The Parish School

Fall Family Garden Day 2024
2024-09-21 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.
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.

Parish Parent Education Program 2024
2024-09-20 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 announce the launch of our new 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 20, 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 with the topics and speakers of the sessions, and a link to read more about each session and 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 for this event is Wednesday, September 18.

Session One
12:30 -1:45 p.m.

The Language and Literacy Connection
Presented by: Jordan Boyce, MEd, LDT, CALT

Language and literacy are closely linked, their relationship deeply interwoven. Jordan Boyce, MEd, LDT, CALT, our elementary reading specialist, will discuss the stages of language and literacy development and the role that language plays in learning to read and write. She will send you with tools and strategies to use at home that will help build your child’s literacy skills and support their academic growth.

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. Learn more about how Conscious Discipline’s 7 Powers for Self Control and & 7 Basic Discipline Skills 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.

Session Two
2 – 3:15 p.m.

Beyond Checklists: Empowering Your Child’s Executive Functioning at Home
Presented by: Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP and Audrey VonBorstel, MS, CCC-SLP
Elementary Speech-Language Pathologists Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP, and Audrey Von Borstel, MS, CCC-SLP, provide practical strategies that go beyond the basics to implement at home to help support your child’s developing executive functioning skills to make your life smoother and decrease the daily frustration.

Experiencing a Language and Learning Difference
Facilitated by: Parish Staff

September Grandparents' Garden Group 2024
2024-09-13 | 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.

PTO September 2024 Meeting
2024-09-06 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 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.

Meet the Teacher 2024
2024-08-13 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 a.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

New Family Orientation July 2024
2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Meet other new families, hear from our leadership team, and learn more about the ins and outs of The Parish School.

Adult Education: Linking Language and Learning
2024-06-27 09:15 - 22:15 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join us for this presentation in The Schissler Library at The Parish School from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 27.
Learn the relationship between oral and written communication skills. This talk will go over basic definitions of speech and language, then discuss how deficits in oral language may have later impact on reading, writing and learning.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP at the link below.

Presented by Mimi Branham, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinic Director, The Carruth Center and Meredith Krimmel, MS, CCC-SLP, Assistant to Head of School at The Parish School
Mimi has more than 22 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist. She has worked in a variety of settings, including as owner of a private practice, SLP in public education and over the past five years, as clinical supervisor and director of a private therapy clinic.
Meredith is a certified speech-language pathologist and the Director of Special Projects/Assistant to the Head of School at The Parish School. She earned her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas in 2006, and her MS in Communication Disorders from Texas State University in 2008.

Adult Education: Developing Social Competence and Resilience
2024-06-20 09:15 - 22:15 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join us for this presentation in The Schissler Library at The Parish School from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.
Children with communication delays and learning differences often struggle socially. They may miss other people’s non-verbal cues, misread other’s intentions, or fail to think about their communication partner’s perspective. Developing social competence takes direct teaching and practice. Resilience and social competence have been identified as the two critical abilities a child needs to be successful as an adult. However, many of our children lack resilience due to their communication delays and learning differences. As a result, they struggle to persist during difficult tasks, maintain positive self-esteem and problem solve as they interact with others, learn new ideas and show their academic knowledge. Learn how you can help your student find better success in social situations and how to support your child in becoming more resilient throughout their life.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP at the link below.

Presented by Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP, Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist at The Parish School
Stephanie is a speech-language pathologist and resource specialist for The Parish School’s early childhood class levels. She earned a BA in Psychology from Butler University in Indianapolis in 2004 and a MS in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from Purdue University in 2008. She is also a member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) and the Houston Association of Communication Disorders (HACD).

Adult Education: The Language and Literacy Connection
2024-06-06 09:15 - 22:15 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join us for this presentation in The Schissler Library at The Parish School from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 6.
Language and literacy are closely linked, their relationship deeply interwoven. Jordan Boyce, M.Ed., LDT, CALT, our Elementary Reading Specialist, will discuss the stages of language and literacy development and the role that language plays in learning to read and write. She will send you with tools and strategies to use at home that will help build your child’s literacy skills and support their academic growth.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP at the link below.

Jordan Boyce, M.Ed., LDT, CALT, Elementary Reading Specialist at The Parish School
Jordan is the reading specialist at The Parish School. She holds a master’s degree in Special Education from Texas Christian University. She is also a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT). Since 2009, she has worked with students of various needs from providing intervention to students with significant cognitive delays, to providing academic language therapy to students with dyslexia and language delays. Additionally, Jordan has run her own private practice providing individual academic language therapy to elementary and middle school students and providing parent support. She is a member of ALTA (Academic Language Therapy Association) and IDA (International Dyslexia Association).

