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March Calendar…1...........DI.Tournament.at.North.High.School--.............8:00.a.m.3...........Girls.on.the.Run.begins3...........Athletic.Banquet,.6:30.in.the.cafeteria10.........ISTEP.begins10.........Kindergarten.and.Pre-K.registration--.............6-7:00.p.m.10.........School.board.meeting.at.Parkside,.7.p.m.11-14....Kindergarten.and.Pre-K.registration.............continues.9:00-2:0011.........IREAD.for.3rd.graders.begins13.........Choir.concert--7.p.m.14.........Third.Quarter.ends17-21....SPRING.BREAK24.........classes.resume29.........6th.Grade.DARE.Fundraiser,.6-9.p.m.,..............Hamilton.Center.Ice.Arena

march 2014

christopher L. Smith, Principal

. Parker.Bear.is.continuing.through.Sunday,.March.9..Forms.need.to.be.turned.in.the.following.week..The.PTO.is.giving.prizes.to.the.readers.who.record.the.top.three.times.in.each.class..Also,.everyone.in.kindergarten.through.third.grade.will.receive.a.book.

Parker Bear Reading Program

. Sixth.graders!!.A.D.A.R.E..Fundraiser.is.being.planned.for.next.month..On.Saturday,.March.29,.from.6:00.p.m..to.9:00.p.m.,.Hamilton.Center.Ice.Arena.is.rented.out.for.the.DARE.students..Ice.skating.and.other.games.will.be.on.tap.for.this.fun.event...The.charge.to.attend.will.be.$5.00..This.will.include.admission.and.skate.rental..All.students.will.be.encouraged.to.eat.a.good.meal.before.they.arrive..Soft.drinks.will.be.avail-able.for.sale.during.the.event..If.you.have.any.questions.please.contact.Sgt..Matt.Harris,.Columbus.Police.Department.at.(812).376-2600.or.dharris@columbuspd.gov.

D.A.R.E. Fundraiser

Readwith me!

. You.won’t.want.to.miss.this.year’s.Spring.Social..It.will.take.place.Friday,.April.11,.5:30-7:00.p.m..We’ll.have.games,.prizes,.a.bounce.house,.and.a.BOOK.FAIR.(Buy.one,.get.one.FREE)!!

Mark your calendars for the Spring Social

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March’s Story:

The Orange Shoes written by Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrated by Doris Ettlinger Permission by: Sleeping Bear Press Read by: Tracy Hamilton-Souza, President & CEO Heritage Fund Parenting Tips by Lori Erfmeier, BCSC PreK Parent/Child Specialist.

Airing every day on the BCSC Cable Channel 3 at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.,

5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.

Provided by Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation’s Title I Program and the TV Production Classes at Columbus East High School

Calendario de Marzo:

The Orange Shoes written by Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrated by Doris Ettlinger Permission by: Sleeping Bear Press Leído por: Tracy Hamilton-Souza, President & CEO Heritage Fund Consejos para padres de Lori Erfmeier, BCSC PreK Parent/Child Specialist.

Transmitido todos los días en el canal de cable 3 de BCSC a 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm,

5:30 p.m. y 7:30 p.m.

Proporcionado por Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation’s Title I Program y las clases de producción de televisión en Columbus East High School.

KindergartenMs..Thompson. Keaton.Bryant. Jhair.Cayetano-ValdezMrs..Starnes. Edward.Simpson. Cooper.Stark. Julian.UrquidiMrs..Ruble. Madison.Forwalt. Ryan.Reeves. Harley.CoxMrs..Critzer. Reith.Kohli. Emet.Magnuson. Layla.McNear

1St gradeMiss.Henry.. Yuv.Magan. Jenifer.LopezMrs..Knight. Emmerson.Logston. Holly.Evans. Reese.Euler. Srilakshmi.Srivathsan. Rudra.Soman. Gus.GaylordMrs..Gallion.. Misaha.Machavariani. Jayden.Blair. Matthew.KleinMrs..Love. Audry.Hoover. Jonathon.Lopez

2nd gradeMrs..Sprong. Frankie.Polyak. Isaac.Riddle. Nola.RubleMr..Hashman. Ethan.Wright. Ariel.Busby. Kayden.MillerMrs..Elwood. Emanuel.Rubio. Brycen.Thompson

Mrs..Taylor. Fernando.Sustaita. Emily.Torres.....

