Welcome Our New Principal

Message from Mrs. Clark

Wagons Needed

Summer Reading

Report Cards

Mystery Balloon Summer Countdown

Missing Chargers

Mark your calendar for the End of Year Events

Not attending Parsons next year?

Rising 6th Grade Information

May Public Library Events

May Gwinnett County Community Events

Summer Camps

PRIDE Attendance

AKS at Home

GCPS Promotion Requirements

PTA News

2023-2024 GCPS Approved Calendar

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Free Groceries opportunity

Tutoring

Parsons on Social Media

Calendar of Events

Business Partners

I am Mr. Lenie George, the proud incoming principal of Parsons Elementary. I am truly humbled and honored to serve in this amazing school. I’m proud to say that Gwinnett is my home. I grew up in Gwinnett County Schools, and had the opportunity to see the commitment of passionate educators from an early age. Here at Parsons Elementary, I see a tradition of excellence, dedication, and support. I see a vibrant culture of joy throughout the building. Most of all, I feel the authenticity of a thriving community. I have been in education for 17 years, joyfully serving students, parents, and teachers. My journey started as a high school mathematics teacher in Chicago, Illinois. The path continued, as I worked as a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia. For the past 6 years, I’ve had the pleasure of serving as an Assistant Principal. Throughout my time in education, I have witnessed so many valuable life experiences. I have seen teachers lead with passion, heart, and empathy, as they inspire students. I have seen students grow into lifelong learners, who model care and cooperation with their peers. My role is to continue to empower Parsons, because I value the shared teacher leadership and the true culture of collaboration. You all have a strong culture of excellence at the school. It excites me to listen and learn from each and every person, and to be woven in the fabric of this One Ridge community. Thank you for entrusting your children to the amazing work being done at Parsons. I commit to serving this community with pride and passion. I look forward to working with you to continue to enhance the academic excellence at Parsons Elementary! In the coming months, I look forward to meeting each of you and to working together to ensure that every child at Parsons receives a solid foundation on which to build future learning. We are One Ridge and we have Parsons PRIDE!

Are you getting rid of your old wagon? Our PE teacher, Ms. Rodriguez could use your wagon! Transporting items for field day and other events is a big undertaking. Donate your old wagons to Ms. Rodriguez. If you would like to make a donation, please email her at jacqueline.rodriguez@gcpsk12.org.

Parsons Elementary School will participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge sponsored by Beanstack from June 1 – July 31. We challenge our students to read at least 400 minutes during the summer and keep track of their reading on the unique Beanstack site for Parsons ES. For more information on Summer Reading at Parsons, see the flyer.
Summer Reading at Parsons Flyer

The Gwinnett County Public Library Summer Reading Information:

GCPL Summer Reading

How to link your Parsons Beanstack with the public library's Beanstack profile

• Report Cards will be printed and mailed out by GCPS beginning Tuesday, May 30 through June 2.
• Report Cards will be attached to Student Documents and available in ParentVUE / StudentVUE by Sunday, May 28.
  

Beginning May 10th, we will pop a balloon each morning on the morning

announcements revealing a fun, summer countdown activity for our students the

following day. To give you a heads up…I am secretly revealing the Mystery

Fun to you. Shhhh…please keep it a secret from the students so they will hear when the

Mystery Balloon Pops!

May 22- Lunch on the Lawn - bring a towel to eat your lunch outside

May 23- Inside Out Day - wear your clothes inside out

May 24- Movie and Move Up Day - Enjoy a movie and meet your teacher for next year!

If your child has their GCPS charger at home, please make sure that it is returned to the school immediately. Please check your home to ensure that your child's charger is returned to school.

Fifth-grade Chromebooks, chargers, and bags will be collected, and Kindergarten - 4th grade will be renewed and stored at school for the summer. All devices (K-5th) will be assessed for damage upon return and fines may be assigned based on the fee schedule provided at the beginning of the year, currently available on the parent and student support sites. If a device is returned in good condition, no fine will be assigned. Chromebooks will be deactivated and fines for replacing the device will be assigned if a device, charger, or bag is not returned.

Class Celebrations

Kindergarten EOY Party-Monday, May 22⋅9:30 – 10:30am

1st Grade EOY Party-Monday, May 22⋅10:00 – 11:00am

2nd Grade EOY Party-Monday, May 22⋅12:00 – 1:00pm

4th Grade EOY Party-Tuesday, May 23⋅10:00 – 11:00am

5th Grade Celebration Carnival-Tuesday, May 23⋅12:15 – 2:15pm

5th Grade

5th Grade Walk: May 22

2:00-2:20pm- 5th Graders & Seniors walk the halls

5th Grade Finale: May 24

10:30-12:00pm at The Fountain Church (South Scales and Old Peachtree Rd)

Please see the attached information from Hull Middle School. The parent letter contains lots of important information for our rising 6th grade students.

