Paris Panther Page
February 2, 2024
A Note from Mrs. Cook
Dear Parents,
As we delve into the heart of February, I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to you all as we embark on another exciting month of learning and growth at Paris Elementary.
At Paris Elementary, our commitment to academic excellence remains steadfast. We continue to foster an environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive academically, intellectually, and socially. Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to inspire and challenge our students, ensuring they reach their fullest potential.
In addition to our focus on academic achievement, we place a strong emphasis on student support. We believe that every child deserves a nurturing and supportive environment where they feel valued, respected, and understood. Whether through individualized instruction, counseling services, or extracurricular activities, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of each and every student.
Moreover, we recognize the invaluable role that parents play in their child's education. Our partnership with you, the parents and guardians of our students, is paramount to their success. We encourage open communication, collaboration, and active involvement in your child's educational journey. Together, we can empower our students to reach new heights and achieve their dreams.
As we navigate through the remainder of the academic year, let us remain committed to our shared goals of academic excellence, student support, and parent partnership. With your continued support and involvement, I am confident that we will create a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can thrive.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to your child's education and for being valued members of the Paris Elementary family.
Mrs. Cook
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
February 2024
2- PTA Bingo Night @ 5:30
5-9 National School Counselor's Week
9- Staff Souper Bowl Luncheon
8- Progress Reports Issued
14- Valentine's Day
19- President's Day (No School for Students/Staff)
21- SIC Meeting @ 12 PM
*Students in Grade 3-5 participate in SCREADY Language Arts (ELA) and Math testing each year. In addition, students in grade 4 also participate in SCPASS testing in Science. Please put the dates of testing on your calendar to be sure your children are in attendance for the tests.
Tuesday, April 23- Field Test for Writing
Tuesday, April 30- ELA Day 1
Wednesday, May 1- ELA Day 2
Tuesday, May 7- Math
Wednesday, May 8- Science (Grade 4 only)
PTA Corner
Thank you for your support of PTA & the Related Arts department in Boosterthon 2024. We have been able to collect $51,000 so far and awaiting a few corporate donations. We will report this total and what this has allowed us to do for our students very soon. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please reach out to us at infoparispta@gmail.com.
SOUPERBOWL LUNCH FOR STAFF
On Friday, February 9, we will be providing a soup lunch to our staff to celebrate the big football game. Please use the link below to sign up to assist us. Thank you for your help with this event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8A92BA5FF2-47409878-souper#/
VALEGRAMS
Upcoming PTA Events!
Feb 9: Staff "Souper" Bowl
March: Spirit Night- date TBD
April 5: Spirit Fest 2024!
ARMES NOMINATIONS OPEN!
The ARMES (Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools) is a tuition-free, rigorous, artistically gifted and talented program designed to meet the needs of identified 3rd-8th grade Greenville County students. Students who are selected into the program attend class afterschool 2-3 times a week. Students must provide their own transportation. Participation in ARMES is part of the district's Gifted & Talented program so regular attendance is required.
Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Rising 3rd through 8th grade students may be nominated by a teacher, parent, adult, or self. All interested students must have an online nomination form completed by March 28, 2024. Late nominations will cannot be accepted. Required auditions for the ARMES program will be held April 22-May 3. See flyer for additional information.
School Updates
Lunch Menus for the month of February!
Please visit the following link to review our February lunch menu HERE!
- Breakfast and lunch are free to all students and served from 7:15-7:45 each day.
- Students must arrive n the cafeteria no later than 7:35 to be able to eat breakfast.
- If you are planning to eat lunch with your student, please note the following:
- Outside lunch can be offered to your student (no sodas please).
- Due to limited space, we ask that you not bring any additional guests to lunch. This is just for you and your student.
- Lunch must be eaten in our designated dining room.
- When lunch is over, please allow your student to rejoin their class. And parents need to report to the main office for checkout.
Volunteering?
- If volunteering in the classroom, arrive at the time the teacher is expecting you and leave the classroom when the activity concludes. Volunteers can be distracting to students if they linger in the classroom.
- Go directly to the place of volunteering, and then return to the office following the activity.
- Follow the teachers' requests. The teacher is focusing on academics and knows what is needed.
- If you are taking your child with you at the end of your volunteering session, sign our your child in the front office and your child will be sent from the classroom. Teachers cannot release a child to you even if you have been working in the classroom.
- If chaperoning a field trip, be sure to follow the online application process to become a Volunteer Level 2.
- Keep information you overhear/see confidential as you want others to do with information about your child.
BECOME A READING ALL-STAR!
We had 107 students do the January Biography Reading Challenge! The celebrations will be on Monday, February 5th.
The February Reading Challenge is underway. This challenge will be the Greenville Drive Reading All Stars. Please see the details in the Greenville Drive at the link below. I am challenging 4th and 5th grade to read 500 pages (please note that the guidelines are 5 books), but they can have a combo if needed.
Don't worry about downloading the reading logs. We have already printed a bookmark for the students. Just have your student return the completed bookmark to the library. We will take care of that for you.
Can't find your bookmark? Stop by the library and get another one.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SUUCw0VVBE67LHzWQmBkK2fgT4CcjqBC/view?usp=sharing
"Life Skills Of The Week" for February
2/5: Friendship
2/12: Caring
2/19: Problem Solving
2/26: Organization
Reminders for the month of February!
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Please take a look in your student's "Backpack Account" and view their attendance. If you see a "SC-UNEX" listed for any date, please send an excuse through the Parent Note Google Form, Doctors Note Google Form, or by email to Mrs. Frank (cfrank@greenville.k12.sc.us). A student will be considered truant with 3 unexcused absences, or 5 total unexcused absences.
Arrival after 7:45 AM requires a parent sign in. You are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 AM to avoid the rush. If your child arrives after the 7:45 AM bell, a parent is required to accompany your child into the office to sign in. Sign in is required promptly at the 7:45 AM bell.
Students must arrive in the cafeteria by 7:30 AM to eat breakfast. Breakfast is free for students and service begins at 7:15 AM. In order to eat breakfast, students must arrive by 7:30 AM.
Suggestions or Concerns?
Have a suggestion for an improvement or have a concern? Please let your child’s teacher, Mrs. Cook or Ms. Gerard know. E-mail or call the school (355-4260). Thank you!