Dental Safari is coming to Parkside December 13th.
https://5il.co/12dct
Congratulations to our fourth grade Olympiad Team for bringing home second place!
Thank you to our very own Veteran, first-grade teacher, Mrs. Newlin.
Please follow this link to see the fourth- grade students recorded Veterans' Day program. Thank you to Mrs. Mendenhall, vocal music teacher.
https://youtu.be/LY7TzCdwxIc
Thank you Veterans!
Leader in Me t-shirt forms and money are due Friday, November 12th.
Thank you!
Parkside Teachers will be notifying parents or guardians of upcoming phone or Google Meets Conferences.
Join me in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!
Use this referral code XT0H0QC4 when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 09/26/2021, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=XT0H0QC4
Just a reminder that picture day is tomorrow, Thursday, September 9th.
Starting Monday, August 23rd, dismissal times will be as follows:
2:40 Kindergarten car riders
2:45 1st, 3rd, and 4th-grade car riders
2:50 2nd, and 5th-grade car riders and walkers
2:55 Pre-K car riders on the EAST SIDE
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, August 18th.
https://5il.co/xbwc
https://parksidekids.blogspot.com/2021/08/we-lead-we-learn-we-grow.html
Mr. Wood will be in the dunking booth at 5:00 p.m. this evening.
THANK YOU Rising Sun Church for cleaning up Parkside's Butterfly Garden!
Good Afternoon! I just wanted to let everyone know that we will not have "Meet Your Teacher Night" before school starts this year. Instead, we will have a traditional "Open House" at a later date. I am looking forward to seeing everyone on August 18th.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hayes
Registration Information
https://parksidekids.blogspot.com/2021/07/pupil-registration-begins.html
Here are the school supply lists for Parkside.
https://docs.google.com/a/cusd20.net/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y3VzZDIwLm5ldHwyMDIwLTIxLXJlZ2lzdHJhdGlvbi1kb2NzfGd4Ojc5OWNkMTExNmU5OTg5Mg
Parents of BRAND NEW STUDENTS need to register in person at Parkside Elementary School's Community Room on Thursday, July 29th, from 1-7, or Friday, July 30th, from 8-2. No appointment is needed.
Back to School Carnival!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dDtx33gVBXas5qxzQ75lSSN7Nqn0WXN_/view?usp=drive_web
The third-grade wing is currently closed for waxing. Also, the first and second -grade wing is closed for hallway carpet cleaning. I will let you know when it reopens. Thanks, Julie
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #12
AND PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRE-K SCREENINGS/PRE-REGISTRATION
August 11, 2021
ALL 3 & 4-year-old children
(Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2021)
are invited to take part in a developmental screening.
Children will be screened and results will be shared
with parents/guardians. Children can then be
placed in a preschool program or put on a waiting list for the 2021/2022 school year.
Screenings will be held at Parkside Elementary.
Call for an appointment: 618-544-2719
Your child does not need to attend if he or she has already been screened.
Parkside's Top 5 Accelerated Reader Point Earners Ceremony
https://youtu.be/krSOh8fgJDk
If you had trouble watching the earlier TAG video please try this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kq1a0p2XM6qmrB21gLEjh2mWlo2eBSv/view?usp=sharing
4th and 5th Grade TAG students in action.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGv-VjYSlLd88cP7GP7v_wCc8itRSLxZ/view?usp=sharing
Remote learners may turn their computers in Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The teacher will figure Remote-Learner Acellus grades at the end of the day on Wednesday, May 26th.
Tomorrow is "Hat Day" at Parkside. For a donation students can wear a hat. All donations will be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Thank you for your support!
Picture Day is tomorrow, ! Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/58140QF. Only those students who preorder will be photographed.
Interested remote students may come at 10:00 a.m.
Picture Day is coming up on 04/22/2021! Order online at
inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/58140QF. Only those students who preorder will be photographed.
Parkside April Menu and Events Calendar https://5il.co/rg0x
Thank you to the Rotary for donating dictionaries to Parkside's third-grade classes!
