College Park Spotlight

Greendale fourth graders learn about the American Revolution. These College Park students practiced sharing peer feedback about their American Revolution essays. A variety of games and strategies were also used to practice their spelling words.

Second graders dressed for the prairie during their Westward Expansion Day. The Whitnall Rotary Club came in to help students journey "out west" in a culminating event for their Knowledge Unit.

College Park third graders enjoyed listening to speaker Kaluhyak^le Muscavitch VanEvery of the Oneida Nation share her culture and stories. The students were then able to read Native American books, explore websites, and play games that library staffers Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Kovacic provided for them.

Two lucky College Park 1st grade PTO Raffle winners rode to school last week in a dump truck! It was a prize from last year’s PTO Raffle. The 1st grade classes anxiously awaited their arrival to greet them at school. This is only one of many great prizes that will be at the school's 2025 CP PTO Raffle & Dinner on March 21.

College Park kindergarteners showcased and celebrated their love of Mo Willem's storybook character, Pigeon. After studying and learning about Pigeon's wants and needs, big feelings, and problem-solving strategies, these kindergarteners made connections to the school's Character Strong work! The students created beautiful artwork and wrote Pigeon-inspired stories. Caring adults and staff were invited to share in celebrating this hard work. Activities had the students sharing their Pigeon work, teaching caring adults how to draw the Pigeon, snuggling up to read books together, taking pictures in the Pigeon photo booth, and enjoying a Pigeon-approved snack. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #LearnWithJoy

First graders had fun leading the class during a session of reversing teacher/student roles during indoor recess on a cold February day.

Greendale Schools' Kindergarteners participated in a Royal Celebration to culminate their Kings and Queens Knowledge Units in CKLA. At each elementary school, students enjoyed a variety of activities with their peers, teachers and families. Our Queens, Kings, Princes, and Princesses came to school dressed in their Royal best for an event that showcased knowledge. The young 'royals' were treated to read alouds, snacks, dancing and special guest visits, including College Park's King (Mr.) Brock!

Orchestra students at College Park are enjoying their lessons as they continue to master new skills and music.

The trip to JA BizTown is one that our 4th graders look forward to each year. The students put in a tremendous amount of work prior to attending JA BizTown and learn a great deal about their responsibilities as citizens and financial literacy. Each student in the simulated city had a paying job and responsibilities that included voting and abiding by city ordinances. Students also enjoyed the challenge of keeping a check register to manage their funds as they purchased items from a variety of businesses. Thank you to the PTO for supporting a portion of this trip each year so that students are able to connect the dots between what they learn and the real world. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

First graders at College Park did an awesome job writing essays and creating artwork to acknowledge and celebrate the great things Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has done for equality and human rights!

Our fifth grade students have been exploring their creative skills in Art in mid January using chalk pastels and black paint.

Our fourth graders began their ELA Unit 4: Eureka Inventor’s Week by participating in a pretend game show about famous inventors and their inventions. They were divided into teams where they read and wrote about what they learned. They also got to build various inventions together using everyday materials. At the end of each challenge, a team was awarded the traveling “Light Bulb of Glory” trophy. They have been watching clips from PBS Kids show Fetch with Ruff Ruffman which also has students their age compete in a real game show to learn about inventions and other 4th grade concepts.

Winter Concert season is in full swing in the Greendale Schools! Our students are enjoying celebrating the season and demonstrating their learning in Music by sharing it with their families. There is a lot of joy and many smiles!

We are proud to announce that College Park was recognized as one of the best elementaries by U.S. News & World Report! Thanks to our excellent staff, engaged families and hard-working students for helping us achieve this honor!

Fifth grade students at College Park simulated a Fur Trade of the past. They are learning about the importance of the Ohio River Valley's natural resources and the battle for control of this area during the 1700's. Students experienced trading from the perspectives of both Native Americans and French settlers during this interactive activity.

A BIG Congrats to these two lucky College Park Fire Safety Contest Winners who won a ride and lunch with the Greendale Fire Department along with other winners from Canterbury and Highland View. Congrats to all the students that participated in this fun and important exercise!

Once again, College Park's 4th grade classes had a Socktober drive in October. Their goal was to raise 1,000 pairs of socks for Capuchin Community Services. They raised 1,059 pairs of socks! Thanks to all of you who donated! To celebrate their success, College Park had a Crazy Sock Day! Great job, Panthers, for all your hard work and kindness in donating to such a great cause!

These College Park Panthers took part in the 2024 National NOETIC Math Competition on Weds., Nov. 20. Their scores (along with those of some Highland View students) will make up a team score as they compete against other schools across the country! Good luck, Mathletes!

Buddy Time gave College Park 1st and 5th graders a chance to work on creative skills together. Building relationships across grade levels helps students understand they belong! 

Our third grade students are studying animal classification in Science in October. Part of the unit focuses on animal adaptations. Students experimented with different types of “bird beaks” to see, which would be best for eating certain foods.