March 31, 2013

The Way We Read to Kids Matters




It's a fact: reading to kids helps build their vocabulary.
Now reach shows that the way we read to children,
especially when they are young—can boost their IQs.

March 28, 2013

TOOLBOX: Reading Aloud to Youngsters



Weather we volunteer or play, babysit, or teach,
time spent reading with children is so very important!   

Learn tips for choosing & presenting books to enlarge the
world of listeners, satisfy curiosity, and make the time enjoyable.
Let the video (above) be your guide.  Thanks in advance for sharing this with others.

March 26, 2013

Egg Treats Kids Can Make


These are easy, fun to make & your guests will surely smile!  


Best of all, each egg has a candy surprise in the center.
What a great project for spring break; the link above has directions.


March 4, 2013

Call Parkside for Your Appointment

Preschool & Birth to 3 Screenings

o   Monday March 18                   8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
o  
Tuesday March 19                  12:30- P.M. - 5:45 P.M.
o  
Wednesday March 20             8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
o  
Thursday March 21                 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
       
This service is for NEW or PREVIOUSLY screened
youth who are not presently attending school in Unit #20

Children must be 3 years of age by Sept 1, 2013 to be eligible for the PreK Program, however children birth-3 are also  being screened.  This is NOT Kindergarten registration OR for children who will be 5 years of age before Sept. 1, 2013.


*Call Joyce Potts (943-3992) to schedule an appointment.


Parkside Elementary School
1900 Cedar Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois  62439
T (618) 943-3992         F (618) 943-4591



March 2, 2013

Game Day: SIGHT WORDS

We recommend kindergarteners learn these SIGHT WORD phrases in order to move them smoothly into reading and understanding more text.  It's fun and simple; give it a try! 



http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/faculty/JohnsAmy/Take%205%20Kindergarten%20Common%20Core%20Sight%20Word%20Games.pdf

March 1, 2013

Unit 20 Preschool Screening Schedule


                        Announcing
Community Unit School District # 20’s
 Preschool & Birth to 3 Screenings

o  Monday March 18                   8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
o 
Tuesday March 19               12:30- P.M. - 5:45 P.M.
o 
Wednesday March 20             8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
o 
Thursday March 21                 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
       
This service is for NEW or PREVIOUSLY screened
children who are not presently attending school in Unit #20


SCREENINGS CONDUCTED AT PARKSKIDE & TAKE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR.      
VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED. 
PLEASE BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS and
BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPOINTMENT.


Children must be 3 years of age by Sept 1, 2013 to be eligible
for the PreK Program, however children birth-3 are also
 being screened.  This is
NOT Kindergarten registration OR for
children who will be 5 years of age before Sept. 1, 2013.

*Call Joyce Potts (943-3992) to schedule an appointment.

Parkside Elementary School
1900 Cedar Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois  62439
T (618) 943-3992         F (618) 943-4591