Book Fair Begins March 8
Paradise Elementary School will have a book fair March 8 through March 11. More information can be found on the Book Fair Home page.
Open House is March 9
The elementary campus is observing Public School Week March 8-12, and they will have several activities during that time. A complete list of activities can be found on this brochure.
Students Participate in Costume Contest
On March 2 the elementary students and staff had a book character costume contest. Here are photos of the winners:
Thanks to Mrs. McGehee for the photos.
Book Character Costume Contest Winners
PreK-Honorable Mention: Kya Bennet
Winner: Landry Yates
Kindergarten-Honorable Mention: Kylie & Autumn Hays
Winner: Rachael Fowler
1st Grade-Honorable Mention: Keifer Cornell
Winner: Alondra Loza
2nd Grade-Honorable Mention: Mariah Kirbie
Winner: Lindsey Medlin
3rd Grade-Honorable Mention: Maddie Terry, Kiara Owens & Aubrey Pearson
Winner: Coltyn Strickland
Staff-Honorable Mention: Mrs. Jackson
Winners: First Grade Team
Campus NCLB Report Card is Posted
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Campus Report Card for Paradise Elementary has been posted to our website. See the NCLB section for details.
100th Day of School is Observed
On February 1, students and staff at the elementary campus celebrated the 100th day of school. In the above photo (thanks, Mrs. McGehee), the faculty and staff dressed like they were 100 years old. Photos of one of the first grade classes can be found here...
Elementary Students Recycle Regularly
Students in Mrs. Berry's gifted and talented program take their turns pulling the recycle wagon around the building. These girls were making a regular run to the recycle bins that are stationed outside of the school.
First Graders Enjoy Stock Show Day
On January 29 the first graders enjoyed "Stock Show Day," and their assignment was to bring some sort of stuffed animal for show and tell. Students were encouraged to dress up in western attire. Mrs. Markum shot pictures of her class and they can be found here...
Students Take First Place at UIL Competition
In December, the Paradise 2nd and 3rd graders each took a first place trophy in the UIL Academic Competition. On January 18 their campus took time out to recognize the students who competed at the competition. A photo gallery of the students can be found here...
Sophomore Pre-AP Students Read at Elementary
On January 19, Mrs. Candioto's Pre-AP English class traveled to the elementary campus and read to the students. This class had written and illustrated children's books for a project, and this was one of the final steps of that project. A photo gallery of some of the students reading can be found here...
Second Graders Get Library Lesson
By the time students leave Paradise Elementary they are very knowledgeable about the school library. In this picture, Mrs. McGehee is reading to Mrs. Talley's second graders.
Paradise Elementary Releases New Parent Involvement Policy
Paradise Elementary School has issued a Parent Involvement Policy and a copy of this document can be found on our website. This policy can be viewed here, and a printable copy of it in pdf format can be viewed here.
Elementary Students Enjoy Singalong
On December 18 the elementary students enjoyed the annual Christmas singalong. We have photos and videos of the event here:
Photos
Videos
Paradise Students Compete in Academic Meet
PARADISE-On December 10 Paradise Elementary hosted the annual UIL Academic meet for elementary students. A list of how our students did can be found here...
Third Graders Enjoy Snow
On December 2 students came to school with a light snow falling. A group of third graders enjoyed being outside for a few minutes before the snow melted.
Students Participate in Celebrity Reading Night
On November 17, students from PHS participated in Celebrity Reading Night at the elementary campus. Thanks to a volunteer we have pictures of the fun here...
Elementary Celebrates 50th Day of School
On November 4 the students, teachers and staff celebrated the 50th day of the school year by having a 50s day. A photo gallery of the fun can be found here...
Kindergarten Travels to Pumpkin Patch
Kindergarten students traveled to Black Creek Pumpkin Patch and enjoyed the pumpkins, the rides, and a petting zoo among other things. A volunteer took some great pictures and they can be seen here:
Kindergarten Has Visit from Nellie Nurse
Students of Paradise Kindergarten were visited by Nellie Nurse on October 29. She taught us about our skeleton, how to take care of our bodies, and how to prevent ourselves from getting sick. Photo galleries of the fun can be found here...
Fall Festival is a Success
On October 24 the PTO organized and conducted the Fall Festival. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event possible. This photo courtesy of Coach Wilson.
Second Graders Take Interesting Field Trip
DALLAS-A group of students recently went to the Dallas World Aquarium. Photos of the fun can be found here.
Students Enjoy Fire Prevention Program
On October 6, students enjoyed a visit from local firemen who put on an interesting program about fire prevention and safety. Two photo galleries of the fun can be found here...
First Graders Enjoy Team Teaching
On September 25 the first graders enjoyed a unit about apples and all things remotely associated with them. The teachers and many of the students dressed as Johnny Appleseed for the occasion. The students went from room to room and listened to a lesson from each teacher. A small photo gallery of the fun can be found here...
Second Graders Learn about Oceans
Students in the second grade spent some time learning about the oceans and about the things that are in them. Pictured above are a few students in Mrs. Ishmael's class creating a rainbow fish on paper.
Kindergartners Enjoy Colors and Shapes Picnic
Although the bad weather forced them to have their fun indoors, the kindergarten students enjoyed a colors and shapes picnic. Thanks to some volunteers we have pictures of the fun here...
Elementary Wins Spirit Stick
At the September 4 pep rally, the elementary students were the loudest and took home the spirit stick.
First Graders Tour Library
Mrs. Ferguson's first grade class received a first-class tour of the library on Monday. Students learned about the various parts of the library and then were treated to a story read by Mrs. McGehee, the librarian.
Students Enjoy New Facilities on First Day
One of the nice things about the facilities at PISD is the new gym. Students are able to enjoy PE classes and not have to be out in the heat or cold.