The Parsons Happenings
October 28, 2022
In this edition...
Message from your Proud Interim Principal
Digital Citizenship Resources for Parents
Digital Learning Day #2
5th Grade: Honors Chorus
Parent Referrals for Gifted Testing
Thanksgiving Parent Lunch Invitation
Warming Stations
Gingerbread House Contest and Lighting of the Tree
Yearbooks for Sale
Picture Make-Up Day
Movie Night
Parsons Reading Program
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Free Groceries Opportunity
Gwinnett County Public Library Events Calendar: Suwanee Branch
Our Blueprint for the Future
New to the United States and GCPS?
Parsons on Social Media
Calendar of Events
PTA News
Business Partners
Message from your Proud Interim Principal
Dear Parents,
Thank you for helping us celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encouraging our students to make good choices! Many of the students participated in the daily "dress-up" themes and we discussed what they wanted to do in the future. We had many students who attended the Trunk or Treat at Peachtree Ridge on Thursday night. The students were talking this morning about how much fun they had at the event! Thank you to the students at PRHS for hosting an amazing community night!
We have some fun family events happening in the next couple of weeks. Friday, November 11 is our PTA sponsored Family Movie Night. See the PTA section for more details and I hope you are able to attend. We are hosting Thanksgiving lunches on November14, 15, and 16. Parents can prepay through MyPaymentsPlus. We look forward to seeing you on your child's assigned day. Our cafeteria manager has been planning for these meals and I know they will be delicious!
The students also attended a Strong4Life Pep Rally today sponsored by CHOA. The message is to lead a healthy life through eating correctly and exercising. I hope they are anxious to tell you about it and show you the gifts they received.
Enjoy the weekend!
Proud Interim Principal,
Mrs. Wanda F Law
Digital Citizenship Resources for Parents
Digital Learning Day #2
Mark your calendars for the next Digital Learning Days:
February 3: Digital Learning Day #3
March 17: Digital Learning Day #4
5th Grade: Honors Chorus
Attention 5th grade families! This year in 5th grade your student has the exciting opportunity to audition for Gwinnett County Honor Chorus. This group is made up of 4 fifth graders from every elementary school in Gwinnett County (around 200 singers). Students who are in the group will have the chance to learn music and perform with talented singers from around the county during a performance in March. Since I am only able to select 4 students, I will be holding auditions on Thursday, November 3rd . Students who audition will sing "Happy Birthday" and do some short singing exercises with me. The 4 students will be selected based on audition results and behavior in music class. If your student is interested, please open the document below for more details, print it, fill it out, and have your student return it to me by Wednesday, November 2nd. There are also paper copies available outside my classroom!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UrtpEXZ1VY-q4bCrAgd1qxjDNPbKPJkJko9PfLu0GC0/edit?usp=sharing
Let me know if you have any questions!
Meghan Kennedy
Parent Referrals for Gifted Testing
Thanksgiving Parent Lunch Invitation (purchasing a ticket is a reservation)
Warming Stations
Gingerbread House Contest and Lighting of the Tree hosted by Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse has announced a Gingerbread House Contest will be part of the annual Lighting of the Tree festivities this year and they are introducing two new holiday events: Brunch With Santa and a Holiday Open House.
- Gingerbread House Contest: We want to display your Gingerbread House during this year’s Lighting of the Tree event. Everyone is invited to build their own gingerbread house that will be on display in the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse’s Superior Court Ballroom from November 24th – November 30th. Entries will be accepted from schools, children/families/individuals, businesses, organizations and culinary students/professionals. There is no fee to participate. Don’t forget, the annual Lighting of the Tree event is Thursday, November 24th with festivities kicking off at 5:30pm.
- Brunch With Santa or Breakfast With Santa: Children of all ages will delight in a yummy meal, make fun crafts, and share their wish list with Santa personally! Bring your little ones to hear Santa share a magical story and don't forget your camera for photos with ol' Saint Nick. Pre-register by December 2.
- Holiday Family Photos: Bring a camera and your photographer for a 30-minute photo session for holiday photos in one of our many beautifully decorated settings. Reservations are required. Don’t wait because prime dates will sell out.
- Holiday Open House: Visitors are welcome to enjoy self-guided tours of the beautifully decorated Courthouse, including the lovely Superior Court Ballroom, beautiful Blue Ready Room, quaint Intimate Wedding room, and Santa’s homey Living Room. Take photos with personal cameras and enjoy holiday treats with friends and family. Children can leave a letter for Santa in his mailbox.
We look forward to you joining us this holiday season!
Sincerely,
Lisa
Lisa Howell | Program Coordinator | Parks and Recreation
Department of Community Services | Gwinnett County Government
678.765.4664 | 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519
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Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is proudly accredited by CAPRA!
Yearbooks For Sale
Mark Your Calendar for Picture Make up Day!
Join us Friday, November 11th at 6:30 pm!
Parsons' Movie Under the Stars is on November 11! We are having a vote to see which movie will be shown. Parents, please have your children vote for their movie of choice at the link below. Voting ends Thursday, November 3. One vote per child please!
https://forms.gle/4tC8RTBJSREcirwz8
We have a HUGE screen this year!! Cost will be $10 per car. Payments can be made on Memberhub soon. More details, memberhub link and QR code, and food truck information will be shared very soon!
Parsons Reading Program
Free Groceries Opportunity
Gwinnett County Public Library Events Calendar: Suwanee Branch
Our Blueprint for the Future: Building the Bridge from Empathy to Excellence
- Dr. Calvin J. Watts, GCPS Superintendent
Click here to view Our Blueprint for the Future.https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33496
New to the United States and GCPS?
Parsons on Social Media
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- 7:30 am ~ Readers Rally
- 7:40 am ~ Art Club
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
- 3:30 pm ~ Drama Club (Registration required)
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- 7:45 am ~ Robotics Club
- 7:45 am ~ School Counseling Advisory Council
- 4:00 pm ~ Student Intervention and Support Program
Thursday, November 3, 2022
- 7:45 am ~ Witzzle Pro (Melts' Room)
- 7:50 am ~ Pride of Parsons Chorus
- 3:30 pm ~ i9 Sports
- 4:00 pm ~ Chick Fil A Spirit Night (Sugarloaf and Satellite)
Friday, November 4, 2022
- 10:15 am ~ Play to Learn
- 1:45 pm ~ Play to Learn
- 3:30 pm ~ Tech Club
What is PTA?
PTA is the Parent Teacher Association and we make a strong community for all of the children at Parsons. Join us for $7 on parsonses.memberhub.com/store to become a PTA member and we will be stronger together. If you have any questions about the PTA or volunteer opportunities to help our school community, please email parsonsespta@gmail.com.
PTA Spiritwear for Sale until Sunday, November 6th!
After each order period, the spirit wear will not be available for sale for several months. So please don't forget to check out this cute lion graphic tee and long sleeve shirt. You can place an order at the PTA store website. https://parsonses.memberhub.com/store
Proud Principal Laura Clark
Email: laura.j.clark@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org
Location: 1615 Old Peachtree Road Northwest, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 678-957-3050