Activities
Parkside provides many activities for students and families. These are voluntary opportunities and provide activities that will enhance the students’ learning and create an environment that develops them into highly successful citizens.
Field Trip Opportunities
- Kindergarten – Trip to the zoo
- First Grade – Visits the Pumpkin Farm and Christmas Plays
- Second Grade – Visits Greencroft and Oxbow Park
- Third Grade – Historical field trips, Walking tour at Waterford (Underground Railroad), Mayor’s office and City Buildings.
- Fourth Grade – Merry Lea to study the Rock Unit and the Maple syrup festival
- Fifth Grade – Tour of Goshen Middle School, Camp Friedenswald, Silver Hawks game, and Brenneman Memorial “Growing Up Healthy”
After School Opportunities
- Competitive Chess Club – Meets once a week
- Ethnic Fair Involvement – An annual acitivity
- Grade Level Parent/Guardian Orientations
- Instructional Partnership with Goshen College and Bethel College Students – Activities occur several times a year
- Kids Care Program – Daily before and after schoolchild care provided by Camp Fire.
- Club RIOT – Meets on Thursday after school. For grades 3, 4 & 5. Parental permission is required.
- Book Fairs – Twice a year (spring & fall)
- Math Bowl Team – Meets in January and February to prepare for the March Math Bowl Competition.
- 5th Grade - Boys' and Girls' Basketball