Last chance to get your Parkside yearbook! Online ordering closes tonight at 11:59 PM, 03/05/2021. Visit inter-state.com/flyerentry/53986K to order online.
Just a reminder to please return white cloth masks provided by the school. (Please disregard this message if your child brings his/her own mask to school.)
Get your yearbook now- online ordering ends on 03/05/2021! Visit
inter-state.com/flyerentry/53986K to order online.
Parents/Guardians of Parkside Students,
Please follow the link to complete the 5Essentials Survey.
Thank you for your time! http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
PreK Registration and Screening is March 16, 17, & 18, 2021. Click the link for more information. https://5il.co/q198
March 2021 Menu and Events Calendar for Parkside. https://5il.co/q0xx
Parkside Kindness Week will be held February 8th-11th. The following is a link to the dress-up days.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CMkqJa0Z0mtyYpeROO8sc_0aQ9VtA0ayw63zPJ42_JU/edit?usp=gmail
Parents/Guardians:
Please complete the following 5 Essentials Survey before April 2, 2021.
Thank you. The survey may be found at the following link:
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #12
AND PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRE-K SCREENINGS/PRE-REGISTRATION
March 16, 17, & 18, 2021!
ALL 3 & 4-year-old children
(Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2021)
are invited to take part in a developmental screening.
Children will be screened and results will be shared
with parents/guardians. Children can then be
placed in a preschool program or put on a waiting list
for the 2021/2022 school year.
Screenings will be held at Parkside Elementary.
A remote screening option is available for those who do not wish to participate in in-person screenings.
Call for an appointment: 618-544-2719
Your child does not need to attend if he or she has already been screened.
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Here are the links to Parkside's February Menu and Events Calendar.
https://5il.co/p2yq
https://5il.co/p2yp
7 Habits Literature Lists
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fd1POkpOc0rKdMc3x96pkYcn7NPDeZHR04NSX7JoIQU/edit?usp=sharing
Parkside will be providing ALL valentines and treats this year due to the pandemic. We also request NO deliveries to the school (flowers, balloons, etc.) Thank you for understanding.
We are very excited to have our face-to-face learners back at school this week! Just a reminder that report cards will be coming home with students in grades 1-5 today. Kindergarten checklists will go home on Monday, January 11th. Have a great weekend!
Here is the Parkside Jan 2021 Menu
https://5il.co/oap7
Jan 2021 Happenings and Calendar
https://5il.co/oap6
Parkside Lunch for 1-5-21 will be homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, fruit, and a dinner roll.
Happy New Year! Students returning to face-to- face learning tomorrow, January 5th will need to bring their computers and power cords to their classrooms with them. We are excited to see everyone!
Happy Holidays from Parkside Staff!
https://youtu.be/eynmHRk75d0
Final packet drop off will be from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, December 17th, in Parkside's front circle drive.
FINAL SLIMING with Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Felty, and Mrs. West.
https://youtu.be/HfL09fMOiF0
A message from Parkside Music Department
Please send photos to ktohill@cusd20.net or amendenhall@cusd20.net or comment them on this post.
These will be used in a holiday music video we are putting together.
The photos should be of your children in whatever holiday wear they prefer.
Sliming Miss Shuff and Mr. Wood can be seen at the following link:
https://youtu.be/M47BBn1GLho
Sliming #4 with ME can be seen at the following link:
https://youtu.be/Mh-5Bv3ODUE
Reminder: Parkside packet pick-up and/or drop-off will be today, Friday, December 11th, from 7:00.-1:00 p.m. Don't forget you can call the office and set-up an appointment next week for your child to use the computer lab or get help if needed.
Sliming #3 with Mrs. Banks can be seen at the following link:
https://youtu.be/jOeRh26AHIM
Sliming #2 with Mr. Williams can be seen at the following link:
https://youtu.be/KSTlPoLh3kk
Thank you to our Parkside students for participating in the Kids Heart Challenge and donating $812.67 to the American Heart Association. Those who had the most donations will be SLIMING a staff member. The following is a link to the first "SLIMING."
https://youtu.be/XUm53dY9bz8
Tomorrow, Friday, December 4th, Parkside packet return/pick-up and kindergarten computer pass out will be from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the front circle drive.
https://youtu.be/GgKSUAyiL8Y
Congratulations to Mrs. Kristi Gray, Parkside 2nd grade Teacher, for winning the “2020 Teach It Forward McDonald’s Outstanding Educators Award” This award honors educators who exhibit the ultimate dedication to their students and contribute to education in our most challenging times.
