April 27, 2025

If you have not already heard, here is an early heads up that Tuesday, May 6th will be a Master Schedule Pilot Day for the 2025-2026 school year. This pilot is designed to help campus staff test and iron out any possible kinks in the new system before full implementation next year. We are also planning for a possible second pilot day on Friday, May 9th, if needed.

While finalized details are still being completed, here are a few important things to know as you begin planning:

• The school day will still begin at 7:30 AM as normal.

• All students will dismiss at 3:00 PM.

• Magnet classes will take place during the school day on May 6th, meaning there will be no after-school magnet sessions.

• Students will remain in their classes until the 3:00 PM dismissal; there will be no early transition to holding areas, as was done earlier this school year.

A full preview of the pilot schedule will be shared in the upcoming Parker Pulse on Sunday, May 4th, and staff will receive finalized details later this week.

Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work toward a smooth launch of next year’s schedule!

-Principal Carter

As we approach the end-of-year concert season, please remember that students must be in full concert uniform in order to perform.

The required performance attire includes:

• Red Parker performance shirt (tail tucked in)
• Black slacks (no jeans)
• Black socks
• Black dress shoes (soles must be black)

Thank you for helping our performers look sharp and professional on stage!

The Parker Band attended the Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Solo & Ensemble Competition on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Parker Band received 32 First Division Solo medals and 17 students received 1st Division medals in their ensembles.

Thank you for everyone who participated in Literacy Week and attended Literacy Night. As a campus we read 18,328 minutes over the course of Literacy Week! We more then tripled our goal of 5,000 minutes. As promised, Mr. Carter and the Assistant Principals will dress up as babies for the students on Tuesday. We’ll also begin to pass out the individual rewards this week. Students are already looking forward to seeing our leaders as babies!

If you attended Literacy Night, we would love to hear your feedback by filling out this survey.

-Heather Grosso, Title Coordinator

During After School Care on Friday, Aubree P., Stella Y., and Harper Z. took the initiative to clean up trash around the playground, helping to make our school community look presentable. The After Care Crew would like to thank these students for their thoughtful actions and commitment to keeping our school looking its best.

April Character Education Themes: Trustworthiness, including Honesty, Reliability, Punctuality and Loyalty.

This month, during morning announcement, we’re focusing on Trustworthiness, a key trait that helps children build strong friendships and succeed in school.

Week 1 - Honesty: Being honest means telling the truth and not pretending. Have courage to do the right thing. This week, try to be honest in your words and actions.

Week 2 - Reliability: Being reliable means doing what you say you will do and being someone others can trust and count on. This week, try to keep your promises and be a reliable friend.

Week 3 - Punctuality: Punctuality is being on time. It’s showing up when you’re supposed to, so others can depend on you. This week, try to be on time for your school and other activities.

Week 4 - Loyalty: Loyalty is sticking by your friends and family, especially when they need support. This week, show loyalty by being there for your friends and family, sticking by their side and helping them through tough times.

Week 5 - Being Trustworthy: Trustworthiness is putting honesty, reliability, punctuality, and loyalty together. This week, be trustworthy by showing your friends and family they can count on you.

You can encourage trustworthiness at home by praising honesty, setting a good example, and giving your child responsibilities to build confidence. Let’s work together to help our students grow into trustworthy individuals.

Thank you for your support!

Susan P. Carlock

School Counselor

Parker Elementary

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

PE Expo Day is May 1st! We have a few spots still available for volunteers. Sign up here: https://parkerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/146587

Special Art Project on May 8th! Got an SUV? We need help loading and hauling art materials to the El Dorado Ballroom. Sign up to volunteer and meet at Parker by 8:30 AM.

Sign up here: https://parkerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/146589

PTO Spirit Day with Coffee Trend is May 6

Local favorite coffee shop and PTO Sponsor, CoffeeTrend, is back for another Spirit Day with Parker PTO! Head on over to 4042 S Braeswood Blvd, mention "Parker PTO” and 10% of all sales will go back to the Parker PTO! You can order ahead (and even earn free coffee with every 9 orders) using the Clover app. Check out their menu here: https://coffeetrendhtx.com/menu/

Afterschool Care Registration

Registration is now open for all returning Afterschool Care Families. For families who are new to Afterschool Care with Parker PTO, registration opens Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 PM. Set your alarm because spots fill up quickly.

Full step-by-step instructions, plus tuition, days, hours, and FAQs are on the PTO website's Afterschool Care page: https://parkerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/afterschoolcare

Join the PTO leadership team and make a difference in our school community! We’re looking for passionate, dedicated parents to serve as board members and committee chairs. This is an excellent opportunity to support our students, collaborate with teachers, and help plan exciting events. No experience is needed—just a willingness to contribute your time and ideas! Get involved, make connections, and directly impact our school’s success.

Please fill out this form and let us know you are interested, even if you aren't sure what you want to do. If you have already expressed interest, a board member will contact you soon.

Complete the PTO Interest Survey Here

Job Description of PTO Leadership

PTO Organizational Chart

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Jeanette Mueller

President, Parker Elementary PTO

www.parkerpto.org

832-987-2052 (PTO)

Music Contributions Update

Thank you to everyone who has paid—42.5% of student music contributions have been received so far! Your support keeps our music program thriving.

If you haven't already done so, you can pay your student's music contribution here.

Feel free to email me at: julie@parkerfriends.org if you'd like payment confirmation or have any questions

April 29th

Performing Strings is playing at the Aquarium - (Tent)

April 30th

**Birthday Alert** - Ms. Lisa Vosdoganes (Cello Teacher)

April 30th

Kindergarten to Museum of Natural Science

Chorus Dress Rehearsal

May 1st

Field Day 2025

School Principal's Day

Chorus Concert @ Westbury Baptist Church (6pm-7:30)

**Birthday Alert** - Ms. Valeta Rhodes (Elements of Music Teacher)

May 2nd

No School - Staff PD Day

School Lunch Hero Day

May 5th

**Birthday Alert** - Ms. Priscilla Quiocho (5th Grade Science Teacher)

May 6th

25/26 Master Schedule Pilot Day

SDMC Meeting (3:45-4:45)

May 8th

Title I Meeting (6:00pm-7:00pm)

Chorus to Braes Tower Retirement Home - (TENTATIVE)

Piano Students to St. John's Presbyterian Church - (TENTATIVE)

May 9th

Title I Meeting (8:15am-9:15am)