It's Moving Week for Everybody at LHS

Unit 20 officials have announced that a ribbon cutting and open house for new Lawrenceville High School has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Superintendent Charles Stegall said various contractors are wrapping up the project and will be finishing “punch list” items over the next several weeks. The office is the first part of the school scheduled to be completely ready.
In addition to finishing up small construction items, Unit 20 technology coordinator Brandon Stewart is busy installing the school’s computer system.

 

Put an empty box and a roll of tape in the
library today. Labeled the box "LHS GHOST". 
Gonna check it later.  If it's taped up I'll know
she's ready to move.                       
                                 ~Parkside Parent, and Lawrenceville High School Educator

Refections on the Last Day of School at LHS

 

Reflections on the last day of School

For me, today felt like I was a senior experiencing her last day of high school. In the past few months, I have been so ready to leave and move on to the next thing. I can't wait to set up shop in that shiny new building across town. I have been so ready to LEAVE that today I was surprised to find myself sad and (sometimes) holding back tears.

I packed textbooks.
I helped my husband box up some stuff in his classroom.
I talked and laughed with kids before they dug into exams.
I graded their finals and shared with them their successes.
The last student walked out of Room 16 this afternoon.

Before Mr. Fisher's retirement party, the staff had a brief meeting in the library. As Mr. Higginbotham talked to us about the move and other summer information, my eyes wandered around the library. It is by far my favorite room. The lovely woodwork of the bare shelves is striking. The moulding is exquisite. It is truly a grand room in a grand building.

As I listened to long-retired teachers telling stories about Mr. Fisher, I thought of the thousands of students who he influenced. I thought of the thousands more who sat in that very room researching, reading, and writing.

On the last day of School, I'm a little sad that my own children, who know most every nook and cranny, won't be among those thousands. On the last day of School, the past is outweighing the future in my mind. On the last day of School, I feel a bit humbled. I am grateful for the generations early in the last century that gave this community such a gift.

Lawrenceville High School
May 24, 2013                         ~Parkside Parent
                                                                  Mrs. Ann Rimovsky Atkins

 

Happy Mother's Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOTosy2ous8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The Band Perry:
"Mother Like Mine"
A Parkside parent shared this with us,

for May 12th 2013 and the mothers among us.

February Conferences

"I try to not miss conferences.  It's hard to believe my child is in fifth grade."  ~Pam
"Look at all my A's mom!"  ~Chelsea
"We're more busy on Thursday than on Friday with conferences, so far."  ~Sam
"Booked up....booked up."  ~Stacey
"May I have an application for NIGHT OWLS for a parent?"  ~Brent
"Will you retest one of my students next week?"  ~Becky
"The kids did a great job Thursday, babysitting in the Community Room."  ~Maryann
"My teacher Miss Grimes is a Valentine.....her birthday is February 14th.  ~Paisley
"Thank you for coming to talk."  ~Angie
"Have a nice weekend!"  ~Anita
"It's been a great Valentines Day!"  ~Christoper

What a Class Act!

"We mentioned to the coach of the Parkside fifth grade basketball team that our PreK Fun Night coming up on Monday January 28th would be taking place in the gym, and the players wouldn't be able to practice as usual.  He was so gracious about dealing with the conflict between the two events.  What a class act!  We appreciate his understanding; dealing with parents,volunteers, and busy families is the norm at Parkside Elementary." 

True Story

With January temperatures dipping below 30 degrees, it seemed appropriate to have the vehicle warm so that the ride home from school would be comfortable for everyone in the car.  Did we say "everyone?"  That's three:  dad, daughter, and the dog.  Leaving the pooch in the warm car while the engine is running sounds uneventful.  Once at school, you'd simply leave the car just long enough to walk toward the sidewalk, take your child's hand, and return to the car.  Just make sure the dog does not place its paw on the door lock while you're away from the car. 

"Sigh."  It helps however if you have a cell phone in your pocket, someone can bring that second set of keys to the car, and the dog is irresistibly cute.  

You're Kidding Me!

When told that her child was eligible to join the PreK class, one
one mother said over the phone:  "You're kidding me!  This is the
beginning of my child's love of school and learning with Mrs. Bezy. 
Can I come over right now to register so she can start tomorrow?"