Panther Pulse

Dear Parcells Families,

Another fantastic week at Parcells has come to a close, filled with exciting accomplishments and meaningful moments. One of the highlights was the remarkable tech competition, which truly showcased the creativity and innovation of our students. It was an inspiring event that demonstrated the incredible talent within our community. Additionally, we held our very first medallion ceremony, a special occasion that was both memorable and moving, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students. As we continue to move forward, we are focused on making consistent improvements in how we approach education, ensuring that we provide the best possible learning experiences for our children. Our commitment to fostering an environment of growth, excellence, and support remains at the forefront, and we are excited to keep building on the successes of each week.

Next week we have two full days of school before Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy your family time!

• 8th Grade Day at GP North HS 8:20-10:30 AM. 8th Grade Students begin their day at GP North HS, DO NOT COME TO PARCELLS FIRST THING. A bus will bring students to Parcells at 10:30 AM to finish their day here.

The Parcells Staff enjoyed wonderful croissants and pastries today compliments of Josef's bakery owners Anthony and Jimmy! Thank you, Thank you , Thank you!!

Homework Help in Ms. Griffin's Room 219

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 3:30 -4:15 PM

Renaissance Blitz

• Dec 2nd - 20th 2nd Quarter
• Feb 24 - Mar 20 3rd Quarter
• April 21 - May 15th 4th Quarter

Mrs. Carla Palffy - Ms. Palffy is a hardworking and dedicated school counselor who is fully committed to supporting students in all areas of their lives. Whether it’s helping them navigate academic challenges, offering emotional support, or guiding them through personal obstacles, she works tirelessly to ensure that each student feels heard, valued, and empowered. With a deep passion for fostering growth and well-being, She strives to create a safe, positive environment where every student can thrive.

Dr. Amy Macey- As the school counselor, Dr. Macy is dedicated to supporting students in every aspect of their academic and personal development. Whether students face challenges in the classroom, encounter personal struggles, or simply need someone to talk to, she is always available to help. With a strong commitment to creating a positive and safe environment, she works hard to ensure that each student feels valued and empowered.

Special thank you to Sean Cotton for his generous donation towards our medals for the Medallion Ceremony and for the 29 turkeys donated for Motor City Mission!!

Family and Consumer Sciences classes participated in a district wide service learning project this week. Students from Parcells and Brownell cooked and carved 50+ turkeys graciously donated by Sean and Nancy Cotton. North and South Culinary students cooked and donated all the fixings, and Pierce students added a sweet treat! We are so proud of our students' hard work to execute this turkey dinner, and very thankful to the Motor City Mitten Mission for allowing us to contribute to their community outreach. Our meal delivery is served on the final day of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and is truly appreciated by Ms. Gail and the MCMM staff.

We couldn't do this without the community support! Thank you to everyone who donated items to make this possible!

Andrea Gruenwald

• 8th Grade Day at GP North HS 8:20-10:30 AM. 8th Grade Students begin their day at GP North HS, DO NOT COME TO PARCELLS FIRST THING. A bus will bring students to Parcells at 10:30 AM to finish their day here.

November 27-29

• Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

• Wild Wednesday - 3:15 PM

• Parcells Holiday Bazaar 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

December 11

• Wild Wednesday - 3:15 PM
• Winter Vocal Concert Grades 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th @ 7:00 PM @ Grosse Pointe North

December 17

• Strings Extravaganza @ Grosse Pointe South 7:00 PM

December 18

• Wild Wednesday -3:15
• Band O Rama @ Grosse Pointe North 7:00 PM

December 19

• 6th Grade Field Trip to see Christmas Carol

December 23-January 3

• Winter Break- School Closed

• December 9-13 -There will be a collection to support MCREST, an organization that supports individuals experiencing homelessness. Items that will be collected include new and gently used (clean and without rips, holes or stains) winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves along with hand/toe warmers and toiletries. Individuals serviced include infants to seniors.

Please consider supporting our community service endeavors.

Ways to Volunteer at Parcells

There’s a variety of volunteer opportunities (with flexible options) to help out at Parcells–after school and on weekends too! Commit as little or as much as your schedule allows.

