"Blooming Leaders" OCT. 15-18, 2019

Join us all year for thoughts from youth at Parkside

This week, a "shout out" to kids doing meaningful things that make a difference.  

"I saw my sister had her bike up at the park
but she's in Night Owls.  I was afraid her bike might disappear.  So I rode mine home,
walked back to the park and brought
her bicycle safely back home."

                              ~Donovan

"At the end of the day we remind others to remember assignments or books for Night
Owls.  During tutoring I concentrate on
my homework but also help others who
are working on theirs."  

                                 ~Damarcus

"I help one of my classmates to
get her daily job prepared.  She's in
charge of the calendar, so we're partners
in setting things up.  That way,
 she's ready-to-go."

                             ~Max

    

"It's important to care, so I'm at the side of  someone working on a new story.  Everyday
we sit together and read.  I help with

anything that give her trouble." 

                             ~Briar

We are surrounded by acts such as these and

witness when our children do not withhold
 "good," when they have the power to do it.

They inspire and encourage others,

which is really superb & classy!

~Rose West

"Blooming Leaders" SEPT. 23-27, 2019

Join us all year for accomplishments from Parkside

This week we added two different videos to our

"home" on YouTube, a special place celebrating

Parkside's young leaders and their accomplishments.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzF3jkrqOR3AFvAlbme6Y9g

We cannot say enough about the amazing strides

our youth make with teachers, classmates, and friends.

Those efforts make learning at school rewarding,
sometimes a challenge, but always worthwhile! 
Please join us all school year.

*Click on the link above & enjoy!

~Rose West

"Blooming Leaders" SEPT. 16-20, 2019

Join us all year for thoughts from youth at Parkside

How's the school year going so far and

what kind of goals have you set for yourself?

"I really like fifth grade; it's been a lot

of fun.  I think our fourth graders

will enjoy it too, next year.

A goal I set for myself was to read &

reach at least 15 AR points this month.
I accomplished that with 16 points so far."

                                                               ~Lillie

"I think our school is cool!  Everyone's
really nice at Parkside and all the
teachers are great.  My goal was to reach 15
 AR points with reading interesting books. 
So far so good, I reached 17.8
points just this week."      ~Hayden

"I think setting goals and remembering to
try your best is how people can find success
in life.  A goal I'm trying to reach in 

September is reading books to get at
least 15 AR points. I'm real close this
week, with 13 out of 15 total points."

                                                                     ~Blayton

Do you hear the wisdom here, from our fifth graders?

Focused, honest, and determined to manage their

time and accomplish certain goals they set
for themselves.  Wow!  

~Rose West

"Blooming Leaders" SEPT. 9-13, 2019

Join us all year for thoughts from youth at Parkside

What makes a friendship so special?

"He's funny and nice to me."  ~Josiah

"Josiah's nice to me and everyone else too."  

~Braidan

"Landon is so nice.  We have been friends

since being together in Pre-K."  ~Braxton

"Being with a true friend is so much fun!"

~Landon

"Nevaeh sits with me at lunch."  ~Molly

"She makes me smile!"  ~Nevaeh

Simple, heartfelt beliefs are perhaps one key

to understanding our children and learning

how to find "joy" in those around us.

~Rose West

"Blooming Leaders" SEPT 2-6, 2019

Join us all year for thoughts from youth at Parkside

Why is it important to be kind?

Monday September 2nd

"We're kind to help people out.  I treat
others as I'd want to be treated."  ~Aden, 5th

Tuesday September 3rd

"There's no reason not to treat others

in a friendly, helpful way."  ~Daniel, 5th

Wednesday September 4th

"You should always be kind to others,
especially with those who have difficult lives."  ~Nox, 5th

Thursday September 5th

"Showing kindness to others makes them

happy, and then you feel it too."  ~Bryer, 5th

Friday September 6th

"Being nice is a habit, but being mean is an intentional thing. Choose to be kind."

  ~Hudson, 5th

I think these kids reason with their hearts

and think with their heads, a powerful testament

to making our school and community a finer place.

~Rose West

"Blooming Leaders" AUG. 26-30, 2019

Join us all year for thoughts from youth at Parkside

On a scale of one to ten, how would

 you "rate"our first full week of classes?

Monday August 26th

"I give it an 11 because it feels fun and new!"  ~Malaki, 5th

Tuesday August 27th

"I give it an 8.  Getting homework done and recess could be improved."  ~Clayton, 5th

Wednesday August 28th

"I give it an 8 for it's hard but getting better.  

I like my teacher and the kids in my class."                                                                     ~Aubrey, 3rd

Thursday August 29th

        "I'll give it an 11 because I'm a leader."                                                                  ~Evelynn, 4th

Friday August 30th

        "My room, our class, and the
 beanbag chairs are all great.  I give it a 20."  

                                                                ~Kaylan, 5th

You know, "leadership" is loud,

soft, thoughtful, funny, and honest.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!  ~Rose West

"Blooming Leaders" AUG. 19-23, 2019

Join us all  year for thoughts from youth at Parkside.

What encouraging words or advice
would make a real difference to others?

Monday August 19th

"I'm new today."  ~Kynleigh, PreK

Tuesday August 20th

"Remember- once a leader,
    always a leader."  ~Ellie Marie, 5th

Wednesday August 21st

"Always say you're sorry."  ~Kylie Ann, K

Thursday August 22nd

"I like your personality
 because you make me smile."  

~Alexis Nicole, 5th

Friday August 23rd

"I'm great and you are too." 

~Gracelyn Jeanelle,K

You know, flowers
 don't care where they grow.  

Have a great week.    ~ Rose West