March 30, 2015

Book of the Day

Sal and her mother go out into
the country to pick blueberries for
winter. 
Meanwhile a bear and his
mother go to eat berries for winter
from the other side of the same hill.
What happens when a little girl
and a baby bear get mixed up?
A 1948 tale, a true classic! 


Find this story in the Parkside Media Center,
or at the Lawrence Public Library:
 
Thanks in advance for sharing.
We say "Yes" to good books for kids!



March 19, 2015

Book of the Day


What happens when Big Anthony
decides he wants pasta, but
he tampers with a magical pot? 
Strega Nona warned him......oh no! 



Find this story in the Parkside Media Center,
or at the Lawrence Public Library:



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

Hear it read
"out loud" via Online Story Time






Spring Carnival Coming

Mark Your Calendar!
  •   Saturday April 18th
  •   4:00 to 7:00 P.M. CST
  •   Free activities & games
  •   Food for sale
  •   Enter via west doors  
  •   Volunteers needed! 
         Contact Brooke Mullins or Maria Herron    
     

March 17, 2015

Book of the Day

Two family members, Mama Duck
along with Aunt Buttercup are nesting
with several eggs.  Little Daisy duck's
eager to meet her new siblings.
Days pass and Daisy waits and waits . . . 
she's finally awakened by a
                            "Pip! Pip! Pip!" 

Daisy and the Egg
is an endearing tale for young listeners! 

Find this story in the Title 1 room
or at the Lawrence Public Library:

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



 

March 14, 2015

Preschool Matters

It doesn't get any better than this:  community,
relationships, and active learning opportunities.

Join us for preschool screenings,
coming in March to Parkside Elementary:
  •     Monday March 23rd-   8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
  •    Tuesday March 24th-  12:30 to 5:45 P.M.
  •    Wednesday March 25th-  8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
  •    Thursday March 26th-  8 A.M. to 2 P.M. 
     
 Call Joyce (943-3992) to reserve your session. 
 
Families must present a child's 
 
birth certificate & immunization records 
 
  the day of all scheduled appointments. 

Save-the-Date!
 
Thanks-in-advance for sharing this with others.
 
 
 

March 11, 2015

Book of the Day

Want to meet an insect that picks fights
with the others?  Then this is your book.
  She tries to intimidate her
victims, no matter what their size! 

It's one of the most hilarious
books about the consequences of
bullying that youngsters can enjoy!

Find this story in the Parkside Media Center,
or at the Lawrence Public Library:
Thanks in advance for sharing.
We say "Yes" to good books for kids!


March 9, 2015

Book of the Day

A new born bird goes in search of
his mother in a delightful
"Beginner Book,"edited by Dr. Seuss. 

When her egg is ready to hatch, 
mother leaves the nest to ensure there's 
plenty on hand for the baby to eat. 
But the egg hatches while she's gone.
The search is on!   

Find this story in the Parkside Media Center, 

 or at the Lawrence Public Library:

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




March 8, 2015

Call for an Appointment

           Birth-to-3 or 3-to-5 PreK screenings:
  •     Monday March 23rd-   8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
  •    Tuesday March 24th-  12:30 to 5:45 P.M.
  •    Wednesday March 25th-  8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
  •    Thursday March 26th- 8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
It's a free service for all CUSD 20 families!


  Call Joyce Potts (943-3992) to schedule your session. 
Adults must present the youngster's
birth certificate & immunization records 
                                  the day of all scheduled appointment. 
Save-the-Date 



                     

March 5, 2015

Book of the Day

“Do you like green eggs and ham?” 
asks Sam-I-am in this "beginner book"
 by Theodor Seuss Geisel.  

 Children will learn the author
is better known as Dr. Seuss! 
"In a house or with a mouse? 
In a boat or with a goat? 
On a train or in a tree?"   

Please share this classic tale with
a young learner special to you.
 
Find this story in the Title 1 Room,

our Parkside Media Center, 

 or at the Lawrence Public Library:

  
 


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


March 4, 2015

Book of the Day

Youngsters  will enjoy this rollicking
rhyme, dedicated to the dogs we love.
  "There are so many wonderful 
thing you can do
for the four-legged friend
who's so loyal to you."
 
Find this story in the Title 1 Room
  

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