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May Calendar 2 - Fitness Club
4 - Fitness Club
9 - Fitness Club
9 - PTO Meeting @ 1:30
9 - 3rd Grade Walking Trip Downtown
10 - 6th Grade Tours @ CMS and NMS
10 - Mr. Ulrich’s class to Simmons School
11 - Mrs. Carr’s class to Simmons School
11 - Fitness Club
11 - 5th Grade Revolutionary Fair
12 - 5th Grade Revolutionary Fair
16 - Ms. Thompson’s class to
Simmons School
17 - Mrs. Harmon’s class to
Simmons School
18 - 4th Grade Pioneer Day
18 - 4th Grade Square Dance Program,
Gym
22 - All Library Books Due
22 - Pirates Palooza
22 - Mrs. Brougher’s class play,
Harrison Room
24 - Treasure Buck Store
24 - Mrs. Rawlins’ class play,
Forum @ noon
26 - 6th Grade to Donner Park
26 - 3rd Grade to Alice in Wonderland
29 - No School-Memorial Day
31 - 6th Grade Graduation @1:00
31 - Last Day for Students
June Calendar 1 - Last Day for Teachers
August Calendar 1 - Parkside Open House
2 - First Day of School for students
May 2017
Teacher Appreciation week is coming up May 8-12. The Parkside PTO has some special things planned to show our teachers how much we appreciate and value them. You can help us in two different ways:
GIFT CARDS - First we are asking for donations of gift cards to raffle to the teachers each day that week. Gift cards can be for any dollar amount and from any store or restaurant. Cards can be turned in to Mrs. Ebersold in the office by Friday, May 5. LUNCH - Second, we will be serving lunch to the entire Parkside staff on Friday, May 12. You can sign up to help or contribute food by visiting: http://signup.com/go/V7dHNF. If you have any questions con-tact Lindsey Vanzant at [email protected].
Teacher Teacher Teacher
Appreciation WeekAppreciation WeekAppreciation Week
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PrePrePre---K Program ApplicationsK Program ApplicationsK Program Applications Our BCSC Pre-K Program is now accepting applications. Children must be 4 years old on or before August 1st, 2017. The application process will remain open, but we will start filling classroom rosters in March. The application can be found on the BCSC homepage. The direct link is, http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=1050. For more information, please feel free to contact us at 812-376-4569.
Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten RegistrationKindergarten Registration Any child that is 5 years of age by August 1, 2017, is eligible for Kindergarten. Parents are welcome to register their child in the office during the week from 9:00am-2pm daily. All parents must pre-sent the following items to register their child for school: the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency. The proof of residency can be a utility bill (not a cell phone bill), but the address reflected must match the student’s home address.
YearbooksYearbooksYearbooks
Yearbooks have been delivered. We have 15 extra yearbooks available at $17 each. If you still would like one, please stop by the office and see Mrs. Ebersold. Once these extra yearbooks are purchased they will be gone!
Student SurveyStudent SurveyStudent Survey If you are not returning to Parkside next year and have not completed the yellow Stu-dent Census form, please contact the front office. It is important to know who will not be returning next year.
Notes From the NurseNotes From the NurseNotes From the Nurse
f your child has medications or an inhaler in the nurse’s office, parents must come in and pick them up before the last day of school. We cannot send any medication home with students.
Open House for 2017Open House for 2017Open House for 2017---18 School Year18 School Year18 School Year The first day of school for the 2017-18 school year will be Wednesday, August 2. Parkside will have an Open House on Tuesday, August 1. Families that are new to Parkside may come at 5:00 to meet Mr. Smith in the cafeteria and learn more about Parkside. Then from 5:30-6:30 classrooms will be open to all families for students to meet their teachers.
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FOR SALE: Tumbler style composter from Courtyard. Highest bidder! Contact 4th grade teacher Mrs. Carr @ [email protected] with your offer BY May 12. Money earned will go back into the courtyard for plants and bird seed.
