Dear Parsons Families,

What a busy week! On top of all the learning, we had Talent Show, Swim Night, Kid Frankenstein play, and 5th graders visited Shumate. It was a lot of fun and we appreciated the PTO and parent support.

Sincerely,

Sarah Aherne

Parsons was the featured school at the Board of Education Meeting on Thursday. Francesca and Liliana did an awesome job leading us in the pledge. They even started to do the Parsons Pledge as well. :) They were very excited to receive certificates and chocolate from Mrs. Conway.

Parsons spotlighted Kristyl Bannon for her dedication to Young 5s this year. She has done an amazing job with our youngest learners and we appreciate her!

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

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

https://forms.gle/j25uVN5W6PzZX35R9

We like Dads! We like Donuts! Let's celebrate all types of dads on May 31st at 8:00. This event is now full!

Camp Week:

• Shirts and bandanas will be distributed on Friday, May 19th before camp.
• Ms Izbicki will stay back with any students who are not attending camp.
• Students who are attending camp will arrive at 7:15 am on Monday to get on the busses and out by 7:45 am.
• Students will return from camp around 12:30 pm on Wednesday. There will be sign-out sheets prepared for the kids to head home with their parents.

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.

Parsons Drama Club did such an amazing job on Kid Frankenstein! Our actors worked so hard and all of their hard work paid off. A big thank you to Sarah Morgan and Casey Linge for leading Drama Club this year!

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.

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.

Check out the flyer below to learn about a summer camp opportunity through Champions!

Please check out this letter to see when GSD recommends you keep your child home.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X1h-iSol2YD68QRJndqs3bNInfpnLoISC0h1E_B7-Ck/edit?usp=sharing

May 22-24: 5th Grade Camp

May 25: Parent Volunteer Luncheon 11:30 Parsons Gymnasium

May 29: Memorial Day No School

May 31: Dads and Donuts 8:00, Smencial sale at recess $1

June 2: Carlson Graduation, Field Trips (Young 5s, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

June 9: Field Day, 8th Grade Graduation

June 12: 5th grade party, 5th grade graduation, 5th Grade Clap Out

June 13: Half day dismissal 11:55

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