Welcome to PERC!
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year and Step 3 of your online registration process
ABOUT PERC
The Parkmead Education Resources Council (PERC) is our school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Every Parkmead Elementary family is automatically a member. We're excited to kick off another amazing year of community, connection, and fun for our students!
Follow us on Facebook (Parkmead PERC PTO) and Instargram (@percparkmead) for more info.
You make it possible! Volunteering and contributing to the PERC Annual Fund makes it happen.
ANNUAL FUND DONATIONS
Through your generous donation, we are able to purchase classroom supplies, cover the cost of school field trips, provide teacher appreciation, and much more not covered by the school’s regular budget. Your dollars stay right here and help make Parkmead Elementary a wonderful learning environment and community.
If you would like to contribute to the Annual Fund, you can make a donation through the link below. The suggested donation to help meet the fundraising goal is $250 per family, not per student, but any amount is deeply appreciated!
Your donation is tax deductible (Federal ID 61-1459498), and remember to find out if your employer has a corporate matching gift program.
https://parkmeadperc.membershiptoolkit.com/store1
VOLUNTEERING
Interested in volunteering? Opportunities include organizing an annual event, event day volunteering, and becoming a PERC Board Member.
Fill in the Parkmead Elementary PERC Volunteer Interest Form and we will reach out to you or feel free to to contact the PERC President, Sunita Swamy, directly at president@parkmeadperc.org.
ANNUAL PERC EVENTS
PERC has a long tradition of annual events that we all look forward to. Events throughout the school year include the following.
- Family Movie Night (September), Parkmead Elementary families gather to watch a movie at the school under the stars.
- Fall Carnival (October), a Parkmead Elementary tradition featuring games, treats, and fun for the whole family.
- International Festival (November), a celebration of our diverse community. Parkmead Elementary families share food, traditions, displays, and performances from cultures around the world.
- One Book, One School and One Book, One School Family Night (January), a reading program where every student receives a free book thoughtfully selected by our librarian, Mrs. Westcoat, and the entire school reads it together.
- Book Fair (January), Parkmead students love getting a new book or two, and maybe a little toy too.
- Talent Show (February), Parkmead students share their various talents during a school performance and an after-school performance for families.
- Walk-a-thon (March), our annual fundraiser where students walk to help raise money for all the incredible PERC events and activities.
- Staff Appreciation Week (April), our opportunity to show teachers and staff how much they mean to all of us.
- Field Day (May), a favorite end-of-year tradition featuring outdoor games and activities for all students.
Questions? Contact PERC President, Sunita Swamy, at president@parkmeadperc.org
Resources
Peer Family Network
Are you new to Parkmead Elementary? Have you been around awhile?
The Peer Family Network pairs families that are new to Parkmead Elementary with experienced ones that can share their knowledge of the school and community.
The goal is to build connections across our community while helping new families feel welcomed and supported as they transition to a new school.
To participate, please fill in the Peer Family Network Form and we will be in touch.
