Your Back to School Guide
8/19/2018 8:42 pm
▢ school supply Lists
Pre-K I Kinder I First I Second I Third I Fourth I Fifth
▢ register for aftercare
Pre-K/Kinder I First thru Fifth
▢ background check- VIPS ready
HISD has launched a new program for VIPS registration. Learn more at the link below.
To volunteer with our students, you must pre-register.
▢ attend meet the teacher- August 23, 4-6 p.m.
Bring your school supplies, meet your child's teacher, register for aftercare, and purchase Spirit Wear!
▢ GET INVOLVED, ParkerPTO.org!
• Login/Register: Registering on the Parker PTO site is easy!
Registering on our site gives you access to information, purchasing spirit wear, forms and event sales.
Once you are registered you will have the option to Join the PTO as a member, this is a direct fundraiser for the PTO.
*If you are returning family you can just update your account!
Step 1: Go to www.parkerpto.org
Step 2: Create an account & register your email!
Step 3: Enter your family information!
• My Volunteer Interests & Skills Form— Volunteering at Parker is largely coordinated through the PTO. And we would LOVE to serve with you! Please fill out our interest form and we will try to get you plugged in.
▢ Lunch menu & Lunch account
Fund your child’s lunch account. Even though lunches are Free for the school year, there are still snack items your child can buy. If you would like them to have funds for that you can set up an account here,
Lunch Menu App: HISD will be releasing a new App soon. Menu
THE BASICS
2018-2019 BELL SCHEDULE
Start Time: 7:30 Dismissal: 2:50
Magnet Start Time: 2:50 Magnet Dismissal: 3:30
| Grade Level | Ancillary Times | Recess Times |
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PK |
8:00-8:45 | 10:45-11:00/12:30-12:45 |
| K |
11:50-12:35 |
10:00-10:30/1:00-1:30 |
| 1 | 12:40-1:25 | 9:15-9:30/12:30-12:45 |
| 2 | 10:30-11:15 | 10:05-10:25/12:00-12:15 |
| 3 | 1:30-2:15 | 11:00-11:40 |
| 4 | 8:50-9:35 | 2:15-2:45 |
| 5 | 9:40-10:25 | 2:15-2:45 |
| Music/Ancillary | 8:00-8:45 |
2018-2019 LUNCH SCHEDULE
Start Times
PK 10:30
Kindergarten 10:40
First 11:00
Second 11:20
Third 11:35
Fourth 11:50
Fifth 12:10
2018-19 HOUSTON ISD Calendar
Seven Important People on Parker Staff
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Lori Frodine Principal
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Bryan Berry Assistant Principal |
Carol Khelenbrink Magnet Coordiantor |
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Monica DeLuna Front Office Support |
Evelyn Hernandez Front Office Support |
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Nurse Garcia School Nurse |
Robin Gibson Attendance/After School Care |
Alean Zufall Principal's Secretary |
PTO EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS
PTO Fundraisers
The PTO raises money to assist learning and fun at Parker Elementary. Support provided varies from monetary support for curriculum, supplies, school equipment (inside and out), and technology, to volunteer efforts, school events, community support and staff appreciation.
Birthday Gram’s
Help your student celebrate their big day in a big way! Purchase online at
www.parkerpto.org/birthdaygrams.
*Grams must be purchased at least one week in advance!!
Bricks
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! Purchase your commemorative brick online at
Free Dress Days
Everybody’s favorite FUNdraiser! Purchase your student’s 5 free dress days online at, these will be available in September, www.parkerpto.org/freedress
Spirit Events
Keep an eye on those Tuesday folders and our Parker PTO Facebook page to catch all those fun and delicious ways to support Parker. Previous events have included Fuzzy’s Tacos, Chic-Fil-A, Fuddruckers, Toomfoolery, Swim Houston Aquatic Club, and more!
Also, don’t forget to link your rewards accounts at Amazon Smile, Office Maxx, Krogers, and Randalls with the Parker PTO!
Email Jennifer McSorley with questions & ideas: businesspartners@parkerpto.org
Business Partners
We love our local businesses! Do you own your own business or have a business you love to support? The Parker PTO is excited to launch the 2018-2019 schol year with a new set of business partnership opportunities! We have appealing sponsorship opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Please join us in being Parker Proud!
businessdevelopment@parkerpto.org
Fall Auction Event, Friday Nov. 30th 6pm to 10pm
(Adults only evening with dinner & bidding)
Stay Tuned for details, tickets, sneak previews, and more!
Enchanted Forest Book Fair, October 29 to Nov 2nd
Stay tuned for more info & book fair fun!
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Our new Carpool Lane is not quite done but should be in September, thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility during our transition time.
- School Hours for 2018-2019: 7:30-2:50, 7:30-3:30 Magnet
- Parents will be allowed in the building for drop off from 7:15-7:30am. All students arriving to school after the 7:30am tardy bell will need to be dropped off on the Stillbrook side of the school.
- Entrance Locations –
- Front of the school on Stillbrook
- Willowbend Gate
- 2:50 Dismissal Locations (If you have multiple children they will go with the youngest child for pick up)
- Pre-K through 1stGrade – Stillbrook
- 2nd-5thGrade – Willowbend (NEW)
- 3:30 Magnet Dismissal Location
- Stillbrook ONLY
MAPS
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When in Carpool Lanes
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Display your child’s carpool tag
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Stay in your vehicle and pull forward as far as you can. A teacher will bring your child to your car at pick up.
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For safety, students should enter and exit vehicles — using the door closest to the curb.
When Walking
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ALWAYS use the crosswalks.
Do not cross in the middle of the street or parking lot. -
Wait to ride bikes and scooters until you are off school property.
1—Join PTO — and use your powers for good
Parker PTO is a great group of teachers and parents who combine talents to make Parker a better place for kids. Explore membership, volunteering and leadership options on this website.
2—Attend PTO Meetings — AND Stay Informed
Plan to attend PTO meetings!
These meetings provide a great way to get involved and meet other Parker families.
Meeting Dates:
Sept 20th 7 pm to 8 pm
October 18th 6 pm to 7 pm
January 17th 6 pm to 7 pm
February 28th 6 pm to 7 pm
March 28th6 pm to 7 pm
(dinner and childcare provided)
3— Have a lunch date with your child!
Certain tables are reserved in the cafeteria each day, so that you can have lunch with your child. Bring Chick-fil-a or a cupcake and enjoy their company for 30 minutes. Note that classmates cannot join you. This is meant to be time with your own child.
4—Take part in social media
Be sure to "Like" our Parker PTO FB page. And ask to join the Parker Elementary Parents FB Group.
5—Join the Homeroom parents team
Support your child’s teacher and work with others parents in the same grade to coordinate and lead classroom parties during the school year. Kids LOVE these parties, and look forward to them eagerly.
6—Attend the parties!
Join your child for their class parties: Winter and End of Year party.
7—Do just a little
When we as busy parents commit to doing just a little each year, we accomplish a lot as a group! Whether it’s cutting shapes at home while you watch TV or laminating at school for an hour twice a month, your little effort can make a big difference in our community. Connect with your teacher.
8— Take on a leadership role
If you have some extra time, care about kids, and work well with other adults, leadership may be a good fit for you! Contact our PTO president if you would consider a more active role.
SUPPORT OUR KIDS
You are invited to join us as strong supporters of kids at Parker Elementary!
