Sunday, March 31, 2019

Lawrence County's 2019 Race


On March 30th, "Kids Shopping Day 
of Lawrence County" hosted its 10th annual Southern Illinois 
Spring Classic 5K run/walk.  It marked the 8th year for the 
Half-Marathon & the 7th year for the Kids’ Half-Marathon. 
Congratulations to these age-group winners.
A member of Parkside's "Runners Club"
finished first in the men's 17 and under 
category, while placing 4th overall.
Job well done Daniel.
Congratulations to all participants!

Thanks to the volunteers,
& businesses who made the event possible.
Your support is essential for us all!
#CommunityCounts

 
Race Results


Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Just Look Up!

"We say yes to
respecting classmates,
learning and growing stronger,
sharing knowledge with others,
setting and achieving goals,
seeking help from wise individuals,
and never giving up."

We say yes-- to a future we're shaping!
This beautiful, original artwork is from our fifth graders.  They're headed to a new chapter of their education upon graduation, in May.

Creative Literacy classes are in the midst of
creating 50 new tiles to be installed across the school, according to Mrs. Cheryl Felty.

Thank you for these beautiful inspirations
 to adorn our hallways and classrooms.
  "Just look up!"

We Are Parkside




Tuesday, March 26, 2019

"Together is Better!"

"Let us be grateful to the people who make
 us happy, they are the charming 
gardeners who make our souls blossom."
                                                           ~Marcel Proust  

Friends make a wonderful difference.
We Are Parkside


Saturday, March 23, 2019

The Moment

Third grade read "Sarah Plain and
 Tall" recently, and then viewed the movie version.

The movie moment when Jacob sweeps
Sarah into an embrace and kisses her.
#Priceless

We Are Parkside

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Our Future

Why not encourage kids to begin noticing things, asking
 questions, and seeking answers?  


We hope they'll set goals too.


Helping them along their way.......


instills independence and pride!


Encourage creativity........


and try "testing" ideas.


Lots of great conversations!


They built a few mountains,
and then discovered mudslides too. 


 Learning about different landforms, we think students will be building some
of their own volcanoes this spring.

It was all in good fun!

We Are Parkside








Monday, March 18, 2019

Honoring Others

Today we welcomed the opportunity to
support those who deal with arthritis.  
They're our friends and classmates!
We Are Parkside
It's all about the smiles.....
understanding......
compassion and kindness too.  
We chose to wear green and
send the message that "we care!"  

We Are Parkside



Sunday, March 17, 2019

It's All "Adding Up"

We're collecting change, here at school.
Believe us when we say
there has been a lot of participants too!
This fundraising effort will
go towards supporting field trips.
BIG thanks to each and every
student & family 
that's helping!

We Are Parkside


Saturday, March 16, 2019

Best Days in the Lab

"Our task, regarding creativity, is to help
 children climb their own mountains,
as high as possible. 
No one can do more."
                                                            ~Loris Malaguzzi

We Are Parkside




Thursday, March 14, 2019

Keep Learning Science!

At Parkside, lots of questions
 means looking for
MORE answers......
....especially when building
our own model of the water cycle.

We identified four different phases!

We'll keep observing.
"A moment of science, please."

March 15th:  final day for information!
Parents, thanks for GIVING your input
 
on the Illinois 
5Essentials Survey:

We Are Parkside


   

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Congratulations to Our Duo!

Congratulations to fifth graders Corbyn Patterson and Aiden Crawford who were recently recognized by
Mr. Wood & 
Mrs. Hayes at the
 2019 Wabash Valley 
Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Dinner.  

Joined by their families, Corbyn and Aiden  were honored for upholding standards of
academic excellence, good citizenship
and 
character, and demonstrating 
qualities we value in a leader.

Best wishes to all!


Monday, March 11, 2019

New Tiles Are Underway

Our Creative Literacy classroom is the place
for the start of some brand new
tiles to celebrate "The Seven Habits."
We can't wait to see ceilings across
the wings filled with more inspiration
as we grow, learn, and celebrate together!

A March 15th deadline is near!
We  DO need your answers
to the questions on  the Illinois 
5Essentials Survey:

We Are Parkside



Sunday, March 10, 2019

Early Morning Smiles

"Today you are you! 
That is truer than true! 
There is no one alive who is you-er than you!"
#CelebratingDrSeuss

Please help!  
The Deadline is Friday March 15th and
families, we DO need your answers
to the questions on  the Illinois 
5Essentials Survey:





Friday, March 1, 2019

Attendance Challenge Winners Right Here


Grab a ball because we earned
the chance for having the 
gym all to ourselves.  
#Sweet
Let there be no doubt!  "Hanging
tough" in work and play is how
these youngsters roll.

Families, our school DOES need your answers
to the questions on  the Illinois 
5Essentials Survey:

We Are Parkside