The Parsons Happenings
Friday, January 10, 2020
A Message from Proud Principal, Laura Clark
Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope each of you had a restful and meaningful time with your family and friends during the winter break.
As educators we are thankful for all opportunities we have to impact young lives. Our students are the reason we’re here. As they returned to school on Monday, we were so excited to see their faces and begin the second half of our school year. As the second semester begins, the teachers, assistant principals, and I have one vision for our students...to meet their fullest potential. We want ALL of them to become all that they can be. We want them to be successful through good, consistent attendance, perseverance, and working diligently. We want this because these traits will build good habits that will carry them profitably throughout their life. We expect a great deal from our Parsons students because they are so very capable of producing great results! Parsons PRIDE...Achieving and Believing!
Proud to be your Principal,
Mrs. Clark
Parsons Elementary will be recognized at the upcoming January 23rd GCPS Board Meeting
I am so excited and can't wait to celebrate this award with our Parsons' Community! Parsons PRIDE...Achieving and Believing!
Georgia Student Health Survey for Grades 3-5
If you would like to see the survey questions, you may stop by the front office to obtain a copy or you may view them here.
New Teacher Email Addresses
Parents can continue to email teachers at their "old" email addresses. This email should continue to work as well. However, we know that with anything new there can always be a few glitches. Please contact the office if you have any issues with emailing teachers or staff.
Support Autism Awareness
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Girls on the Run Club
Girls in Grades 3rd-5th
Girls on the Run is open for registration. This program is designed to incorporate lessons and fitness to motivate and inspire girls to become empowered leaders who can change the world. You can register any time between January 6 and January 15 at http://www.girlsontherunatlanta.org/Program-Registration. We would love for you to participate and join the team.
Week at a Glance
1/13/20
Readers Rally ~ 7:30 am
Tuesday
1/14/20
Girls Who Code ~ 3:30 pm
Young Rembrandts ~ 3:30 pm
Wednesday
1/15/20
World Citizens ~ 7:45 am
Drama Kids ~ 3:30 pm
Thursday
1/16/20
No Parent Lunches due to The Greatest Showman Production
Chick Fil A Spirit Night
Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
Witzzle Pro ~ 7:40 am
Robotics Club ~ 3:30 pm
Parent eClass Meeting ~ 5:30 pm (Cubs Lab)
Friday
1/17/20
No Parent Lunches due to The Greatest Showman Production
Staff Goody Day (2nd Grade Parents)
Student Council ~ 7:45 am
Box Top Ladies ~ 8:20 am in Lobby
Systemwide Holiday in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Monday, January 20, 2020
20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
In celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. will host our 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Moore Middle School. All students and their families are invited to attend the celebration. The theme will be “The time is always right to do what is right”. We are proud to announce Lauren Seroyer is our Parade Grand Marshal! Lauren is a graduate of Peachtree Ridge High School class of 2018.
The celebration includes a parade, health fair, performances by students, and vendors. The 2020 celebration will also highlight artwork by Gwinnett County students. We encourage students of all ages to submit their artwork. All submitted work must be created entirely by th student artist and received in the front office no later than Monday, January 13, 2020.
Artists, whose artwork is selected to represent their schools, will receive a certificate.
Art Specifications Based on “The time is always right to do what is right”
1. Submit only one piece of artwork per student in any two-dimensional medium (no three-dimensional).
2. All entries must be no smaller than 9” x 12” and no larger than 18” x 24”.
3. Artwork must be mounted.
4. All artwork must be GCPS student original work.
Student Checkout
For assistance in updating contact information on the parent portal, please visit https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/11430.
Systemwide Holiday ~ Student/Staff Holiday
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Chick Fil A Spirit Night
Thursday, January 16th
2020 Satellite Blvd.
Come and join us for Parsons' Spirit Night and be sure to let them know you are there for Parsons Night!
Staff Goody Day ~ 2nd Grade
Friday, January 17th
Staff Goody Day is hosted by a different grade level each month and is a great way to show Parsons ES teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Friday, January 17th 2nd grade parents are invited to send in sweet and savory treats for teachers and staff to enjoy throughout the day. While sweet treats (like donuts, muffins, cookies, chocolates & brownies) and savory snacks (like bagels, chips, popcorn, and cheese & crackers) are always appreciated, the staff is also grateful for healthy options (like protein bars, hummus & pita chips, almonds, fruit, veggies & dip). PTA volunteers will be at the front of the school and at the car pool drop-off lane to collect the goodies that morning.
*PLEASE LABEL IF FOOD CONTAINS NUTS*
Box Top Ladies will be collecting and giving prizes to those students who bring in at least 5 box tops!
Friday, January 17th
8:20 am - 8:50 am
Afternoon Transportation
Parsons Elementary School Vision and Mission
Vision: The vision of Parsons Elementary is to become a school of choice with a welcoming, safe and secure environment that provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to compete successfully in the 21st century and to be compassionate, conscientious, and productive leaders and citizens for our community, country, and world.
Mission: Parsons Elementary is a learning community that promotes individual academic excellence with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Motto: Achieving and believing
Beliefs:
¨ All students can learn.
¨ Student learning is the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.
¨ Students learn in different ways and need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills as well as be actively engaged in solving problems and producing quality work.
¨ Our commitment to continuous improvement is imperative so our school can enable students to become confident, self-directed life-long learners.
¨ A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
¨ Teachers, administrators, parents, and community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.
Proud Principal Laura Clark
Email: laura_j_clark@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org
Location: 1615 Old Peachtree Road Northwest, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 678-957-3050