Caregiver InformationCaregiver InformationCaregiver Information We frequently hear that there is a societal epidemic of children cared for by concerned and loving people other than their own parents due to mental illness, drug addiction and other life adversities. Those of us who are caring for the children of others often wonder, where are these all caregivers? I don't know many. Are there relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) with students at Parkside who would be interested in an informal meeting to explore unmet needs regarding this enormous and life-changing responsibility we have accepted? Non-Parkside affiliated people are certainly welcome to respond so if you know anyone who is in a caregiver situation and interested in exploring support please let them know. Contact Linda Emmert: [email protected]
Join our pack! Parkside has long been affiliated with Cub Scout Pack 559. Cub Scouting is a year round family-oriented program designed for boys in kindergarten through fifth grades. The boys earn recognition in areas of character development, fitness, service, respectful relationships, spiritual growth, fun, adventure, good citizenship and more! You are invited to our summer kickoff event at Shadowcreek on Sunday May 7th for an afternoon of fishing, dodgeball, bike riding and skill instruction. Addi-tional summer activities will include hiking, camp outs, fishing, an Indianapolis Indians baseball game, Clifty Falls reptile experience, and a drive in movie. For more information contact Matt Sim-mons at [email protected].
Pack Meetings: Mondays 6:30 - 8pm Aug - May Asbury United Methodist Church
Fourth GradeFourth GradeFourth Grade Pioneer Day is May 19! Thanks to the cafeteria for preparing a special meal for our big day! Fourth graders and volunteers wear costumes. Thank you to Mrs. Dell for teaching us to square dance! We hope parents will come watch our performance in the gym at 8:25. Bring your camera! Students will rotate through special activities in the classrooms. Students also need to wear costumes and pack a pioneer lunch for their class trip to Simmons School on:
Ulrich - Wednesday, May Carr - Thursday, May 11 Thompson - Tuesday, May 16 Harmon - Wednesday, May 17
Friday, May 19, Mrs. Annette Heath will be here with her miniature covered wagon presentation to help students understand the difficult decisions a family moving west had to make.
Third GradeThird GradeThird Grade Miss Bodkins' class will be presenting an End-of-the-Year Celebration program on Friday, May 26th, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Harrison room. The children will present a program based on their third grade school year. There will be a pot luck lunch following the program. We have a really special program planned just for you so please put this date on your calendar and plan to attend if you are able!
Last week for classes to visit the library will be May 15th through the 19th. All books will be due May 22nd. The used book give-away will be the last week of school starting on May 24th. Pace yourself to get done with projects using library books and obtaining those AR reading goals. Don’t forget to sign up for summer reading programs!
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Toe TokensToe Tokens Toe Tokens is back during outside recess this spring. The students have the opportunity to run laps during part of their recess if they choose. Students can earn toe tokens that they put on necklaces for the laps they run. Thanks to Mrs. Utterback and her crew of volunteers for organizing this!
I am looking for volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year for the toe token program. If you think you might be interested, contact Ms. Wiley at [email protected]
37th Annual Elementary School Fitness Fun Run37th Annual Elementary School Fitness Fun Run The 37th Annual Elementary School Fitness Fun Run will be held at Mill Race Park on Saturday, May 13th beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Divisions/Distances • Preschool & Kindergarten – ¼ mile • 1st & 2nd Grade – ½ mile • 3rd & 4th Grade – 1 mile • 5th & 6th Grade – 1 mile
Snacks • Snacks will be provided to all the runners after the run. Awards • Ribbons will be given to ALL finishers. • Awards will be given to the top 5 boys and girls in each grade level group. • Trophy will be presented to the school (large and small) with the most participants finishing the race.
Register online at www.runcolumbus.org. - Deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, May 11th. - Same-day registration will be available at the event beginning at 9:00 a. m.
