A Message from the Principal
Lauren Meeks, Maggie Jistel, & Erin Uhlaender
Mustang Pride!
You may have noticed a new crosswalk at the entrance of the school. I was able to meet with a district representative regarding the safety of that intersection and it was determined that a crosswalk was essential to the safety of our students getting to and from school.
Please be extra cautious when driving through this intersection. There is a new crossing guard at this location and potentially several students crossing. We ask that you respect the crossing guard and stop when he/she is attempting to cross students. This ensures all our students arrive and depart school safely.
If you are able to donate a gingerbread house kit for a staff team building activity we are planning for our staff on Wednesday, please go to this link to sign up! We need all kits by Wednesday morning! You can purchase them at Walmart for about $9.00. We would GREATLY appreciate your help as we strive to make our last faculty meeting of the year fun for our staff!
Don't forget about tonight's Polar Express Night! A HUGE shout out to Crystal Taylor and her crew for putting together an event that's sure to be a good time! We will see you all tonight at 6:30pm! If you have time to stay a little afterwards to help clean up, we would be forever thankful!
Have a great weekend!
Lauren, Maggie, & Erin
Important Dates to Remember!
December 13 - PTA Winter Program 6:30pm
December 17 - Stiles Holiday Concert 8:30am in gym; ELE/ESLE Holiday Party @ 10:45am
December 20 - Classroom Holiday Celebrations
Kinder - 8:10am
1st - 11:20am
2nd - 9:45am
3rd - 8:30am
4th - 8:45am
5th - 10:50am
December 23-January 6 - Winter Break
January 6- No school
January 7- Students Return to School
Create a Snow Globe!
Cut out the snow globe and bring it to the front office to be displayed.
Have fun and be creative!
Parkside Spanish Program Needs YOU!
Spanish Volunteer Program at Parkside Elementary Looking for Parent Volunteers!
We are looking for energetic and excited parent volunteers to teach basic, elementary-level Spanish at Parkside Elementary (grades K-5).
• It is only 30 minutes each week.
• You do not need to be fluent.
Still interested? Read on!
This is a great opportunity to come in once a week and teach songs, play games, and lead other activities that will teach students basic-level Spanish. Classroom teachers will stay in the classroom with volunteers during this time.
Lesson details and teaching materials are provided at your school.
If interested, please contact:
Regan Waller, Spanish Program School Coordinator: spanishprogram@parkside-pta.org
or
Michelle Michels, Spanish Volunteer Program Specialist: michelle.michels@leanderisd.org
or
visit the website: https://tinyurl.com/spanishprog
The Spanish Volunteer Program is sponsored by and coordinated through Leander ISD.
December Counseling Corner
Transportation Changes
Volunteer Opportunity
There are SO many opportunities for you to volunteer your time to Parkside Elementary. Find out how you can become involved here!
Watch D.O.G.S.
What is Watch D.O.G.S. you ask? Watch D.O.G.S., a K-12 program, invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles or other father figures to volunteer at least one day of the year (or as many as you'd like!) at their child's school. If you are interested in becoming a Parkside Watch D.O.G.S. please reach out to Jason Carey at jason@jcary.com.
Crossing Guards Needed!!
Crossing Guards Needed! If you are interested in being a crossing guard for our campus, please visit this site...We need your help!
Parkside Elementary
Website: www.parkside.leanderisd.org
Location: 301 Garner Park Drive, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-7100
Twitter: @Parkside_ES