"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!"

Showcasing the potential & talent of youth?  That was the purpose of Parkside's "Leadership Day,"
celebrated together on Friday May 3rd.

Habit #6:  "Together is Better." These
pupils welcomed guests at the front door. 

Habit #4:  Think Win-Win."  Providing a place where all youth are successful, is essential.

We appreciated Superintendent Mr.

Doug Daugherty helping us celebrate!

Thanks to staff & members of the Student Leadership Team for helping welcome

guests and help visitors navigate our
 hallways to visit individual classrooms. 

How about Habit #2:  "Begin with the end in mind?"  These aspiring student thespians

shared a story of a brother and his sisters
 who were trying to convince their
parents to let them have a pet.

Some guests listened to book talks and learned about some great titles out there.

Habit #1:  "Be Proactive,"

and take initiative for your learning.

These 2nd graders shared their progress

recorded within individual data binders.

Guests observed some busy 1st graders
playing a game during their reading lesson.

  Habit 5:  "Seek 1st to understand & then to be understood." These 3rd graders did S.T.E.M. activities, discussing them with guests.

 So there were opportunities for this class to
do some teaching & "show what we know."

Thank you Mr. Monte Newlin, from the Regional Office of Education #12 for joining our 5th graders for a little Cinco De Mayo fun. 

Who can resist "con sopes?"  These folks 
enjoyed a traditional Mexican dish, tacos.   

This 2nd grade class knows and can show
quite a bit of knowledge about volcanoes.

  These pupils invited guests
to play "7 Habits Jeopardy!"

Habit #7:  "Synergize,"
for we all can learn something from each other.

 This class exchanged ideas about school

and how lessons learned now will carry

them into their futures.   

Habit #3:  "Put first things first!" 

Guests & this 2nd grade class did a lesson, from "The Seven Habits of Happy Kids."

 He's a writer and shared his dream 
of someday playing professional sports.
Planning & setting goals helps
us achieve things that make a difference.

We were all inspired, excited, and
grateful that so many guests joined us.

This class of children each presented speeches to their guests & 3rd grade peers.

"Do you know how to safely cut down a tree?

We do now!

Our event ended when guests posed
questions of leaders, each of whom
were representing their grade level. 

Good conversation & insights for us all!

So thankful were we for this opportunity.  

We Are Parkside