Thank you for picking up remote supplies and materials for your Parkside student yesterday. Just a reminder that appointments can be scheduled for your student to work with his or her teacher by contacting the teacher or the office. Also, limited appointments are available for the computer lab if you do not have access to the internet.
Parkside December Menu
https://5il.co/ngp3
Remote Learning Video
https://youtu.be/MVI5owP8ySE
Tonight is Illinois Reading Night. Please read with your child and enjoy listening to Mrs. Banks and Mrs. West read by clicking on the following links.
https://youtu.be/FTkz2kEdaZY
https://youtu.be/dJ_OahwngZY
Parkside's Morning News Station
https://sites.google.com/view/parksidenews/home
Today, Tuesday November 17th is packet pick-up day for Parkside Elementary. Please come to the circle drive between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to pick up your packet. If you are picking up a lunch from a bus stop, the packet will be with your lunch. Thank you! Have a great day!
Dear Parents and Families:
We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online Book Fair from November 16-29!
The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters—helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to experience the magic of the shopping experience through a Virtual Book Fair!
Plus, enjoy these special online shopping features:
Access to over 6,000 products
All orders ship direct to home
FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping
www.scholastic.com/bf/parksideelemschool
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Happy reading,
Mrs. Hayes
Parkside Elementary students that are currently face-to-face learners that did not have a packet sent home with them today may pick up their packet on Tuesday, November 17th from 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. ALL packets will be due November 30th. Parkside is not offering online classes for these 6 school days for the face-to-face learners.
November 2020 Menu and Calendar
https://5il.co/mmsf
Remote Learners may pick up report cards, pictures (if taken), and Art to Remember (If student participated) inside the front doors of Parkside between 8:00 and 1:30p.m. today. Have a great weekend.
Reminders-
Art to Remember artwork is due by Monday, September 28th.
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, September 29th.
September 30th-Deadline for Remote students to switch to Face to Face Learning. (Otherwise they will stay remote for another quarter)
Picture Day for Pre-K and Remote Learners
Date- Monday, September 14th
Pre-K will be taken during class time. Remote Learners come at the following times by mother's last name: A-L 8:30-10:00 M-Z 10:00-11:00. You can order online at inter-state.com/order. The online order code for September 14th is 52686ZA.
September Menu
https://5il.co/kpgz
Thank you to all face to face learners that picked up packets today. They will be due Monday for a grade when K-5 RETURN to face to face learning. Just a reminder...both pre-k classes will NOT return until September 8th.
Please remember tomorrow is packet pick-up day for Parkside Elementary face to face learners. Packets may be picked up between 7:30 and 1:30 in the circle drive. Please stay in your vehicle and we will bring it to you.
School Pictures for Pre-K and Remote Learners will be rescheduled.
As many of you already know, Parkside will be closed next week in order to be deep cleaned. Teachers will have a Remote Learning Day on Monday and prepare packets for face to face learners to be picked up on Wednesday from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the circle drive. Remote learners will continue as normal. Stay Safe! PARKSIDESTRONG!
School Pictures for pre-k students and remote learners will be Tuesday, August 25th. Pre-K will be taken during class and remote learners with the caregivers last name beginning with A-L will be from 8:30-10:00. M-Z will be from 10:00-11:30. Pictures are completely optional. If you have any questions please contact Parkside.
Welcome to Parkside 2020 Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UJLNtztPTv7X8f0ROVeTVXKWREcbDF6y/view?usp=sharing
Remote Computer Pick-Up
If you have chosen remote learning for your Parkside student please remember to pick up his/her computer today Monday, August 10th or Tuesday, August 11th from 8-4.
