The Payson area monthly PTA Meeting was held on January 11, 2012 at Park View Elementary School.  Mrs. Reynolds took this opportunity to demonstrate how the school is implementing the performing arts.  First, the fourth grade students in Mrs. Blackham’s class, and under the direction of Mrs. Kerri Welton, played “Gently Sleep” on recorders to entertain the attendees.  Mrs.

Wednesday, January 25th, the 2nd grade students at Park View Elementary, under the direction of Miss McAllister, Mrs. Millet and Miss Pittman, held a Math Facts Breakfast. This is an annual event to celebrate memorizing addition math facts.

Park View Student of the Month Assembly, held on January 5, 2012, was full of educational activities and learning.  The second grade students taught the value of the month, ‘Friendship.’  Each of the students wrote an essay on what they thought constituted being a good friend.  Some of the ideas shared were:  “Friends mean everything to me.”  “Friends help you when you are sad.”  “Friends respect you and your property.”  Friends fill your life with joy.”  Then, they sang a song called, “Make New Friends.” They taught us that new friends are like