Parsons Pirates Update

June 5, 2023

Message From the Principal

Dear Parsons Families,

Wow! It is the last full week of the school year. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know all of you and your wonderful children. It has been an amazing experience joining the Parsons team this year and I look forward to a full year next year! It's a busy week ahead. Let's have fun and enjoy it!

Sincerely,

Sarah Aherne

Summer is Bright Spirit Week!

Monday-Home Run into Summer-Wear your favorite sports team!

Tuesday-Wear Your Favorite Hat

Wednesday-Future's So Bright-Wear your sunglasses

Thursday-Luau/Beach Day!

Friday-Peace, Love Parsons-Class Colors/Fun Run Shirts

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Classroom Candy Contest!

Parsons is excited to have a float in the Gibraltar 4th of July Parade this summer. Please consider walking with us on July 4th to represent Parsons in red, white, or blue or your Peace, Love, Parsons shirts. In order to have enough candy for the event, we are going to hold a class contest this week. Whichever class brings the most candy (no chocolate please) will win popsicles!

Field Day

A huge thank you to the PTO and Mr. Grima for all the field day preparation. Please see the flyer below for more information. Looks like the weather will be great!

End of Year Survey

As I end the year as the new principal, I would love feedback on how we are doing and what we could do better. If you would like to fill out this short survey, I would greatly appreciate it!

https://forms.gle/GqYjgXopSij3gzkF9

Shout out a Parsons Staff Member

Show Parsons staff some love by shouting out a staff member you appreciate!

https://forms.gle/j25uVN5W6PzZX35R9

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5th Grade Notes for End of Year Activities

Clap Out and 5th Grade Graduation on June 12

Clap Out - 1:45 on Monday, June 12th

Parents may arrive at 1:30. Bring a chair. The ceremony will be outside on the blacktop.
Students will line the hallway. Parents will line up outside the 4th/5th doors.

Graduation Ceremony will start around 2:00.

There will be principal remarks and each teacher will speak and present certificates to their class. There will be a class picture taken on the playground.
Kids will sign out following the ceremony. Families should head out by 3:15 so we are ready for school dismissal.

5th-grade party in the evening at Parsons. Check out below for the flyer! Thank you to Michelle and the 5th grade parents for all the help with this event!

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Super Dads

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Great Turnout

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Superhero

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Please No Dogs at Drop Off or Dismissal

We know that it is nice to walk your dogs up to school in the warm weather. However, we have two students who are dangerously allergic to dogs and require epipens. We also would hate to have a dog bite a student. Please help us keep kids safe by leaving dogs at home.

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Summer School and Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer School

Summer School will be hosted at Hunter Elementary.
Teachers will reach out to you if your child meets the criteria set by the district.
The session dates are June 26, 27, 28. July 10, 11, 12. July 17, 18, 19. July 24, 25, 26. July 31.-Aug 1, 2 Aug 7, 8, 9.

Summer School will run from 8:30-11:30 am. With a light snack provided.

Transportation will be offered to all Gibraltar residents.
The program will focus on Reading/ELA, Math, and STEM.
The registration deadline is May 31st.
Parents will get a brief confirmation email on June 9th.
Parents will get a welcome letter from their child’s summer teacher on June 23rd.
Students should be able to attend at least 15 of the 18 sessions.

Summer Learning Link

Here is a summer learning link for families that may want to do something extra and fun with their kids over the summer. The booklets are leveled by early learners, lower elementary, and upper elementary. The activities involve science, literacy, and math. There are lots of opportunities for students to read as well as explore the outdoors.