Dear Parents,

      It’s the middle of the school year and kids are stressing out a lot! We thank you for trusting Park View teachers to teach your children, and that you are kind and trusting to all the teachers. We hope you like what your children are learning, and that you aren’t tired of your children being so enthusiastic to tell you what they learned!  If your child is stressed about their homework, just tell them “not to give up!” And if they are still stressed, just tell them to take a break and work on something else.

It's a new year so we asked some of the students and teachers what New Year’s resolutions they have made.   Lizbeth Alvarado wants to get better at art.  Ellie Hine wants to read five series.  Evelyn Cervantes wants to be nice to her sister.   Mrs. Kirk said she wants to read 12 good books.  Mrs. Jasperson and Ms. Allred want to eat healthier.  Mr. Broadbent wants to get a full night sleep.  Mr. Sueldo wants to get a six pack.  These are some of Park View student's and faculty's New Year’s resolutions.

Your child has the opportunity to participate in a Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Program after school.  The program is held at Park View Elementary beginning January 25, 2016 and will run through March 14th for all students in the 4th - 6th grades.  Classes meet once a week for one or two hours after school each Monday. The cost is $55 per student.  Check with the office for registration forms.  It will be fun and educational.

When we do any good to others, we do as much, or more, good to ourselves.  Benjamin Whichcote

December was the month to think about others, serve others and show kindness.  Park View provided many opportunities to serve through the teddy bear drive, the food drive, Santa letters and the blanket and coat drive. Everyone gave of their surplus to help others who may want.   These students were nominated by their classmates for their extra charitable hearts.

Mrs. Prina, our favorite fifth grade teacher has left us. Her last day was just before Christmas break.  The students and faculty will miss her terribly.  She has been teaching for six years.  Some of her favorite treats are gingerbread and chocolate.  Her favorite games are Tella Striations, and Signs.  We wish her much happiness as she serves her little family.  We will always remember her smile and creative ideas.  She was an amazing teacher.

Click HERE to read the January Newsletter.

Crafts, games, gift exchanges, cookie decorating, pajama and pizza parties, breakfast, and poem creation were all activities planned by parents and teachers to prepare for the holiday excitement.  

Here is a poem written by Mrs. Marsh's second grade class:

Glitzen

There once was a reindeer named Glitzen,

Who had a crush on Blitzen.

He was so cute,

And never a brute,

She always wanted to kiss him.

Now enjoy these pictures:

  Students of Park View have been reading incredible amounts in order to participate in the "It Pays to Read Activity".  It was loud!  It was exciting!  It was worth reading! Two students who read the required amount of minutes were chosen from each class to assemble an all pro team to win prizes and money.  Members of the High School Basketball team and faculty members were among the candidates chosen to shoot baskets for money.

The songs Jingle Bells, Rudolph, Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer, the Grinch, and the Twelve Days of Christmas were heard ringing through the halls of Park View during the month of December as students practiced singing to prepare for the annual Singing Around the Tree.  Scores of parents came to veiw the event.  Santa even paid a visit to our school to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  Our Music Specialist, Mrs. Anderson, taught each grade a song to share using insturments which enhanced the music and allowed the students to feel the music on a higher level.

The Park View Choir and Orchestra performed beautiful Music to help bring the Christmas Spirit into the hearts of the students.  Thanks to all students who come before school and stay after school to practice.  Thanks to the directors, Mrs. Diana and Jami Losee for the talents they share and their dedicated service to our students.  Enjoy these pictures of the performances.