This is a reminder that the school calendar for this year lists that there will be NO SCHOOL this Friday. October 1 is a teacher training day that was fulfilled this summer.
Homecoming Parade Lineup
Important News: (1)Menu Change - Thursday will be Poppyseed Casserole or Meat Lovers Pizza and Friday will be a sack lunch for elementary - with cheeseburger and chips. (2) Early Dismissal on Friday due to Homecoming Activities - info on the back of "Dates to Remember" note sent home.
This is a reminder: (1) Tomorrow is PJ day for Homecoming (2) There will be a covid vaccine clinic tomorrow evening in the auditorium lobby from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for a follow up 2nd shot or for anyone wanting to get their first Pfizer shot.
2021 Homecoming Information
Please make sure your child has a water bottle and a mask each day. Students cannot drink from water fountains. They must have something to hold water to drink from. No open containers - they must have a lid that closes.
Remember-School Day Fall Pictures are tomorrow (Tue., 9/14) for PreK-6 students. There will be a makeup day for students that are on quarantine or out sick. You can pay ahead and choose alternate backgrounds if you visit www.mylifetouch.com. picture day ID: EVTWN7GG2
Homecoming Dress Up Week is September 20th - 24th.
Elementary Homecoming Dress Up Days: Monday=PJ Day “Resting Up For The Win”, Tuesday=Patriotic Red, White, & Blue “United, We Show Our Trojan Pride”, Wednesday=Camo Day “Hunting a Win”, Thursday=Neon Day “Our Future’s So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades”, Friday=Blue and White “Spirit Day”
Elementary School Pictures will be taken on September 14th. This is the picture that will be used for the yearbook. You can order ahead by going to mylifetouch.com. The student school ID or picture day ID is: EVTWN7GG2. You can view the order form on the school website. Additional backgrounds and discounts are available when ordering online.
Hang Up Before You Pick-Up
Cell phone use in the school zone has become an issue. Please remember this is not allowed per Arkansas Safe Schools legislation. If you must use a cell phone while on campus, you need to park and then make your call. Do not accept or make calls while dropping off or picking up children in the car line.
Due to COVID-19 and quarantines, Lafayette County has canceled tonight’s Sr High game. We are working on finding a replacement game for this evening and will update information when available.
Covid Point of Contact - Nurse Kaci has a new cell number. If you need to reach her concerning symptoms, quarantine, or covid testing - please email her at burtonk@parkerschapelschool.com or you can reach her by phone at work : 870-862-4641- extension 114 or by cell: 870-315-9295. Please update your contact information for Nurse Kaci. Thank you.
The Covid Vaccine Clinic is still going on at the auditorium if anyone is interested. We will be here another 15 -20 minutes. The 2nd shot will be Monday, Sept. 20th.
Reminder: Get your 2nd Pfizer shot tonight if you received your first shot at the Elementary Open House. The time and location will be 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. We will also be providing "first shots" for of age students, parents, and community members. We would like to give 2nd shots from 5:15 -5:30 p.m. and then begin with administering the "first" round from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. However, we will be able to give 1st and 2nd shots until 6:30. If this does not work for you, you will receive a phone call to schedule a time where you will have to go in to have your follow up shot. Those receiving "first" rounds tonight will be able to come to the school for their second shot when it is time.
There will be a Covid Vaccine clinic on campus Monday, August 30th. The time and location will be 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. This clinic is open to students, parents, and community members. Anyone that received their first shot during the Elementary Open House on August 9th, will need to be present to receive their second shot. Anyone wishing to receive their first shot will need to come between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. We would like to give 2nd shots starting at 5:15 p.m.
In a special called board meeting tonight, the Parkers Chapel School Board voted to approve a temporary mask mandate. There will be weekly reviews to determine whether or not the school can go back to the "recommended" only requirement. Masks will be required starting Thursday, August 26th, 2021, for all students and staff K-12. Any adult entering the campus will be required to be masked. Any student that does not have a mask, may obtain one from the office until parents have adequate time to find appropriate masks.
MENU CHANGE: There will be a change in the lunch menu for Tuesday, August 24th, and Friday, August 27th. The lunches on these two dates will be flipped. Tomorrow’s lunch will be: Pizza Bagel Bites or Cheese Burger, French Fries, Canned & Fresh Fruit, & Fresh Salad Bar. Friday’s lunch will be: Meatballs & Gravy w/ Roll or Corn Dog, Mashed Potatoes, Canned & Fresh Fruit, & Fresh Salad Bar. Remember that the menus are found on the school website (www.parkerschapelschool.com). Type “menu” in the search magnifying glass icon.
The Parkers Chapel Junior Class is selling t-shirts to raise money for prom. Sales start today and will run through August 31st. You may turn in forms to any junior or contact masonc@parkerschapelschool.com. Forms are also available in the high school office.
