Project Arrow Testing

There will be NO Project Arrow Classes for students during the week of January 24th through to January 28th, so that I may conduct testing on students who may be eligible for Project Arrow next year. Testing takes place this week and next week for first grade and only this week for second, third and fourth grade students. Fourth and fifth grade students have projects that they can work on in their classroom. Third grade students just completed a writing assignment and will begin a novel study when they return to class. Second grade students can work on their project, as well as, an adjective worksheet packet we have been discussing. Classroom teachers will also have an opportunity to work with students, differentiating where they see fit.

Second Grade Project

Second Grade Project Arrow students have been discussing "Language" and how we communicate. Students currently have a project where they are learning how our language has changed over the years. Even in the short time they have been alive, words they used when they were a baby to communicate to you what their wants were, and words they use today to communicate the same thing.
In class students are creating self portraits using only words, adjectivies to be exact, that describe a little about who they are.

Research Project

Fourth Grade PA students are currently working on "Real World" problems, at least that affect them! Students will need to interview and survey, parents, teachers, children and others, as well as, research problems. Then write a report and come back to class to report their findings.

Some of the topics being researched are:

At what age should children get their own cell phones?
Should fourth grade students have a set bedtime on the weekends?
Should elementary schools have a uniform policy?
Should our schools lunch and recess time be extended?
Should students have to wear a seatbelt on a school bus?

So don't be surprised if your child begins questioning you or handing you a survey to complete.

Project Arrow Testing

During the weeks of January 24th through to February 4th I will be testing students in the building for next years Project Arrow participation. There will be no Project Arrow classes during the week of January 24th. Classes will resume the following week.

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.