New Family Orientation July 2022
2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Presented by The Parish School Administration Team
Meet other new families, hear from our leadership team, and learn more about the ins and outs of The Parish School.

Meet the Teacher 2023
2023-08-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join us for Meet the Teacher at The Parish School
Last Name A-H: 9–9:30 a.m.Last Name I-P: 9:45–10:15 a.m.Last Name Q-Z: 10:30–11 p.m.
Let’s kick off another fantastic school year!

Drop in for this casual event
Meet your teacher
Visit your classroom
Receive information on optional programs
Learn how to get involved this school year

PTO September 2023 Meeting
2023-09-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 second 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.

September Grandparents' Garden Group 2023
2023-09-15 | 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.

Fall Family Garden Day 2023
2023-09-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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. Looking forward to a great morning of working and growing together.
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:

Allysum
Dianthus
Ornamental Kales
Pansies
Sonnet Snapdragons
Violas

Adult Education: Understanding Your Child's MAP Scores
2023-09-28 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Looking at MAP testing scores can be confusing. Hayley Boasman and Jordan Boyce 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 and Jordan Boyce, M.Ed., LDT, CALT, Reading Specialist

Evening Adult Education with Sarah Ward
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Tickets are currently on sale!
There are two ticket options, general admission and an option for professionals wanting to receive credit for their TSHA Continuing Education Units (CEU). Please be aware of those options when purchasing tickets.

PURCHASE TICKETS

From Play to Planning: Cutting Edge Strategies to Shape the Development of Independent Executive Function Skills

Are you wondering when and how to start nurturing your child’s executive function skills? Join us for an engaging and informative talk designed for parents and professionals seeking practical strategies to shape and foster children’s development of executive function skills.

In the early education field, there is a growing recognition of the importance of executive function (EF) skills, which encompass working memory, self-control, goal-directed behaviors, and academic potential. Sarah will introduce the revolutionary 360 Thinking Executive Function Method, specifically tailored to assist young children in cultivating these essential skills.

Learn many practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday activities to enhance situational intelligence, foster mental imagination, strengthen working memory, cultivate visual future thinking, instill time awareness, promote task visualization, develop self-regulation, encourage metacognition, and foster cognitive flexibility.

Join us for an illuminating session filled with practical tips and effective techniques. Together, we will explore a wide range of approaches to help children initiate tasks, effectively manage their materials, develop a sense of the passage of time, and successfully plan and complete tasks, chores, and homework. By empowering children with these invaluable executive function skills, we can help them navigate the challenges of school and beyond.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to learn and embark on a journey towards unlocking and shaping children’s executive skills!

PTO October 2023 Meeting
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 second 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 Schoolencouraging 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.

Fall Festival 2023
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Enjoy some fun for the whole family. Free to attendees and options to purchase food:

Bounce House and other inflatables
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Face Painting
Balloon Making

To estimate food and beverage quantities, please RSVP.

School Spotlight Series-Gateway Academy 2023
2023-11-02 12:45 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering a special series of lunch and learns that will spotlight a variety of Houston private schools.
Below is the full session schedule. Click on each individual session to register.

Gateway – November 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bridge Prep – November 9, noon-1 p.m.
Holy Spirit – November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Grace School – November 30. noon-1 p.m.
Westview – December 7, noon-1 p.m.
Briarwood – December 14, noon-1 p.m.

More about Gateway:
https://www.thegatewayacademy.org
Gateway Academy is a unique school in Houston, Texas that serves 6th-12th grade students with academic and social challenges. We opened our doors in 2006, committed to teaching traditional academics, while also meeting the social and emotional needs of our students with learning and social differences. Over the last fifteen years, our work has been to create a safe space that provides students with the opportunities for identity exploration, learning self-awareness, and practicing self-advocacy.

Grandparents' Day 2023
2023-11-03 07:50 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Grandparents’ Day at The Parish School

We are excited to share details for our upcoming Grandparent events at The Parish School – and you are invited to participate whether you live near or far!

This year events will consist of an online Grandparent Adult Education Presentation on Wednesday, November 1, followed by Grandparents’ Day on Friday, November 3. More information on each event is below.

November 1, 2023

Virtual Grandparent Adult Education Presentation
Preceding Grandparents’ Day, Mimi Branham of The Carruth Center and Lily Yoder of The Parish School will host a virtual Grandparent Education Presentation “Being the Grandparent of a Special Needs Child” on Wednesday, November 1 at 9 a.m. Whether you are new to Parish or have attended this presentation before, this is a great opportunity for grandparents to learn more about how to support your grandchild and child. This event will be online only and you do not need to register for this event, just visit the link below at 9 a.m. on November 1

LINK FOR THE ADULT EDUCATION PRESENTATION

Friday, November 3
Grandparents’ Day on Campus

We will host our annual Grandparents’ Day on Friday, November 3. Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to join us for gardening, campus tours, photos, and more. All of the details can be found below, but please know that you do not have to participate in gardening to attend. This is a fun on-campus event that you do not want to miss!

