In celebration of the 100th day of school, students and teachers were encouraged to dress like they were 100 years old or dress wearing 100 items.
We have a photo gallery of the fun here.
Mrs. Featherston's Class Makes Cool Video
Mrs. Featherston’s kindergarten class shook up Rise-N-Shine this morning with their song and dance! See the video here.
Our word of the week is politeness which means using manners and actions that are good examples of the appropriate way to behave.
Our Quote of the week is: “Treat everyone with politeness not just because they are nice, but because you are.” ~Author Unknown
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Mrs. Pearson's Class Helps with Rise and Shine
Our word of the week is acclimate, which means to accustom or become accustomed to a new environment or situation; to adapt. Mrs. Pearson's 1st grade class did an awesome job showing us different examples of our word of the week at Rise and Shine on January 23. We have a photo gallery of the event here...
Purr-fectly Polite Panthers Recognized
At the January 23 Rise and Shine, a group of students were named as "Purr-fectly Polite Panthers." All of the previously-named Polite Panthers have been moved to the Polite Panthers page.
Accelerated Readers Noted at Rise and Shine
At the January 23 Rise and Shine, the top Accelerated Readers were given recognition. Top points were earned by the following:
50 points Jayden Hagar and Rylee Maggret90 points Alondra Loza
130 points Mia Caddell
We have a small photo gallery of the event here...
First Grade Presents Rise and Shine
On January 16, Mrs. Johnson's first grade class presented the Rise and Shine program for the week. Thanks to Eva Read, Southern Wise Times newspaper for the photo.
Students Win Awards for Christmas Cards
James Wood Motors selected 3 students that participated in the Christmas Card Contest to receive a $50 savings bond.
Students Enjoy Third Six Weeks Recognition Rally
On January 9 the students at Paradise Elementary had a fun third six weeks recognition rally. Photos of the event can be found here...
UIL Readers Shine
At a January Rise and Shine, the UIL Academic Oral Readers presented their stories for the student body.
PAWS Puts on Great Show
The Panthers at Work (PAWS) basketball group gave great performances at halftime of the January 9 and January 13 basketball games. We have photo galleries of the fun here:
January 13 performance (second gallery)
Mrs. Markum's Class Presents Rise and Shine
On December 12, Mrs. Markum's first grade led Rise and Shine. Photo courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times newspaper.
Mrs. Mathison's Class Presents Rise and Shine
On December 5, Mrs. Mathison's first grade led Rise and Shine. The Word for the week was caring. Photo courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times newspaper.
The shared with the elementary about this week being "National Handwashing Awareness Week".
Here are the four principles of hand washing:
1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating 2. Do not cough into your hands. Instead, use your elbow.
3. Do not sneeze into your hands. Try to find a tissue.
4. Remember this above all, do not put your fingers into your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs enter your body through all 3 places.
Students Enjoy Success at UIL Event
JACKSBORO-On December 2 the Elementary UIL Academic event was held in Jacksboro and several students from Paradise Elementary won awards for their achievements. A full list of how our students finished can be found here...
Paradise 2nd grade through 5th grade was the Overall Winner of the competition with 522 points. Paradise 3rd Grade won the 3rd grade division.
Family Reading Night was a Success
On November 7 Paradise Elementary held a reading night that had a camping theme. We have pictures of the fun here...
Fall Festival Draws Big Crowd
On October 22 the PTO held the annual Fall Festival at the elementary. Photos of the fun can be found here...
Students Enjoy the NED Show
On Tuesday of Red Ribbon Week, students from grades PK through 4 enjoyed the NED show. The NED Show is an elementary school assembly program designed to promote Positive Attitudes, Better Behavior, and Academic Achievement in school. A photo gallery of the fun can be found here...
Students Give Presentation at Elementary
On October 24 a group of high school students kicked off Red Ribbon Week by giving a presentation at the elementary. The varsity cheerleaders did their part, leading an anti-drug chant with the students. Photos courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times newspaper.
Mrs. Talley's Class Presents Rise and Shine
On October 24, Mrs. Talley's class presented the Word and Quote for the week at Rise and Shine. The word was "Responsible." The quote from Abigail Van Buren was "If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders." Thanks to Eva Read
Students Receive Visit from Zero the Hero
A group of kindergarten students received a visit from Zero the Hero recently, and we have a photo gallery of the fun here...
Pre-K and Kindergarten Students Visit Pumpkin Patch
A large number of students enjoyed a visit to the Black Creek Pumpkin Patch recently, and we have pictures of the fun in these galleries:
Mrs. Ishmael's Class Gives Safety Presentation
On October 14, students in Mrs. Ishmael's class gave a presentation on Safety Day. Thanks to Mrs. McCormick for the picture.
Elementary Enjoys Safety Day
The students and staff at Paradise Elementary enjoyed a visit from various fire and ambulance services on Safety Day. We have a photo gallery of the fun here...
Elementary Enjoys Texas Rangers Day
On October 11 the students and teachers observed Texas Rangers day in honor of the team's playoff run. A photo gallery of the fun can be found here...
Elementary Wins Spirit Stick
On October 7 the Panthers began district play with a great pep rally. In the battle for the spirit stick the elementary campus won.
Students in Mrs. Jackson's second grade pose with the "binoculars" they used in the October 3 Rise and Shine. Photo courtesy of Eva Read.
Mrs. Corbin's Class Presents Rise and Shine
On September 26 Mrs. Corbin's third grade class presented the Rise and Shine program. Photo courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times newspaper.
Employee Honored for Service
On September 26, Dot Read was honored after retiring with 27 years of service to Paradise Schools. She was presented a plaque and flowers at an Elementary Rise and Shine ceremony. Photo courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times Newspaper.
Students Enjoy Kindergarten Car Show
On September 23 the Homecoming pep rally was started off with the annual kindergarten car show. A photo gallery of the fun can be found here.
Students Enjoy Patriotic Rise and Shine
On Monday, September 12 students from Mrs. Horne's third grade presented the Rise and Shine ceremony. The event was a patriotic one that included several songs. Pictures are courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times Newspaper.
Elementary Library is Conducting Fund Raiser
The elementary library is accepting donations of money to buy books. More information can be found here...
Elementary Students Enjoy First Day
Students at Paradise Elementary were ready for school to start. In Mrs. LaFreniere's third grade, the class worked on an assignment called "First Day Jitters."