3 8th graders spent the last 3 days at the state TSA competition in Salina, Kansas. they recieved 3rd place in the Tech Bowl, and 3rd place in website design! #PKALLDAY
Due to the severe weather forecast, the Golf Tournament in Independence is cancelled. There will be no golf practice after school.
Go to bed on time and get a good night’s sleep. Eat breakfast at home or at school. Both of these tips will help your child be successful on their test.
6th graders have been working hard on their projects all week. Today, they taught their concept to the class!
Congratulations to our perfect attendance drawing winners, Bentley Johnson, Braeleigh Kindrick, and Brooklyn Klingman!
Congratulations to our Viking of the Week, Brayden Heady. Staff says, "Brayden is always positive, respectful, and a hard worker. He is kind to staff and his peers. He displays the Viking Way."
Congratulations to A'Laylah Fields, on being selected as our Artist of the Week! "She is such a fun person to be around, and I cannot wait to see where her talent takes her." Mrs. Fabrycky
Feeling confident will help your child do well on their test. Encourage them and tell them you believe in them. Wearing your favorite shirt or color also helps children feel confident.
Reminder: At the February Board of Education meeting, the BOE voted to make up one of the three snow days that we've had this school year. School will be in session on Friday, March 29th, as the make up day. Thanks!
These 7th graders were able to go to Topeka to be pages for a day. Way to represent PK! 💙💛
AJ was excited to see Tragic Prelude in person.
Use the strategies and tools that you have practiced all year while working through the assessment. Highlighting and annotating important information while you read and narrowing down answer choices. The students are prepared and they will do great!
Middle school students traveled to Girard today to compete in the Special Olympics Unified cornhole tournament!
When taking a reading test it is important to look over the questions and then read the text carefully. Always go back and check your answers.
One week until ELA state assessment. ELA assessment begins April 2nd. The students have been working hard and now it is time to show what they know! Our theme is GRIND time!
G - Gather all information
R - Return to text
I - Inspect questions carefully
N - Narrow down answer choices
D - Do your Best!
We will be sending out a daily test tip to help focus and prepare our students for the upcoming State Assessments.
Reading and Math State Assessment begin at Parsons MS next week, April 1st.
Pickleball fun has started at PMS!
Mrs. Barcus and Ms. Smith were matching today!
Students used the jigsaw method to teach each other about historical movements in Kansas history.
