Muffins for Moms- CANCELED

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Principal Selection Survey for Parsons

Mystery Balloon Summer Countdown

Kindergarten KinderCub Day

Are you interested in Play 2 Learn?

GCPS Chromebook Plan

Mark your calendar for the End of Year Events

Gifted Student Opportunities

Not attending Parsons next year?

Rising 6th Grade Information

May Public Library Events

May Gwinnett County Community Events

Book Mobile 5K

Summer Camps

PRIDE Attendance

AKS at Home

GCPS Promotion Requirements

PTA News

2023-2024 GCPS Approved Calendar

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

PRYAA Cheer Flyer

Free Groceries opportunity

Care Closet

Tutoring

Parsons on Social Media

Calendar of Events

Business Partners

PTA has canceled the Muffins for Moms event scheduled for May 12th. Sorry for the inconvenience.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time our school recognizes the contributions and celebrate the many diverse and vibrant cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. According to the Georgia State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs there are people from approximately 42 different nations across Asia and the Pacific Islands in our state. These cultures are part of the fabric that make our district and school one of the most diverse in the state — a strength we embrace and weave into the culture of our school and the education of our scholars.

If your child would like to share personal or researched information on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage on the morning announcements, please have them share what information they would like to present by completing the google form below. Presentations need to be limited to 2 minutes. We are excited to highlight some of our students as we celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage!

Please take the time to complete the survey in the attached letter. GCPS would love your input when they select the next principal of Parsons Elementary.

Beginning May 10th, we will pop a balloon each morning on the morning

announcements revealing a fun, summer countdown activity for our students the

following day. To give you a heads up…I am secretly revealing the Mystery

Fun to you. Shhhh…please keep it a secret from the students so they will hear when the

Mystery Balloon Pops!

May 11- Our Future is so Bright We Gotta Wear Shades - wear sunglasses

May 12- Hawaiian Day - wear Hawaiian attire

May 15- Vacation Day - wear your favorite vacation spot t-shirt

May 16- Hat Day - wear your favorite hat

May 17- Crazy Sock Day - wear crazy socks

May 18- Color our World - wear all the colors of the rainbow

May 19- Game Day - bring a board game to play with classmates

May 22- Lunch on the Lawn - bring a towel to eat your lunch outside

May 23- Inside Out Day - wear your clothes inside out

May 24- Movie and Move Up Day - Enjoy a movie and meet your teacher for next year!

If your rising kindergarten child will be attending Parsons next year and you have completed online registration, you and your child are invited to KinderCub Day. There will be an informational meeting for parents while students get to visit a kindergarten classroom. There will also be a school tour and a short ride on a school bus.

In order to attend, you must have completed registration for your rising kindergarten student. Kindergarten Registration is still taking place online. Visit our Parsons ES Kindergarten Registration page for more details. Once registered, you are welcome to attend KinderCub Day.

Did you know that 80% of the brain is developed by age 3, and that 90% of the brain is developed by age 5? Here at Parsons, we are offering the Play 2 Learn Program because we want all of our baby lions roaring and ready for kindergarten. If you have a child ages 0-5 who is not already attending preschool, consider participating in this wonderful program. Students and their caregivers sing, dance, play and LEARN alongside a certified teacher every Friday morning and afternoon. Classes for the 2023-2024 are filling up quickly, so reach out to Mrs. Elise Sheppard if you'd like to learn more or wish to be a part of this amazing program. You can email her at elise.sheppard@gcpsk12.org

With the end of the year testing and Chromebook collection approaching, we are asking that all Chromebooks remain at school beginning Friday, April 21st. Chromebooks will no longer be available for students to take home to assure that devices are ready for testing and to ensure that end of the year device processes can take place.

If your child has their GCPS Chromebook, charger, or laptop bag (3rd-5th) at home, please make sure that it is returned to the school by April 21st. Devices will remain in classrooms for the remainder of the school year.

Fifth-grade devices will be collected. Devices (Kindergarten - 4th grade) will be renewed for the following school year and stored at Parsons for summer learning and the upcoming school year. All devices (K-5th) will be assessed for damage upon return and fines may be assigned based on the fee schedule provided at the beginning of the year, currently available on the parent and student support sites. If a device is returned in good condition, no fine will be assigned. Chromebooks will be deactivated and fines for replacing the device will be assigned if a device, charger, or bag is not returned.

Class Celebrations

Kindergarten EOY Party-Monday, May 22⋅9:30 – 10:30am

1st Grade EOY Party-Monday, May 22⋅10:00 – 11:00am

2nd Grade EOY Party-Monday, May 22⋅12:00 – 1:00pm

3rd Grade EOY Party-Thursday, May 18⋅11:15am – 12:15pm

4th Grade EOY Party-Tuesday, May 23⋅10:00 – 11:00am

5th Grade Celebration Carnival-Tuesday, May 23⋅12:15 – 2:15pm

Field Days

May 17th:

1st grade 9:30- 11:30

Kindergarten 12:30- 2:30

May 18th:

2nd grade 9:30-11:30

3rd grade 12:30-2:30

May 19th:

5th grade: 9:30-11:30

4th grade: 12:30-2:30

5th Grade

5th Grade Walk: May 22

2:00-2:20pm- 5th Graders & Seniors walk the halls

5th Grade Finale: May 24

10:30-12:00pm at The Fountain Church (South Scales and Old Peachtree Rd)

It's hard to believe we are already in the last month of this school year! We are busy making plans for end of the year events and already working on class schedules and class lists for next school year. To help us in the planning for next year, please take a moment to let us know if you will not be returning to Parsons Elementary next school year or if your 5th grader will not be attending Hull MS.

