Our 2024 Leadership Day

These helpers welcomed each & every guest.

Indeed, May 3rd was the big day!

Mr. David Courtney, Lawrenceville's Mayor, joined us.

Vincennes Mayor Mr. Joe Yochum was here too.

Things ran smoothly...many thanks to

the members of our Student Lighthouse team!

Guests congratulated our "Habit 7" award winners.

Every wing was filled with lessons, a busy, busy day!

We were proud to share & explain our daily journey
for learning important skills that build leadership potential.

Each class chose to showcase their learning & talents.

When was the last time you attended a book talk?

These guests agreed:  "Readers are Leaders!"

Learning is a bit like crafting...it takes practice.

"Play is the work of children."  ~Jean Piaget

"Play" is a key to developing the skills
of cooperation, creativity, & collaboration.

"Necessity may be the mother of invention, 

but play is certainly the father."  ~Roger Von Oech

There was no lack of enthusiasm on the part of our youth.

Play is indeed, a child's natural form of expression.

Where there are boats, there is cargo, but how much?

These pupils showcased how laptops can aid reading skills. 

Rainy weather "moved" our dance party to the gym.

A whole lot of "shakin" going on! 

Silly, fun times...

We did reach our reading goal of 30,000 AR points! 

Yet the best news of all, from Mrs. Hayes' announcement?  

Results from April's review has awarded
Parkside Elementary as a Lighthouse School!

Can you feel the joy?

Can you imagine the pride?

We celebrate this history with thankfulness!

Our staff has a vision of success for all children.

Thanks to all our guests for coming
and helping us celebrate our 2024 Leadership Day.

#ParksideStrong

 

  

Just Days Away...

 Celebrating student success, yes indeed!
Our 2024 Leadership Day is a mere week away.

Lawrenceville Mayor David Courtney shall be
joining us this Friday, May the 3rd.  

We cannot wait!  

#ParksideStrong

Saluting Students of the Month

 Here's to our March Students of the Month:
Left to Right: Miss Leah, Mr. Anthony,

Miss Ayva, Mr. Samuel & Miss Madyson

Mr. Miles & Mrs. Gray

Our building is filled with ambitious, kind, and wise

young people.  Their hearts, hands, and enthusiasm enable

Parkside to be a place where everyone can learn.
 It's what we do and that's inspiring!  

Our Latest Habit Celebration

 

It's always a great day when we salute

youngsters who are creating meaningful habits.

Friday April 12th started out warm and sunny.

Hooray- preschoolers are learning the habits!

 

Kindergarteners know "Balance feels best." 

First graders, creating amazing success stories!

Strong & capable, these second grade leaders. 

Third graders, making the world a better place.

Proving that there's no doubt that
 "Great Happens Here," our fourth graders.

Congratulations fifth graders, well done!

#ParksideStrong

 

Busy? Well....Yes!

 

The final days of March are "flying" by.  
There were honors for wrestling champions.  #hooray

We are excited that spring break is almost here.

Our musicians' talents are definitely improving.  

Chicks are hatching in several rooms.

Mrs. Tewell, do they need to be registered for your class?

Believe it or not, an eclipse occurred earlier in the week!
(sandwich cookies were present at this historic event) 

#CelebratingReaders 

A bit of ice cream made it even better.

Opinions from parents always offer us important insight. 

Thank you for completing "The 5Essentials;"  

all children deserve a quality educational experience.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent