What’s happening during reading month is kids are, of course, reading.   Prizes are given out on Tuesday and Wednesday.  If you do your reading, you could get drawn for prizes, but your teachers need to say you’ve been reading.  Be sure you’re reading because, if your class has the highest percentage for reading in your grade, your class could get a prize.  Also, every week, there are trivia questions!  If you want to get a prize, answer the trivia questions!  What are some prizes you could win?  Toys, games, art supplies, and, of course, BOOKS! 

March 12th was an eventful day at Park View.  As part of Park View's Reading Month, the halls were filled with parents and students reading together.  First grader, Brixton Gull said, "I liked it because I like the donuts."  Jonathan Gonzalaz, a second grader added, "I liked the book and the donuts."  Wendy Camba commented, "I think the parents liked it because they got a donut and they got to read a book to the kids."  Jordin Gonzalaz observed that little kids were really paying attention to their parents reading to them.

Under the direction of Ms. Carrie Van Nosdol, Melinda Hardy, and Heidi Groneman, the 6th grade students and their parents celebrated N.O.V.A. Graduation on February 26.  What Wolf are you Feeding? was the theme.  Lieutenant Bill Wright, Mayor Rick Moore and Chief of Police Tom Runyan were in attendance to honor those who completed all requirements to graduate from the program.  N.O.V.A Pack Award Recipients were Brisa Rodriguez, Carissa Hansen, Lora Burton, T.J. Moser, Dallin Wilkinson, Tyler Caldwell, Ruby Baird and Emma Hinton.  Outstanding N.O.V.A.

The Payson Jr. High Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Bolz, traveled to Park View to tickle our fancy with their singing.  Several of the choir memebers came from our very own Park View and pleased us with solos.  The program began with Mariah Webber singing the National Antham.  The 7th Grade Choir sang an African Song called Sing and Dance.  A young man played the bongo drums as accompaniment.  "Dance while the music sings to you."  They also sang Gallop and I am the Voice of America.

During the last few months, the sixth graders participated in the N.O.V.A Program.   N.O.V.A.'s mission is to Nurture youth to seek out positive Opportunities, internalize good Values, and to accept Accountability for their choices in life.  N.O.V.A. assists parents, families, and communities in protecting youth from the potentially devastating effects of illegal drugs, violence, and negative media exposure.

The principal of the Payson Jr. High, Mr. Swenson, councilors, Mr. Mortensen and Mrs. Carlisle, and the school nurse, Mrs. Kay came to visit Park View and welcome the 6th graders to the Home of the Grizzlies.  Shelby and Cody, students who attend the Jr.

Tyler Page is nine years old and is in Mr. Gowans’ fourth grade class.  He was born in Henderson Nevada.   His favorite color is purple.   His favorite food is ham fried rice.   His favorite place is Disney World.   His favorite activity out of school is baseball.   His favorite person is Jered Weaver, a famous baseball player on the Los Angeles Angels.  His favorite subject in school is Science.  His favorite specialty class is P.E.  

Park View celebrated Valentine's Day in fine fashion.  Movies, games, art work and sharing valentines were all part of the festivities.   Thanks to all the room parents who planned and prepared activities for each of the classes.  It was a fantastic day of love and fun.

Have you ever wanted to play an instrument?  Here is your chance to learn.  Join the Payson Jr. High Band or Orchestra.  Mrs. Ericksen and Mrs. Petrucka brought their talented students to perform for the sixth grade students.  They hoped to inspire the students to develop their musical talents and register for their music groups. 

                 Before Monday, February 4th, students at Park View weren’t eating enough fruits or veggies.  Now they are eating a lot of fruits and veggies.  What happened?