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KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten
Mrs. Critzer Sophia Turnbow McKenzie Williams Hanna Zarate
Mrs. Grider Donavyn Hendrickson Nithya Neela Alan Smith
Mrs. Ruble Kiley Poole Payton Skaggs Tara Vinodh
Mrs. Starnes Catherine Hernandez Ortiz Noelia Osorio Evan Goff
First GradeFirst GradeFirst Grade
Mrs. Champlin Nicolas Kennedy Arhianna Martinez Lucy Nevins
Mrs. K. Cole Colton Bitner Daelyn Diaz
Mrs. M. Cole Ethan Vanosdol-Bryce Wise
Mrs. Knight Austin Sanders Jared Miranda -Prieto Jacob Burton
Second GradeSecond GradeSecond Grade
Mrs. Elwood Cash Thompson Esmeralda Avila Alivia Rogers Sanjeet Mane
Mr. Hashman My entire class!
Mrs. McIntyre Christopher Guerra- Martinez Michael Hernandez
Mrs. Sprong Charlie VandeWater Alex Zeng
Mrs. Taylor Jiyun Shim Wesley Shoaf Tyson Tyner
Third GradeThird GradeThird Grade
Mrs. Brougher Pranav Nalole Benito Miranda Salinas Noah Simpson
Miss Bodkins David McKinney Leif Nelson Zyan Vallette
Mrs. Love Harley Cox Eli Wright
Mrs. Rawlins Kanav Mehta Brianna Whitis Zinnia Singh
Fourth GradeFourth GradeFourth Grade
Mrs. Carr Charley Kerber Sam Song Teehah Zulkifly
Mrs. Thompson Johana Dubon Diaz Addisyn Milenbaugh Chris Puente Nevaeh Eaton
Mrs. Harmon Jennifer Martinze Aiden Rice Teagen Pelo Julissa Jean
Mr. Ulrich My entire class
Fifth GradeFifth GradeFifth Grade
Mrs. Abplanalp Arizleni Acevedo- Maldonado Braylenn Vanosdol Dylan Edwards Jonathan Moreno Garrido
Mrs. Chastain Dawson Smith Emma Allman
Mrs. Logston My entire class!
Mr. Rayburn Ilse Elizalde Rivera Farrah Fox Justin Henderson Emily Torres
Sixth GradeSixth GradeSixth Grade
Mrs. Baker All of my special, wonderful and unique students! You are all my favorites.
Mrs. Hendrickson Sierra Rodgers Daniel Utterback Abby Gomez
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Our Buddy Bench Has Arrived!
What is a Buddy Bench? The buddy bench is a special tool on the play-ground that is used to help create friendships and eliminate loneliness during recess. Co-lumbus North senior, Olivia Kline, wanted to help improve our playground this year. After researching the Buddy Bench project around other schools in the US, we asked if she wanted to help with that project. She built the bench and it is now installed on our Parkside playground. How do you use the Buddy Bench? The Buddy Bench is not a place to sit and play with friends and it is not a piece of playground equip-ment. It is a place kids can go when they are feeling lonely or left out. Here are some strategies to use with the Buddy Bench:
Strategy BEFORE using the Buddy Bench: Have a plan for what you want to do during recess. Look around and see if there is anyone doing the same thing you want to do. Go to that person or group. Smile and say something nice! Try to join the fun!
Strategy 1: If that doesn’t work, go to the Buddy Bench. Rest and think about what you
would like to do. You can be positive while on the Buddy Bench by thinking about a plan to have fun.
Strategy 2: Look for fun to join. Look around at the activities going on during recess. If you see something you are interested in or someone you would like to play with, get off the bench and go join the fun! Ask if they would like to walk, talk, or play.
Strategy 3: Sit and wait for a friend on the bench. When a person asks you to play, go play with them! If you choose to sit on the bench and wait for a friend, you must say “Yes” to the friend that invites you to play.
Strategy 4: Adult Help: If you are on the Buddy Bench for a while and no one invites you to play, ask an adult for some ideas. The adult may help you with an idea for friends and activities to join.
Strategy 5: Be a Bench Watcher!! If you see someone on the Buddy Bench while you are playing at recess, invite them to play with you! This shows that you care about others and will make the person feel good about yourselves. You might also make a new friend!
