Parsons Pirate Update

Hello Parsons Family,

We all had a big surprise with the news that our last day is now June 12th. Thursday, June 12th is now a half day. We will have our annual all school yearbook signing from 9:00-9:30 on June 12th. The 5th grade graduation will now be in the morning. The clap out will start at 9:45 and the graduation will begin at 10:00.

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please make sure you send your child's teacher a quick word of appreciation!

Sincerely,
Sarah Aherne

Please shout out a staff member, using this form. We love to get your feedback and recognize all staff.

This is such an exciting time for our 5th grade students. We love to celebrate them. Please check out the important dates below.

May 5th: 5th Grade Mixer at Rev'd Up Fun 5:00-9:00 pm

May 14th: 5th Grade Visit to Shumate Middle School 9:00-10:45 am

May 19th-May 21st: 5th Grade Camp

May 30th: 5th Grade Party at Parsons 6:00-8:00 pm

June 12th: 5th Grade Clap Out and Graduation 9:45 am, Last Day

We will soon be implementing a change to how our student Chromebooks for students in grades 2 through 5 will function outside of the school day. We understand that sometimes students need to use their Chromebooks at home for homework or special projects, and this change is not intended to interfere with that.

Later this coming week, we will be implementing a scheduled "downtime" for these school-issued Chromebooks. During this downtime, the Chromebook will temporarily be unusable. Think of it as a good time for the device to "rest" and recharge, just like our students!

The downtime will run every night from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

We believe this small adjustment will help ensure our Chromebooks are primarily used for learning activities during the school day.

This is also a good time to remind all our families about the purpose of our district-issued devices. These Chromebooks are intended for school-related activities. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that our students are using their devices appropriately and that they are not disrupting the educational process through non-educational, unsafe, or illegal use.

If you have any questions about this upcoming change, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education!

This spring, students in grades 3-5 will participate in the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). This state assessment measures student learning in key subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science (5th grade), and Social Studies (5th grade). The results help educators and families understand academic progress and areas for growth.

You can support your child by:
✅ Ensuring they get a good night's sleep before testing days.
✅ Providing a healthy breakfast to fuel their focus.
✅ Encouraging a positive mindset—remind them to do their best!
✅ Avoiding scheduling appointments on testing days when possible.

Our PTO has also supplied snacks for testing, mints, and gum to focus. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students succeed!

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports...

1. Creates and maintains a safe and effective learning environment

2. Ensures all students have social skills needed for success at school and beyond.

3. Provides a proactive system-wide framework for implementation

The purpose of PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behaviors are the norm.

Mileage Club starts this week on Thursday, April 10th. It has switched to Thursday mornings at 8:00 am. Remember to dress for the Spring weather!

The Parsons Carnival is BACK! It was such a hit last year that the PTO has decided to organize it again. It is May 22nd from 5:00-8:00. We need LOTS of volunteers to be successful, please consider signing up here.

Our parking lot is both a drop off loop and a parking lot. Please drive slowly as parents are parking, families are walking students, and cars are following the driveline. There have been some close calls lately!

Our school hours are from 8:38am-3:33 pm. Our school doors will open at 8:33 am. Our half day hours are 8:38 am-11:55 am. The first day of school is a half day and dismissal will be 11:55. Our front doors will open at 8:38 for students to enter the building. School dismissal is staggered so younger grades will come out first.

Kindergarten: 11:45 am-12:10 pm

1st grade: 11:55 am-12:20 pm

2nd grade: 12:05 pm-12:30 pm

3rd grade: 12:15 pm-12:40 pm

4th grade: 12:25 pm-12:50 pm

5th grade: 12:35 pm-1:00 pm

Although we love to have visitors, we remain committed to your children’s safety. Students must enter the building themselves in the morning. Parents and guests must always check in the front office.

As we start to have volunteers in the classroom, please remember that you must have a background check prior to your volunteer date. You can fill out the form and bring a copy of your license to Ms. Veronica. Once approved, you may volunteer. We do background checks twice a year. If you have a felony, you may not volunteer for WatchDogs, field trips, or volunteer in the classroom.

We have a new company for Parsons spirit wear this year. The great news is that you can order Parsons or Carlson gear throughout the year. They also have many sales and specials. Check out the link here and the flyer for the weekly ad below.

If you would like to access your Parent Portal on your smart phone or tablet, we offer a free mobile application. It is quick and easy to get started. Click on the PDF below to view Mobile App Installation Instructions.

Download the Parent Square App today! Use your email and phone number you used when you registered to log in.

We use ParentSquare at the District, school and classroom level to communicate with families.

What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a simple-to-use platform that provides a safe way for everyone at a school to connect. With ParentSquare, you'll be able to:

• Receive messages from the district and school via email, text or app notification
• Communicate in your preferred language
• Comment on school postings to engage in your school community
• Direct message teachers, staff and other parents
• Participate in group messages
• Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
• Sign forms & permission slips
• And more all from your phone or web portal!

May 5th: 5th Grade Mixer at Rev'd Up Fun 5:00-9:00 pm

May 7th: Mornings with Mom 7:45 am

May 13th: PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

May 14th: Shumate Visit for 5th grade 9:00 am, BMX Assembly in PM

May 19th-21st: 5th Grade Camp

May 22nd: Parsons Carnival

May 26th: Memorial Day No School

May 28th: Donuts with Dad 7:45 am

May 30th: Bike to School, 5th Grade Party 6:00-8:00 pm

June 2nd: Mileage Club's Mini Marauderthon 4:00 pm

June 6th: CHS Graduation

June 9th: Field Day

June 11th: PBIS Water Party

June 12th: 5th Grade Graduation and Clap Out 9:45, Yearbook Signing, Last Day, Half Day