HEB ISD School & Family Magazine April/May 2016 | Page 18

Midway Park Elementary Big Things Happen Here! Midway Park Elementary students and staff are working hard to continue the momentum of achieving academic and behavioral success for all students. For the past three years, students have committed to showing their Parrot PRIDE (Positive Influence, Respect, Integrity, Deeds of Kindness, and Express Compassion). Each day, our students rise to the challenge of committing to do their personal best. Midway Park greatly appreciates campus adopters This year, Atmos Energy has partnered with Midway like Atmos Energy fortheir continued support of our Park as a campus adopter. Atmos employees staff and programs. proudly delivered bags of candy for the school’s annual fall festival. In February, Atmos was on Midway Park is proud to continue the legacy of hand to cook more than 200 hotdogs for families meeting the needs of students each day. We to enjoy at the school’s family engagement night. invite our community to be a part of the BIG things happening here! Viridian Elementary Viridian Showcases International Programs and Cultures On January 21, Viridian Elementary School welcomed students and families to enjoy the annual Viridian Showcase. This special event celebrates campus culture and is hosted by the World Languages Program, Fine Arts Department, Spanish Immersion Program, and the Viridian Elementary PTA. Guests enjoyed a wide range of activities, symbolic artifacts, and food samples showcasing the different world cultures represented on campus. More than 20 different languages are spoken by Viridian students and families, making it a very proud and diverse school community. 16 The event was a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and showcase the unique programs offered, and to celebrate the strength of the Viridian Elementary community.