History Making Moments

 Parkside was honored to have a group of our pupils represent
 a "new chapter" in the life of a building that's been home
to the Illinois National Guard for over eight decades.

The children were ready to leave school on September 27th
 and head to a ceremony at The National Guard Armory. 

They met Representative Adam Niemerg and
received a warm welcome, right before students 

prepared to lead The Pledge of Allegiance.

Special guests included Lawrenceville Mayor
David Courtney, (center) & Major General Richard Neely (right).

The ceremony included a bit of history with help from
Mr. Adam Niemerg, (back row, left to right) Major General Neely,
Mayor David Courtney, and Illinois Senator Chapin Rose.

The Armory first opened for operation by troops in 1939; now it's 
going to be a community center for Lawrenceville friends & their neighbors. 

Our students were escorted by Mr. Wood and Mrs. Hayes.

What an exceptional day, having a part in an event that
begins a chance for families to create "new" history.
Thank you to all who made this day possible!

#ParksideStrong

Click below to see a video of the September 27th ceremony:

https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/lawrenceville-illinois-national-guard-armory-transitions-into-community-center/

We Are Family!

Gabby knows how to bring out "joy" when she visits.

Thankful for special times together, this fall.

Fifth graders are keeping our hallway timeline updated.

We're grateful to these youth for representing us at the
dedication ceremony of the National Guard Armory.

Data collection by our teams doing "Plant the Moon."

"Smile more, please."

#ParksideStrong

Salute!

 

Congratulations to our August Students of the Month

Left to Right: Miss Anna, Miss Charlotte, Miss Vanessa,
Mr. Gabriel, Miss Xavianna and Mr. Brice  

They're eager to learn, respect the needs of others, persevere
 through challenges & are fair as well as kind.  

It doesn't much better than this!

  

#ParksideProud

 

Have You Heard the News?

 Leaders instill in others hopes for success.  

Then they help pave the way to
 enable progress!  

Meet our leader, Julie Hayes.

Adventures Galore!

"Good for the Community" was a new
event at Parkside Elementary this week.

Surprises for pupils to choose from... &

 our thanks to L.H.S. football team mates

 for helping unload the semi truck of items.

Shoppers seemed pretty excited.

So many items to choose from, indeed.

Finding just the right gift was the goal.

Satisfied customers at the end of the day.

On top of that, Mrs. Waller

invited us to investigate machinery

 that farmers use to manage their operation.

#ThankYou

Lucky are we, to share these experiences.

#ParksideStrong

 

We're All In

Our school is a most welcoming place.

Just ask the customers from any class.

Enthusiasm makes for wonderful ways.

Friendships are the glue that means the world to us.

There's nothing better than sharing a busy day, together!

All these things "add up" to another great week.

#ParksideStrong

"Hello September!"

A new month for us to flex our muscles on Habit 1.

There's lots of learning, "full steam" ahead.

Hooray, many new books to discover.....

.....and check out from the Media Center.

Working together because cooperation counts.

#ParksideStrong