Under the direction of the Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Jones, the Kindergarten  kids had a big Thanksgiving Feast. They all got dressed up as pilgrims. The kids invited their parents to come and get dressed up as Native Americans. Each student made their very own place mat with pictures of things they are thankful for.  They ate rolls, ham and pumpkin pie. After dinner, they all played games. Carrie Jaussi helpled the students make butter. Samantha Alexander taught them how to play a pull stick game.

Park View is proud to introduce you to the choir teacher, Ms Diana.  She volunteers her time each Wednesday after school to provide the students a chance to sing together.  She also volunteers at Spring Lake Elementary.  She is teaching exciting songs for the upcoming concert at the Payson High School on December 11.   She has taught choreography for a few songs, Christmas Songs and even a French song. To begin each practice, Ms. Diana has the students warm up their voices to get ready to sing. Their first performance was for the teachers during collaboration.

An assembly was held on November 5th at Park View to recognize all the participants in the Reflections Contest!  The coordinators for this year’s contest were Jamie Barrus, and Jennifer Victor from the PTA.   The theme was “The World Would Be a Better Place If…” 

The winning entries for Literature were:

The Bookfair will be held for just a few more days, so don't miss it.  Friday is the last day to purchase all that your heart desires.  Doors will be open at 8:30 am until 9:00, then open for an hour after school.  Come and browse the large selection of books and supplies.  You might find something that will tickle your fancy.   

On November 11, 2014, Park View Elementary held a Veteran’s Day Assembly to honor the people who have served our country. To start our program Kamyren Meek, Mckenzie Chappel, and Leah Wengert sang “I Hear America Singing”.   What a heart warming song to start the program. Then the Kindergarten children sang “I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.  Next, the first grade sang “The Flag is a Symbol of our Country". The song told us why our flag colors are red, white, and blue. The song said, Red is for Courage, Blue is for Loyalty, and White is for Purity.  Then Mrs.

On Halloween, the 6th grade students enjoyed the sunshine as they carved, painted and decorated pumpkins.  Enjoy the creativity of these students.  Which one is your favorite?