Jeanette Mueller
PTO President

President@ParkerPTO.org

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Take one thing off your fall to-do list and order your school supplies now! 🎒

Our teachers worked directly with 1st Day School Supplies to build next year’s lists, which means you’re getting exactly what your child’s teacher requested—no substitutions, no guessing, and no last-minute shopping stress.

Orders must be placed by July 1, and supplies will be delivered straight to your child’s classroom before the first day of school.

Even better, a portion of every sale comes back to Parker PTO, so it’s a win-win for everyone. Your child is ready for day one, and you’re helping support our school!

We’re excited to partner with Chick-fil-A Meyer Park to help celebrate one amazing Parker teacher!

One outstanding teacher will be selected to receive a special Chick-fil-A gift basket, plus a surprise visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow 🐮✨ Their entire class will also receive Chick-fil-A coupons as part of the celebration!

This is such a fun way to recognize the teachers who go above and beyond for our students every single day.

Voting is open April 27 through May 1, so be sure to cast your vote and help us spotlight one of Parker’s incredible teachers!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up, and PTO is excited to celebrate the amazing teachers and staff who make Parker so special! Our theme for this year is "Parker Staff Shine Bright!"  We'll have disco balls, fun treats and surprises planned all week to show our appreciation for everything they do for our students each day.

If you would like to show a little extra appreciation during the week or for end-of-year gifts, be sure to check out their Favorite Things list. You can also connect with your room parent to see if your class has anything special planned.

Let’s help make our teachers and staff feel extra loved! 💙

We’ve been busy bringing fun and positive energy to campus, from STAAR shirts celebrating our students to appreciation days for our amazing staff. 💙

None of this happens without you. Thank you for your continued support in making Parker such a special place!

Want to help keep it going?
Consider donating to We Heart Parker, every dollar helps make these moments possible.

We’re excited to celebrate the end of a wonderful school year! Class celebrations will take place on June 3 and June 4. Please review the details below so you’re prepared for your child’s special day.

🙋 Parent Volunteers

Reach out to your room parent on how best to support. 

📅 Celebration Schedule

June 3

• 4th Grade: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Kindergarten: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• 2nd Grade: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

June 4

• Pre-K: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• 1st Grade: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• 3rd Grade: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• 5th Grade

Field trips are a special part of the school experience. They give students the chance to explore, discover, and connect classroom learning to the real world in meaningful ways.

Remember, the school cannot ask families to pay for field trips, Parker PTO can step in to help cover these costs so that every student can participate.

💛 How You Can Help

To continue making these experiences possible, we invite families to contribute toward field trip funding.

Your support helps cover:
• Transportation (buses)
• Admission tickets
• On-site educational activities

Every dollar goes directly toward creating memorable, hands-on learning experiences for all students in your child’s grade.

If your child has already attended a field trip and you have not yet contributed, please consider supporting the cost now. Your contribution makes a difference and helps us continue to offer these opportunities to every student.

The Parker Class of 2026 will be graduating before we know it, and we are kicking off the celebration starting this Friday with fun events! 🎉

We have so many exciting things planned to make this a truly special send-off, but we can’t do it without your support. If you haven’t taken care of your items yet, now is the time.

✅ 5th Grade Family To-Do List

• Pay the 5th Grade Celebration Fee 
• Submit your student’s baby photo by THIS FRIDAY 📸
• Sign up to volunteer and be part of the fun

⭐ 5th Grade Celebration Fee

To help cover the cost of all the end-of-year events, we ask each family to contribute $25 per student.

These funds go directly toward the celebrations your kids will enjoy in the coming weeks.

Please make your payment now so we can finalize plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. We are hoping every family will help make this celebration happen.

💳 Payment Options

• Online (preferred): Use the payment link in Forms
• Cash: Send in a sealed envelope with:
– Your child’s name clearly written
– Label: Attention: Caroled Medina
– Turn in to your child’s homeroom teacher

Thank you for helping us give the Class of 2026 the celebration they deserve! 

📅 Save the Date: 5th Grade Transition Meeting

Mark your calendar for an upcoming 5th Grade to Middle School Transition Meeting!

This is a great opportunity for both students and parents to hear real experiences and helpful advice about the transition to middle school.

Students will connect with current 6th grade students and staff, and parents will hear directly from middle school parents, giving everyone a chance to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

We’ll be joined by former Parker students and parents from Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School (MPVA), Pershing, Baylor College of Medicine Academy, and Pin Oak Middle School, who will share their experiences and tips to help make the transition feel exciting and manageable.

This meeting will take place before the 5th graders leave for their field trip, so everyone can attend without missing out.

Look for more information from Ms. Grosso on ParentSquare and the Parker Pulse. 

We hope you’ll join us!

We’re building next year’s PTO Board and would love for you to be part of it! 🎉

This is a great way to get involved, meet other families, and make a real impact on our school community. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you.

✨ Open Positions (high-need roles starred):

President-Elect

Treasurer-Elect
⭐Parliamentarian (helps guide meetings using Robert’s Rules)
⭐ Fundraising VP (leads our fundraising efforts)
⭐Business Development VP (builds community partnerships)
Communications VP
Educational Programs VP
Volunteer Services VP

No experience needed, just a willingness to jump in and help. We’ll support you every step of the way!

Interested or just want to learn more? Email president-elect@parkerpto.org and we’ll help you find the right fit. 

Remember, we’ve got a little bonus for you 🙌

If you purchased the $25 Free Dress Package (the one that covers all free dress days), you’re getting 3 extra days added!

Because some original days were replaced with performances, field trips, or themed days, PTO worked with the school to make it right 💛

🎉 Your Bonus Free Dress Days:

• Tuesday, April 28
• Friday, May 15
• Tuesday, June 2

👉 These extra days are only for families who purchased the full Free Dress Package
(Single-day purchases are not included)

Afterschool Care (ASC) registration is now open for 2026-2027!

📅 Important Dates
• Now Open: Registration for returning ASC families
• May 7 at 8pm: Registration opens for new families (new to ASC)

Spots are limited and filled in order of registration time, so be sure to log in and complete your forms as soon as your window opens.

📝 How to Register
Visit the ProCare Parent Portal and follow the re-registration steps:
👉 https://www.myprocare.com/

Helpful Tips
• Make sure your information is up to date before registering
• If you need to add an incoming student, register your current child first, then email afterschoolcare@parkerpto.org for assistance

We’re excited for another great year in Afterschool Care! 💙

Still thinking about that auction item you wished you had bid on? We have a few items still available listed below. If you are interested in an item, email Kelly at fundraisingvp@parkerpto.org

D1 Training Bellaire - Twelve pack of sessions for youth or adults Suggested Donation: $100

West U Dance Center - $100 off summer dance camp at West U Dance Center (ages 3-10) Suggested Donation: $15

Revive Design TX - $500 off a custom design table (original price must exceed $4000) Suggested Donation: $100

Beehive Co-Op Preschool - One week of summer camp during June 2026 Suggested Donation: $50

Texas State Bobcats Baseball - Four tickets to a 2026 home game (not to valid for a UT or A&M game) Suggested Donation: $10

Bojangles Music School - 4 weekly one-on-one lessons that include piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, voice, violin, viola, cello, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, and more Suggested Donation: $50

Interested in advertising your business to Parker families and supporting the PTO? Learn more about Business Sponsorship opportunities using the link below or email Business Development VP Annabel LaRocca at businessdevelopment@parkerpto.org!