One family--Class of 2022, 2025, 2027....and 2032
Next to the tree from his sister's graduating class.
Planting the bush for the Class of 2027.
Class of 2027
Park Brook Elementary
Focus on Fitness
5th Grade - 2019-2020
The Year cut short by the COVID-19 PandemicEvery Year, with this being the 12th year, the students moving to the secondary-level of education from Park Brook Elementary plant a tree with their class, to commemorate their elementary years, and leave a lasting legacy at Park Brook Elementary.
A Tree Brings Beauty to the Neighborhood
A mature tree brings beauty to the neighborhood. In the same way, each student at Park Brook, wherever their journey takes them, should bring beauty to their neighborhood!
The burning bush will turn brilliant red each fall, bringing beauty to the neighborhood, just as each of our students should in communities where they live, work and play!
Roots
A tree or bush needs strong roots to grow! Our students need strong roots. We want our students to value their families, value their culture, and to know and remember the values of their families.
Mulch
We will place mulch around these bushes to protect them as they are growing. We remind students that trusted adults, whether that be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers or other loved ones, are here to protect and love, and that means giving what they need.
Branches
A tree or bush is beautiful with many branches covered with brilliant leaves. Just as a bush will have many branches, we want students to have many branches in their lives, and branches of their choosing. Branches are their hobbies and interests, from athletics to music, and reading to painting, explore and be willing to try new adventures! Be involved in extracurricular activities, in your community, and in service to others.
Water
A bush without water will not grow. Education will help you achieve your dreams. Continually learn, be in school, and dream big!
High School Graduation Year--Year When 5th/6th Grade at Park Brook
Class of 2016—June of 2010
Red Maple Trees—in front of the school, in the grass, in the center of the area between the parking lot and Hampshire
Class of 2017—June of 2011
Royal Prince Oak Trees—behind back stop on east side of the school
Class of 2018—June of 2012
Red Maple Trees—on the east side of the building. Inside the fence north of 74th Ave. N.
Class of 2019—June of 2013
Red Maple Trees—on the east side of the building—along the inside of the fence at 74th Ave. N.
Class of 2020—June of 2014
Oak Trees—west side of building…next to the walk, directly west of room 2
Class of 2021 & Class of 2022—June of 2015
This was the last year 6th grade was at Park Brook
Two trees on the primary playground: red crabapple, a tree on the southside of the asphalt path, a red maple on the west side of room 24, and a weeping willow tree on the east side of the school—north-west of the ball field.
Class of 2023—June of 2016
Red Maple Trees—outside of room 6 & 8
Class of 2024—June of 2017
Red Maple Trees-outside of rooms 22 and 24
Class of 2025—June of 2018
Fir trees—west side of building near the music room
Class of 2026—June of 2019
Flowering crabapple trees—west side of building—near rooms 8 & 10
Class of 2027—June of 2020
Burning Bushes—west side of building, near new outdoor musical equipment
We refer to our students by the year they graduate from high school, as graduation is the expectation.