Parcells Wild Wednesdays. It’s just a 1-hour time commitment after school on various Wednesdays throughout the year. Sign up HERE to volunteer for Wild Wednesdays.

Parcells Holiday Bazaar. The Parcells Holiday Art and Craft Bazaar is an annual tradition for our school and surrounding community. In fact, this Saturday, December 7th is the 49th year! This holiday tradition wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of PTO volunteer planners, area vendors, and all the helping hands. Here’s how you can help make this year another success:

1. Adult volunteers are needed for 2-hour time slots to set up on the afternoon/evening before and the day of the event. Please click HERE for the Bazaar volunteer sign-up sheet.

2. Student volunteers are also GREATLY needed and appreciated to help the event run smoothly. Please click HERE for the student volunteer sign-up sheet. This is a great way for NJHS and NHS students to get in their volunteer hours. All student volunteers are welcome to help, just sign up in advance.

3. Donations for the Parcells Holiday Bazaar student-run concession area are greatly appreciated. All donations should be dropped off in the Bazaar bin in the vestibule outside the office no later than Friday, December 6th. Click HERE for a sign-up list of items needed.

4. Attend the Wednesday, November 27th Holiday Bazaar planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Special note, we are looking for people to take leadership roles in planning the 2025 Parcells Holiday Bazaar, our 50th year. If you are interested and would like more details, please join the meeting this next Wednesday, or email us at ptoparcells@gmail.com.

Get Connected with Our Parcells PTO Community Online

Stay updated on PTO events and volunteer opportunities on the Parcells PTO Facebook page.

Also, connect with other parents on the Parcells Middle School Parent Discussion Facebook page (moderated by the PTO).

• Please talk to your child the night before or in the morning before school about any after school plans. It is disruptive to get messages to the students during class time. WE UNDERSTAND THAT SOMETIMES THERE ARE LAST MINUTE CHANGES AND THAT IS OK TO CALL FOR!!!

• Students should not be calling home because they forgot something unless the teacher asks them to. This is also disruptive to class time. Please instill in your child the importance of planning ahead. If you drop something off to your student during the school day your student will get an email to their schoology. Please remind them to check their schoology email throughout the school day. Calling the classrooms is very disruptive. Thank you for your understanding.

• After the school bell rings in the morning the only entrance that should be used is the one along Sunningdale at the end of the GP Woods Library Parking Lot. The door is called the H door and it is PARCELLS SECURE ENTRANCE. This is also the door that students should come in if they are late or parents should come in if needing to enter the building during the school day.

If your student is staying home for any reason please call the attendance line at 313-432-4601 or email hargera@gpschools.org and leave a reason for the absence.

Thank you so much for all the generous donations already.

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Program!

Take a look over our Amazon Wish List where you can easily purchase and send items directly to us that will help support our Color Run, Friday Snack Cart for our Panther Buck Rewards, or for getting our School Store started.

AMAZON WISH LIST

As always, Thank you!!

If your child needs a modified diet in the cafeteria, please follow the link above to obtain a form that will need to be filled out by your child's physician. Please return the completed form to your school office.

LUNCH MENU

Parcells Breakfast Times: Monday - 8:35 AM, Tuesday - Friday 7:50 AM

Students can enter through the doors by the main gym or Mack Ave.

They can only enter at these times if they are having breakfast.

Parcells Library is now open for Emergency Chromebook checkout. Students can check out an emergency chromebook during 1st and 5th hour only, and must return the device each day by 3:00. Students who are in need of a year long device should reach out to Mrs. McGrath in the main office for assistance.

Principal - Jason Wesley: wesleyj@gpschools.org

Vice Principal - Samantha McGrath: lambers@gpschools.org

Vice Principal - Debra Redlin: redlind@gpschools.org

Counselor - Amy Macey: maceya@gpschools.org

Counselor -Carla Palffy:palffyc@gpschools.org

Secretary- Lisa Sicklesteel: sicklel@gpschools.org

Attendance Clerk - Ashley Harger: hargera@gpschools.org

Office Clerk - Karen Cueny: cuenyk@gpschools.org

Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/597

Location: 20600 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4600