3rd gradeMrs..Brougher. Natalie.Brown. Charlie.Smith. Kellen.CarrMrs..Watts. Brayden.Smith. Bhuvi.Khadakia. Jimena.Hernandez.Lopez. Claire.KingMiss.Bodkins.. Christian.Barrera. Carson.Embree

.4th grade

Mrs..Carr. Yuki.Ito. Ryan.ClulowMrs..Grider. Alyssa.Green. Devin.Tolliver.Mrs..Rawlins. Chaz.Newman. Yoana.Cardoso.Garcia. Dylan.Denney. Brian.Jaimes-Ocampo

5th gradeMrs..Chastain. Kyle.Johnson. Connor.FranklinMrs..Logston. Carlos.Fernandez. Emily.Herndon. Erica.Corbeels. Hannah.FranklinMr..Rayburn. Keelia.Burton. Riddhi.Garg. Eyvi.Hernandez. Harrison.Reeck

Mrs..Baker. Mylee.Prince. Trevor.Wright. Jacob.Pierce. Nikki.Burton

6th gradeMrs..Eddelman. Parker.Franklin. Zander.Gentry. Baleigh.Traylor.Mrs..Stroh. Kennedy.Kerber. Eamon.Ma. Corabeth.KingMrs..Hendrickson. Matthew.Buckles. Sean.Mustard. Sydney.WilsonMrs..Rawlings. Osmar.Hernandez. Bethany.Shelton. Dariana.Chavez. Ethan.Henderson

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March Students of the Month

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.......For.the.month.of.March.all.kindergarteners.and.Pre-kindergarteners.are.be-ing.asked.to.bring.in.toothpaste.for.our.soldiers.at.Atterbury..Thank.you.so.much.for.your.help.and.please.send.the.items.in.by.Monday,.March.31.

March Kindergarten.&.PreK Toothpaste

April/May ENTIRE.SCHOOL Individually.packaged.snacks.(chips,.nuts,.Slim.Jims,.candybars,.fruit.snacks,.cookies,.etc.)

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K & PreK - Time to bring in some Toothpaste!

PE News--Jump Thumpers Club. With.hearts.pumping.and.feet.thump-ing,.the.PARKSIDE.JUMP.THUMPER’S.CLUB got fired up and used their brain neurons.for.the.day.of.learning!!!!!.Park-side.students.were.awesome.in.learning.all.the.different.jump.rope.skills.and.inventing.some.of.their.own..Not.only.were.they.improving their health/fitness and brain stimulation, but.also.having.FUN!!!!!!. We.had.around.70.students.coming.every.

Wednesday.and.Friday.at.7:30-8:00.a.m..during.the.month.of.February.commit-ted.to.their.personal.health..All.students.received.a.medal.for.their.hard.work.. Please.remind.your.child/children.to.wear.their.tennis.shoes.for.PE.class..I.

know.we.have.had.snowy.days.but.just.put.your.ten-nis.shoes.in.your.book.bag.and.then.switch.for.PE.class..Thank.you.for.being.safe.and.organized!.Thank.you,.Mrs..Coleman/PE

Body Mass Index Report Cardsby.Nancy.Millspaugh,.RD,CD.Director.of.Food.Service,.BCSC..... . .

. Body.Mass.Index.or.B.M.I..is.an.evaluation.tool.that.uses.height.and.weight.to.estimate.how.much.body.fat.a.person.has..B.M.I..formulas.use.height.and.weight.measurements.to.calculate.a.B.M.I.

number..This.number.is.then.plotted.on.a.chart.which.indicates.whether.a.person.is.underweight,.average.weight,.at.risk.for.overweight,.or.overweight...Many.schools.are.adding.B.M.I..measurements.to.the.annual.health.screening.of.students.

. Parents.are.encouraged.to.share.the.results.of.their.child’s.B.M.I..screening.with.their.doctor.

who.can.help.interpret.the.results.and.make.any.necessary.recommendations.. Here.are.some.tips.you.can.use.to.help.kids.maintain.a.healthy.weight:•. Encourage.kids.to.be.active.everyday.for.at.least.60.minutes•. Offer.more.fruits.and.vegetables.daily•. Serve.appropriate.portion.sizes•. Limit.sugar.sweetened.drinks.and.choose.low.fat.milk.and.water.instead•. Limit.screen.time.including.computer/T.V./video.games.to.less.than.2.hrs.a.day. Set.a.good.example—make.family.physical.activity.frequent.and.fun!

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014 Tom Crean Knows how To Party Safe. Thanks to Hanna Milan for gathering Over 50 Pledges for FFY’s Communties That Care!

Foundation for Youth

Stephanie Heck works works for Columbus Parks in partnership with Foundation on Youth on the maintenance team. Stephanie is a champion for ALL FFY programs and program participants. She is willing to come in any hour of the day to support what we do and is committed to FFY on various levels. She takes special care of the

Staff Recognition & Awards

facility and is always one step ahead on events, making sure everything is in order. She gives her time annually to the Princess Ball and Triathlon through pre planning, and connecting with the community. She is so willing to support everyone by going the extra mile. Steph is a huge asset to our team and we are so fortunate to have her!

