Garfield Elementary

Third grade students at Garfield celebrated Constitution Day with about 17,000 other 3rd graders nationwide, through a virtual presentation hosted by USD 233 and Judge Robert J. Wonnell of the Kansas 10th Judicial Court in Olathe. Students learned about the U.S. Constitution from Judge Wonnell, and other guest speakers including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. Students also participated in a virtual mock jury trial with Judge Wonnell presiding, to learn about one of the core tenets of the Constitution.
The process of the mock trial aligns with the third grade history, government and social studies standards approved by the Kansas State Board of Education.

about 18 hours ago, Colleen Williamson

Judge Robert J. Wonnell of the Kansas 10th Judicial Court in Olathe speaks to third grade students nationwide about the Constitution.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran speaks to third grade students about the Constitution.

Judge Wonnell dons his robe in preparation for the mock trial.

another person speaks to students about the Constitution.

Dr. Randy Watson portays a teacher in a mock trial.

A defense lawyer speaks to the jury of third grade students to plead her clients case.

Students in Schyuler Keal's class discuss evidence presented and why they think the plaintiff is guilty or not guilty.

Students listen as a person testifies in court with the help of an interpreter.

Students wrap up their final discussion as jurors to cast their vote with other students across the nation.

If you would like to order a "Formula for Success" t-shirts for your child, orders are due Tuesday, September 16th.

3 days ago, Bonnie Dixon

Reminder: No School on Monday, September 15, 2025 for Teacher Professional Development meetings.

4 days ago, Parsons District Schools

Tavin is our Friday Super Vike! He uses his classtime wisely and sets an awesome example for others to follow.

5 days ago, Schuyler Keal

This week we talked about George Washington Carver and the job of a botanist! We planted classroom plant pets that we will take care of through out the year!

5 days ago, Darece Waun

These second graders have demonstrated their math fact fluency by completing portions of their Xtra Math journey. Two of these Vikings finished 6 second addition and one of them has already finished 6 second subtraction! Go Vikings!

7 days ago, Sherri Tierney

student holding a certificate of completion of xtra math

Go Vikings!

7 days ago, Alycia Pollard

September Events

8 days ago, Bonnie Dixon

We just released a new update this evening!
Make sure your Parsons App is up-to-date!

8 days ago, Parsons District Schools

Students in Ms. Perez's class had fun showing various ways to write 3 digit numbers using Uno cards.

9 days ago, Avery Perez

Parsons Elementary Schools PTO's fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $13,000.00 for playground equipment, signage, field trips, and other student activities.

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com Make sure you use Group Code: CX4VA
2. Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.
3. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.

REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes.

Fundraiser Links:

• How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027)
• Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797815)
• Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/NwR8Lp)

On behalf of myself and the staff at Parsons Elementary Schools PTO, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.

9 days ago, Parsons District Schools

Board of Education Minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting: https://aptg.co/cgqm7M

9 days ago, Parsons District Schools

We had a great time with our special guest, Izzy B an author from Joplin. He shared his new book with us and talked about how fun writing and drawing kids books is.

11 days ago, Katrina Strode

Ms. Moon's crew really enjoyed listening to and meeting the author Izzy B.

11 days ago, Wendy Moon

Thank you to our PHS sports' teams for sending your athletes to welcome our Garfield students this morning. Our little Vikings' football players enjoyed hyping up the big Vikings too.

13 days ago, Marcie Ryan

it may be raining outside but we can still have fun building forts, breaking the ice, blocks, legos, checkers and jenga inside for recess

13 days ago, Katrina Strode

We are applying our knowledge of rounding and adding to determine how many miles it is across the USA.

13 days ago, Darece Waun

Being able to count U.S. currency using coins and various denominations of bills is an important aspect of life, and one that students are taught early in grade school. Mrs. Pollard's 3rd grade students were adding coin values to provide correct sums today.

15 days ago, Colleen Williamson

Students in Mrs. Pollards class work with play money to find specified amounts using bills and change.

MoneyStudents in Mrs. Pollards class work with play money to find specified amounts using bills and change.

Mrs. Liska 's third grade students began reading the book "Holes" today. Besides being a good book, the book provides students the chance to enter into thought provoking discussions about deep topics like choices, consequences, justice, the justice system and friendship.

15 days ago, Colleen Williamson

Mrs. Liskapasses out books to her 3rd Grade students.

Mrs. Liska talks to her 3rd Grade students about the book they are getting ready to read together called "Holes".

Students listen as Mrs. Liska talk about the book.

Students follow along as they begin the story.

Students check out the dedication page and title page.

Mrs.Waun's class is going to spend the year learning about the different types of scientist to go along with our school theme! Today we learned about the astronaut Mae Jemison.

19 days ago, Darece Waun