Message From the Principal
Dear Parsons Families,
It was so wonderful to see all of our Pirates walking the halls on Wednesday night. We loved the hugs, smiles, high fives, and excitement. Back to School brings a wide range of emotions from both students and parents. As a mom of a serial "back to school stomachache" kid, I completely understand that we will be greeted with many different emotions the first week of school. Just remember that is completely normal. Your child will be extra tired (and extra hungry) this first week back. Bedtime and meal time routines are important. As educators, we are your partners in this adventure. Please keep the communication lines open as we are always eager to work with you to ensure this is a fabulous year for your child!
Sincerely,
Sarah Aherne
School Hours
School doors will 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. The first day of school is a half day, class starts at 8:38, and dismissal will be 11:55. School dismissal is staggered. Please read information from your child’s teacher regarding grade level dismissal.
Arrival and Dismissal
We have a wonderful crossing guard, Ms Tammy, and a fabulous parent, Ms Brandy, who help us keep our students safe in the parking lot. Please ensure that when you are dropping off or picking up in the driveline that you pull all the way up. Please do not block the crosswalk. If you are not in the driveline, you must park. If you are parking in the front lot or the side lot, please walk your child up to school or walk up to the front doors to collect your child. We don’t want a child hit from running in the parking lot. It is one way. Do not enter from Fryer Road.
We encourage kindergarten families to utilize the gravel parking lot on Fryer Road or the church parking lot across the street. Children will only be released to parents or guardians after the teacher has made contact.
As much as we love your dogs, please do not bring your dog (unless it’s a service animal) to arrival and dismissal. We do not want a child to be bitten. Also, we have several students who are allergic to dogs and have epipens in the office. Help us keep kids safe!
Doors will open at 8:33 am! There will not be supervision before this time.
Arrival Areas:
Mrs Przepiora's Kindergarteners enter near Fryer Street
Mrs Bannon's Kindergartners, Mrs. Pendergast's Kindergartners, and all other students enter through the main front doors.
Dismissal Areas:
Kindergarten-Front Doors by Mrs. Przepiora’s room near Fryer Street
First Grade-Fifth Grade-Main Front Doors
Buses-Bus loop by First Grade Doors
Kindergarten First Day of School
Our kindergarten students will begin their first day of school on Tuesday, September 5th with a 9:15 start time. This will allow our youngest learners to enter without the excitement of everyone else. We are asking that all students come with a parent or guardian if possible. If your child is riding the bus, we will welcome them at the regular time. The teachers will hold an important meeting with all parents and they will have a scavenger hunt. The kindergarten teachers will tell more in their welcome letter.
Visitors in the Building
Although we love to have visitors, we remain committed to your children’s safety. Kindergarten parents are allowed to walk their children to class on the first day of school. All other parents, grades 1-5, must hug their child at the door and let them walk in by themselves. We do not allow visitors or parents in the building without prior permission.
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 will be available online, in the weekly update, and on our Facebook pages.
Lunch is 11:45-1:00. Specific grade level lunch times will be sent out next week.
Technology
In the first week of school, students will receive a paper copy of their technology agreement. The technology agreement needs to be filled out with the student’s name, ID number, grade level, school, and then signed by a parent or guardian before receiving any district technology. This is a change from previous years. Once the students turn in their agreement to their teacher, their teacher will issue them an iPad (K-1) or Chromebook (2-5), case, and charger. Students will not receive technology unless the agreement is signed and returned.
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