Please see the attached information from Hull Middle School. The parent letter contains lots of important information for our rising 6th grade students.

Do you love to run? Do you love to read and support reading initiatives? Then the Book Mobile 5K is for you! Registration is open. There is also a fun run for the kids and a family discount. The race will be held on May 6th. Register today and help support the GCPS Book Mobile.

Please click HERE to preview summer enrichment opportunities and activities for gifted and high ability students. Students can benefit greatly by participating in summer enrichment opportunities and activities. Examples of academic, social, and personal benefits may include:

Academic

• Studying topics of interest at an in-depth level.
• Exploring potential college majors, fields of study, and careers.
• Continuing the learning momentum from the academic school year.
• Learning about topics that extend beyond the school curriculum.
• Increasing academic motivation and goals.
• Participating in hands-on and practical academic activities.
• Becoming familiar with a new learning environment.

Social

• Engaging in high-level discourse with other motivated students.
• Meeting students from different schools, regions, states, and countries.
• Developing lasting friendships with peers who share similar interests.
• Discussing areas of interest in an in-depth manner with other participants.
• Learning in a collaborative and cooperative environment.

Personal

• Enhancing self-confidence through accomplishing goals.
• Gaining new perspectives and ideas about society.
• Enhancing intrapersonal skills.
• Discovering personal characteristics and qualities.
• Developing an increased sense of self.

Nike US Sports camps will be hosting a Football Camp at Peachtree Ridge for youth players looking to take their game to the next level. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Peachtree Ridge Cluster students get a $50 discount.

Registration link: https://www.ussportscamps.com/football/nike-1/nike-skills-football-camp-atlanta

Questions, please feel free to email 855.CommunitySchool@gcpsk12.org.

For more information on Summer Camp and the After School Academy click here.

As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative, the school district seeks to empower parents with tools that allow them to help their children at home. Our AKS at Home project provides math and language arts resources to support families of children in grades K-5 so that they truly are partners in their children’s learning. This support is available for families to access in the format that suits them and their schedule best. They can attend live virtual meetings, view recorded information, and gain tools and suggestions on how to best help their children through tip sheets on a wide variety of topics. Click the link for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/13286

We are also building the team of committee leaders for next year, please review the volunteer opportunities for next year and sign-up for any spots that you want to know more about https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DAAAD22ABFF2-parsons

As we start planning for next year, we want to know your opinion! Share with us your favorite PTA events and ideas for new programs and events to hold next year. The short survey will take 2 minutes to complete:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQRQS2F

The Parsons ES PTA Board was unanimously elected at the PTA General Membership meeting at Parsonspalooza. We are pleased to announce the following people were elected:

Presidents: Shacresa Staley & Evelyn Flemons

Vice President: Jennifer Kim

Treasurer: Mabel Goldsmith

Secretary: Janet Shin

We are also building the team of committee leaders for next year, please review the volunteer opportunities for next year and sign-up for any spots that call to you https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DAAAD22ABFF2-parsons

Don't forget to buy your yearbook! To purchase a yearbook, please visit the website below.

Treering Yearbook Company

If you purchased a yearbook before April 27, they will be delivered to students at the end of the year class parties. Yearbooks purchased after April 27 will be mailed directly to the purchaser's address and an additional shipping fee will be added to the purchase.

This is a first come first serve opportunity to drive thru and pick up a variety of free items. Please note that the days and times have been adjusted for this opportunity.

We have a variety of shelf-stable pantry items, hygiene products, and some clothing available. We will also have 5 produce boxes available for pick-up before Winter Break. Families are welcome to shop the CARE Closet, or we can prepare bags for them. Our office is happy to have these ready for pick-up or drop-off at a family's residence or a discrete location.

Link to request a bag/box: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr5KSuSlJqMHwnavtquc2duCVu45AHX6Vlttx_HTnc6GHCuQ/viewform

In partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL), GCPS provides Tutor.com as an online tutoring resource for students. The expert tutors at Tutor.com can help your student work through a tough homework problem, improve writing skills, study for a test, review a difficult concept, and so much more! Live tutoring support is available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, students can receive “drop-off support,” 24-7, by uploading a document for tutor feedback that will be reviewed and returned at a later time. To learn more about how to access this resource and what is offered, click here.

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Monday, 5/8/23

• Georgia Milestones EOG (Make-Ups)
• 9:00 am - 9:45 am ~iReady Math Screener/Diagnostic

• Georgia Milestones EOG (Make-Ups)
• 9:00 am - 9:45 am ~iReady Math Screener/Diagnostic

Wednesday, 5/10/23

• Georgia Milestones EOG (Make-Ups)
• 7: 45 am - 8:15 am~ School Counseling Advisory Council
• 9:00 am - 9:45 am ~iReady Reading Screener/Diagnostic

Thursday, 5/11/23

• Georgia Milestones EOG (Make-Ups)
• 9:00 am - 9:45 am ~ iReady Reading Screener/Diagnostic
  
• 10:00 am- 11:00 am ~ School Council
  

Friday, 5/12/23

• GRAB & GO BREAKFAST & LUNCH- No lunch visitors
• Georgia Milestones EOG (Make-Ups)
• 7:15 am~CANCELED- Muffins for Moms-CANCELED
• 9:00 am - 9:45 am ~ iReady Make-Up Testing
  
• 10:15 am ~ Play 2 Learn
• 10:35 am - 11:35 am ~ KinderCub Day
  
• 1:45 pm ~ Play 2 Learn
  
• 3:30 pm ~ Tech Club

Email: laura.j.clark@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org
Location: 1615 Old Peachtree Road Northwest, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 678-957-3050