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September Grandparents' Garden Group 2025
2025-09-12 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all Grandparent Gardeners!
Join the Parish Grandparents’ Garden Group. Whether you’re a master gardener or a novice looking to learn, we’d love to have you! The Parish School’s Grandparents’ Garden Group meets during the school day throughout the year to keep Parish’s many gardens growing.
If you are new to our campus, please have your driver’s license on hand to be checked into our Raptor visitor system. If you are a returning visitor, we will have your visitor’s badge on hand and ready to go! Once you are cleared to enter, please head to a picnic table to wait for your grandchild to arrive and/or to receive further instruction. All activities will take place outdoors.
Schedule
Gardening with Grandchildren:Elementary: 7:50-8:20 a.m. Early Childhood: 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Grandparents should coordinate with their grandchild’s parent(s) to:

Determine morning transportation arrangements (for elementary students). If parents are bringing the child to school, they should continue through the regular carpool line. Our staff will guide the student to their grandparent in the courtyard. If the child is arriving with the grandparent, please checkin in the front office before meeting in the courtyard.
Ask the parent to notify your grandchild’s teacher that they will be gardening with you that day.
Determine afternoon transportation arrangements (for early childhood students). If the grandchild will be going home with the grandparent, please have a parent notify their teacher.

Texas Education Savings Accounts (ESA): What Parish School Families Need to Know
2025-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Texas Education Savings Accounts (ESA): What Parish School Families Need to Know
Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Texas families will have access to a new option for funding private and specialized education through the Texas Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program. While our Board of Trustees has not yet made a final decision on whether The Parish School will participate in the ESA program, we understand that many of you have questions about school vouchers, how the ESA program works and how it might affect your family’s educational planning.
Join Anne Powers, Head of School at The Parish School, for an informative Q&A session. This session is open to all Parish parents. If you plan to attend virtually, please register here. If you will be attending in person, RSVP below.

Parish Parent Education Program 2025
2025-09-26 12:00 - 15:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
As part of our ongoing commitment to fulfilling our mission of educating and supporting the parents of our Parish students, we are excited to once again host Parish Parent Education Program (PPEP). This program aims to enhance the accessibility of our adult education sessions by consolidating multiple presentations into a single afternoon on Friday, September 26, accompanied by childcare services for Parish students. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a lunch followed by two dynamic hour-plus adult education sessions. Each attendee will be able to customize their learning experience by choosing two of the four presentations offered. Below, you will find the additional details, including the topics and speakers of the sessions and a link to register.
Additional Details
This event will be in-person only. Please check-in at the front desk when you arrive
Lunch: noon-12:30 p.m., provided by The Parish School.
Deadline to RSVP to ensure childcare and lunch for this event is Monday, September 22. If you don’t require either, you can register up until the event.

Email advancement@parishschool.org to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or require child care. Students enrolled in either Zenith Learning or Adventure Play will not need to register for child care, however those enrolled in Soccer Shots or have an appointment at The Carruth Center will need to register.

Session One

12:30 -1:45 p.m.

Managing Big Feelings at Home
Presented by: Lily Yoder, MA, LPC, RPT
Parenting would be so much easier if each child came with a personalized manual about how to best parent them and what to do when this happens or that happens. Unfortunately, that is not the case and every child is unique and special, which can make figuring out which parenting technique is the best approach near impossible at times. Or parents are asked to teach their child skills to manage feelings that they struggle to use themselves. Learn more about how Conscious Discipline’s adult-first mindset approach can help turn resistance into cooperation, help manage the children’s fits at home, help children learn from their mistakes and become the parent you want to be.

Writing: Why is it so hard?!?
Presented by: Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP, and Laura Causey, MAT, CALP
Writing sounds like a simple task but for many children it can be extremely difficult. This talk aims to uncover why writing is so complex. Parents will learn the many motor and cognitive skills that support a child’s ability to write, understand typical writing development, and walk away with ways they can support a child who is struggling with writing.

Session Two

2 – 3:15 p.m.
Underlying Skills for Academic Success: Executive Functioning and Social CompetenciesPresented by: Audrey VonBorstel, MS, CCC-SLPLearn the relationship between executive functioning and social competencies and academic success. This presentation will go over basic definitions of executive functioning and social competencies, then discuss how these skills have a direct impact on reading, writing, math and learning in a group.
Experiencing a Language and Learning DifferenceFacilitated by: Mimi Branham, MA, CCC-SLP, and Allison Kaiser, M.Ed.Through this series of hands-on simulations, parents will gain a better understanding of how their child’s language or learning difference impacts their daily classroom experience.

