March 29, 2026

We are working to strengthen communication across our campus and ensure we are reaching all, or at least the majority, of our Parker stakeholders. Based on recent survey feedback, communication efficiency was identified as an area for growth.

The Parker Pulse is our primary vehicle for campus-wide communication, and we want to ensure it is reaching the majority of our stakeholders and being used effectively. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey so we can continue to improve.

Parker Elementary cruised to a win in the Art Bike Parade this past Saturday! Students and families created large butterfly wings for their bikes and cycled through the parade like migrating Monarchs.

The Art Bike Team, named The Migration Cycle, won the Spirit of Movement Award! Way to go, Parker artists!

-Julie Dickinson, Art Instructor

Class picture day is Thursday, April 2nd. Please have your child to school on time as pictures will be taken right after announcements.

Uniforms are not required.

If you would like to order a class photo, please pick up an order form from the front office or order online. If you choose to pay by cash, the front office and photographer do not have change, so please send in the exact amount.

To order online, please visit www.1stphototexas.com. Click on the tab labelled “CLASS GROUPS” The Parker’s online code: 2526-0665 (don’t forget the dash!) If you have any questions, please call the front office.

On Thursday, April 2nd we will also have Individual Fine Art Photos. Pictures will only be taken of students who prepaid for the portraits.

The deadline to pay for Fine Arts Portraits was Friday, March 27th.

If you forgot to pay or noticed the order form still in your child's backpack, please send it to the front office Tuesday morning. No orders will be accepted after 10:00 a.m.

Email Heather Rowe (heather.rowe@houstonisd.org) if you have questions.

We will be hosting a pep rally on April 8th for our 3rd–5th grade students as they prepare to take the STAAR test. Our goal is to motivate students, build their confidence, and ease any testing anxiety with a fun and energizing event.

The Houston Texans will be joining us for this special occasion! Students will get to see Toro, the Texans mascot, along with a Texans player, who will help get everyone excited and ready to do their best.

The Texans will be taking photos and/or videos during the event and have provided a media release form. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the form using this link or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.

In addition, all grade levels are encouraged to show their team spirit by wearing Texans gear on April 8th.

Week 1 - Honesty: Being honest means telling the truth and not pretending. It’s saying what really happened even if it’s hard. This week, try to be honest in your words and actions.

Week 2 - Reliability: Being reliable is being true to your word. It means doing what you say you will do. This week, try to keep your promises, show up for yourself and others and be a reliable student and friend.

Week 3 - Punctuality: Punctuality is being on time. It’s showing up on time, so others can depend on you. This week, 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: A trustworthy person tells the truth, keeps promises and makes safe and good choices. This week, be trustworthy by showing your friends they can count on you to do the right thing-even when no one is watching.

What an incredible Book Fair week!

A huge shoutout to our President-Elect, Crystal Laurie, and our amazing librarian, Leslie Hokanson, for putting together another fantastic Book Fair. Because of your support, we are able to bring even more books into our library for our students to enjoy. That is something to celebrate!

Another big thank you to Mindy Samuelson for hosting such a wonderful Family Night. It was so special to see our community come together.

And to all of YOU. Every parent, volunteer, and supporter. We truly could not do any of this without you. Your time and energy make Parker such a special place!

📅 Save the Date: PTO Meeting

Our next PTO meeting is on April 16.

Please be sure to RSVP by Tuesday, April 14:

👉 https://parkerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/374318

We hope to see you there!

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Jeanette Mueller

President, Parker Elementary PTO

www.parkerpto.org

832-978-2052 (PTO)

Thank you to everyone who has paid, we are up to 41% of music fees paid!!! If you still need to pay, you can pay online here or download a paper form here!

If you received a music fee reminder letter and have any questions about your payment status, please email me at julie@parkerfriends.org.

Thank you for supporting Parker’s music program! 🎶

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Julie Doyle-Madrid

Executive Director, Parker Friends