PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING

Parker Elementary School

421 N. Center Ave., Parker, KS 66072
Phone: 913-898-3160
Fax: 913-898-2058

Staff Hours: 7:45am-3:45pm
Student Hours: 8:10am-3:30pm

Mark Staab, Principal

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL


August 2024

Welcome back to Parker Elementary! The staff and I are very proud of the full range of  services we provide to our students and we welcome your input and participation as parents  and guardians. We believe that communication is a central part of your student’s success in  school and we look forward to getting to know all the new members of our community. Please  don’t ever hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or me with any question, comment, or  concern whatsoever.  

Along with the usual focus on traditional reading and math skills, Parker teachers strive to  engage students in higher order thinking abilities that push students to apply what they know  to solve real-life problems. Teachers make wide use of the technology tools available to them  and students are provided with their own, personal ipad at the beginning of the year. The ipad  is a tool they use to complete assignments, explore subject matter under teacher guidance,  and it is also used to master curriculum independently during times when the teacher may be  instructing other students. Although the ipads stay at school each night, taking care of them  and using them appropriately is the responsibility of the students.  

Teaching a personal sense of responsibility as well as other character traits remains a priority  at Parker as we appreciate that kids are forming habits and behaviors now that will last for  many years to come. Like you, we want our students to be tenacious learners, supportive  friends, and optimistic individuals. These skills are just as important as scholastic abilities so  we ask for your guidance and reinforcement at home. Again, communication between school  and home is vital to this process.  

Finally, please read this handbook thoroughly as it contains important information on all of our  practices and policies. Remember to notify the office each and every time your student is  going to be absent or when transportation plans change. Please contact your student’s  teacher early and often about what you can do to support your child’s learning and check our  website (or just call the office) to stay current on what’s happening at the school. There are  many opportunities for you to get involved and you are most welcome to do so!  

Thank you for supporting our mission and please don’t ever hesitate to contact me.  

Mark R. Staab, Principal  

Parker Elementary School  

913-898-3160 mstaab@pv362.org