Parsons Pirates Update

January 15th, 2024

Message From the Principal

Dear Parsons Pirates,

Just a reminder that we have no school on Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr day. While it is a day off of school, it can still be a day on for service to honor the life and work of Dr. King.

Dearborn’s Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is hosting several events to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., including free admission. There will be featured programs, performances, living history demonstrations and film screenings. In honor of the federal holiday, admission and parking to the museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., are free on Monday, Jan. 15.

I have taken my own children many times on Dr. King day. Henry Ford can be so expensive for families and this is an awesome opportunity to attend the museum. They also have the original Rosa Parks bus where students can sit in the same seat that Rosa Parks sat on! Keep learning Pirates!

Sincerely,

Sarah Aherne

Space Dome Assembly

Thank you PTO for our Space Dome assembly. We had an awesome time learning about planets, galaxies, astronauts, and other space phenomenon.

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Shout Out a Staff Member

Please send some positive compliments to our teachers for the new year! Our teachers and staff are working hard! If you have a kind word of gratitude or kindness, please shout it out! Click on the link here. These shout outs are shared each week with staff.

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Parking Lot Safety

Please help our keep our kids safe!

Please do not drive across the grass.

Please do not reverse in at the stop sign on Fryer to be the first in line.

Please do not drive in the left lane and then cut into the drive line.

Please have patience, especially as we get ready for winter weather.

Drama Club has started

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Drama Club has come to Parsons. This opportunity is open to 4th and 5th graders. Mrs. Bloomfield, Mrs. Claus, and Mrs. Linge are directing. The play is Alice and Wonderland. The final show will take place on Thursday, March 21st.

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Cold Weather Reminder

Outside recess occurs when the temperature and wind chill are 15 degrees or above. The children are expected to participate in recess activities and it is certainly to their advantage to dress properly. Children should wear mittens, boots, and proper head covering during cold weather.

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Spark Orange Frog Positive Award

Every month we have Student of the Month Award. This year we are also going to have Spark Orange Frog Award each week for a student who exudes positivity and happiness. GSD is a Happiness Advantage school district. In The Orange Frog, the main character is a frog named Spark who turns “orange” among an island of green frogs. Spark is a positive outlier, adaptive with an optimistic mindset open to change.

Spark Student of the Week: Blake

Blake is Mr. Positive. He always is excited to come into school in the morning. He gives hugs and compliments. Blake is always willing to help out in his classroom or school community.

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- What brings you joy? To see everyone be happy
- How do you bring joy to others? By playing with them at recess, being a friend, or helping someone who needs help
- Who is someone that brings joy to you? Everyone in Ms. Fairris's class!

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Watch Dogs

WatchDOGS started on October 10th. Check out the link and/or the QR code.

Please only sign up for two days to allow more parents to sign up.

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School Hours

School doors open at 8:33! Our school hours are from 8:38am-3:33 pm. Our half day hours are 8:38 am-11:55 am. School dismissal is staggered. Please read information from your child’s teacher regarding grade level dismissal.

Tardy 8:45

Absent AM 9:30

Absent PM 2:30

Please Check Out Our GSD Student Handbook

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Are you interested in Champions?

Please check out the Champions newsletter from Ms. Rachel for information about Champions and what they are learning this week!

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School Safety

All doors are locked during the school day. If you come to school, you will be buzzed into the foyer area and office and then asked to show identification before your child is released. All visitors/volunteers in the building must report and sign in at the office. Visitors must wear a badge in the school building. All volunteers in the classroom and for field trips must have a background check on file each year.

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

Many students received phones or tablets over break. Here's a great article about how to keep your kids safe with technology and social media.

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Parsons Positive Behavior Model

Parsons uses the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support framework to promote a range of positive behavior by defining expectations for conduct

This month we are working on Goal Setting!

PBIS Clubs: We have had a lot of fun at our first club session. We will pick new clubs for the second part of the year!

Check out the January Lunch Menu!

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Free School Breakfast and Lunch

Governor Whitmer has made school breakfast and lunch free again this school year. You will receive free and reduced lunch forms the first day of school. Even though meals are free we encourage all families to fill out the forms. The completion of the application by our families helps us receive federal funding. Lunch menus are available at this link.

Lunch is 11:45-1:00.

K 11:45-12:10

3 11:55-12:20

1 12:05-12:30

4 12:15-12:40

2 12:25-12:50

5 12:35-1:00

Teacher of the Month

Jamie Churches', State Representative HD 27, office has a new ‘Teacher of the Month’ nomination form available on their website. As always, they wish to highlight the phenomenal educators of our district and showcase their incredible efforts in the classroom, with our students, and within the school community. I have attached the link to this email for your convenience. As they receive nominations, her team will reach out accordingly to schedule a day/time to present the award to a teacher per school month. Last year, Brittany Gurney received this award. We have so many awesome educators!

Teacher of the Month Nomination Form: https://housedems.com/jaime-churches/teacher-of-the-month/