Practice Matching Letters with Sounds

Learning letters & the sounds they make

is a HUGE step toward successful reading.

Click here on ABC Match Game  It's one way a child can practice recognizing the connection.

Visit ReadWriteThink for complete instructions and discover lots of ideas for your child, class of pupils,  or grandchildren:  

http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/activities-projects/practice-letters-sounds-using-30164.html?main-tab=2#tabs

PreK Family "Fun Night"

Thanks to all who came

to a grand time at school

during our Valentine "Fun Night!"

Lots of creative kids

and many helpers too,

yes...... there was lots of "love" in the air!

Look at those smiles!

The evening was delightful.

There were cookies to decorate,

delicious in every yummy bite!

We hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

"Love" is in the Air!

https://www.redtedart.com/14-valentines-cards-for-kids/

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/toddler-valentine-crafts/

PreK & Birth To Three Screenings

Announcing C.U.S.D. 20's

Preschool & Birth to 3 Screenings:

Monday February 26th

8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Tuesday February 27th

Noon to 5:00 P.M.

Wednesday February 28th

8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Thursday March 1st

8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Children must be 3 years of age

by September 1, 2018 to be eligible

for Parkside's Pre-K Program.

These assessments are for youth not presently
 attending school in Unit #20 School District.

Call Joyce Potts today
@ 943-3992 for complete details

 and to schedule an appointment.

Parkside Elementary School

1900 Cedar Street

Lawrenceville, Illinois  62439

Amazing Times Ahead

Get youngsters into the
kitchen & the fun begins!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/packages/recipes-for-kids/cooking-with-kids

Nourish To Flourish

In these early days of the year,

being in the Kindergarten wing @

Parkside Elementary School is delightful.

The beauty of small children
is an amazing, thoughtful gift.

#NourishToFlourish

"Fun," Oh My!

Reading games galore, at "PBS Kids"
http://pbskids.org/games/reading/

Kindergarteners Sing!

We all LOVE music class with
Mrs. Mendenhall,

from kindergarten to fifth grade!

#EnjoySongsEveryday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CevxZvSJLk8&list=PLWLlkFICHOB5Amt6T7IPawzxX4WNNyH4N

The School Bell

It's nearly time for the school year to begin.

If you know a child who's a bit

anxious, these books may help

them get off to a good start

in the days ahead.

http://www.readbrightly.com/books-get-kids-ready-school/

Amazing Teachers @ Parkside

#ItsGoingToBeAGreatSchoolYear

Don't Give Up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWp6kkz-pnQ&list=PLIhLN7Z5xAvFXp0cqoWPHYt2XR4Q9o_RQ&index=22

Along the Way

Reminder

Parkside PreK Family Fun Night, March 2017.

Unit 20 Preschool & Birth to 3 Screening

begin Monday April 24th, at Parkside.

Appointments are still available:

Call Joyce Potts (943-3992)

for details and to schedule a session:

Monday April 24th      8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Tuesday April 25th      12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

Wednesday April 24th      8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Thursday April 25th      12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

Children must be three years of age by 

September 1, 2017 to be eligible for the PreK Program.  

The child's Immunization Records 

and his/her Birth Certificate must
be brought to the appointment. 

Individual screening:  approximately one hour.

Vision & hearing assessments 

will also be provided.  

The Front Door

For a Lifetime

We Reap the Benefits!

No matter your age or station in life,

music proves excellence is there for all!

Why Music?
http://www.spreadmusicnow.org/why-music.html

Planning Your Meals

What's on a plate

for my preschooler? 

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ELA App

This interactive app provides a fun and easy way

 to assess children's emergent literacy skills and is 

suitable for children, parents & teachers to use. 

Emergent literacy skills provide the early 

foundations of reading and writing. 

The ELA App is free to download:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elaa-emergent-

literacy-assessment/id1090637340?mt=8

Welcome to the Family

"Sometimes the smallest things 

take up the biggest room in your heart."

                                                                ~Winnie the Pooh

Take a Trip to the Zoo

http://www.bemboszoo.com/