Nita Pearson Elementary PTA

Catch the reading wave this summer with GISD!!

Summer reading season is here, and we're inviting students to "Catch the Reading Wave" through the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge!

From May 24 through Aug. 8, students can participate in weekly reading activities, complete fun challenges, explore new books, and stay engaged in learning all summer long. The program is designed to help students continue building strong reading habits while keeping literacy skills sharp during the summer break.

We're also excited to celebrate summer reading with kick-off parties across our community:

Sachse Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Friday, May 29, 10 a.m.

Garland Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m., Garland Central Library

City of Rowlett Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off
Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.

Students can also visit the Reading with Rodney Mobile Library throughout the summer at recreation centers across Garland to check out books and discover new favorites.

We encourage you to take advantage of additional programs and resources offered through the Garland Public Library, Rowlett Public Library, and Sachse Public Library.

For reading activities, bingo boards, schedules, and more summer resources, visit the GISD Summer Reading 2026 website: https://sites.google.com/garlandisd.net/gisdsummerreading2026/home

Way to go Mr. Root!! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 Watch the full video in the link below.

Water bottle donations are STILL NEEDED for field day this Friday!! Thank you to all the pony parents who have contributed. Please message us if you would like to help our students stay hydrated.

PTA has had an absolute blast celebrating our teachers and staff this week! ✨

Thank you to Principal Janie Carballo and Assistant Principal Kali Strange for supporting our PTA, and fully committing to the fun right along with us. Ending Teacher Appreciation Week in true Wicked style. 🧹 💚🩷

🍔 Burger bar and banana split bar 🍌 were a hit yesterday!!! 🙌🏼

🎉 BIG congratulations to Pearson Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, Jodie Rodriguez, and Paraprofessional of the Year, Mike Donovan! 🥳
Thank you both for the incredible impact you make on our students, staff, and school community every single day. ❤️🐴

Our teachers and staff had a wickedly good time at today’s Flower Bar 💚🩷💐
From colorful blooms to custom bouquets, today was all about celebrating the amazing staff who pour so much into our students every single day.

Our very own Mitzi Howard and Mrs. Emmanuel are famous!👏🏼👏🏼

It’s the middle of Teacher Appreciation Week! Don’t forget to thank a teacher today.

Our teachers spend about 175 days each year with your student 🤯 and countless hours beyond the school day preparing, planning, and giving their all. They don’t just show up academically; they show up emotionally, often becoming mentors and trusted role models in our students’ lives.

To our incredible teachers across all 67 campuses, thank you for your unmatched dedication and the lasting impact you make every single day.

PTA’s Wickedly Wonderful Flower Bar is ready for teachers and staff to enjoy today!! 🩷💐💚

Our teachers and staff are defying gravity every single day ✨
Teacher Appreciation Week Day 2 kicked off with a breakfast spread of warm donuts, sausage kolaches, and fresh coffee to fuel the amazing work they do ☕🍩
A small way to say a big THANK YOU to the ones who lift our students higher, challenge limits, and make the impossible look easy. 💚