Trying something new!
After unexpectedly being out an extra week in December, January has been just as uncertain. We have been out for snow, thinking we would be out for the weather and watching Omicron cause havoc in so many families. However, it has not changed the heart of the teachers and staff at PES. I walk through the classrooms and hallways and see adults pouring into our students. Yes, there are times of correcting their behavior, but they honestly want to see them succeed.
This brings me to this newsletter. To better communicate some of the beautiful things that are taking place at Parsons Elementary, we have created a weekly newsletter. Each week you will receive news, pictures, and other information about our school. We want to make sure that we use as many platforms as possible to keep you updated.
One of the best parts of this newsletter is its ability to translate this letter into different languages. This can help families share their child's school with family and friends that may live in various areas of the world. Again, we are always looking for ways to interact with families!
We are honored to have the opportunity to work with you and your child. If you have any questions or concerns, always feel free to contact us. You can contact me by clicking the contact Scott King link on the left and the bottom of the newsletter.
Scott
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February 9th PES students will take their spring and class pictures. If your child is absent, there will be a makeup day later in March. | Feb. 10th The PES Choir will rehearse until 4:00. | Feb. 17th Visit with your child's teacher from 2-6. |
February 9th
Feb. 10th
Feb. 17th
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Feb. 17th, 18th, & 21st Due to teacher in-service, parent-teacher conference, teacher professional development, and President's Day, Decatur County Schools will be closed. The Extended School day will be open from 7-5:30. Please see the attached link for the cost of this program. https://www.parsonselementaryschool.org/extended-school-program.html | TWO's Day Celebration. Click on the picture for more details. | 4th Grade 4h Cornbread contest Ms. Anita's homeroom on Feb. 28th. Ms. Tonia's homeroom on Mar. 2nd. Ms. Wendy's homeroom on Mar. 3rd. For more information, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Dustyn @ dushwats@utk.edu. |
Feb. 17th, 18th, & 21st
TWO's Day Celebration.
4th Grade 4h Cornbread contest
Ms. Tonia's homeroom on Mar. 2nd.
Ms. Wendy's homeroom on Mar. 3rd.
For more information, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Dustyn @ dushwats@utk.edu.
How are we doing as a school?
Covid 19 Reporting
"Fill the Fridge" February!
Wear Blue Monday as we kick off the Key of the Month - OWNERSHIP
Be responsible for your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. “Own” the choices you make and the results that follow.
Ownership is our willingness to take responsibility for the choices we make. When we take responsibility for our choices, others know they can count on us and we earn their respect.
If you tell a friend you’ll meet him at a certain time but you’re two hours late because you were hanging out with another friend, take responsibility for your choice. Don’t make up excuses like “I couldn’t help it … Billy just wouldn’t let me go.” Take ownership by saying, “I was wrong not to meet you as planned or call you when I realized I’d be late.”
When we take ownership of everything we do and say and stop blaming things outside ourselves for situations that occur in our lives, we have greater control. We may not be able to control everything that happens in our lives but we can control how we respond to what happens. By taking ownership of our actions we create a huge shift in our life.
Ownership is a whole-life concept. We can take ownership of our education, our relationships, our fitness, our fun—all areas of our life. And when we take ownership we take pride and feel confident and fulfilled.
Contact Information
Ms. Brandi Smith - Asst. Principal - brandi.smith@decaturschools.org