There are two RSVP options below for this event, one for Early Childhood and one for Elementary. Please RSVP for your grandchild’s level and include their name alongside your name in the registration “name” box so we know who your grandchild is.

This event is outside. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket as seating is limited.

Grandparents’ Day Schedule:
Elementary

7:50 – 8:20 a.m. – Elementary Grandparents Garden Group with grandchildren
8:20 – 8:50 a.m. – Pastries & pictures
8:55- 9:55 a.m. – Campus tours

Early Childhood

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. – Campus tours
11:15- 11:30 a.m.– Early Childhood Garden Group with grandchildren
11:30 a.m. – noon: Lunch (bring your own lunch), Ice Cream & Pictures

*You do not have to garden to participate. You are welcome to join for just the tour and pastries or lunch (depending on age group).

School Spotlight Series-Bridge Prep 2023
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering a special series of lunch and learns that will spotlight a variety of Houston private schools.
Below is the full session schedule. Click on each individual session to register.

Gateway – November 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bridge Prep – November 9, noon-1 p.m.
Holy Spirit – November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Grace School – November 30. noon-1 p.m.
Westview – December 7, noon-1 p.m.
Briarwood – December 14, noon-1 p.m.

More about Bridge Preparatory Academy :
https://www.bridgeprepacademy.org/
Bridge Preparatory Academy is a Christian private school for students who learn differently in the heart of Historic Downtown Richmond. We deliver an extraordinary education for students in grades 1-12 in a nurturing, Christian community where students are understood, celebrated, and challenged to reach their potential.

Our mission is simple: “Get to know students. Teach them the way they learn best.”
We accomplish this by implementing research-based, multisensory, and experiential instruction across all subjects and grade levels. Small, leveled classes allow our specially-trained educators to accommodate the needs of each student, while also utilizing his strengths, learning styles, and interests as the ultimate driving force in instruction.

Our personalized program allows students to develop the skills and confidence needed to regain a love for learning and a belief in their own potential. Bridge Prep faculty actively partner with families and students to build a community of trust and accountability, and foster the resilience to succeed and achieve—in school, in college, and wherever life takes them.

Public Board Meeting 2023
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
This in-person meeting is a great opportunity to hear about the accomplishments of the past year and learn about our plans for the future, meet and get to know our board members, and ask questions.

School Spotlight Series-Holy Spirit 2023
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering a special series of lunch and learns that will spotlight a variety of Houston private schools.
Below is the full session schedule. Click on each individual session to register.

Gateway – November 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bridge Prep – November 9, noon-1 p.m.
Holy Spirit – November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Grace School – November 30. noon-1 p.m.
Westview – December 7, noon-1 p.m.
Briarwood – December 14, noon-1 p.m.

More about Holy Spirit Episcopal School:
https://www.hses.org/

Our mission lies in transforming hearts and minds to lead and serve in the modern world. Our nurturing atmosphere, challenging curriculum, and dedicated teachers ensure an extraordinary educational experience, a dynamic faith-based environment, and a strong start as thinkers, makers, citizens, friends, and human beings.

School Spotlight Series-Grace School 2023
2023-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering a special series of lunch and learns that will spotlight a variety of Houston private schools.
Below is the full session schedule. Click on each individual session to register.

Gateway – November 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bridge Prep – November 9, noon-1 p.m.
Holy Spirit – November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Grace School – November 30. noon-1 p.m.
Westview – December 7, noon-1 p.m.
Briarwood – December 14, noon-1 p.m.

More about Grace School :
https://graceschool.org/

Founded in 1975, in the heart of West Houston, we are dedicated to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment that nurtures creativity, encourages growth, and promotes academic excellence. At Grace School, your child will have access to a well-rounded curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and a strong sense of community. Our experienced and passionate teachers are committed to helping each student reach their full potential, both inside and outside of the classroom.

School Spotlight Series-The Westview School 2023
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering a special series of lunch and learns that will spotlight a variety of Houston private schools.
Below is the full session schedule. Click on each individual session to register.

Gateway – November 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bridge Prep – November 9, noon-1 p.m.
Holy Spirit – November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Grace School – November 30. noon-1 p.m.
Westview – December 7, noon-1 p.m.
Briarwood – December 14, noon-1 p.m.

More about The Westview School :
https://www.westviewschool.org/

The Westview School is a private, non-profit school for children with autism from ages 2 to 15 years. Our program is comprised of two main components: academics and social communication/social skills.Westview facilitates a structured learning environment that includes opportunities to develop and practice important social skills, a low student-to-teacher ratio, a challenging curriculum, appropriate behavioral supports, and open communication with parents. The Westview School offers a challenging curriculum at all program levels and blends several methodologies to provide for the unique needs of each child. In addition to the academic curriculum, key focus areas include language and communication, social communication and social skills, sensory integration, gross and fine motor ability, and cognitive development.

