Parks Press for Parents
Rosa Parks/Millbrook ISSDA
May 4-8, 2020
Our Mission
Hearts Full of Love and Admiration
Teacher Appreciation @The Parks
Memorable Monday
Write a note, send an email or dojo message telling of a memory you have of your teacher this year. Tell your teacher what you miss about them and being in their class.
Terrific Tuesday
Make your teacher smile with a picture, video, dojo message, or email telling what makes them terrific.
WoW Wednesday
Give your teacher a WOW moment with a letter, message, video, post about how wonderful they are.
Thankful Thursday
Thank your teacher with a song of inspiration. Maybe you know their favorite inspirational song or just have a good encouraging one. Share it with a video of you singing or share the song link or video on YouTube.
Fantastic Friday
Shout it Out how fantastic your teacher is! Go to our social media pages, give your teacher a shout-out and tell how fantastic your child's teacher is. Post video, pictures, etc.
Don't let the daily focus limit your desire to celebrate. By all means celebrate your child's teacher as creatively and safely as you can. We know that normally you would shower our teachers with gifts, balloons, flowers, snacks, and treats. Unfortunately we have some restraints causing us to celebrate differently so that we all remain safe. Below you will find additional ideas and ways to celebrate our teachers and staff in a safe and socially distanced manner.
Tag your teacher and our school social media sites on your TEACHER APPRECIATION social media posts.
Facebook: RPMelementary https://www.facebook.com/RPMelementary/
Twitter: @RPM_ISSD https://twitter.com/RPM_ISSD
Instagram: rpmelementary https://www.instagram.com/rpmelementary/
Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Here are some links to sites that have templates you can use to make digital appreciation cards and messages.
Make and send a E-Thank you card. Choose a card and send it directly to your teacher's email.
www.123greetings.com/cgi-bin/search/search.pl?query=Teacher+Appreciation
Send an E-Gift Card for some of your teacher's favorites (restaurants, movies, amazon, WalMart, Target, etc.).
https://www.giftcards.com/virtual-gift-cards
Thank You Printable
https://assets.readbrightly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Teacher-Appreciation-Printable.pdf
Create a word cloud using words that describe your teacher.
https://www.wordclouds.com/Create a funny MadLib
Powerful PreK
Mrs. Wade
Favorite Things:
Color- Black, Purple, Orange
Musical Artist- Todd Dunaley, Todd Galberth, Yolanda Adams
Actress- Angela Bassett
Restaurant= Saltgrass, Razzoo’s, Panera Bread
Mrs. Chism
Mrs. Moore
Favorite things:
Color: purple
Musical Artist/Song: John Legend Jazmine Sullivan
Actor/Actress: /Morris Chestnut/Kerri Washington
Restaurant: Cheddar’s, Olive Garden, On the BorderKind-hearted Kinder
Ms. Hayes
Favorite Things:
Color: Purple
Artist: Celine Dion
Song: When I Need You
Actor: Kevin Costner
Restaurant: Red Lobster, Chick-a-filamentMs. O'Neil
Favorite Things:
Color: Pink
Music/Artists: Elton John/Katy Perry
REstaurant: Outback SteakhouseMs. Camp
Favorite Things:
Favorite color is pink
Musical Artist/Song Gloria Estefan/ Song- “Your Love Is Bad For Me.”
