A Message from the Principal
Lauren Meeks
December 14, 2018
Happy Friday!
Winter Adventures in Candyland was a big success. Our school was truly transformed into Candy Land! We'd like to thank our wonderful PTA and parent volunteers for making this event so fun for our students and families.
We are also very happy to announce that we have added a new mustang to our Parkside family! Cannon Richard Meeks was born Monday, weighing 7.2 lbs 20in. Mom and baby are doing great!
Just a reminder, it is that time of year when illnesses hit a little harder. If your child is out due to an illness, please make sure you send him/her back with a note so we can mark the absence as excused. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy week before break!
Maggie and Marianne
RSVP for Holiday Classroom Parties!
Holiday Classroom Parties are coming up on Friday, December 21st. Please see the link below to RSVP if you want to attend your child's party. There will be a ton of visitors that day, so please allow extra time for parking and signing into the school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QFvqCxkYEvbkKy8a6mS6EZQslMzfdNABRPcFYPIDEig/edit
Here are a few pictures from our Winter adventures in Candyland last Friday!
Ask your kids about the 15 Days of Kindness!
Are You in the Giving Spirit??
Learning Around Parkside!
For the 2nd 9 weeks PE and Health:
Cooperative games
Teambuilding
Basketball skills (dribbling, shooting, passing)
Volleyball skills (volleying)
Long Ropes /Jumping and landing
Running Technique and form (Turkey Trot)
ADAPT (tobacco)
For the 2nd 9 Weeks Performing Arts will be focused on the following:
Creative Expression
Dramatic Play
History and Culture
Music Literacy and Musicianship
Technical Elements
https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/parksideperformingarts/
Our students are having so much fun in art class! Sometimes fun means messy! If you can donate one of the following items, I would greatly appreciate it!
1. Paper Towels
2. Clorox Wipes
3. Tissues (lots of sickness going around)
Thank you so very much!
Mrs. Sitzes
For the 2nd 9 Weeks:
Kindergarten will focus on fiction with an emphasis on traditional literature.
First grade will focus on nonfiction and media literacy.
Second grade will focus on fiction with an emphasis on traditional literature and making connections, and expository with an emphasis on text features.
Third grade will focus on fiction through summarizing and character interactions.
Fourth grade will focus on expository with an emphasis on text features and questioning.
Fifth grade will focus on themes in fiction and distinguishing fact from opinion in expository texts.
Second Step November Newsletter
We Need YOU!
There are SO many opportunities for you to volunteer your time to Parkside Elementary. Find out how you can become involved at http://parkside.my-pta.org/Content.asp?PageID=2
Crossing Guards Needed! If you are interested in being a crossing guard for our campus, please visit this site...We need your help! https://bit.ly/2NMoezJ
Upcoming Events...
Dec. 21 Winter Parties (see teacher for times)
Dec. 24-Jan.7th Winter Break
Jan. 7th Staff Development Day (student holiday)
Jan. 8th Beginning of 2nd semester!
Parkside Elementary
Website: www.parkside.leanderisd.org
Location: 301 Garner Park Drive, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-7100
Twitter: @Parkside_ES