Think Win-Win

Being a good sport?  

Very important because it sends the message that we want everyone to be a success.  

Chicago Cubs fan Mr. Seaney challenged 

Mr. Brush, who roots for the St. Louis Cardinals to a friendly wager last season.

The terms:  whichever fan predicted their team would capture the division "win" would watch

the other gentleman don the jersey of a

player from the victorious club.

Mr. Seaney's Cubs won their division

and Mr. Brush good naturedly wore

this Chicago jersey just last week.

#GoodSportsWinEveryTime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe-YPdBmRQc

Thank you to the folks @ Sutton Elementary School

Saturday Smile

When you get to prep for
2016 Red Ribbon Week
there's only one Mr. D.
Evan knows he's a "hero"
and gets to call him dad!

#DressLikeYourHero

Seek 1st to Understand & Be Understood

We listen to other people's ideas & feelings.

Why?  
We want to learn and see

things from their viewpoints.

Everyone should have a chance to
share their opinions with others, 
and not be interrupted.

Oh, What a Day

Our P.T.O. has outdone themselves

again, with still another fun event!

Saturday the 22nd was simply grand

Some guests loved posing for photographs

While others tried their
luck at the "pumpkin bowling"

Yes, there was something
for everyone in the family

And smiles all around

Thanks to all the great volunteers

Who went out of their 
way in making
the afternoon so much fun

Thank you, thank you!

It was a wonderful day; 
P.T.O.'s Fall Festival was the best.

Family, History, Love of the Game

"My dad slept overnight at the Chicago

 streets of Clark and Addison in 1945.  

He was hoping to see game seven

of the World Series.  His mom thought

he and his friends were nuts.

He got in but saw the Chicago Cubs

 lose to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 4-3.

30 years later he brought me to my first Cubs game; by the way my dad turns 90 years-young in May. To say the Cubs will always remind me of my dad is an understatement. 

Go Cubs Go."

                                                  ~Mr. Jennings

We learn in lots of ways

and in lots of places, not just at school.

Erin's Heart is Here

Which habit  is the most

important one you're working to master?

 "I picked habit #1, Be Proactive.  

I think being proactive is important because you choose your actions, attitudes, and moods every day.  Being proactive means being responsible with your homework, being respectful to your teacher and classmates, and being safe by playing right on the playground.  Being proactive also means worrying about yourself.  You do the right thing even if everyone else is doing the wrong thing or if the teacher isn't looking.  That is really why I think habit #1, Be Proactive is important."

The Treasure

"Family is not an important thing.

It's everything."

                                                  ~Michael J. Fox

Thank You Firefighters!

Part of the tradition,

part of the excitement,

and an important part of the community.

Our thanks to members of

the Lawrence Allison Departments

for week-long activities teaching us all

about fire safety and prevention measures!

Sharpen the Saw

The future belongs

to those who believe

in the beauty of their dreams.

We enjoy learning new things

and know it's important to

spend time with the people we care about.

Begin with the End in Mind

"Alone we can

do so little;

together we can

do so much."  
                                         ~Helen Keller

We do things that have meaning and make
a difference because each of us is an
important part of our classroom
and school!

Think Win-Win

"Every child deserves a champion; 

an adult who will never give up on them;

who understands the power of connection

and insists they become

the best they can be."

                                                     ~Rita Pierson

Be Proactive

We're in charge! 

 That means taking
 initiative for our learning each day.

If you're curious, the girls won
the game of Tic-Tac-Toe in this round!

Seek First to Understand

Nothing beats a good book! 

Story time gives us 

chances to understand 

new ideas or points of view.

We imagine and then share our thoughts.

Synergy

Ah, the time came for

us to release our butterflies.

Learning together in our

group helps to create better ideas 

than what one person can do alone!

Begin With the End in Mind

We know that pupils, families

and staff are all equally important 

for successes @ Parkside Elementary.

Be Proactive

When asked to help at the door, these

 two students volunteered right away.  

Each of us is responsible

for ourselves and can take the
initiative to help without hesitation.

Think Win-Win

Being one of those people who make

life better, just by being in it?  Oh, yes!

We try to make others happy.

Showing respect for others is 

wise because being selfish 

is just not right!