Help

"Local clergymen are going to help meet the needs of homeless students. This is huge." 

Wise Words

During reading time a pair of Miss Negley's students were attempting to match up pictures with
correct letter sounds.  One was having difficulty and his buddy patted him on the back saying,
"You are trying hard and not giving up.  That is good because it's all about the learning.  We
get there in different ways."  ~Chris

I Will Never Forget It

Parkside 5th Graders made a trip to CANDLES Museum today.
"It was so amazing.  Eva Kor is something else.  Her speech was
something I'll never forget."   ~Skylar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Mozes_Kor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgiving_Dr._Mengele

Taking the Stage

"Did you know my teacher's in the play "Airplane" at the high school?  He's a real actor!"  ~Roman

Simple as That

While busy within a small group in Miss Mary's PreK room today, one girl attempted to settle a difference of opinion between two friends.  The discussion among them was at a stalemate and no one could come up with a solution.  She finally put her hands on her hips, turned to them and exclaimed, "You get what you get and don't throw a fit!" 

"If I Were President"

The 2012 Presidential election is "in the books."  Mrs. Emily Wells' third graders wrote their thoughts about serving others, if given the chance.  Mr. Obama, here's what our younger generation dreams about:  "I would......"

~treat the world fairly
~help world hunger and homelessness
~deal with pollution
~bring about world peace
~not allow people to smoke
~teach
~give some of the money from rich people to the poor
~make laws that prevent bullying everywhere
~keep endangered animals safe
~give money to hospitals
~give poor people homes
~get poor children toys
~not take money from people's banks
~stop costly policies
~give money to those who need it
~lower the cost of health insurance
~help kids learn
~include people that are poor
~help the churches
~give money to Medicare
~find jobs for everyone                           Maybe we should get this input to Washington D.C.

Sunday Thought

http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/11/11/video-president-obama-lays-wreath-at-the-tomb-of-the-unknowns-on-veterans-day/

We remember those who served as Veterans this week at Parkside Elementary, and across Lawrence County.  Today President Obama laid a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. (video link above)

Thank you to all who honor the men and women who serve in the armed forces, by helping young people understand the importance of their contributions.