Trees
The classes moving to the middle school plants a tree to commemorate their years at Park Brook, and as a means of talking about the future.
The classes moving to the middle school plants a tree to commemorate their years at Park Brook, and as a means of talking about the future.
Planted June of 2010--6th Grade Classes
Mrs. Herbst and Ms. Raschke (Mrs. Wagner)
Planted June of 2011
6th Grade Classes
Mrs. Herbst & Ms. Raschke (Mrs. Wagner)
Planted June of 2012
6th Grade Classes
Mrs. Herbst & Ms. Raschke (Mrs. Wagner)
Planted June of 2013
6th Grade Classes
Mrs. Herbst & Ms. Raschke (Mrs. Wagner)
Planted June of 2014--6th Grade Classes
Mrs. Herbst and Ms. Raschke (Mrs. Wagner)
Planted June of 2015
6th Grade Classes
Ms. Raschke (now Mrs. Wagner)
Mrs. Herbst
Planted June of 2015
5th Grade Classes
Mrs. Otto & Mrs. Tarman
Planted June of 2016
5th Grade Classes
Mrs. Otto & Mrs. Tarman
Planted June of 2017
5th Grade Classes
Mrs. Otto & Mrs. Tarman
Planted June of 2018
5th Grade Classes
Mrs. Otto and Mrs. Tarman
June of 2019
5th Grade Classes
Mrs. Otto and Mrs. Tarman
The year cut short by COVID-19
Burning Bushes - Planted June of 2020
5th Grade Classes
Mrs. Otto and Mrs. Tarman
Class of 2028
Planted June of 2021
Black Hills Spruce - Outside of Kindergarten classrooms
Mrs. Otto and Mrs. Tarman
Class of 2029
Mrs. Otto
Planted June of 2022
Crabapple Tree - light pink - Outside of Room 4
Class of 2030
Ms. Cramer and Mrs. Otto
Jack Pine Trees
West side of building - outside of room 21
Class of 2031
Ms. Anfang and Mr. Woebke
Weeping Willows
East playground between playground and ball field
Every Year since Mr. Taylor has been the principal of Park Brook Elementary, 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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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 2015--Planted June of 2009
Red Maple Trees--on the right side of the path in the center of the parking lot (north side), and on the outside of the fence near the bike racks. Unfortunately, these two trees did not survive.
Class of 2016—Planted 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—Planted June of 2011
Royal Prince Oak Trees—behind back stop on east side of the school
Class of 2018—Planted June of 2012
Red Maple Trees—on the east side of the building. Inside the fence north of 74th Ave. N.
Class of 2019—Planted 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—Planted June of 2014
Oak Trees—west side of building…next to the walk, directly west of room 2
Class of 2021 & Class of 2022—Planted 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—Planted June of 2016
Red Maple Trees—outside of room 6 & 8
Class of 2024—Planted June of 2017
Red Maple Trees-outside of rooms 22 and 24
Class of 2025—Planted June of 2018
Fir trees—west side of building near the music room
Class of 2026—Planted June of 2019
Flowering crabapple trees—west side of building—near rooms 8 & 10
Class of 2027—Planted June of 2020
Burning Bushes—west side of building, near new outdoor musical equipment
Class of 2028—Planted June of 2021
Black Hills Spruce Trees—west side of building, outside of Kindergarten doors
Class of 2029—Planted June of 2022
Flowering crabapple - Light Pink - "Pink Spire Crabapple - west side of building, outside of Room 4
Class of 2030 - Planted June of 2023
Jack Pine Trees - west side of building outside of room 21
Class of 2031 - Planted June of 2024
Weeping Willow Trees - East side of building, north side of kick ball field
Class of 2032 - Planted June of 2025
Magnolia Trees - West side of building, outside of kindergarten classrooms.
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