Park View students and teachers know the value of art! Teachers recognize that art nurtures inventiveness while it aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation. Students know art is fun! Art helps students understand other subjects much more clearly – from math and science, to language arts and geography.  Participating in art also helps students gain the tools necessary to respect others’ way of working and thinking, developing creative problem solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways.

The following Park View Bees were honored for their excellence in Math, Reading, Spelling, Perfect Attendance and Friendshipping in an assembly held on January 6th, 2011. Congratulations to all these students for their commitment to education and self improvement.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The fifth grade students sang these words with all their hearts and the audience believed them. During the Park View Singing around the Tree Assembly, held December 17th, 20th and 21st, each age group selects their favorite Christmas songs to perform for the students and their parents.

Kindergarten Students: Alex Rasmussen, Evelyn Corno, Calvin Larsen, Colby Rigby, Lizzie Jensen, Amelia Adams, Britney Ottesen, Jack Mecham, Alexis Yates, Trevyn Huff, Brook Clark, Allie Young, First Grade: Brandt Peterson, Allie Radmall, Abby Westling, Hannah Hinton, Cristian Rodgriguez, Curtis Tolman, Landon Serynek, Karen Plascencia, Ethan Dixon, Joslyn Page, Alayna Burton, Desiree Barker, Second Grade: Abigail Jaussi, Carter Craghead, Taylor Brothersen, Tessa Peterson, Kassidy Powell, Olivia Adams, David Gull, Izzy Yama, Sydney Hill, Kingston Rains, Tristan Nez, Third Grade: Michael Robe

It is a holiday tradition that students in Mrs. Thomas’ Kindergarten class dress up in 17th century period costumes and participate in a Thanksgiving Feast.  Students prepare for this special day by making  placemats and learning a native American Song to perform for their parents. Parents volunteer to bring traditional Thanksgiving food such as turkey, rolls and pumpkin pie to share.  Mrs.

Doing your homework at Park View Elementary pays off! To celebrate completing their assignments, sixth graders participating in a series of challenges, based on the popular TV game show "Minute To Win It." Some of the activities included Noodling Around (placing large noodles on spaghetti noodles), Floating Feather (keeping feathers in the air), Bobble Heads) getting the most head-bobs with a pedometer on a sweatband, and many more. Students had a blast!

Fifth graders at Park View Elementary made history come alive by representing historical figures in a living wax museum. Students spent weeks researching history, writing about history, and creating a display showcasing history. On opening day, their hard work paid off when they presented their historical roles to the school. It was a BIG hit!

While studying the components of heat, sixth grade students investigated the truth behind Goldilocks and the Three Bears in which Goldilocks chooses Baby Bear's porridge because it was not too hot or too cold. Students conducted their own research by using different types of bowls, thermometers, and porridge to see if they could achieve the same results. After conducting their experiment, they were quite surprised to find that she did in fact fib! Students are now in the process of rewriting the story to include the truth.

The student council showed off their acting and lip syncing skills in order to reinforce the importance of telling the truth. They worked hard to perfect their performance in which the "Liars" received a pie in the face. The student body loved it!