As we near the end of November and begin December, much is happening in PA.

Second grade continues to learn and write about figures of speech such as metaphors and idioms.  In problem solving students are learning about attributes of groups and how to apply their knowledge to collections.

As third grade finished writing about The Green Book, they will soon begin working on various plays by the Brothers Grimm.  In addition they have an "Identity Bag" assignment that is due on Friday, December 14.

Fourth grade begins The Secret Garden book this week.  Since it is very challenging, we will be reading this book for awhile.  In addition, students continue on their brain disease/disorder posters.

Fifth graders were assigned a book to read and write responses about.  Each book is an author's autobiography about his/her childhood.  This assignment is due on Monday, December 10.  Students are also working on a culture presentation about a particular country.

An event of interest sponsored by Mathnasium:

 

Indian Prairie Project Arrow PTA (IPPA-PTA) invites ALL District 204 students and families to a presentation by Mike Byster, founder of Brainetics. 

 

DOORS WILL OPEN EARLY AT 6PM FOR IPPA PTA MEMBERS ONLY; GENERAL PUBLIC WILL ENTER AT 6:30PM.

 

Mike “the Walking Calculator” Byster created Brainetics, a system that uses mathematics to teach you how to use two parts of your brain at the same time; one part processes information while the other part stores information.  Mike Byster will show students and parents his incredible ability to solve complex math problems in a matter of seconds.  Paper and pencils will be available.  45 minute presentation.

 

When:   Monday, December 10, 2012

Time:     7pm

Where:  Metea Valley High School Auditorium, 1801 N. Eola Rd., Aurora, IL

 

The event is FREE, but RSVP is required for entry into the event.  Please email your RSVP to ippa.pta@gmail.com

 

RSVP should include:
-First and Last name

-# of family members

-name of D204 school the student attends

 

Looking to join IPPA PTA?  http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/uploads/PA/IPPA_PTA_Membership_Form.pdf

 

This event is sponsored by Mathnasium with locations in Naperville and Aurora.  Any questions for this event, please contact ippa.pta@gmail.com

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