Adult Education: Understanding Your Child's Standardized Test Scores-A closer look at MAP and Language Assessments
2025-10-02 08:30 - 09:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Looking at MAP testing scores can be confusing. Hayley Boasman, Laura Causey and Audrey VonBorstel explain what the scores mean and how to read your report. They will answer any questions you may have and describe how test results are used at The Parish School.

Presented by:
Hayley Boasman, M.Ed., CALP,Head of Elementary
Laura Causey, MAT, CALP,Curriculum Specialist
Audrey VonBorstel, MS, CCC-SLP,Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist

17th Annual Giving Voice to Children Luncheon
2025-10-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, Texas, 77027, United States
Join us for The Parish School’s 17th Annual “Giving Voice to Children” Luncheon featuring a keynote by Jordan Boyce, M.Ed., LDT, CALT, the Reading Specialist at The Parish School, who will be presenting an abbreviated talk on “The Language and Literacy Connection.”

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PTO October 2025 Meeting
2025-10-10 11:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82087670173?pwd=[REDACTED]

Fall Family Garden Day 2025
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Bring the family for a morning of gardening fun!
You’ll likely get dirty, so dress comfortably. We supply the trash bags and most tools.
Items encouraged to bring, but not required:

Shovel
Pruning shears
Garden gloves
Bikes and scooters for the kids!

*Please label your tools

We’re looking forward to a great morning of working and growing together.

Fall Festival 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parish School is excited to bring to you a free fall event filled with fun for the whole family! Come join us for our Fall Festival event on Saturday, October 25! There will be fun for everyone, as the event will have music, lawn games, pony rides, along with:

Petting Zoo
9-Hole Putt-Putt Golf
Inflatables
Face Painting
Balloon Making

Additional details:

There will be a few tables with seating available, but we recommend bringing a blanket or camping chairs.
We will also have Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck on campus, with hot and iced drinks which can be purchased via credit card only.

To estimate headcount, please RSVP below.
We can’t wait to see you there!

November PTO Meeting & Open Board Meeting
2025-11-14 10:30 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
This month’s PTO meeting will be an abbreviated 30 minute meeting and then we will adjourn and join the Open Board Meeting.
PTO meting will start at 10:30am.
Open Board Meeting will be from 11 am – noon.
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually. Please RSVP as attending in person or virtually.
Zoom LInk: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82979114571?pwd=[REDACTED]

Grandparents' Day 2025
2025-11-21 09:15 - 11:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Grandparents’ Day at The Parish School

Friday, November 21
Grandparents’ Day on Campus

Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to join us for Grandparents’ Day at The Parish School. This is a fun on-campus event that you do not want to miss! The day will include campus tours and classroom visits followed by an optional picnic lunch (bring your own lunch and picnic blanket). Upon arrival, please check in at the front office.
Pre-registering will expedite check-in.

Grandparents’ Day Schedule:
9:15 a.m. – Check-in opens (depending on what you choose to attend, you can come as early as 9:15 a.m. or as late as 11 a.m.) Pastries and coffee will be available in the courtyard.9:30 a.m. – Adult Education: Understanding Your Grandchild’s Needs and Supporting their Journey. In person at The Schissler Library or virtual.See below for more information on talk.10:30 a.m – Campus tours11 a.m. – Visit your grandchild’s classroom11:30 a.m. – Bring your own picnic lunch (optional). This will be outdoors and seating is limited, so please bring a blanket or camp chair to sit on. You are also welcome to check your grandchild out for the day, but please let the teacher know you are leaving.

Adult Education – Grandparents’ Day Special Edition

Grandparents are special and important people in their grandchildren’s lives! Come learn more about how to support your grandchild’s needs while assisting your own child as they navigate parenting a child who learns differently.
You can attend this talk either in person or virtually if you cannot make it to campus. Please RSVP below, and if you’re attending virtually, you will be sent a Zoom link.

Presented by Mimi Branham, MA, CCC-SLP, Carruth Clinic Director and Lily Yoder, LPC, RPT, Director of Student & Family Services

Please use the link below to RSVP for the Adult Education Grandparents’ Day talk and/or Grandparents’ Day tour and classroom visits.