Pastries with Professionals at Parish 2023
2023-12-08 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Pastries with Professionals
An Open House for Area Professionals
Friday, December 8
9 a.m. – Optional Tours
9:30 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. Question? Email outreach@parishschool.org

PTO December 2023 Meeting
2023-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

School Spotlight Series-The Briarwood School 2023
2023-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering a special series of lunch and learns that will spotlight a variety of Houston private schools.
Below is the full session schedule. Click on each individual session to register.

Gateway – November 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bridge Prep – November 9, noon-1 p.m.
Holy Spirit – November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Grace School – November 30. noon-1 p.m.
Westview – December 7, noon-1 p.m.
Briarwood – December 14, noon-1 p.m.

More about The Briarwood School :
https://briarwoodschool.org/

Our mission at Briarwood is to empower students with diagnosed learning differences or developmental disorders to reach their maximum potential through diagnostic-prescriptive instruction in a structured academic environment.

Ryan’s Thankful Garden Dedication
2023-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parish School, The Margaret Noecker Nature Center and The Begnaud Family
cordially invite you to the dedication of
Ryan’s Thankful Garden
Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:00 am
11001 Hammerly Boulevard, Houston, TX 77043

In honor of Parish alumnus Ryan Begnaud, who tragically passed away in October 2022, the school renovated and renamed its community garden “Ryan’s Thankful Garden.” The garden plays an integral role in the school’s Nature Studies curriculum program within their Elementary classes. Guided by The Junior Master Gardening curriculum, students actively participate in planting and managing the gardens during their class sessions. The revitalized space encompasses 10 container beds, providing each elementary class with a dedicated gardening area. Additionally, a pergola was installed to provide shade, and versatile storage/seating benches were incorporated into the space

Adult Education - Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Top 10 Tips to Empower Parents with Nancy Kaufman | January 11, 2024
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Register Here

Summer Camp 101 2023
2024-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Parish School and The Carruth Center offer several summer program options that are open to Parish students and Carruth clients, as well as the greater community. Learn more about each of our day camps and sleepaway camps during this one-hour virtual session with our camp administrators. Find out what a typical day at camp looks like and get information on how to enroll your child.

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, visit parishschool.org/campus-life/summer-programs/camp-acorn/ or 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. For info and enrollment, visit www.carruthcenter.org/k-abc.
Camp Super Writers: A two-week camp utilizing the Handwriting Without Tears® method, which helps develop handwriting skills through multi-sensory, play-based instruction. For info and enrollment, visit www.carruthcenter.org/superwriters.
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. www.parishschool.org/camp-social.

If you cannot attend Summer Camp 101 in person, you can join virtually at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufu6orzwoGNBma-ucNGUBjLiIcJNe03HU

Transitioning to Public School: What you need to know 2023
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
We recognize that for every family, their time at The Parish School is just a season and that one day every student will transition. Whether you are considering transitioning in the near future or not, it is important to understand the options available in the Houston area. In an effort to support you, we are offering an evening adult education event with attorney, Hans Graff, to discuss special education and services available in Public School.

REGISTER HERE

More about Hans Graff:
Hans P. Graff has over 30 years of experience as an attorney advising and representing clients in federal and state courts, as well as in federal and state administrative hearings. Hans brings experience from Navy JAG as well as private practice where he concentrated in litigation as well as representation of school districts throughout Texas in special education and litigation.
In 1995, Hans began serving as an Assistant and later Deputy General Counsel for the Houston Independent School District. In that capacity, he represented the school district in matters involving the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, the Office of Special Education Programs, the Family Policy Compliance Office and the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally, he was responsible for representing Houston ISD in contested matters and hearings before the Texas Education Agency, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the Texas Department of Agriculture, the State Board for Educator Certification, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and the State Board of Nursing. Hans also has years of experience in contested matters and experience reviewing, revising and negotiating contracts, MOUs and Interlocal agreements.
For more than 20 years, Hans annually reviewed and revised the HISD Code of Student Conduct and routinely provided advice on student discipline and student issues. He also routinely advised administrators and the HISD Police Department on potential Constitutional matters such as free speech, search and seizure, and matters related to child custody, DFPS conservatorship and family law.

February Early Childhood Grandparents' Garden Group 2024
2024-02-09 11:15 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all Early Childhood 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.*Because of Parent/Teacher conferences, elementary gardening will take place Friday, February 16.
Grandparents should coordinate with their grandchild’s parent(s) to:

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 2024
2024-02-16 07:50 - 08:20 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all Elementary 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.

Camp For All Coffee Chat, Upper Elementary | February 29, 2024
2024-02-29 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Upper Elementary parents, join Hayley Boasman and Stephanie Landis to learn more about the upcoming field trip to Camp For All.

Pastries with Parents 2024
2024-03-01 08:00 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 2024
2024-03-01 11:15 - 23:45 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Lunch with Littles
TIME CHANGE: 11:15-11:45 a.m.
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

Elementary Program Preview
2024-03-07 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | 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

PTO March 2024 Meeting
2024-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 second Friday of each month at 11 a.m.
If you need childcare for your Early Childhood student, please email advancement@parishchool.org.

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.