Favorite Actor- Cary Grant
Restaurant-El Fenix Most Mexican food places
Fantastic First Grade
Ms. Devastey
Favorite Things:
Color: red
Music/Artist: Drake
Actor: Michael B. Jordan
Restaurant: Cheddar'sMs. Brown
Ms. Stephenson
Favorite Things:
Color: purple
Music: Jazz/Gospel
Actress: Gabrielle Union
Restaurant: Saltgrass…I love steak and seafood
Sensational Second Grade
Ms. Bradley
Favorite Things:
Musical Artist/Song- H.E.R/ Daniel Caesar: Best Part
Restaurant- Mattitos, Cheesecake Factory, Olive GardenMrs. Cole-Lyons
Favorite Things
Color: Purple
Singer: Mary J. Blige
Acctress: Taraji P. Henson
Restaurant: Razoo's
Mrs. Johnson
Color-Purple
Musical Artist/Song: Charlie Wilson/You Are
Actor/Actress: Lorenz Tate/Regina Hall
Restaurant: Razoo's
Terrific Third Grade
Mrs. Scott
Favorite Things:
Color: Royal Blue or Purple
Musical Artist/Song: Frankie Beverly and Maze/ Before I Let Go (can’t go wrong with him)
Actor/Actress: Morgan Freeman/ Angel Bassett
Restaurant: Olive GardenMs. Thompson
Favorite Things:
Color- blue
Musical Artist/Song: J. Moss
Actor/Actress - Diane Keaton
Restaurant- Season 52Mrs. Parker
Favorite Things:
Color: Pink
Song/Artist-Beyonce’
Actor/Actress-Regina Hall and Denzel Washington
Restaurant-Papadeaux
Fabulous Fourth Grade
Ms. Houston
Favorite Things:
Color- Red
Musical Artist/Song- frankie beverly and maze - Happy Feelin's
Actor/Actress- Viola Davis and Boris Kodjoe
Restaurant- Joe's Crab ShackMs. Watts
Ms. Merriweather
Favorite Things:
Color: Yellow
Musical Artist/Song: Gerald Levert
Actor/Actress: Denzel Washington/Viola Davis
Restaurant: Texas RoadHouse
First-Class Fifth Grade
Ms. Allen
Ms. Coleman
Favorite Things:
Color: Metallic silver
Music/Artist: Roddy Rich
Actor: Shemar Moore
Restaurant: Gloria’s Latin CusineMrs. Harris
Favorite Things:
Color: Turquoise
Song: Give Myself Away
Actor: Denzel Washington
Restaurant: Saltgrass
Superb Specials
Mrs. Conner
Favorite Things:
Color: Turquise
Musical Genre: rock, hiphop, jazz
Restaurant: Whataburger, Starbuck, Chilis
Coach Hughes
Favorite Things:
Color: Black
Artist: T.I.
Song: Live Your Life
Actor: Kevin Hart
Restaurant: Olive GardenMs. Bjornson
Favorite Things:
Color: Green
Musical Artist: Stevie Nicks
Actress: Kristen Wiig
Restaurant: Chipotle
Mrs. Borner
Favorite Things:
Color: Red
Musical Artist/Song: Lauryn Hill/To Zion
Actor/Actress: Michael B. Jordan/Taraji P. Henson
Restaurant: Red Lobster
Mrs. Grimm
Mrs. McGinty
Color...Pink
Song....I'm Blessed
Actor...Denzel Washington
Restaurant......Olive GardenMrs. Edwards
Musical artist: Maze, Before I let Go
Actor: Jamie Foxx
Mrs. Collins-Dansberry
Color- Green
Musical Artist/Song- Mary J Blige/ You Gotta Believe
Actor/Actress- Phylicia Rashad
Restaurant- Pappadeaux'sMs. Head
Color-Purple/ yellow
Artist- Erykah Badu
Actress- Issa Rae
Restaurant- Olive GardenMrs. Hearn
Color: Brown
Musical Artist/Song: Smokie Norful (I love all his song my main one that I listen to daily I Need You Now and I Understand)
Actor/Actress: Angela Bassett
Restaurant: Red lobster (any seafood)
Mrs. Dunn
Counselor Connection
Extra, Extra Read All About It!!!
Josephine Catanach
School Counselor
josephinecatanach@lancasterisd.org
ext. 1569
Blogs for Social Emotional Learning
“Move This World”
Password: “togetherwecan”
Tips for Learning & Working From Home
1.) Prioritize a consistent healthy sleep schedule.
2.) Get out of your pajamas.
3.) Develop a morning transition.
4.) Build in breaks.
5.) Make your daily Schedule.
6.) Create your work space.
7.) Set and agree on expectations for the day.
8.) Divide and conquer responsibilities.
9.) Create time for the family connection.
10.) Create time for social connection.
Quote of the Week
Hope is the only thing
stronger than fear.
Counselor’s Guidance Weekly Lesson
Explaining the Coronavirus
Coronavirus Outbreak | Dr. Panda TotoTime - YouTube
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Yvonne M. Thornton
Email: yvonnethornton@lancasterisd.org
Website: rpm.lancasterisd.org
Location: 630 Millbrook Drive, Lancaster, TX, USA
Phone: 972-218-1564
Facebook: facebook.com/rpmelementary
Twitter: @RPM_ISSD