RSVP Here

December Grandparents' Garden Group
2025-12-05 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

Pastries with Professionals at Parish 2025
2025-12-12 09:00 - 10:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Pastries with Professionals
An Open House for Area Professionals
Friday, December 129 a.m. – Optional Tours9:30 a.m. – Introductions and Networking
We’d love to get to know you, and we want you to know us, too! Join us for breakfast, introductions and a tour of The Parish School.
We will begin the morning at 9 a.m. with optional tours for those who have never toured our campus or those who would like to see what’s new. At 9:30 a.m. we will meet in our library for pastries, introductions, and networking to learn more about how we all serve the children and families in this community.
Be sure to bring your school or organization’s materials and your business cards so we can all connect and make the best referrals possible and feel free to invite co-workers and colleagues, too!
Please RSVP below. Questions? Email outreach@parishschool.org

RSVP

PTO December 2025 Meeting
2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2IbeLpJdSmGd1pfws0K4Ow

Parent Education - Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Top 10 Tips to Empower Parents with Nancy Kaufman | January 14, 2026
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Top 10 Tips to Empower Parents
Presented Virtually by Nancy Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP
Please RSVP at the link below.
Parents of children who have apraxia of speech or other significant articulation disorders are invited to hear from apraxia expert, Nancy Kaufman, as she presents practical strategies and techniques to increase speech and language skills in children who struggle to effectively communicate with others. Nancy is the owner and director of the Kaufman Children’s Center in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan which provides therapy and ABA services to children.
Since 1979, Nancy has dedicated herself to establishing the Kaufman-Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), a highly regarded treatment approach to help children with significant articulation delays or childhood apraxia of speech become effective communicators. Nancy speaks internationally on the topic of childhood apraxia speech and is recognized as a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. In addition to the K-SLP Nancy has also developed an assessment for childhood apraxia of speech and many innovative therapeutic materials. She has advised thousands of families and mentored numerous SLPs regarding her therapeutic framework. Nancy has been a consultant with The Parish School and The Carruth Center since 2011.

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Summer Camp 101
2026-01-15 09:00 - 10:00 | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Summer Camp 101
Presented by: Maureen Giglio, Camp Acorn Manager and Mimi Branham, Director of The Carruth Center
The Parish School offers a fabulous summer program, Camp Acorn, that runs the month of June. Our summer language program offers classroom-based language therapy for children ages 2-12 who have communication delays and learning differences. Additionally, we offer Adventure Play at Camp Acorn, a unique opportunity for children with or without special learning needs to engage in self-directed, outdoor play and construct their own playground. With sibling day camp, and early morning and afternoon enrichment options as well, we have you covered!
The Carruth Center offers several camp options for children ages 3 and up. Our Social Learning program expands in the summer to include Summer Social Club in June and our popular sleep-away camp, Camp SOCIAL, in July. We offer two intensive camps: Camp Super Writers that works on hand writing skills and Kaufman-Apraxia Boot camp that is our evidenced based program for children with apraxia or severe articulation disorders. Our new program, Brain Boss will give children the tools needed to develop an inner monologue of all the factors that impact planning and the passage of time. More information about each program will be covered at Camp 101 and can be found on our website.

Camp Acorn: Held during the month of June. This summer language program offers classroom-based language therapy for children ages 2-12 who have communication delays and learning differences. Additionally, we offer Adventure Play at Camp Acorn, a unique opportunity for children with or without special learning needs to engage in self-directed, outdoor play and construct their own playground. With sibling day camp, and early morning and afternoon enrichment options as well, we have you covered! For more information on Camp Acorn, email camp@parishschool.org.
Kaufman-Apraxia Boot Camp: A speech-language group therapy program designed to increase speech formulation, automaticity, language content and structure for children who have apraxia of speech or a severe phonological processing disorder.
Camp Super Writers: A two-week camp utilizing the Handwriting Without Tears® method, which helps develop handwriting skills through multi-sensory, play-based instruction.
Camp SOCIAL is a six-day, overnight camp at Camp for All in Burton, TX, where children and teens ages 8-16 who struggle with social competencies learn and practice Social Thinking® in a supportive environment. All campers attend a daily social group that focuses on social learning concepts necessary for everyday life
Summer Social Club: Your child will have the opportunity to practice their social competency skills, such as flexible thinking and perspective taking, while working with our SLPs who have been trained in Social Thinking® during gaming, cooking or building activities.
Brain Boss: Our newest camp! Sometimes checklists and reminders are not enough! In this group targeting executive functioning, children learn how to better understand time management skills while working together on chosen group projects.

