Parkside M.S. Announcements Thursday January 7, 2016 White Day

Rachel’s First Five Thursday: Class Discussions How do I make room for people who view the world very differently than I do?

Battle of the Books There is a mandatory Battle of the Books meeting today for everyone who is attending the competition on Saturday.

Jeans 4 Teens The Problem Over a million young people experience homelessness in the US every year. One item they often request? A pair of jeans.

Left Click “Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don’t have to do anything else. We don’t have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there an listen.” - Margaret J. Wheatley

8 th Grade Chorus There will be audition practice for 8th grade chorus students after school today. You must attend at least one of these rehearsals. All- District auditions are Tuesday, January 12 at Bull Run Middle School.

Cafeteria ROAR in the Cafeteria ROARROAR Pay attention to the adult speaking Do not touch or move other people’s property Clean up your space before you leave Stay seated Use your manners with peers and adults Accept and welcome all students Wait in line patiently and in a single file Keep an appropriate volume Respect Ownership Attitude Responsibility

A Lane (dismissed last) B Lane (dismissed 2 nd ) C Lane (dismissed 1 st )