog Haus Biergarten in Ballpark Commons!
Whether you're craving a Haus Dog, or their famous Nashville-style fried chicken, come out and eat for a cause. 20% of all sales will be donated back to our school.
When: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: 7055 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI (Ballpark Commons)
The Goal: Support College Park while enjoying the best Würst in town!
Pro-Tip: Make sure to mention College Park at the register when you order to ensure our school gets the credit! We can’t wait to see our Panthers out at the ballpark. Let’s make this our biggest Dine Out yet!
Greendale Schools' staff is AMAZING - highly rated, respected and loved by our students and community! We are so proud of our team and the work each person does to Cultivate Excellence in Every Student. Ms. Megan Bengs is one of those outstanding and beloved team members. Take a look at the video linked here to learn more about her and how she works with students. https://youtu.be/gqw28JwRnZk
#CultivatingExcellence #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #pantherpride
Get Ready for the 2026 GMS Musical, Disney's High School Musical!
GMS's Spring Musical is May 13 and 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the GHS Auditorium. Close to 70 cast and crew students are working hard to 'Getcha Head in the Game' to bring home the Wildcats Championship. Come join us.
All seats are General Admission and available at the door. Asking for $5 per person donation or $20 per family. NO advanced tickets. Show will run about 75 minutes and be fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!
Minecraft Family Community Movie Night May 15!
Join us for a fun-filled Minecraft Family Community Movie Night at College Park on Friday May 15! Bring the whole family and enjoy an exciting evening inspired by everyone’s favorite block-building world. Dinner and snacks are welcome. Concessions will not be available for this event.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m., so come early to grab a good spot, and the movie will start at 5:30 p.m.. Don’t miss out on this awesome community event—everyone is welcome!
College Park first graders took advantage of beautiful sunny, warm weather in late April to practice their reading skills outside. Many of them said they plan on doing this over the summer after visiting the library. Great Idea!
Last Call for Yearbooks!
The deadline to order yearbooks is May 3, 2026. If you are interested in getting a yearbook for your student(s), please click here to place an order.
Yearbooks will be distributed to students the last week of school.
In early spring, our 2nd-grade explorers were joined by a real-life Entomologist, Martin Ventura, for a hands-on journey into the incredible world of insects. Our guest expert helped them peek into the "secret lives" of bugs. Students were so engaged and loved seeing the insects up close and finding out why bees, ants, and even "scary spiders" are so important for our planet. Thank you Mr. Ventura for such a great time as the second graders learned to think, observe and explore the insect life just like scientists!
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.
The Community Connections Arab American Heritage event was a beautiful showcase of the culture of the Arab world, with amazing drum and dance performances, music, food, Henna and Arabic calligraphy, crafts, health and wellness resources and so much fun! Many thanks to our guests and everyone who made the celebration special and memorable. We are grateful to the very generous vendors, performers and door prize sponsors. Shout out to these participants: The Greendale Health Department/ Community Alliance, PAGE, Banat Al-Huriyeh, Tabla/Arabic Drum- Peter Alnimri, Stylish Henna By Amina, Farouq Abukhamireh- Arabic Calligraphy. Each guest received a ticket for a door prize sponsored by these generous businesses: Qahwa House, Wellbees Pharmacy, Crystal Hair Salon, MyCare Home Care Services, Cinnabon in Greendale and Bayshore mall, Hot Bargain Depot, Prestige Accounting Services, Crave Cookies - Greendale, Jana Designs, and Rana's Beauty Room. Watch for this and the other Community Connections events in the 2026-2027 school year!
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!
A huge congratulations to the students receiving the Cooperation Award here at College Park! Success isn't just about individual achievement; it’s about how we lift each other up. Whether it was stepping in to help a classmate grasp a tough concept, mediating a group project with grace, or simply being the "glue" that keeps our community tight, you’ve shown us what true teamwork looks like. This award helps us understand that we go further when we go together. Thank you for making College Park a kinder, more collaborative place to learn. Keep building those bridges!
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!
Our Kindergarteners showcased and celebrated their love of Mo Willem's storybook character, The Pigeon. After studying and learning about The Pigeon's wants and needs, big feelings, and problem-solving strategies, these young learners made connections to our Character Strong work! The students created beautiful artwork and wrote Pigeon-inspired stories. Caring adults and staff were invited to share in celebrating this hard work. Activities had the students sharing their Pigeon work, teaching caring adults how to draw The Pigeon, snuggling up to read books together, taking pictures in The Pigeon photo booth, and enjoying a Pigeon-approved snack.
College Park First Graders had fun learning their doubles in math class with their friends. The smiles tell us how much they enjoyed learning together.
