Book of the Day

  This little gem reveals all the
places imagination, and a purple
crayon can take you!  It all starts
with one small boy and his
decision to take a walk in the
moonlight.....this tale's a treasure.

 

Find Harold and the Purple Crayon
in the Title 1 Room.  Just ask your teacher.

Thanks for reading to youngsters.
We say "Yes" to good books for kids!

Book of the Day

A beautiful story which earned the 1963 

Caldcott Medal, awarded annually to the

artist creating the most distinguished

American picture book for children.  

Keats evokes the excitement and awe

of a little boy awakening to discover
his neighborhood in the city is
blanketed under thick, heavy snow. 

We promise "delight" in your

forecast when you read it to a child! 

 

Find this story in our

Parkside Media Center

or at the Lawrence Public Library:

http://www.lawpubliclibrary.org/ 

Thanks in advance for sharing.
We say "Yes" to good books for kids!

Book of the Day

This rhyming, fun tale treats listeners
to all 26 letters of the alphabet.  In
fact the whole gang prove to be a bit
difficult for the coconut tree. 

 Why? 
A game of follow-the-leader, of course! 

Find this story in our

Parkside Media Center

or at the Lawrence Public Library:

http://www.lawpubliclibrary.org/ 

Thanks in advance for sharing.
We say "Yes" to good books for kids!

 

New Year's Eve Crafts

http://www.redtedart.com/2012/11/01/new-years-eve-crafts/

Time to get "crafty," for
2015 is right around the corner.  

Red Ted Art

has some grand 

ideas to help your family

usher in the New Year! 

Snowflake Fun

http://www.hlntv.com/video/2014/12/23/how-make-snowflake

Here's a winter craft, even if

there's no"white stuff"in the forecast.

Why not create some snowflakes?

What We Can Learn from PreK

http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/11/25/366561443/what-every-school-can-learn-from-preschools

Preschool provides children
essential opportunities to grow. 

We can see students learn

to listen, manage their emotions, 

and follow directions from adults

other than family members.

A child's success later in life can
hinge on important learning
that happens in preschool.

So why not enable an entire
school to nurture the ability
for all kids to develop grit,

and develop strong work habits?

Smart Pooch

Did you know we have the
story, "Dog," along with other
wonderful materials waiting for you
in Parkside's Parent Lending Library?

Written by Matthew Van Fleet, "Dog"
is a grand tale for youngsters.  Meet the author:   

http://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Van-Fleet/e/B0034NDL0G/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1407167502&sr=1-2-ent

Why not investigate your
Lending Library this school year? 

It's located in the Parkside Media Center;

there's no cost to borrow the materials!

The Starting Point

I Am In Preschool

Supporting Character Development

 http://onetimethrough.com/characterseries/

Follow OneTimeThrough.com on Pinterest

Great Books for the Young Set

"What are some good books to share with
children in Kindergarten or first grade?"

That's an excellent question.  

It's important to to offer things that
will interest youth who are developing
listening and reading skills, at a tender age.
   

  Fortunately the Parkside Media Center
is filled with terrific books and pupils
make regular visits to check-out materials.   

Of course teachers have "favorites"
in their own collections as well.  Here
are some titles that will interest children.

"Keep them reading.....you've got this!"

We can all discover additional
suggestions of books at "GoodReads:" 

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/kindergarten

Unit 20 Meet-the-Teacher Nights

WHO:  Families & Friends

WHAT:  Guests from 5:30-6:30 P.M. for our
         annual Meet-the-Teacher nights

WHERE:     Parkside Elementary  *west doors
            1900 Cedar Street
            Lawrenceville, Illinois  62439

WHEN:     August 13th:  PreK to 2nd Grade     

              August 14th:  Grades Three to Five

First day of school:  Friday August 15th

 

Registration Packets Available Now

https://sites.google.com/a/cusd20.net/cusd20/home

WHO:  CUSD #20 PreK to 5th Grade Families

WHAT:  Register for the 2014-2015 school year

WHERE:       Parkside Elementary  *west doors
                       1900 Cedar Street
                  Lawrenceville, Illinois  62439

WHEN:    Wednesday July 30      *4:00-7:00 P.M.
                  Thursday July 31         *8:00-11:00 A.M.

         Click the link above to find

     "The Parkside Registration Packet" 
and 
School Supply Lists 
 

Call 943-3992 for more information!

Thoughts About Summer

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/29/best-parenting-tweets_n_5525287.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

"Paws to Read" Fun on June 24th

"Magic Storytelling with Chris McBrien" is coming to the
Summer Reading Program "Paws to Read" for week four!
It's brought to us by the folks at
The Lawrence Public Library District.  

Be there:  Lawrence Public Library on Tuesday, June 24th.
The program is from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M.  

Note:  this is a different time and day

814 12th Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439
(618) 943-3016

Beat the Heat

http://teachmama.com/keep-kids-hydrated-summer-6-cool-ways/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+teachmama+%28teach+mama%29

Happy "1st Day of Summer!"

The Water is Fine!

http://www.vincennesymca.com/our-focus/swim/

Interested in swimming lessons?

The Vincennes, Indiana
YMCA has you covered!

Follow them on TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/ymcavincennes

and on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/vincennesymca/info

Jr. Ranger Series Kick- Off

PreK Family Night This Wednesday

Join us for a final PreK Family Night for
the 2014 year.  We'll gather in the school cafeteria on Wednesday May 28th
from 5:30-6:30 P.M. 

Families should use the west doors. 
Child care will be provided.

"Everything You Wanted to Know

About Kindergarten but Were Afraid to Ask"

 

Guests will meet the Kindergarten staff,
learn about curriculum, and be provided
with resources for young learners who have just graduated from Head Start, PreK,
and or Early Childhood programs.  

Call Rosemary West (943-3992) or E-Mail
her (rwest@cusd20.net) for more information.

We hope to see you May 28th; thanks in

advance for sharing this with your network.

Parkside Elementary School

1900 Cedar Street

Lawrenceville, Illinois  

 

Flubber.....4 Fun!

http://blog.mrprintables.com/a-flubber-recipe/

 

What is it that’s so magical about flubber? 

It’s a liquid and a solid, mold-able, but firm,
gooey and squishy all at the same time!
 

It’s ideal for table craft. Just throw in
a few cookie cutters, toy dishes or silicone
moulds and the possibilities are endless.

Shall We Play?

Alphabet Fun

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/theospuzzles.html

Play

"Theo's Puzzles"

jigsaw puzzles & movies for

each letter of the alphabet

You'll find many learning games for all ages at
Between the Lions
http://pbskids.org/lions/

Laura's "Fine Motor Fridays"

http://lalymom.com/2014/04/easter-basket-ideas-promote-fine-motor-skills.html#_a5y_p=1476396

Check out these "Easter basket ideas"
for activities that help youngsters
  develop their find motor skills as

well as hand-eye coordination.  

After all, today is
"Fine Motor Friday,"

as Laura puts it!

Nature and Its Wonders

http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2012/02/nature-walks-for-all-ages/

The woods is awakening
snow is slipping away
while branches sway above.
We beg you mother,
share with us again
the magical colors of hope.
Your emerald hues
that beckon the birds and
the violet of leafy-stemmed buds.
Bring us shy daffodils
who share a
beautiful canary song.
These treasured jewels
and each new leaf,
remind us of hidden gifts
this early season has to share.

April is National Poetry Month