Please click HERE to preview summer enrichment opportunities and activities for gifted and high ability students. Students can benefit greatly by participating in summer enrichment opportunities and activities. Examples of academic, social, and personal benefits may include:

Academic

• Studying topics of interest at an in-depth level.
• Exploring potential college majors, fields of study, and careers.
• Continuing the learning momentum from the academic school year.
• Learning about topics that extend beyond the school curriculum.
• Increasing academic motivation and goals.
• Participating in hands-on and practical academic activities.
• Becoming familiar with a new learning environment.

Social

• Engaging in high-level discourse with other motivated students.
• Meeting students from different schools, regions, states, and countries.
• Developing lasting friendships with peers who share similar interests.
• Discussing areas of interest in an in-depth manner with other participants.
• Learning in a collaborative and cooperative environment.

Personal

• Enhancing self-confidence through accomplishing goals.
• Gaining new perspectives and ideas about society.
• Enhancing intrapersonal skills.
• Discovering personal characteristics and qualities.
• Developing an increased sense of self.

Nike US Sports camps will be hosting a Football Camp at Peachtree Ridge for youth players looking to take their game to the next level. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Peachtree Ridge Cluster students get a $50 discount.

Registration link: https://www.ussportscamps.com/football/nike-1/nike-skills-football-camp-atlanta

Questions, please feel free to email 855.CommunitySchool@gcpsk12.org.

For more information on Summer Camp and the After School Academy click here.

As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative, the school district seeks to empower parents with tools that allow them to help their children at home. Our AKS at Home project provides math and language arts resources to support families of children in grades K-5 so that they truly are partners in their children’s learning. This support is available for families to access in the format that suits them and their schedule best. They can attend live virtual meetings, view recorded information, and gain tools and suggestions on how to best help their children through tip sheets on a wide variety of topics. Click the link for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/13286

As we start planning for next year, we want to know your opinion! Share with us your favorite PTA events and ideas for new programs and events to hold next year. The short survey will take 2 minutes to complete:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQRQS2F

The Parsons ES PTA Board was unanimously elected at the PTA General Membership meeting at Parsonspalooza. We are pleased to announce the following people were elected:

Presidents: Shacresa Staley & Evelyn Flemons

Vice President: Jennifer Kim

Treasurer: Mabel Goldsmith

Secretary: Janet Shin

We are also building the team of committee leaders for next year, please review the volunteer opportunities for next year and sign-up for any spots that call to you https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DAAAD22ABFF2-parsons

Don't forget to buy your yearbook! To purchase a yearbook, please visit the website below.

Treering Yearbook Company

If you purchased a yearbook before April 27, they will be delivered to students at the end of the year class parties. Yearbooks purchased after April 27 will be mailed directly to the purchaser's address and an additional shipping fee will be added to the purchase.

In partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL), GCPS provides Tutor.com as an online tutoring resource for students. The expert tutors at Tutor.com can help your student work through a tough homework problem, improve writing skills, study for a test, review a difficult concept, and so much more! Live tutoring support is available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, students can receive “drop-off support,” 24-7, by uploading a document for tutor feedback that will be reviewed and returned at a later time. To learn more about how to access this resource and what is offered, click here.

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Monday, 5/22/23

• 9:30 am ~ Kindergarten End of the Year Parties
• 10:00 am ~ 1st Grade End of the Year Parties
• 12:00 pm ~ 2nd Grade End of the Year Parties
• 2:00 pm ~ Senior/5th Grade Walk

• 9:30 am ~ 5th Grade: Walk to the Fountain Church for Finale Practice
• 10:00 am ~ 4th Grade End of the Year Parties
• 12:15 pm ~ 5th Grade Celebration/Jumpies

Wednesday, 5/24/23

• Last Day of School!
• Awards Day
• 9:00 am ~ Move up Day for K-4th grades
• 10:00 am ~ Awards Ceremony 4th Grade
• 10:30 am ~ 5th Grade Finale
• 11:00 am ~ Awards Ceremony 3rd Grade
• 12:00 pm ~ Awards Ceremony 2nd Grade
• 2:00 pm ~ Awards Ceremony 1st Grade

Email: laura.j.clark@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org
Location: 1615 Old Peachtree Road Northwest, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 678-957-3050