Thornton Parents Academy celebrates successful school year

IN TUNE: The school’s fifth grade class sang songs and performed musical numbers thay had learned on their recorders.

Sun Rise photos by Tim Forsberg

READY TO SERVE: Teacher and parents had kid friendly foods of chicken tenders, fries, and pasta ready to go for more than 150 people.

QUITE A HANDFUL: Three-year-old Oliva Suarez joins her mom Lindsey and her one-year-old brother Joey as they enjoy food and fun during last week’s Parent Academy.

PACKED HOUSE: The school’s cafeteria was filled to capacity as parents and students celebrated art work and shared stories of the last year.

GREAT JOB: Fiona, Robin, Larry and Zoe Fairbanks read through some of Fiona’s completed classwork.

TREE OF LIFE: Seven-year-old Dakota Rickett, a first-grader, stand by the Tree of Life creation, which she help contribute to.

Posted Thursday, June 8, 2017 4:34 pm

By Tim Forsberg

Thornton Elementary students, their families and their teachers held a huge celebration last Thursday at the school to commemorate all of the children’s successes during the last year. It was the fifth Parent Academy workshop held at the school this year, with the previous four focusing on topics from making math manageable, literacy, a family health expo, and social emotional workshops.

“I think it’s very important that you realize that this is all because of Title 1 status. We are full school Title 1, and those funds help us do extra things for families and students,” said Principal Louise Denham.

With help from parent involvement coordinator Sherri LaFazia and other volunteers, an incredible turn out of well over 150 people enjoyed dinner and enjoyed the school’s annual art show, which showcased works of art from each grade level. The fourth and fifth grade student also played several music selections on their recorders, and each classroom also featured students’ work over the year.