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Special Events & Programs You can register for all our

Events/Programs at www.foundationforyouth.com

CLOSINGS April 18th Good Friday April 20th Easter Columbus Youth Camp Spring Break Camp March 17th~21st Registration Open 5k Run and FREE Trail Ride May 18th, 2014 5k Trail Run $25 FREE Mountain Bike Trail Bikes and Helmets Flat Rock Pizza Challenge Course and Wedding/ Event Rentals Year Round! FFY/PAAL Atheltics Biddy Basketball Tournament February 18th, 19th and 20th PAAL Basketball Registration February 14th Dealine Season begins March 10th NFL Flag Football Registration Deadline March 7th Season begins April 17th through June 15th Communities That Care Community Coalition Meetings Contact Eric Riddle if your organization is Interested in joining Eric@foundationforyouth.com Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl for Kid’s Sake March 8th ALL DAY Columbus Bowling Center Our Goal is $125,000 BECOME A BIG! Vounteer to change a life and become a mentor! Contact: Laura@foundationforyouth.com Volunteer Opportunities Internships, Club Tutors, and Bowl for Kid’s Sake Volunteers! Contact Karina: Karina@foundationforyouth.com

Youth Fitness Club and Community Fitness Youth and Adult Fitness is a big part of what Foundation For Youth provides for the community. Our adult fitness opportunities such as Masters Swim, Men’s Slow Break Basketball, Traithlon, and NextGen Transformation go towards funding more diverse opportunities for youth to become fit and healthy. With childhood obesity a continuing problem, FFY is dedicated to finding positive ways to engage youth and keep them active. One of the most promising opportunities is the Youth Fitness Club offered by our Health and Fitness Director, Jen Shaver.

Youth participate in goal setting and nutrition planning for swimming, running, and biking. Here’s what program participant’s are saying in our surveys: “Jen Shave is an awesome coach and asset to child wellness and development!” “(My Daughter)made new freindsand invited others to the program. We will definitely participate again.” “As a dad I really like that I am able to participate in some of the training.” “I am amazed at their improved swimming ability.

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. This.year.Parkside.has.TWO.math.bowl.teams...About.60.actually.participated.in.practices.lead-ing up to the final cut for the two teams. One team. Team.ORANGE,.is.made.up.of:.fourth.graders–Dan-iel.Chen,.Tiffany.Fu,Yuki.Ito,.Sanjana.Jain,.Matthew.Lui,.Paige.Osborne,.and.Jiaxuan.Wang;.and.fifth graders–.Mehul..Dhillon,.Emily.Herndon,.Nagisa.Shimanari,.Jacob.Shinkle,.Shivali.Singereddi,.Johan.Sovagi,.Brandon.Zhang,.and.Ann.Zhang.... The.BLUE.team.is.made.up.of.sixth.graders:..Brennan.Boatwright,.Samantha.Heathcote,.Vivek.Hebbar,.Corabeth.King,.Melanie.Lin,.Eamon.Ma,.Nela.Riddle,.Erika.Song,.Grace.Staggs,.Akshat.Verma,.Adrienne.Salamme,.Rishab.Kulkarni;.and.fifth grad-ers:.Colvin.Iorio,.Dorrian.Tiaund,.Luke.Akhalaya,.and.Nela.Riddle...

Math Bowl Competition, Feb. 27. The.opportunity.for.two.teams.came.about.after.a change in the classification rules. The Orange.team.could.not.have.any.sixth.graders,.opening.a.window.for.Parkside.to.showcase.all.of.the.math.talent.we.have.with.two.teams!.While.the.two.teams.will.an-swer.the.same.questions,.they.will.compete.only.with.other.teams.in.their.color.category..The.competition.will.be.held.Thursday.night.at.Southside.elementary...The.gym.is.expected.to.be.standing.room.only!.If.you.have.never.been.to.MATH.Bowl.before,.mark.your.calendar.and.come.to.show.support.for.these.great.Mathletes!

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Spring Social & Book Fair

Friday,April 11, 2014, 5:30-7 p.m.

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. Parkside.has.a.great.group.of.students.partici-pating.on.our.Green.Team,.helping.to.recycle.the.school’s.paper.and.plastics,.making.announcements.and.posters,.and.organizing.special.events..The.Green.Team.will.be.collaborating.on.several.recycling.activities.in.March.to.celebrate.Earth.Day... This month, we talked with fourth and fifth grade Team.3.members.Tanner.Dozier,.Evan.Carr,.Matthew.Pearson,.Evan.Stavnheim,.and.Tiffany.Fu.about.why.they.like.being.on.the.Green.Team.and.the.impor-tance.of.recycling...