Parent & Volunteer Appreciation
2024-05-17 11:15 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
You’re invited to an event honoring our amazing parents and volunteers! We would like to treat you to refreshments and spend some time sharing how supporters like you help make a difference in the lives of Parish School children and their families.
You’re invited to an event honoring YOU – our amazing parents and volunteers!
Please join us for a reception as we honor our volunteers and parents and all of their support and help this year in the classroom and/or with school events! Come hang out, socialize, grab some treats, and be appreciated. You’ll also have the chance to win some amazing door prizes!
IMPORTANT: Due to carpool traffic and logistics, please follow these steps:

RSVP to attend
Arrive and park before 11:30 a.m.
Check in at the front desk upon arrival (we will have tags pre-printed for everyone who has RSVP’d)
Plan to leave after carpool. Your Parish student will be brought to you in the library at that time.

PTO May 2024 Meeting
2024-05-10 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.

Upper Elementary Musical
2024-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Upper Elementary classes will perform an original musical “Soul-A Tribute to Sam Cooke” on Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in The Schissler Library at The Parish School. Seating will be limited, please RSVP below.

Mighty Oak Bash
2024-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Saturday, April 20 from 4-7 p.m. at The Parish School
We will commemorate forty years of Parish by inviting current and former students, staff, and their families to celebrate our remarkable growth over the years! Enjoy music, a food truck, lawn games, a photobooth, Good News Books, and catching up with former teachers and friends.
Along with reuniting up with old friends, families can also enjoy:

Food Truck (purchase dinner for you and your family, credit cards only)
Music
Yard Games (Jenga, Cornhole, etc.)
LAP and Oak Creek Park will be open (parental supervision required for children)
Photobooth

Additional details:

There will be a few tables with seating available, but we recommend bringing a blanket or camping chairs

40th Anniversary T-shirts
To celebrate 40 years of Parish, we are selling a special anniversary t-shirt. Online sales have been closed, but there will be a limited amount available to purchase at the Mighty Oak Bash. If you ordered a shirt, it will be available to pick-up at the event.

Parish Parent Education Program 2024
2024-04-19 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 announce the launch of our new 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, April 19, accompanied by childcare services for Parish students. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a lunch followed by three dynamic one-hour adult education sessions. Each session will feature two separate presentations, offering attendees a range of topics to choose from. Below, you will find the additional details, including with the topics and speakers of the sessions, and a link to read more about each session and 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 for this event is Wednesday, April 17.

Session One
12:30 -1:20 p.m.

Practice Growing Language at Home (And Make it Manageable)

Presented by: Amy Lerman, MS, CCC-SLPLanguage happens throughout the day. It’s woven into play, activities of daily living, carpool, and even trips to Target! Amy Lerman, MA, CCC-SLP, and Community Outreach at The Parish School will provide a brief intro to language development. In addition, Amy will provide practical strategies to encourage language development at home.

Social Competencies And the Academic Connection

Presented by Renee Attaway-Storer, MS,CCC-SLPDiscover why lagging social competencies can be the missing link in understanding your child’s challenges with higher level academics and language. Renee Attaway-Storer, a speech language pathologist and social learning specialist, will explore critical social competencies necessary for success in the classroom while providing strategies for parents as they help their children with homework.

Session Two
1:30 – 2:20 p.m.

Beyond Checklists: Empowering Your Child’s Executive Functioning at Home
Presented by: Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP and Audrey VonBorstel, MS, CCC-SLP
Elementary Speech-Language Pathologists Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP, and Audrey Von Borstel, MS, CCC-SLP provide practical strategies that go beyond the basics to implement at home to help support your child’s developing executive functioning skills to make your life smoother and decrease the daily frustration.

Managing Big Feelings at Home

Presented by Lily Yoder, MA, LPC, RPTParenting 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. Learn more about how Conscious Discipline’s 7 Powers for Self Control and & 7 Basic Discipline Skills 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.

Session Three
2:30-3:20 p.m.

