The following message was distributed to Parkside families and staff on February 28, 2022 as we all grapple with the news of the horrible events happening in Ukraine.
Read MoreWe are always delighted to hear from our beloved alumni! Here’s some of the latest news we’ve received. Be sure to submit your alumni news to be included in future editions. Click here to share your news items.
Read MoreThe global pandemic has certainly taught all of us resilience and flexibility. Children had to wear masks, shift between virtual and in-person learning, negotiate friendships from a distance, and navigate a new world of rules and restrictions. They also processed complex feelings about an uncertain and unpredictable future. In the Occupational Therapy department, we have been very proud of our students for their adaptability and good cheer.
Read MoreAs we conclude Parkside’s 34th year, and embark on our next chapter, we reflect with deep gratitude on the immense impact Ronnie and Gene Isenberg have had on our school.
Read MoreHere is some of the latest news we’ve heard from our wonderful alumni! We are so proud of all you have accomplished since graduating from Parkside.
Read MoreSince the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, Parkside administrators and staff have been engaged in the process of deepening our understanding of justice, equity, and diversity and seeking to improve our racial literacy. We have done this in many different ways and we are pleased to be able to share our progress.
Read MoreLast night more than 80 member of our community - parents, alumni, staff and friends - gathered on Zoom for a delectable culinary experience with Chef David Waltuck, Chef Anita Lo, Chef Bao Bao and Chef Wilson Costa.
The evening, which was augmented by a silent online auction, raffle, and virtual giving tree that will remain open through Friday, March 26th at 10:00pm, was focused on raising money for Parkside’s beloved art and movement programs.
Read MoreIt is a painful struggle to process the events unfolding over the past days in our city and in our country. The all too familiar feeling of tragic despair, in the face of repeated examples of the injustice, bigotry, and racism faced by people of color reflected in disproportionate poverty, mortality rates, overrepresentation in the criminal justice system, and systematic societal oppression lie heavy in our hearts and minds.
Read MoreHere is some of the latest news we’ve hear from our wonderful alumni. Owen Barbagallo ’16 qualified for the National Geographics Geography Bee, Jack Rubin ’09 is finishing his Freshman year at Pace University, Armand Klisivitch ’08 has been busy writing for ThePuckAuthority.com, and more!
Read MoreIn the middle of a world that is changing by the day, if not by the minute, we’ve enjoyed hearing from many in our community about how they are faring during the pandemic. The following is a compilation of submission received from students, parents, alumni and friends about what people are doing for self-care during this unprecedented time
Read MoreLast night, Parkside once again made history. Shelly Watson entertained us on Zoom, in a "Virtual Toast" to our school with more than 50 members of our Parkside family participating. Through the good times and the challenging ones -- it is our teachers, students and parents who inspire and invigorate us. We hope you will take a few minutes to watch this moving video message that our Art and Movement teachers put together.
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