Parsons Pirates Update
October 2, 2023
Message From the Principal
Dear Parsons Families,
We had a great week and ended it with our PBIS Movie Party. Thank you to everyone who attended our WatchDOGS event on Thursday! It was a great success!
Sincerely,
Sarah Aherne
Picture Day is Coming
Run Club Starts This Week!
Shout Out a Staff Member
Spark Orange Frog Positive Award
Spark Student of the Week: Nellie
Nellie always comes to school with a smile on her face and ready to learn. Nellie gives great hugs!
I asked Nellie the following questions.
- What brings you joy? My family
- How do you bring joy to others? I give smiles and hugs
- Who is someone that brings joy to you? My brother Beckham
WatchDog Kickoff Event
Fun Run Fundraiser
Parsons has One Way Traffic
School Hours
School doors open at 8:33! Our school hours are from 8:38am-3:33 pm. Our half day hours are 8:38 am-11:55 am. School dismissal is staggered. Please read information from your child’s teacher regarding grade level dismissal.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Our arrival and dismissal continue to get better everyday!
Just a couple of important reminders.
- Pull ALL the way up! More cars can line up so more students can be dismissed. Teamwork makes the dream work!
- Don't park on the crosswalk. It's illegal and our students need a safe way to cross.
- If you have parked in the parking lot, walk up to the curb or crosswalk. Do NOT let you child walk or run without a parent/guardian in the parking lot. Safety first!
- If you are parking, please park IN a parking spot. You cannot park in the middle of the road or up on the curb by the big lot because it is against fire code.
- Be nice to the crossing guard! We teach our students to be kind and it's not kind when parents yell and say the rules don't apply to them. Remember Parsons Pirates are Kinder Than Necessary.
Please Pick Up on Time
Please Check Out Our GSD Student Handbook
School Safety
All doors are locked during the school day. If you come to school, you will be buzzed into the foyer area and office and then asked to show identification before your child is released. All visitors/volunteers in the building must report and sign in at the office. Visitors must wear a badge in the school building. All volunteers in the classroom and for field trips must have a background check on file each year.
Parsons Positive Behavior Model
Free School Breakfast and Lunch
Governor Whitmer has made school breakfast and lunch free again this school year. You will receive free and reduced lunch forms the first day of school. Even though meals are free we encourage all families to fill out the forms. The completion of the application by our families helps us receive federal funding. Lunch menus are available at this link.
Lunch is 11:45-1:00.
K 11:45-12:10
3 11:55-12:20
1 12:05-12:30
4 12:15-12:40
2 12:25-12:50
5 12:35-1:00
Water Only in the Classroom
While we know our students love Prime, juice, milk, pop, Starbucks, etc, we ask that you help us with ensuring that only water is available in the classroom. Students are welcome to have these other drinks at lunch but they will not be allowed in the classroom.
Teacher of the Month
Jamie Churches', State Representative HD 27, office has a new ‘Teacher of the Month’ nomination form available on their website. As always, they wish to highlight the phenomenal educators of our district and showcase their incredible efforts in the classroom, with our students, and within the school community. I have attached the link to this email for your convenience. As they receive nominations, her team will reach out accordingly to schedule a day/time to present the award to a teacher per school month. Last year, Brittany Gurney received this award. We have so many awesome educators!
Teacher of the Month Nomination Form: https://housedems.com/jaime-churches/teacher-of-the-month/
When to Keep Your Child Home From School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X1h-iSol2YD68QRJndqs3bNInfpnLoISC0h1E_B7-Ck/edit?usp=sharing
Upcoming Dates
October 4th: Picture Day and Count Day
October 10th: PTO 6:00
October 19th: Fun Run
October 23rd-24th: No School Autumn Break
October 26th: Trunk or Treat
October 31st: Halloween Parade
November 3rd: Half Day-Dismissal 11:55 Parent Teacher Conferences
November 7th: No School-Professional Development Day
November 9th: Half Day-Dismissal 11:55 Parent Teacher Conferences
November 10th: Veteran's Day, Half Day-Dismissal 11:55 Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14th: PTO 6:00
November 20th or 21st: Turkey Trot TBD
November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Break
December 2nd: Gibraltar Christmas Parade
December 12th: PTO 6:00
December 18th-19th: Santas's Shop
December 19th: Cookies with Santa PM
December 22nd: Last Day before Winter Break
Mrs. Aherne
Email: ahernes@gibdist.net
Website: https://www.gibdist.net/parsons-elementary
Location: Parsons Elementary School, Middle Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 379-7050