If you cannot attend Summer Camp 101 in person, you can join virtually by clicking here: (LINK)

Adult Education: Elementary Program Preview
2026-01-28 09:15 - 10:15 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Adult Education: Elementary Preview for Pre-Primary Parents
If you currently have a child in our early childhood program who is moving into our elementary program next year, or if you are just curious to learn about our elementary program in general, then this session is for you. We’ll discuss our curriculum, what a full day’s schedule looks like, classroom expectations and much more…Please come with your questions.
Presented by:
Hayley Boasman, Director of Elementary

February Early Childhood Grandparents' Garden Group 2026
2026-02-06 11:15 - 11:45 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all Grandparent Gardeners!
Join the Parish Grandparents’ Garden Group. Whether you’re a master gardener or a novice looking to learn, we’d love to have you! The Parish School’s Grandparents’ Garden Group meets during the school day throughout the year to keep Parish’s many gardens growing.
If you are new to our campus, please have your driver’s license on hand to be checked into our Raptor visitor system. If you are a returning visitor, we will have your visitor’s badge on hand and ready to go! Once you are cleared to enter, please head to a picnic table to wait for your grandchild to arrive and/or to receive further instruction. All activities will take place outdoors.
Schedule
Gardening with Grandchildren:Early Childhood: 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Grandparents should coordinate with their grandchild’s parent(s) to:

Determine morning transportation arrangements (for elementary students). If parents are bringing the child to school, they should continue through the regular carpool line. Our staff will guide the student to their grandparent in the courtyard. If the child is arriving with the grandparent, please checkin in the front office before meeting in the courtyard.
Ask the parent to notify your grandchild’s teacher that they will be gardening with you that day.
Determine afternoon transportation arrangements (for early childhood students). If the grandchild will be going home with the grandparent, please have a parent notify their teacher.

February Elementary Grandparents' Garden Group 2026
2026-02-13 07:50 - 08:20 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all Grandparent Gardeners!
Join the Parish Grandparents’ Garden Group. Whether you’re a master gardener or a novice looking to learn, we’d love to have you! The Parish School’s Grandparents’ Garden Group meets during the school day throughout the year to keep Parish’s many gardens growing.
If you are new to our campus, please have your driver’s license on hand to be checked into our Raptor visitor system. If you are a returning visitor, we will have your visitor’s badge on hand and ready to go! Once you are cleared to enter, please head to a picnic table to wait for your grandchild to arrive and/or to receive further instruction. All activities will take place outdoors.
Schedule
Gardening with Grandchildren:Elementary: 7:50-8:20 a.m.
Grandparents should coordinate with their grandchild’s parent(s) to:

Determine morning transportation arrangements (for elementary students). If parents are bringing the child to school, they should continue through the regular carpool line. Our staff will guide the student to their grandparent in the courtyard. If the child is arriving with the grandparent, please checkin in the front office before meeting in the courtyard.
Ask the parent to notify your grandchild’s teacher that they will be gardening with you that day.
Determine afternoon transportation arrangements (for early childhood students). If the grandchild will be going home with the grandparent, please have a parent notify their teacher.

Adult Education: Real Talk About Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know
2026-02-17 08:15 - 09:15 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join Parish staff member Tenesha Smith to learn more about dyslexia and how to support your student. Tenesha has a wealth of classroom experience in teaching and working with children with special needs and learning differences. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in education from Houston Christian University. Tenesha is a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist and a Certified Academic Language Therapist. She is also a former SLP-A and has extensive experience working with students with communication differences.

Presented by:
Tenesha Smith, M.Ed.,LDT, CALT

PTO February 2026 Meeting
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82406835032?pwd=[REDACTED]

Camp For All Coffee Chat, Lower & Upper Elementary | February 26, 2026
2026-02-26 08:30 - 09:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Lower & Upper Elementary parents, join Hayley Boasman and Laura Causey to learn more about the upcoming field trip to Camp For All.

Pastries with Parents 2026
2026-03-06 08:00 - 08:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Pastries with Parents
Primary, upper and lower elementary parents, please join us for donuts* with your child before their school day begins. (Early Childhood parents, please join us for Lunch with Littles later that day.)
If a parent is unavailable, another adult may attend in their place. Note that Pastries with Parents is closed to siblings. To expedite check-in, please RSVP early so that your name tag will be printed and ready on the porch of the admin building when you arrive. Those who do not RSVP, or are on campus for the first time, will need to check-in with the front desk.
*If your child has certain dietary restrictions, please bring an alternative breakfast item so they may participate with their classmates.
Questions?Contact advancement@parishschool.org

