The Best

When a child volunteers to help a classmate with a

 mathematics lesson, Wednesday couldn't get any better!

Such initiative paves the way for the best possible outcome.  

#ParksideStrong

 

Showing Up

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Today was our Gabby day with Miss Emily.  
When they travel to classes, smiles light up the room.

Fern, in Mr. Jennings' room, has wonderful caretakers. 

 

It's been a very productive week because 
kids are learning to master the habit of "showing up." 

What does that look like?

Children develop talents every day.

They carve out an individual path for a lifetime of learning.
They make choices.

Those who are faithful, hard-working, 
 and dependable are the leaders we deserve today.  

They'll influence & shape the world tomorrow.

We're invested in making their journeys a success!

#ParksideStrong

Together is Better

Can you define leadership? 

Pax:  "Teamwork, because it's important and fun."

Evelyn:  "Seeing that everyone has a way to contribute."

Cameron:  "The good that comes from working with others."

Sarah:  "It's all about coming together."  

Big thanks to Mrs. Gray for accompanying this foursome
 at an event dedicated to discovering the gifts of leaders. 

Their original artwork earned them a 2nd place prize.

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 The computer lab is always a busy place.

Mid day, nothing's better than lunch.

Fun in the sun, ah recess!

     

Sunday Smile

 

#FlashBack

April Egg Drop 2021 was a very BIG deal!

Leaders went to great lengths to

ensure their cargo could survive the fall.

Strategies & materials for
packaging eggs were naturally varied.

Outside, conditions were cold & windy.

Anticipating, waiting for launch time...

Ready?

The moment of truth....

This customer arrived safely!

#Success

"Learning is an active process.
  We learn by doing."

~Dale Carnegie

More!

Our leaders were front & center

last semester and the best is yet to

come in the 2nd part of our school year!

More caring educators...

More stories to enjoy...

More skills to sharpen...

More fun with one another!  

Good Times

 Find joy in those around you.
There are  limitless chances to
succeed when you are having fun. 

Music with 
Mrs. Mendenhall, you know it!

Seek 1st to Understand

 2022 ushered in the continuing practice of "The Seven Habits."
Our focus during January:

Seek first to understand & then be understood.

Parkside pupils can often be found working with partners.

Teamwork often is a good way to come up with solutions!

These youth learned the finer points of budgeting their
earnings, in preparation for doing some holiday shopping.

Ready, "A" is for Auction.

Let the bidding begin!

Individual checkbooks had to be balanced.

Fun and something for everyone.

*Building Relationships

*Listening

*Learning

*Quality Not Quantity