The Parsons Happenings
eNewsletter September 20, 2019
Safety and Security Update from Principal Clark
Dear Parsons’ Parents and Community,
We were notified at approximately 9:45 AM that there was a threatening Snapchat message circulating among students at Peachtree Ridge High School. As the safety and security of our students and staff at Parsons Elementary and Peachtree Ridge High School were our priority, precautionary steps were taken with additional SROs and all outside activities being cancelled. The cluster SROs, along with Peachtree Ridge administrators reacted swiftly to the threat, and by 10:40 AM we were notified that the threat had been lifted. The student was identified and appropriate actions were taken.
As parents, I know this is an alarming incident and a sad reminder that we must always be prepared in the case of an emergency that impacts our school. As your principal, I am committed to keeping our school safe and following the procedures in our Local School Safety Plan. As always, thank you for your continued support of our school and school community.
Sincerely,
Laura J. Clark
Principal
Week at a Glance
Monday
IOWA TESTING Grades 2 & 5
PTA Reflection Entries Due
9/23/19 ~ Readers Rally ~ 7:30 am
9/23/19 ~ Chess Club ~ 3:30 pm
9/23/19 ~ Tennis Club ~ 3:30 pm
Tuesday
IOWA TESTING Grades 2 & 5
9/24/19 ~ Young Rembrandts ~ 3:30 pm
9/24/19 ~ Spanish Club ~ 3:30 pm
Wednesday
IOWA TESTING Grades 2 & 5
9/25/19 ~ Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
9/25/19 ~ Drama Kids ~ 3:30 pm
9/25/19 ~ Tiger Jo's Taekwon Do ~ 3:30 pm
Thursday
IOWA TESTING Grades 2 & 5
9/26/19 ~ Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
9/26/19 ~ Witzzle Pro ~ 7:40 am
9/26/19 ~ Korean Language Club ~ 3:30 pm
9/26/19 ~ i9 Sports Club ~ 3:30 pm
9:26/19 ~ Robotics Club ~ 3:30 pm
Friday
IOWA TESTING Grades 2 & 5
IOWA Testing for Grade 2 and Grade 5
Reminder-No Ice Cream sales next week due to IOWA testing.
Parsons will host the cluster Literacy Vertical Meeting
#ONERIDGE
No Idling Campaign
Afternoon Transportation
Student Checkout
For assistance in updating contact information on the parent portal, please visit https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/11430.
Chick Fil A Spirit Night was a Success!
Walk to School Day
Staff Goody Day!
Parsons Reading Program
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