The Language and Literacy Connection

Presented by Jordan Boyce, M.Ed., LDT, CALTLanguage and literacy are closely linked, their relationship deeply interwoven. Jordan Boyce, M.Ed., LDT, CALT, our Elementary Reading Specialist, will discuss the stages of language and literacy development and the role that language plays in learning to read and write. She will send you with tools and strategies to use at home that will help build your child’s literacy skills and support their academic growth.

Adventurous Play and Loose Parts

Presented by Jill Wood, MLISChild-directed play is a deeply embedded and essential tool for processing the world, but finding time and space for tinkering, exploring, and discovering can be a challenge to fit in between life’s many responsibilities. Join Jill Wood, Director of Adventure Play at The Parish School and Founder of Bayou City Play for an overview of the many benefits of play and tips on how to set up environments that encourage creativity, independence, and problem-solving skills.

PTO April 2024 Meeting
2024-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

April Grandparents' Garden Group 2024
2024-04-12 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

Culture in Focus-Lower Elementary Program 2024
2024-03-26 13:00 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Parents of Lower Elementary students are invited to the culmination of the Arts and Sciences Philippine study. We will meet parents on the sports court for a basketball exhibition then proceed to the library for a fun half hour of food, dance, art exhibition and music.
Please RSVP below. We look forward to seeing you then!

Spring Family Garden Day 2024
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

Life After Parish 2024
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Do you ever wonder what the next step is for children after The Parish School? Meet a panel of alumni students and their families, as they share their journey and experience in transitioning to a new school.
The alumni panel will consist of:
Jonathan Rosenblum – freshman at Strake JesuitThaden Ho – senior at British Private Prep SchoolKaitlyn Stoehr – freshman at University of Mississippi
This event will be virtual, please register at the link below.

Register Here

Jonathan Rosenblum

Jonathan Rosenblum attended The Parish School from 2011 to 2019. Transitioning into middle school, he enrolled at Ascension Episcopal for 5th grade and continued his education at Holy Spirit Episcopal for grades 6 through 8. During his middle school years, Jonathan excelled academically, maintaining straight A’s with high honors. He also actively participated in various extracurricular activities, including team sports such as basketball, soccer, and track, as well as engaging in school musicals like Peter Pan and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Additionally, Jonathan showcased his talents through participation in Private School Interscholastic competitions (PSIA), served in NHS and Student Council roles, among other involvements.
Currently, Jonathan is a freshman at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, where he continues to excel academically, maintaining straight A’s. He also contributes his talents to the Strake-St. Agnes Mixed Chorus. In his leisure time, Jonathan enjoys reading and conducting research, playing video games and chess, and harbors a particular fascination with Kaijus, eagerly awaiting the next Godzilla movie!

Kaitlyn Stoehr

Kaitlyn Stoehr attended Parish from 2009 to 2011 and is currently a freshman at the University of Mississippi. Kaitlyn’s academic journey has been profoundly influenced by her early years at The Parish School where she conquered speech and language challenges with the determination and unwavering support that epitomizes the Parish community.
After two enriching years at The Parish School, Kaitlyn transitioned to Frostwood Elementary School as a first-grader. With steadfast support from teachers and peers alike, she learned to navigate challenges with confidence, thriving through her academic journey at Frostwood, Memorial Middle School, and ultimately, Memorial High School.
Currently, as a freshman at Ole Miss, Kaitlyn pursues her passion for business and communications with unwavering dedication. Beyond her studies, she immerses herself in extracurricular pursuits and proudly affiliates herself with the Chi Omega sorority. She finds joy in cultivating friendships, maintaining an active lifestyle through her love for workouts, and exemplifying loyalty and happiness in her friendships.
Kaitlyn is filled with gratitude for the transformative experiences and opportunities that have shaped her path and is excited to speak with current students and parents of Parish about her path and to extend a message of encouragement.

Thaden Ho

Diagnosed with autism in first grade, Thaden’s family made the significant move from Dallas to Houston specifically for him to attend Parish. Throughout his time at Parish, he flourished. Learning how to socialize, make eye contact during conversations, improving his reading comprehension, and growing in confidence were significant milestones for him. He attended Parish from second to fourth grade.
Following fourth grade, Thaden made the independent decision to transition to a mainstream school. He found his place at the British International School, where he has thrived. Embracing diverse social circles, he has become popular among his peers. Thaden discovered a passion for public speaking and debating, often taking the stage with confidence.
This fall, Thaden will embark on a new chapter at UTD in Dallas, where he will pursue medical marketing, law, or politics.

PTO March 2024 Meeting
2024-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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
