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. We hope to incorporate this into our multi-cultural units.
Stations involve activities in math, science, reading, writing, art and fine motor skills.
This is a great opportunity for parents and children to interact together. At the end of the year parents are invited to this picnic. Parents have the opportunity to review their child's cumulative portfolio and discuss the year's progress with their child. Twice a year parents are invited and encouraged to have a formal conference with their child's teacher. Parents are welcome to come visit their child's classroom and can request a conference any time the need arises.