Students have been taught the above strategies and with your help reinforcing them, we hope the Buddy Bench will be a great tool for growing friendships and eliminating loneliness on our playground! 7
Dear Fifth Grade Parent:
THE TIME IS NOW!
The opportunity to get signed up for 6th grade band is upon us! The students have been to the Symphony and
have completed a music survey with their music teacher. Now it is time to choose your instrument!
You play a great role in making the decision regarding your child’s participation in the band program. We
hope you will discuss the program with your child after they have had a chance to try out some instruments.
Below are the dates of the FINAL instrument testing and sign up meetings:
May 2 - Instrument Fitting and Band Sign Up at Parkside Elementary
May 3 – Instrument Fitting and Band Sign Up at Southside Elementary
May 4 – Instrument Fitting and Band Sign Up at Schmitt Elementary
At this meeting, your child will have an opportunity to try out several instruments in order to determine which
one they are best suited to play. After the fitting is finished you will have an opportunity to talk with school
music specialists from Paige’s Music in Indianapolis about renting or buying a good quality instrument for
your child. The Paige’s representatives will be prepared to help you complete rental contracts that night. If
you have questions on rental or purchase prices, you can call Paige’s at 1-800-382-1099 or go to the website
www.paigesmusic.com
Instrument testing will be done by appointment only between 4-8:00 pm. Please contact me to set up your
testing appointments. You can e-mail me [email protected] or call me at North High School 376-4258.
I urge you to consider carefully the enrollment of your child in instrumental music, for it may lead to educa-
tional possibilities that might otherwise not be available. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Keith Burton
Director of Bands, Parkside, Schmitt, Southside Elementary Schools
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Parkside Elementary
School PTO
Be sure to visit and thank this year’s Walk A Thon sponsors:
Platinum: LulaRoe - Kim Rocker
Rich Anthony's Music Machine Total Fitness
Bob Hendershot - Farm Bureau Hamilton Ice Rink
KidsCommons Elwood Staffing
Tony London Company McDonalds
Bronze:
Bonus ProgramsBonus Programs Campbell's is ending their Labels for Education program August 1, 2017. If you happen to find any more labels before the end of this school year please send them in! I still have time to mail them. There are some Box Tops labels that carry an expiration of 6/1/2017. If you happen to have any please send them in - I will make a special mailing for these. Don't let your Box Tops go to waste! Expired Box Tops are not accepted by their program. Thank you for all your support!
Thanks to ALL of YOU for participating in our 2016-2017 pop tab collection contest. After finishing a close second last year, the
Rockcreek Bulldogs nearly doubled their collection from last year, to make sure they took the top prize this year.
2017 winners are: 1st Place: Rockcreek Elementary (424 pounds/1,561 tabs per student), 2nd Place: Busy Bees Academy (120
pounds/1,329 tabs per student), 3rd Place: Mt. Healthy Elementary (191pounds/553 tabs per student).
Our total collection was down 2% vs. last year at 1,487 pounds, and we collected just under 2 million tabs. This will enable us to
donate $743.50 to the Ronald McDonald House.
Through our 16 years of the Pop Tab Contest, we have collected over 33 million tabs and donated $15,207 to the Ronald McDonald
House. This would not be possible without all the students, parents, teachers, friends, and family that have supported this project.
Thanks again for your continued participation and efforts in helping us make a difference in the lives of critically and terminally ill
children and their families.
Book Fair and SocialBook Fair and Social thank you to all our volunteers for helping with the Amazing Parkside Race and book fair, special thanks to Mrs. Valette for her idea to utilize the 3rd grade arches and Ms. Wiley for numerous supplies. Also thanks to Mr. Mo, Mrs. Ebersold, and Ms. Wiley for helping us prepare for the event. 80 students completed all the challenges and were rewarded with lunch in the courtyard on Tuesday, April 25th
All Parkside parents are welcome at our next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, May 9 at 1:30pm in the Fo-rum. If you have any questions, contact PTO Presi-dent Shelly Osbourne at [email protected]
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