After the books have been illustrated, the older children assist in laminating, sequencing, and finally binding the books. Second and First graders work together on this project also. It has been a tradition at Park Primary for some time now that Kindergartners have a Graduation ceremony, complete with caps and gowns. Our music teacher helps coordinate a program for the parents on this special day. This Sunday afternoon before school starts in August all parents and students are invited to Open House.
Many teachers call and extend personal invitations to the parents of their homeroom children.
This is a good time to meet students and parents, especially if the family is new to Park. Adults are asked to mentor a small group of children throughout the year. They visit their friends at least once a month for snacks or lunch, activities and conversation. We have a new Police Station in our neighborhood and officers will be invited to come by for lunch and eat with the children. Cultural Awareness Foreign students from Ouachita Baptist University have offered to come to Park and share with us traditions and differences between our cultures.