Lunch with Littles 2026
2026-03-06 11:15 - 11:45 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Lunch with Littles
Early Childhood parents, enjoy lunch with your child at the end of their school day. (Elementary parents, please join us for Pastries with Parents that same morning.)
Please bring lunch for you and your child and allow time for check-in at the front office upon arrival. Be mindful that often parents stop at Chik-Fil-A on the way, however, in the past the long lines have made parents late so plan ahead. Weather permitting we will picnic outside so please bring a blanket.
If a parent is unavailable, another adult may attend in their place. Note that Lunch with Littles is closed to siblings. To expedite check-in, please RSVP early so that your name tag will be printed and ready on the porch of the admin building when you arrive. Those who do not RSVP, or are on campus for the first time, will need to check-in with the front desk. You may take your child home with you at the end of our picnic.
Please RSVP below. We look forward to seeing you then!
Questions?
Contact advancement@parishschool.org

Spring Family Garden Day 2026
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Bring the family for a morning of gardening fun!
You’ll likely get dirty, so dress comfortably. We supply the trash bags and most tools.
Items encouraged to bring, but not required:

Shovel
Pruning shears
Garden gloves
Bikes and scooters for the kids!

*Please label your tools
If you choose, bring a potted plant or two from this list for your child to plant and watch throughout their time at The Parish School:

Marigolds
Orange Snapdragons
Purple Snapdragons
Orange Gerbera Daisies
Yellow Gerbera Daisies

We’re looking forward to a great morning of working and growing together.

Life After Parish 2026
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Where Are They Now? Life After Parish
Have you ever wondered what comes next for students after they leave The Parish School?
Whether you’re new to Parish this year or preparing to transition out this spring, we invite you to join us for a special virtual event: “Life After Parish.”
Hear directly from a panel of Parish alumni and their parents as they share their personal journeys, successes, challenges, and the paths they’ve taken beyond Parish. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gain insight, ask questions and feel inspired about what lies ahead.
The alumni panel will consist of:
• Aiden Fordham
• John Zoerb
• Alonzo Limas
• Allie Lange
✨ Come connect, learn and envision the possibilities.
This event will be held virtually. Please register using the link below—we look forward to seeing you there!

Register Here

Aiden Fordham

Aiden Fordham started at Parish in January 2019, halfway through his 1st grade year. He had struggled with speech; his feelings would sometimes take over a room; he hated (with a capital ‘H’) to write; and he was a helper who loved deeply with unbridled joy. Parish gave Aiden access to his voice; tools to be him and skills to help him manage those big emotions in the unexpected moments; taught him that he could read, write, learn and communicate his ideas; and taught him how to identify what he needed and advocate for his needs. After a brief stint at The Briarwood School, Aiden is thriving in the 8th grade at Gateway Academy. This past weekend, he won the 100–meter and 400-meter events in a track meet!

John Zoerb

John Zoerb is currently a sophomore at The Briarwood School, but wishes he was still a Parish School student. His favorite memories from his time at Parish are recess and “wiggle time.” In his free time, John enjoys playing video games with friends, being an acolyte at church and volunteering at Parish’s Adventure Play.

Alonzo Limas

Alonzo Limas’ journey to Parish began through The Carruth Center at 3 years old. He spent one year at Carruth before enrolling at The Parish School, where he was provided the support he needed to become the successful young man he is today. Parish taught him patience, flexibility along with the ability to communicate and self advocate. His favorite memories of Parish include meeting lifelong friends and Adventure Play. He transitioned out of Parish at 12 years old to attend Memorial Middle School then Stratford High School, where he graduated in 2025. He is currently a freshman at the University of St. Thomas, aspiring to work as an aircraft marshaller in the future.

Allie Lange

Allie Lange is a Houston native and Parish alumna. After graduating from Parish in 2008, she attended Briarwood for the elementary program and stayed throughout high school, before earning her degree of Early Childhood Education from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Following college, she returned home to Houston to begin her career in education, eventually coming full circle by starting her professional journey at The Parish School. She is now working at The Mays School as a lead teacher and is passionate about supporting students and fostering meaningful learning experiences in early childhood and beyond.

PTO March 2026 Meeting
2026-03-27 11:30 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82580735792?pwd=[REDACTED]

2026 Middle and High School Parish Alumni Gathering
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all middle and high school Parish alumni! We invite you to come back to The Parish School campus and hang out with old friends and teachers. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and parents are welcome to join.
We encourage all graduating seniors to bring their cap and gown for a photo!
RSVP below by Friday, April 10.
Door Prizes *Parish Teachers *AP Will Be Open

RSVP

April Grandparents' Garden Group 2026
2026-04-17 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

PTO April 2026 Meeting
2026-04-17 11:30 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 30 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88900024893?pwd=[REDACTED]

Upper & Lower Elementary Musical
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Upper & Lower Elementary classes will perform their annual musical on Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in The Schissler Library at The Parish School. Seating will be limited, please RSVP below.
