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.
2021 Mask Policy - The Parkers Chapel School Board voted to strongly recommend that all students and staff members wear masks while at school. Masks are not mandatory at this time, but encouraged.
The PC Student Council is pre selling student parking spaces as a fundraiser for students with a valid driver's license. For $15 students can claim their spot for the year before school starts. Students can choose to decorate their spot with sidewalk chalk if they wish. Times for claiming spots are:
Seniors - Thursday, August 12th - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Juniors - Thursday, August 12th - 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Sophomores - Friday, August 13th - 12:30 - 1:00 pm
If you miss your assigned time, you may come during one of the later sessions. Slots will be sold on a first come first serve basis and may not be claimed in advance. Students are not required to purchase a spot and will be able to park in the left over spots once those who purchased spots have chosen. If you have any questions, contact Mila Burns or Teri Poole.
There will be a “Pop-Up” vaccine clinic at the school this evening from 5:30-7:15 p.m. The location will be in the main hallway in front of the elementary library (beside the auditorium lobby doors). The Pfizer vaccine will be administered to anyone in the community 12 years old or older that wants the vaccine. This will be free of charge. A consent form must be completed on site and contact information will be obtained. We will again open the school in the evening for the follow up dose at a later date. Please let anyone in the community know about this clinic that wants to get the Pfizer vaccine.
Please complete the form linked below by 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 5th, if you are a parent or guardian of a student or students enrolled in Prek through 6th Grade at Parkers Chapel Elementary School. You will need to use the link below to complete a technology questionairre. These questions are required for the state database. You will need to list two adult emails on the form. If you do not have two working family emails, please create a second email before you start the form. (copy and paste the link in your web browser) https://forms.gle/tsmQvUpwwdv2vbv27
REMINDER: Parents of PCHS 7th-12th graders:
If you were unable to attend registration last week, please make plans to attend our make-up session today, 7/28 from 8am-11am, in the auditorium lobby. We need a couple parent signatures and will have student schedules ready for pick up!
PeeWee Football Reminder: 3rd and 4th PeeWee Football practice tonight at 5:30. Anyone that wants to play needs to be at the High School practice field behind the bleachers. Shorts, shirts, tennis shoes - Coach wants to meet with parents at the start of practice.
The class lists have been posted. They can be found on the auditorium doors. They will also be posted on the Facebook group page, “Parkers Chapel Elementary School” . Please email bursonc@parkerschapelschool.com or barness@parkerschapelschool.com concerning spelling corrections.
The 2021-2022 school year will have an earlier release time than we have had in the past several years. The following times will be used when releasing students: Kindergarten through 3rd grade will begin loading cars at 2:15 p.m. 4th through 6th grade will begin loading at 2:25 p.m. The preschool parents will not be able to enter the back parking lot until all elementary students have been picked up. The preschool will have two pick up times. Early PreK pickup will be 12:15 - 12:30 (if your child has an afternoon appointment) and regular Prek pick up will be from 2:55 - 3:15. The buses will load at 2:46 for both Elementary and High School students. All high school (Sr. High) athletes will be expected to report to their designated areas / coaches immediately following the 2:46 dismissal time from 7th period. The elementary will have aftercare available again this year. Make sure to complete an aftercare form at Open House if this is something you will need for your child. The school day will BEGIN (class starts) at 7:45 for Elementary and 7:48 for the High School.
Parents of 3rd and 4th Grade Students - The Parkers Chapel PeeWee Football program has asked that I send out a message to those wishing to participate. A HEAD COACH is needed for this group. There is a post on the Parkers Chapel PeeWee Football (3rd & 4th) Facebook page with contact information if you are interested in helping out with this program. Please contact the Parkers Chapel PeeWee Football group with questions if you are interested in helping with this position / program.
PeeWee Football - Coach Bohannan has called football practice for this next school year’s 5th and 6th graders. If you are signed up to play 5th & 6th PeeWee Football, please be at the practice field July 12th at 5:30. Practice will last at least 2 hours. Bring a water bottle and wear shorts, shirt, & cleats. Parents can stay for practice or drop off their player and return by 7:30. Mark you calendar 7/12 at 5:30 p.m.
If Covid guidelines allow, Parkers Chapel Elementary will host its “Back to School Open House” on Aug. 9th, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grade level parent meetings will be held at 30 minute intervals. Those times will be posted at a later date. The additional time will be used to drop off supplies and complete registration paperwork in your child’s homeroom. Homeroom lists will be posted the last week of July.
The “K-6 School Supply List” has been posted on the school’s website. It is on the school’s Facebook page (Parkers Chapel Elementary School) and our office and auditorium doors. We have also delivered copies to Wal Mart. Please add WATER BOTTLES to your child’s list.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Graduation has been moved into the Gym and will begin at 7pm.
Elementary Parents: Prek through sixth grade students are having a lot of slips and falls on the playground, which results in being muddy. We do not want to have to call parents and ask them to leave work to bring a change of clothes. We are asking that you put a change of clothes (top, shorts or pants, underclothes) in your child's backpack to help with this situation. Donations: The nurse is accepting boys and girls clothes (pants, shirts, shorts, packaged underclothes, and socks in sizes SMALL OR MEDIUMS, OR SIZES 5-6-7-8). Thanks for packing a change of clothes or donating. We greatly appreciate your help.