Ushering in a New Year

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#1594  WONDER OF THE DAY:  

  "When did the New Year's Eve 
Ball First Drop in Times Square?"

There's no doubt that around the globe
people welcome the coming of a
new year in many different ways.  

Learn the history behind the 
New York City celebration, 
with a hugh crystal ball that's
  been used there since 2007.  

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Sunday Thought 12-27-2015

Joy!

Special Times, Special People

Thanks to the many

Pre-K families and 
guests who joined us

For a little music or dance

 At school during the past weeks

Christmas is something to share

With the ones you love

And we've many special

students that we are so thankful for

Merry, Merry Christmas!

#Tradition

"One of my earliest movie memories is sitting in a theater with my aunt Joyce, watching 

Return of the Jedi. 

It was the moment that began
my love for movies. 
Now, 30 years later we get to do it again.
This time though, we added a third."
                                                  ~Steven 

Yes, Joyce knows!
#Starwars

NIGHT OWLS After-School

Extended Day's NIGHT OWLS resumes beginning January 7, 2016 on

 Tuesday & Thursdays

 (3:00-4:30 P.M.) with tutoring

and homework help for

eligible 1st through 5th graders.  

We "tip our hat" to the district, 

Parkside P.T.O. as will as Cra-Wa-La,
Parkside teachers and aides, our

L.H.S. youth & community volunteers.

Special thanks to The Birds

Free Methodist Church for

sponsoring our snack.

If approached, please join
us all in an effort to assist students.

After all, they're important customers! 

http://cusd20.blogspot.com/
is the home of our "new" Night Owls blog.

 

Sunday Thought 12-20-2015

Saturday Smile

Indeed, these folks do not

take celebrating Christmas "lightly!"

 

Celebrate With Song

The best way

 To spread Christmas cheer

 Is sharing beautiful songs

 For all to hear!  

 

 

That's the Spirit!

Never stop doing little things for others.

Sometimes those little things occupy
the biggest part of their hearts.

First graders get in on spreading

holiday joy with residents and

staff at The United Methodist Village 

 Little visitors

 with smiles in tow

 Will light up the room

 And the love will show!

 Oh, even Parkside's

wonderful cooks made
this event something special!

"Deck the Halls" was a

grand opportunity for us all.

Thank you Mrs. Darnell for

including our youngsters 

and staff from school, at the UMV.

Merry Christmas! 

 

A Special Visit

"They err who thinks Santa Claus 

enters through the chimney.  

He enters through the heart." 

            ~Charles W. Howard

Thank you to the Parkside PTO

for helping make Mr. & Mrs. Claus

feel right at home, for their visit this evening! 

 

  

Sweet Stuff

    Holiday Dilemma:  

"Bet you can't eat just one." 

Sunday Thought 12-13-2015

"A single act of kindness throws out
roots in all directions, and the roots
spring up and make new trees."  

                                                       ~Amelia Earhart


 

Let's Head to the Parade

The holiday season

 is filled with fun

 along with many a friend.

 But none can resist

the sights and sounds

of a hometown parade!

So may we cherish these days 

with their magical ways

      along with those we hold dear.

With smiles galore

Jolly St. Nicholas and more, 

what could be a more perfect day?

 

Student Athletes

First games of the season for our 2nd graders, heading onto the court with pride & promise.

Good luck fellows!  

Sunday Thought 12-6-2015

Thankful are we, for

those who nurture our kids.

Have a great week! 

 

Story Time

Give us all friends,
smiles, and a great book.

"The Night Before Christmas"

is one perfect, timeless story
for Parkside's holiday season.

 

Santa Sighting

Did You Hear the News?

Santa's house in
Lawrenceville is ready.

Mr. Claus will be there on Saturday
December 5th after the parade.

Busy, Busy,Busy

"It's never too early for
Grammie's Christmas Tree cookies!"

~Parkside Mom