A Note from Mrs. Cook
Dear Paris Families,
Welcome to the December edition of our Paris Panther Page! As we step into December , we are excited to share the latest updates and upcoming events with you.
December is a magical time filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of togetherness. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working tirelessly to create a nurturing environment where your children can thrive academically and personally.
In this edition, you will find valuable information about our winter festivities, including our annual PTA Elf Shelf and classroom celebrations. We encourage you to mark your calendars! As the winter season settles in, we are also committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment. We will continue to follow all necessary protocols to ensure the well-being of our students.
Additionally, we have exciting learning opportunities planned for December. Our teachers have prepared engaging lessons and activities that will spark curiosity and foster a love for learning. We encourage you to stay connected with our school community through our various communication channels. Our website, social media platforms, and monthly newsletters will keep you informed about important updates, achievements, and resources to support your child's education.
Thank you for your continuous support and partnership. Together, we can make this December a memorable and enriching experience for our students. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season filled with love, warmth, and cherished moments.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Cook
Thank you for contributing to our November Teacher Snack Bar! Your contribution made such a positive impact and we appreciate your support. Please follow us on social media or check our slide deck HERE for details about our upcoming events.
Spirit Wear Sale!
Boosterthon 2024!
Elf Shelf Holiday Shop
Our Elf Shelf Holiday Shop is back! The Elf Shelf Holiday shop will be open from December 4th-December 8th. This is an opportunity for our students to participate in the spirit of giving by purchasing inexpensive items for their loved ones. All items will be wrapped and most items are priced between $0.50-$3.00 per item. PTA does not profit from this event, it is just a fun way for your students to learn the importance of giving to others. We will need many volunteers for this event so please sign up at the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8A92BA5FF2-46294767-2023#/
Lunch Menus for the month of December!
Please visit the following link to review our December 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.
Reading Expectations at Paris
We love to read at Paris Elementary! We want to encourage all of our students to read at home for at least twenty (20) minutes every day! Your child can read independently or with you. Books are better when you cuddle up and read with someone else! Consider reading aloud to your child and talking about the book together. Enjoying a good book with your child is one of the best ways to nurture a love of reading! Reading proficiency is the number one indicator of school performance.
