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Parsons Pirates Update

March 18, 2024

Parsons PiratesUpdateMarch 18, 2024

Message from the Principal Message from the Principal

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Read to Succeed

We have loved seeing so many parents and grandparents come in to read as guest readers for Reading Month. Thank you! It is amazing to be a part of a community that is so supportive of our school. Reading Bingo coupons from Custard Corner will be delivered March 22nd so they will either go home that day or April 2nd. The next update will be sent out after spring break. We wish all of you a wonderful spring break and Easter for those of you who celebrate. Keep reading! I plan to read lots of books on the beach!

Author Lindsey Gizicki

Thank you to our PTO and your fundraising dollars from our Fun Run! We had an awesome assembly from the author of The Pirate Doctor. She read her book, discussed the writing process, and had the students write. It was a great opportunity during Reading Month!

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Taking questions from our Pirates

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Learning from the Author of The Pirate Doctor

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Writer's Workshop

Kindergarten Round Up Kindergarten Round Up

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Do you have a child at home who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2024? Do you know someone who does, perhaps a friend or a neighbor? If so, Gibraltar School District has a spot waiting just for them in our kindergarten classrooms next year! Gibraltar School District offers both a traditional Kindergarten program as well as a Young Fives Kindergarten program. Both of these programs have a strong focus on the math and literacy skills needed for a solid foundation through the course of the formative elementary years. Registration is open now! Once you register, please join us for an informational night, for parents and prospective students, on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00 at Parsons. Visit our website for more information!


https://www.gibdist.net/page/kindergarten-and-young-fives-information

Drop Off

Please DO NOT drop off your child early. We open the doors at 8:33. There is NO supervision prior to this time.

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Lost and Found

Have your child check the lost and found this week! We will donate clothes and items during Spring Break.

We LOVE our teachers! Don't forget to 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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Transportation Reminder

Students are not allowed to ride home with friends on the bus, even with a note. The transportation department is not able to accommodate additional riders since are busses are full. Thanks for understanding.

Talent Show is Coming! Talent Show is Coming!

The Talent Show is coming on March 22, 2024 at 2:00. Rehearsal is March 18th after school. Please see the flyer below.

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Alice in Wonderland is this week! Alice in Wonderland is this week!

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Get ready for the Drama Club performance!

Alice in Wonderland

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

6:30 pm

Carlson High School Auditorium

Solar Eclipse Solar Eclipse

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A total solar eclipse is crossing North America on April 8th, and we will be able to see about 99% totality from the Gibraltar School District! After this event, we won't have another total solar eclipse visible f rom the U.S. until 2044! We are thrilled to announce that the Gibraltar School District is providing eclipse viewing glasses to our students and staff for the upcoming total solar eclipse! A form will go home after break if you want to opt your child out of this experience.

Run Club is Back! Run Club is Back!

Run Club starts back up Tuesday, April 16th due to no school on Wednesday, April 17th! More info to come...stay tuned!

Come Skate With Us! Come Skate With Us!

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The Carnival is Coming! The Carnival is Coming!

The Carnival is coming back to Parsons! Please sign up here to volunteer! We need a lot of hands to pull off this awesome event!

Caught Reading Winners

Our winners for week 2 were Piper P and Landon S. They won A & W gift cards. Keep reading Pirates! I love to see your pictures!

Reading Bingo! Reading Bingo!

Custard Corner coupons will be delivered March 22nd. Keep those Bingos coming for your free cone coupon! We love to see all the fun pictures of reading in bathtubs, cars, beds, restaurants, forts, etc!

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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.


Olive was out last week so we are keeping her on!


  • Student Spark of the Week: Olive C
  • Olive goes out of her way to bring joy to others. She likes to make cards for friends and staff. She has a smile to give to everyone and is excited to say hello in the hallway.
  • What brings you joy? Making other people smile and helping my brother when he gets in trouble and needs a hug
  • How do you bring joy to others? By smiling at them
  • Who is someone that brings joy to you? My friends and family

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Parking Lot Safety

Pull all the way up!

DO NOT get out and abandon your car. If you are getting out of your car to pick up your child, you MUST park in the parking lot.

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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 Please Check Out Our GSD Student Handbook

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Are you interested in Champions?

Please check out the Champions flyer below!

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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. Just a reminder that if you have a felony conviction you may not volunteer in the classroom or on field trips.


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 Growth Mindset


PBIS Clubs: We have had a lot of fun at our first club session. Our next session starts March 21st.

Check out the March Lunch Menu! Check out the March 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/

When to Keep Your Child Home From School

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

Upcoming Dates

March 21st Drama Club Final Performance

March 22nd: Talent Show

March 25th-April 1st : No School, Spring Break

April 2nd: School Resumes

April 5th: Half Day, Dismissal 11:55

April 9th: PTO 6:00

April 11th: Board Meeting 7:00

April 16th: Kindergarten Round Up 6:00

April 17th: No School, PD day

April 22nd: Earth Day

April 24th: Camp Meeting 5:00 pm

May 9th: Mornings with Mom, Board meeting 7:00

May 14th: PTO 6:00

May 16th: Bike to School

May 20th-May 22nd: 5th Grade Camp

May 23rd: Carnival

May 27th: Memorial Day, No School

May 30th: Donuts with Dad

May 31st: 5th Grade Party 5:00-7:30

June 5th: Senior Clap Out at Parsons

June 7th: CHS Graduation

June 10th: Field Day

June 14th: Last Day of School, Half Day 11:55 dismissal

Previous Updates

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September 18, 2023

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October 2, 2023

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March 11, 2024

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Mrs. Aherne

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

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