Parkside Back to School Information
Parents will be able to log in to TeacherEase on Monday to see who their child's teacher will be for the coming year.
Also, times will be as follows:
7:30 Doors Open
8:00 Tardy Bell
12:30 Kindergarten/3rd Grade Car Riders
12:40 1st Grade/4th Grade Car Riders
12:45 Walkers
12:50 2nd Grade/5th Grade Car Riders
12:55 Pre-k (East Side) and does not begin until Aug. 19th.
Students must wear a mask and may bring a clear water bottle to school.
School Supply List https://5il.co/ijzg
Parkside Elementary Registration
Parents and Guardians may now register returning students by using existing Teacher Ease accounts. Go into your account and choose register. If your email is NOT connected to Teacher Ease please call the school at 618-943-3992. Thank You!
Pre-K Screening will be held Tuesday, July 14th from 9-4 and Thursday, July 16th from 10-6 at Parkside Elementary. Please call 618-544-2719 to schedule an appointment.
Kindergarten Registration will be held for Community Unit School District #20 on June 29th and June 30th from 8-5 at the circle drive of Parkside Elementary School. Please bring completed physical, immunizations, certified birth certificate, and proof of residency.
Happy Nurse's Week to Nurse Jennifer!
Thank you to our teachers for all you do!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Kindergarten Registration will NOT be held May 7th and 8th. We will let you know when it is rescheduled.
Parkside Wave/Mission Video
https://www.facebook.com/1333773034/posts/10222806822582496/?
Parkside's Remote Learning Site
https://sites.google.com/cusd20.net/parksideremotelearning/home
Remember to come get your new packet today, April 13th between 8 and 5.
Packet Drop-off and pick-up for April 13th.
https://youtu.be/eLKLuMrsG1Y
Parkside Packet Pick-up Process
https://youtu.be/kcGUSiDyPDE
3rd Grade Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7RJDY4yIzlZK39CeUwt9A/
4th Grade Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGcS48I75vrotG39vdjAZUw/
5th Grade Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5FA6l2hI67gl_ef52gYTg/
Kindergarten Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7n8OL9QYYUrXq5EE-gang/
1st Grade Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHZocVjz0I4uwyunTuRN1A/
2nd Grade Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-y28BWI1ql-3Zn4Nn5zkw/
Hello Parkside Students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj_nb5L4AQI
A Message from the Health Department regarding COVID-19 https://5il.co/dswv
If you would like to pick-up practice work for absent students you may do so today, Monday, March 16th by 4:00 p.m. It will be in the front entrance. Thank you!
3rd-5th Grades will NOT be taking the IAR Test on Monday, March 16th.
March 2020 Menu and Calendar Notes https://5il.co/dawt
Pre-K, K, and 1st grades will celebrate Dr. Seuss Week!
Monday-Silly Hat Day
Tuesday- Silly Sock Day
Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday (Dress Wacky)
Thursday- Rhyme Time/Green Day
Friday- Pajama Day
February 2020 Menu and Calendar
https://5il.co/conj
January 2020 Menu and Calendar https://5il.co/ccvj
January 2020 Happenings https://5il.co/cc87
The 2020 Illinois Parent Survey is available. http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Cookies and Milk with Santa will be Thursday, December 12th from 4:30-6:00 for Preschool-second grade and their families. Hope to see you there!
December Menu and Calendar now available. https://5il.co/bjtq
The November Menu and Calendar are available now. https://5il.co/b2v5
Jennifer Chaney from the American Heart Association spoke with Parkside students yesterday. Students can register at http://www2.heart.org/goto/parkside4heart to receive a wristband. If half of our school registers Mr. Williams will receive $500.00 in p.e. equipment!
There will be No Night Owls on Thursday, October 24th.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on October 24th and 8:00-11:00 a.m. on October 25th.
School will dismiss 1 hour early on October 24th for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Running Club for Monday, September 30th has been canceled.
October Calendar and Menus are available now.
https://5il.co/ait2
Church bus begins today, Wednesday, September 18th for students who have signed up.
Running Club for Monday, September 16th has been canceled.