Brainetics

Indian Prairie Project Arrow PTA presents a night of Brainetics
and an Enrichment Activities Fair
When: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Where: Kendall Elementary School in the MPR, 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL 60564
Cost: Free to IPPA PTA members; $5/Family for non-members
Mike Byster and his amazing and unique Brainetics learning program can only accommodate 100 participants, so please RSVP soon. The program is designed for both parents and students.
After the program, you can visit the IPPA PTA Enrichment Activities Fair in the Kendall gym to learn about programs available in our area for your student(s). Exhibitors providing academic, music, language, leadership, and summer camps will be on hand.
Please email ippa.pta@gmail.com to RSVP for Brainetics. Please include the number of people attending.
Mike Byster has created a system for solving complex math problems by using a series of patterns and short-cuts that demystify how numbers work. He also teaches how parents and children can work together to greatly improve the child's memory. You can learn more about Mike and the Brainetics program at www.Brainetics.com.

5th Grade Fundraiser

The 5th Grade Farewell Committee will be selling Bakers Square Sweet Returns Cards throughout the months of November and December to help raise funds for the 5th Grade Farewell class gift.

The cards are $13 each and have “No Expiration” date!
You may order your Bakers Square Sweet Returns Cards by printing out the order form below

Questions? Jeanne Kern 630-778-1811 or JPKFamily@wowway.com

Cowlishaw Holiday Shop This Saturday!

Cowlishaw Holiday Shop this Saturday!
December 11th
In the Gym
10am—2pm

Children will have the opportunity to pick out their own gifts for family and friends in price range from $0.25—$11.50. Cash or Check. Sponsored by the Cowlishaw PTA.

Ghost Cat

Fifth Graders have begun reading a story called "Ghost Cat" by Donna Hill. They will discuss the story in depth in their small groups today and I look forward to their discussions. The story is about a family who goes on vacation to a small beach house in a remote town. The family has recently lost their Father (we do not know how or to what extent; death, divorce, etc.) and the story discusses the dealing of the loss. A cat, although never seen by anyone, plays a prominent part in the youngest childs healing process, as well as the rest of the family members.

Third Grade

Third Grade students have been reading and discussing a very short story called, "The Wolf and the Lion". Although the story is very short (1/2 a page long) the students are finding that there is much to be discussed. They also are learning about some of the tools we use to help them with comprehension of vocabulary and literary elements. They have been working with 3 such tools called a vocabulary web, a literature web and a Journeys and Destination Matrix. Each of these has a different use for learning more about the meaning of the story. Ask your child to discuss them.

Number The Stars

Fourth Grade students will be reading and discussing the book, "Number The Stars" by Lois Lowry, a John Newberry Medal Winner. They were given the book on Monday of this week and need to have read the first 9 chapters by next Monday. Number The Stars, is the story of a 10 year old Jewish girl during World War II. Students read and discussed a similar story called "The Power of Light" and this story ties in very well with it. We will complete the book by Winter Break.

Culver's Night

Cowlishaw is having a dinner night out at Culver's TODAY Dec. 9th from 10:30 am - 10 pm. 20% of all sales will go towards the PTA. We are holding a classroom competition to encourage participation in the event. The classroom that has the most percentage of its students participate will receive free custard. Culvers will donate cards for free custard to the winning classroom! Please come out for dinner and support the Cowlishaw Family and tell your child to sign their name on their classroom sheet to get credit.