Fall Garden Update

Thank you to those volunteers who joined us in the garden on Saturday, October 15th. What a great day!  The garden is now officially ready for winter.  We harvested a bunch of sweet potatoes, and once they are …

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th from 3:30 to 7:30 pm and on Thursday, October 20th from 3:30 to 7:15 pm. You should have received a note from your child’s teacher about the time and day …

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Garden Day

Please join us in the Garden! On Saturday, October 15, we will be having a harvest/clean up/planting day in the garden.  There are sweet potatoes to be harvested, and we hope to plant garlic for the spring. We …

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Park Avenue Pick A Better Snack: Jicama

Park Avenue students broadened their horizons, trying jicama. The taste test is part of the “Pick a Better Snack” program. Students learned that the crunchy jicama (HEE-kah-mah) helps build their immune systems. Jicama has it’s roots in Mexico …

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Cheese Head Fundraiser Highlights Field Day

Park Avenue Elementary held a team building Field Day followed by a Cheese Head fundraiser. The teachers sprayed shaving cream on their own heads and students purchased a cup of cheese balls for a dollar to throw at …

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Field Day Moved to September 30th

Field Day is Friday, September 30th ! (For the second time in twenty-five years, we have had to postpone Field Day to the rain date.) The schedule will remain the same. Please dress your child in tennis shoes …

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Title I Parent/Guardian Rights

Park Avenue Elementary School has been named a Title I school. This has resulted in additional staff to assist children with reading and math education. This is your annual notification of your rights as a Parent/Guardian of a …

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SW 9th St. Pedestrian Bridge Update

The SW 9th Street Pedestrian Bridge that serves as a safe crosswalk for students at Park Avenue Elementary School is aging and in need of repair, replacement or removal. Please join us on Tuesday, September 27th at 5:30 …

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Panther Pride at the Lincoln Homecoming Parade

Park Avenue Panthers showed their school spirit and Southside Pride at the Lincoln High School Homecoming parade on Thursday, September 8th. Students, families, and staff passed out candy and panther tattoos to the enthusiastic crowd in this PTA …

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South Side Band Night

I’m excited to announce that we will again be having a Southside Band Night for our 5th grade students to come see, feel, touch, hear, and experience all the different band instruments and choices available to them!  Southside …

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