What.do.you.like.about.being.on.the.Parkside.Green.Team?Tiffany:..I.like.working.together.to.recycle.Tanner:..I.like.going.outside.and.getting.fresh.air.when.we.recycle.the.paper.Evan.C:..The.teamwork.Matthew:..Recycling.and.going.outside.

How.do.you.think.recycling.helps.the.earth?Evan.C:.It.keeps.trash.and.pollution.out.by.reusing.our.resources.Matthew:..If.we.don’t.recycle,.we.would.run.out.of.resources.and.have.to.cut.down.trees.we.need.for.oxygen.Evan.S:..It.keeps.our.Earth.clean.Tanner:..It.helps.our.wildlife.by.cutting.down.on.global.warming.that.is.melting.ice.and.taking.away.their.habitat.

What.is.something.you’ve.learned.from.being.on.the.Green.Team.that.you.didn’t.know.before?Tanner:..You.can.recycle.books.(paperback,.except.no.phone.books).in.our.Abitibi.bins.Tiffany:..Cardboard.can.be.recycled.(not.in.Abitibi.bins,.but.at.the.county.recycling.center.and.in.local.recycling.bins.).Evan.C:..There.is.not.much.that.can’t.be.recycled.or.reused.

What.tips.do.you.have.about.recycling?Evan.S:..Recycle.your.bottlecaps.so.we.can.make.a.picnic.table.out.of.them...Tiffany:..Recycle.all.your.paper.in.our.Abitibi.bins.to.earn.money.for.our.school.Evan.C:..Don’t.be.lazy.and.not.recycle.Tanner:..Think.of.ways.you.might.be.able.to.reuse.something.before.you.throw.it.away.

. Thanks.to.our.Green.Team.for.their.dedication.to.recycling.during.our.cold.and.snowy.winter!..The.weather.impacted.Parkside’s.Abitibi.earnings.for.the.month.of.January..Most.months.we.recycle.over.four.tons.of.paper.and.make.$15/ton,.but.when.our.bins.are.under.three.tons.for.any.month,.Parkside.only.earns.$5/ton..In.January,.we.were.very.close.but.didn’t.quite.make.the.four-ton.mark..We.recycled.3.68.tons.of.paper.in.January.and.earned.$18.40..As.you.can.see,.every.bit.makes.a.difference!..As.the.weather.warms.up,.please.bring.all.your.newspapers,.junk.mail,.catalogs,.magazines.and.other.paper.to.our.Abitibi.bins.to.help.earn.more.money.for.Parkside.the.rest.of.the.year.. Our.bottle.caps.are.stacking.up,.but.we.need.many.more.to.make.into.a.picnic.table.this.year!..Please.bring.in.your.clean.plastic.bottle.caps.and.lids.to.the.caps.recycling.box.in.the.cafeteria.at.any.time.. Watch.for.more.information.on.special.EARTH.DAY.activities.coming.up.in.April,.courtesy.of.the.Parkside.Green.Team!.

Deborah.Nelson,.Carol.Corbeels,.and.Abi.DozierGreen.Team/Abitibi.PTO.Volunteers

Green Team Spotlight

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Vice President –.Attends.PTO.meetings.and.supports.President,.serves.as.President.the.following.year

3rd Grade LeVeL reP.–.Liaise.between.grade.level.teachers.and.PTO,.build.rapport.with.teachers,.re-sponsible.for.felt.Christmas.wish.list.trees

waLkathon co-chair.–.Helps.the.Chair.to.coordinate.Parkside’s.annual.fundraiser,.securing.sponsors.and.volunteers..A.fall.event,.so.the.commitment.would.be.over.in.November..The.expectation.is.that.the.co-chair.would.chair.the.event.the.following.year.and.mentor.that.year’s.co-chair..

staff aPPreciation co-chair.–.Coordinate.food.and.activities.for.teachers.and.staff

sociaL committee chair.–.Helps.plan.and.implement.two.annual.social.events.(usually.November.and.April).for.families

internationaL fair co-chair –.Help.plan.and.implement.the.International.Fair,.usually.in.conjunc-tion.with.the.Spring.Social.

weLcominG committee.–.Help.welcome.new.families.at.the.beginning.of.the.school.year

If.you.are.interested.in.learning.more,.please.contact.Renee.Degner.at.degners@att.net.

PTO Needs Your Help for Next School Year!