During December’s Town Hall Meeting, student who demonstrated the virtue of empathy were honored. The students learned that empathy means, “recognizing and understanding another person’s feelings and thoughts.” Here are a few examples of what our students did to earn this very special Student of the Month recognition.

*  A kindergartener recognizes how others are feeling and responds appropriately by offering a kind word.

*  A third grader puts herself “in the shoes of others” to show empathy.

*  A fourth grader empathizes with his friends and teachers, always showing understanding.

*  A sixth grader is quick to help others that are having a difficult time in a respectful and kind way. 

      At December's Town Hall students demonstrating November's virtue of Gratitude were honored.  Here are a few examples of what the students did to earn this very special Student of the Month recognition. 

A kindergartner consistently expressed, with great joy, his appreciation for the activities in which he participates.  A second grader showed gratitude by being polite and respectful.  A fifth grade student showed gratitude for compliments she received by returning the compliments.  A sixth grade student showed gratitude by saying “thank you” and showing appreciation.

      Students selected as Students of the Month demonstrated October's virtue, which was "Enthusiasm".  The students learned that enthusiasm means, "showing intense emotions and a lively interest for something you are passionate about."  Here are a few examples of what our students did to earn this very special Student of the Month recognition.

     *A first grader enthusiastically tries to complete all types of tasks.

     *A third grader shows enthusiasm each time she tackles a new project or task.

     *A fifth grader particpates and shares thoughts during class lessons.

     *A sixth grader is enthusiastic about showing academic improvement. 

     Park Avenue"s third grade classes studied the feeding habits of owls and learned that these forest birds eat several kinds of small mammals.  Owls regurgitate pellets which contain fur, feathers, and bones which cannot be digested.  Using toothpicks and diagrams the students dissected the pellets and arranged bones such as skulls, teeth, and ribs to "rebuild" the mice, voles, and shrews.  Third grade science is definitely a hoot!

     Park Avenue celebrated the virtue of "Creativity" during the month of September.  Our students learned that creativity means:  the ability to go beyond traditional ideas in order to create meaningful new ideas, being original and imaginative.  Here are a few examples of what several students did to earn this very special recognition.

     * A kindergartner demonstrates creativity through the imaginative stories he tells, and the ways in which he tells them.

     * A second grade student draws and colors beautiful pictures that are detailed, vibrant, and colorful.

     * A  third grader thinks of clever ways to solve big and little problems. 

     * A sixth grade student continually contributes original and clever ideas to class discussions and activities.  

     Late last June several Park Avenue families joined Mrs. Obey in bidding a fond farewell to the quail our kindergarten students raised last spring.  

On Tuesday, September 6th we begin a new and exciting school year.  The floors are polished, the desks are shining, the bulletin boards are brightly decorated, and we are ready and waiting for you!  We can't wait to see you!