On December 9, Parkview third grade students performed their annual music concert. The concert featured choral singing and student-performed instrumental accompaniments. The students have been learning to use percussion instruments created by German composer Carl Orff. These instruments, that look like xylophones, feature removable bars that allow educators to focus on particular tones. If you'd like to learn more about Mr. Orff, take a look at the German homepage dedicated to him or his biography at Wikipedia, or instead, just view the video of the students' performance of "Skin and Bones." The entire program is available for download (275MB) in the iTunes video format for use with iTunes on any computer, or on your iPod or iPhone.
Grandparents' Day in First Grade
Here at Parkview, the day before Thanksgiving brings thoughts of turkey dinner, but it also brings grandparents! The First Grade team sponsored Grandparents' Day again this year, which featured songs and activities that the students could share with a visiting grandparent, relative, or adult friend. The event brought in lots of visitors and created even more smiles. To share a bit in the day, take a look at a video of "Over the River" that the students sang that day, or see them sing "Proud to be an American" . You may also download the entire show in iTunes/iPod format (125MB).
An early snowfall brought some eager morning guests to the Parkview playground on November 12. As you can see, they couldn't wait to try out the "jungle gym" and the slides!
Costume Parade
The annual Parkview costume parade took place on October 31. Students donned costumes and took to the spectator-lined Parkview halls, parading past their classmates and visitors. Sound interesting? Check out the video of it!
Don't miss the update to the Art Gallery on our site. There are new projects from the fall of 2008 featuring some of our third, fourth, and fifth grade students.
Recess
Students go outdoors daily for recess. They will stay inside during the winter months ONLY if the wind chill is below zero. Please be sure your child comes to school appropriately dressed for the weather. Hats, mittens, and warm coats are essential. Boots are needed to keep feet warm and dry. Please put your child’s name on all items.
Special Pricing for Parkview Families Announced for Microsoft Software
Recently, Microsoft made available to all Parkview students and staff the Microsoft Student Select program which allows any current student or staff member to purchase select products at nearly the same price as the district pays plus the cost of the CD and shipping. To make a purchase at these reduced rates, you must buy your products on-line at http://district196.e-academy.com . While you may browse the products and prices by visiting the on-line store, you will need a registration code that verifies your status as a parent of a Parkview child in order to make a purchase. You may request a registration code using the form on our site.
Sign Up to Get Parkview News Via E-mail!
You can receive our monthly newsletter via e-mail. This allows you to receive important dates and news in a way that doesn't get lost in a backpack! It is especially nice to get at your workplace since you can be reminded of important school dates while you're away from your family calendar.
Online Fee Payment Has Arrived!
Enables Parents to Load Lunch Accounts Via Web
Parents are now able to add money to their child’s school meal account using a VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card or checking/savings account transfer. There will be a 4.29 percent fee for the convenience of using the FeePay service; District 196 will not receive any money from these fees, which go directly to the service providers. You may read more about this new program on the district web site. Once you have picked up your access code in person at Parkview, you may set up your account.
Something from the kitchen... lunch prices are $2.05 per day, which comes to just $10.25 per week. Please send all cash in an envelope with the student's name, lunch account number and teacher on the outside of the envelope. When sending in a check, if your child's last name is different from yours, please add that on the memo line of the check. You can look up your student's account balance any time. You'll need your child's student ID number and PIN. Just click the apple to try it out or to learn more.
Other News Areas on Our Site
PTO minutes and newsletters are now being archived using a web-log (blog) so that you can look back at past issues or documents. Our calendar contains upcoming events in a traditional calendar layout.