Cultural Challenge
CULTURAL CHALLENGE WEEK
LE1 – Tuesday, December 13, 10:30-11:30 am
LE2 – Wednesday, December 14, 10:30-11:30 am
UPE – Thursday, December 15, 10:00-11:30 am
It is time for the children to begin preparing their performances for the year’s first Cultural Challenge. All elementary students are required to perform a 1-2 minute piece. We encourage them to make a challenging choice in dance, music (vocal and/or instrumental), memorized prose or poetry, or a special skill (martial arts, gymnastics) that they’d like to showcase.
Cultural Challenge is a valuable opportunity for the children as it helps them hone skills such as poise, presentation, composure, and timing. Performing in front of a group of loving family and friends gives children a chance to face any fears they may have about expressing themselves in front of a group. Perhaps most importantly, Cultural Challenge is an attempt to stimulate latent talents and creativity in the children which otherwise may remain dormant.
The children must make their performance choices early – by Friday, November 18. Please consult your child’s teacher should you need additional guidance in helping your child narrow down a choice.
Preparation and practice are just as important as the performance itself. Preparing and rehearsing early is key in reducing stress and fears. We are asking that all elementary children practice at home (over the long Thanksgiving break) with guidance and coaching from their parents, so please help them as much as you can.
Parents are invited to attend this community performance. Mark your calendars with the date of your child’s Cultural Challenge performance and please take note of UPE’s earlier start time.
LE1 – Tuesday, December 13, 10:30-11:30 am
LE2 – Wednesday, December 14, 10:30-11:30 am
UPE – Thursday, December 15, 10:00-11:30 am
Cultural Challenge comes up time and again when we hear back from Parkside graduates and their parents. It is an instrumental part of their education at Parkside as we help prepare them for public speaking and performance throughout their lives.
We hope you can join us.
Holiday Bazaar
Tuesday, December 20, 9am – 2pm
This is the time to get ALL of your shopping done – not just the last minute stuff. There will be jewelry, clothing, toys, reusable bags, and MORE ranging in price from $2 – $200. And even better – 20% of all your bazaar purchases go to Parkside!
There will be plenty of food to take care of you throughout the day as well. Coffee, hot chocolate and breakfast tacos will be available in the morning. Tamales & vegetarian chile to warm your heart and fill your belly at lunch and plenty of baked goods (cake balls!) for dessert and in between. Please contact Elizabeth if you can donate any baked goods as we will be in need of plenty to get us through the day.
Take a look at our offerings and plan your shopping list:
Parkside Creations – student- designed greeting cards created with Lorin Bryce
Go Local Cards - $10 buy them for gifts & one for own family — Parkside earns $5/card – check out all the LOCAL discounts online.
Money Academy – Fundraiser for UPE workshop selling “The Money Trap” for $30 – Parkside earns $15/game
Kerri Blackburn – Melvin’s wife creates handcrafted & unique greeting cards & prints
Grace’s Gifts – homemade flavored butters & other creations by Grace Bruno
Moreno’s Tamales – the El Salvadorian version made by Jacqui Moreno – (pre-orders also available)
Aneelee – hot chocolate and Mexican Granola
Angeluz Jewelry Design- Toni’s sister-in-law makes gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces
BooBooZoo – rice hot and cold packs for the entire family
Mary Thompson – beaded Garlands, cotton napkins & small cloth gift bags offered by Fair Aleshire’s mother
Fleegal Farms – soap & skin care from natural ingredients
The Goodwin Homestead - stained glass mosaics, felted wool, coin purses, bags, headbands & other gifts
Courtney’s CakeBalls – eat ‘em there or take ‘em with you
Stella & Dot – Anita Mennucci offers this jewelry line & invites you to shop before 12/20. Instructions for pre-ordering.
Miss Needle Beetle – reusable sandwich & snack bags
Jupiter’s Child - jumpropes, wooden animals & puzzles
Lip Glosserie – lip & skin care products
Kellydtees – cool t-shirts with pop iconic imagery
Petalwork Enterprises – hand-crafted jewelry, Spirit Art, reusable bags, doTERRA essential Wellness & oils
Original Designs By Jyl – reusable shopping & produce bags, coupon holders & baked potato bags
Ana Brasil Inc. – items from Brazil or handmade in Austin – jewelry, arts & crafts, boxes
BLOOMERS – our favorite flower hair clips
Lotsashimmer – upcylcled bottle spoon rests, glass fused jewelry & plates
