#WeAreParkside
In the middle of a world that is changing by the day, if not by the minute, we’ve enjoyed hearing from many in our community about how they are faring during the pandemic. The following is a compilation of submission received from students, parents, alumni and friends about what people are doing for self-care during this unprecedented time, or what their favorite memory of Parkside is.
May 6, 2020
Zoe is embracing her art, and is becoming quite the chef, during all of this extra time at home! Way to go, Chef Zoe! Pancakes, anyone?
May 5, 2020
Jake is enjoying art time during distance learning. Such a focused artist, hard at work...
May 5, 2020
The Kalaydjian family says “We are fortunate to be out in the Adirondacks right now so we are chasing waterfalls on our hikes, and Sevana learned how to paddle a canoe!”
May 4, 2020
The Martinez family frequently has dance parties (aka movement breaks) to shake the cabin fever out. Logan’s favorite move: flossing!
May 3, 2020
Mr. Kapp is using this time at home to get in lots of extra snuggles with his dogs, Simon and Hamilton.
May 2, 2020
Parkside Parent Noemi Bitterman share this beautiful photo of her needlepoint work. She says “During this time at home I’m busier than ever but I try to steal some time and do my needlepoint project (in the works for the last 2 and a half years!”
May 1, 2020
Alumnus Armand Klisivitch ’08 writes to say “During this time of social distancing I've been quite busy. I have spent the past two years writing for ThePuckAuthority.com as their beat writer for the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL as well as being recently named as the Deputy Content Manager for the site as well. When I'm not writing, I'm working at Killington Resort where I have spent the past three years working as a lift operator.”
April 30, 2020
In response to what she’s doing for self-care during this challenging time, Ms. Miller says “I am trying to take time to enjoy being outside when possible and enjoying walks with my husband and daughter.”
April 30, 2020
Alumnus Jacob Pearson ’01 checked in to say that he learned a lot at Parkside, and grew up, and went to the same school as his home friends. Great photo, Jacob!
April 28, 2020
Oliver spent an afternoon outdoors with his dad, learning to ride a bike. Go, Oliver!
April 27, 2020
Iris performed a fabulous rendition of “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Corona”, a COVID-19 parody of The Sound of Music, and she was amazing!