November 3, 2024

Election Day Notice - November 5, 2024

On Election Day, our campus will be closed to all non-essential visitors to ensure safety. This includes:

• No parent meetings
• No lunch with students
• No Suzuki lesson visitors
• No PTO Board members
• No IAT or ARD meetings

Key Information:

• Voting will take place in the Performance Hall at the front of the building.
• For everyone’s safety, an armed officer will be on site.
• All student/parent movement (arrival/dismissal) will be redirected to the gym/spark park entrance.
• The front entrance will be closed off for voters, with access to the front office available for emergencies only.
• Kindergarten and Pre-K staff and students will use the cafeteria side for entry and exit.
• Expect potential delays during arrival and dismissal due to a single exit for walkers.

Elections will run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Please be mindful if your child is in after-school care.

More details on logistics will be provided soon.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

During morning announcements the month of November, we are incorporating A Moment of Gratitude Challenge to reflect on 3-4 things we are grateful for each day. We are also encouraging students and staff to reflect, write or share what comes to mind after their reflection.

You and your family are encouraged to join us in the challenge at home! Print the template and use it to reflect, write or talk about the things you are thankful for each day in November.

Having an attitude of means focusing on the good things in your life. When you feel grateful, you’re happier, because you appreciate the positive stuff around you-like friends, family, or even a sunny day. This positive outlook makes challenges feel smaller, and helps you stay calm and patient.

Gratitude can turn a rough day around because it reminds you of the good things you already have, making you feel more at peace and less stressed. It’s like putting on “happy glasses” that help you see things in a brighter way!

Let’s make November a month of Cultivating Thankfulness and Harvesting Gratitude!

Thank you all,

Susan Carlock, Counselor

Thanksgiving Lunch is scheduled for:

Wednesday, November 20 - PK, 1st, 3rd, 5th Grade ONLY

Thursday, November 21 - Kinder, 2nd, 4th Grade ONLY

All adults MUST RSVP using the following link, https://forms.gle/Fo9YecrH4SMwUthz9

If you are interested in helping, please sign up here to volunteer.

We will have a licensed child therapist here to discuss strategies on how to help your child manage stress and anxiety. We’ll have an evening and morning session so please join us. Refreshments and Spanish translation will both be available.

Looking for a fun, inclusive way for your child to stay active? The Parker Elementary Lions Pride Striders Running group is a free program designed for all Parker students. Led by Coach Chili, Katie Rutherford, Ms. Hatten and supported by enthusiastic parent volunteers, the group welcomes young runners of all skill levels and aims to inspire a lifelong love of running.

Mark your calendars for the next training session on November 10th at 4:30 pm at the Spark Park. Kids will enjoy fun and engaging workouts in a supportive environment while building strength and confidence.

And don’t miss out on the Finale Fun Run! This event is open to all children, even if they haven’t previously participated. The run will take place on November 24th at 3:00 pm at the Willow Waterhole gazebo. Be sure to register at https://forms.gle/JRUyyQQn3t7gwcoRA by November 4th!

Come join the Lions Pride Striders and be part of a fantastic community that celebrates fitness, fun, and friendship.

November 3rd

Birthday Alert!!! Mr. Solomon (2nd Grade Teacher)

November 5th

ELECTION DAY

(CLOSED CAMPUS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DAY)

November 7th

Birthday Alert!!! Ms. Bascom (3rd Grade Teacher)

APEX FUN RUN DAY!!!

November 8th

Staff Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

NATIONAL STEM/STEAM DAY

November 16th

Birthday Alert!!! Ms. Alcover (Intervention Teacher)

November 11th - 15th

Parker Guitar Workshop

November 12th

SDMC Meeting

Title I Meeting (6pm-7pm)

November 15th

Title I Meeting (8am-9am)

Guitar Workshop Concert (1:30pm-2:30pm)

November 16th

Birthday Alert!!! Ms. Jodran (2nd Grade Teacher)

Birthday Alert!!! Mr. Turner (SpEd Resource Teacher)