The Parsons Happenings
Friday, March 6, 2020
Readers Rally 2020 Champions
Congratulations to our Parsons Readers Rally Team. They won the Gwinnett County Public Schools Elementary Readers Rally Competition at the Instructional Support Center on March 3, 2020.
Seven Habits of Happy Kids
So Much PRIDE for Random Acts of Kindness
Christopher Hairston in Mrs. Perkerson's 4th grade class
Can you say PRIDE?!
Patrick Martinez in Mrs. Cummings 3rd Grade Class
Can you say PRIDE?!
Author Sarah Weeks is Visiting Parsons
Don't Forget to Spring Your Clocks Forward Saturday Night
District Board Member Visits Parsons
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Dual Language Immersion Program for 2020-2021
Georgia Milestones for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades in April
You can find more information on GMAS, at the Georgia Departement of Education website. In addition, you can find more GMAS resources on this website too.
Promotion Criteria
Six Flags Read to Succeed Program: Earn a Free Six Flags Ticket
Field Day 2020
Family Game Night
Enjoy playing games? Want to spend a fun evening with your family? Our 4th and 5th grade Student Council members are planning an exciting night for you! Student Council is hosting a Family Game Night on Wednesday, March 25th. Join us in the Cafeteria from 5:00-6:30pm for board games, a hula hoop competition, Family Feud, and more. You can even find out if you're smarter than a 5th grader! We can't wait to play with everyone!
Week at a Glance
3/9/20
5th Grade Field Trip ~ Fox Theater
Chess Club ~ 3:30 pm
Tennis Club ~ 3:30 pm
Girls on the Run ~ 4:00 pm
Tuesday
3/10/20
Spanish Club ~ 3:30 pm
Young Rembrandts ~ 3:30 pm
Wednesday
3/11/20
Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
Drama Kids ~ 3:30 pm
Tiger Jo's Takewon Do ~ 3:30 pm
Girls on the Run ~ 4:00 pm
Thursday
3/12/20
Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
Witzzle Pro ~ 7:40 am
Korean Language Club ~ 3:30 pm
Robotics Club ~ 3:45 pm
Friday
3/13/20
Student and Teacher Holiday ~ No School
Student Checkout
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Class Placement Information: Parent Input
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@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org
Location: 1615 Old Peachtree Road Northwest, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 678-957-3050