Hello Parsons Family,
This week I listened to a podcast that said, "Too often we prepare the path for the child instead of the child for the path." As a mom of four in each level of school, this quote struck me. The data shows that adolescence is extending and often students are NOT ready to leave for the work force or university. How do we help prepare our kids for the future in a developmentally appropriate way? One of the recommendations was to make a list of five things you want your kids to be able to do under your roof. Maybe by the time they are 18 you want them to be able to drive a car, do their own laundry, cook a simple meal, travel somewhere unfamiliar, etc. What could you do today to help your child tomorrow?
This helps us in school too. Often students struggle in school because they are used to someone doing everything for them. In school, students have to wait their turn, engage in productive struggle, and be told no. We want to raise humans who can be respectful, responsible, safe, and kinder than necessary! Thanks for entrusting us to be part of the journey.
Sincerely,
Sarah Aherne
Attendance continues to be a big initiative at Parsons. Seventy students had perfect attendance for the entire second quarter and were mailed a congratulatory postcard. One hundred and seventy six students had Perfect Attendance for January. They received a perfect attendance certificate and a small prize.
We also continue to have 30 second dance parties for classes that are caught having perfect attendance on a random day. Students like to say "Our whole puzzle is here!" Keep it up Pirates! Nine days or less for school success!
If you bring a cellular telephone, tablet, smartwatch, or other personal technology device to school, it must remain turned off and stored in a backpack. Items found as a distraction may be taken and stored in the school office to be given back at a later time.
If you would like to let your child continue to wear their smartwatch to school, they will have to keep them in their backpack, just like any student who brings a phone. Thank you for helping us with this.
Do you have a talent or hobby that you would like to share with our students? Would you be interested in leading a club at Parsons? You would be responsible for running three 45 minute sessions, once a month during school hours. A teacher would also be in the room to help you. If you have an interest, please fill out this form.
We have a new company for Parsons spirit wear this year. The great news is that you can order Parsons or Carlson gear throughout the year. They also have many sales and specials. Check out the link here and the flyer for the weekly ad below.
Download the Parent Square App today! Use your email and phone number you used when you registered to log in.
We use ParentSquare at the District, school and classroom level to communicate with families.
What is ParentSquare?
ParentSquare is a simple-to-use platform that provides a safe way for everyone at a school to connect. With ParentSquare, you'll be able to:
- Receive messages from the district and school via email, text or app notification
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Comment on school postings to engage in your school community
- Direct message teachers, staff and other parents
- Participate in group messages
- Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
- Sign forms & permission slips
- And more all from your phone or web portal!
