Parsons Pirate Update

Hello Parsons Family,

Elementary report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, April 9th. We encourage you to take a moment to celebrate your child's hard work and progress. While a report card provides valuable insights, we recognize it does not fully capture the growth and creativity of your child.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Open communication helps strengthen our home-school partnership, ensuring the best support for your child’s learning journey.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Sincerely,

Sarah Aherne

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

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!

Do you have a child at home who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025? Do you know someone who does, perhaps a friend or a neighbor? If so, Gibraltar School District has a spot waiting just for them in our kindergarten classrooms next year! Gibraltar School District offers both a traditional Kindergarten program and a Young Fives Kindergarten program. Both of these programs have a strong focus on the math and literacy skills needed for a solid foundation through the course of the formative elementary years. Registration is open!!!! Once you register, please join us for an informational night for parents and prospective students on April 22 at 6:00. Students should be fully registered to attend Kindergarten Round-Up. These will be held in each elementary building. Visit our website for more information!

https://www.gibdist.net/page/kindergarten-and-young-fives-information

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.

Do you have a talent or hobby that you would like to share with our students? Would you be interested in leading a club at Parsons? You would be responsible for running three 45 minute sessions, once a month during school hours. A teacher would also be in the room to help you. If you have an interest, please fill out this form.

https://forms.gle/9mDoV1SVZinwEFBb8

Thank you to Ms Fairris and Mrs. Revoir for leading Art Club. Art Club will meet on Wednesdays on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and the 30th. The Art Show will be May 7th.

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.

• We have new yellow arrows painted in the parking lot. Please follow the one way route.
• Also remember, there are no dogs (pets) at arrival and dismissal.
• There is no staff supervision until 8:33 am. Please do not drop your children off too early. Remind your children to wait calmly and patiently. They should not be playing tag or sports while waiting.
• Please pick your children up on time. Call the office if you will be late.

WatchDogs we appreciate you! Don't forget you must have your background check on file before you may volunteer!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FADA92AABFBC07-50155930-watch#/

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!

April 8th: PTO meeting 6:00 pm

April 9th: Report Cards come home

April 10th: Board Meeting 7:00 pm

April 14th: PBIS Clubs 2:15 pm, Family Skate Night 6:30-8:30 pm

April 17th: No School, Teacher Professional Development Day

April 18th: No School, Good Friday

April 21st: Recycling Assembly

April 22nd: Earth Day, Kindergarten Round Up 6:00 pm

April 25th: 5th Grade Law Day

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: BMX Assembly

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 6th: CHS Graduation

June 9th: Field Day

June 11th: PBIS Water Party

June 12th: 5th Grade Graduation and Clap Out 1:45

June 13th: Half Day, Yearbook Signing, Last Day of School